Penton Dealer/Service School 2/6/2010

[pketchum]

I would definitely be interested in purchasing a video of the information disseminated by these engine professionals.  

It's the subtle nuances of what one should look for, i.e. the high wear components, and the adjustments one should carefully make while inside the engine that are SO very important.  

Their experience is key and should be captured for others.  Back in the day we didn't have such technology as video to preserve their knowledge as we do today.

Phil Ketchum

[David Laite]

My Wife says go so I'll be there. Mapquest shows 12 hrs from the Cape so it's not really a dealbreaker. I have a 175 engine that needs case gaskets so it can be used as a guinea pig if need be.

1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R

[Gary Roach]

Sounds like a great day. I'll bring the cake!
Toni[:X]

[atk114]

Did Penton ever do a service school during Daytona Bike Week? For some reason I recall attending one held in the infield at Daytona International Speedway back in '73/'74. And I also recall Miami Dolphins punter Larry Seiple was in attendance as he was a dealer back then...or maybe I dreamed all this?

Thanks,


Keith R. Larson

[joe novak]

I just noticed that the EVENTS lists the next meeting at AMA for Feb.7, and your posting lists it for Feb.6.  I assume that your posting supercedes the EVENTS.   Hope I'm not the only POG member who is sometimes confused.  Joe

[Paul Danik]

Joe,
   We sometimes post erroneous information just to see if anyone is really reading these listings  The Saturday Feb. 6 date is correct.

Kieth,

   Having not personally been at Daytona that year, I have no first hand knowledge of what went on.  That being said, I did some research and found in the #14, April of 1974 issue of Keeping Track, that there was a great Penton presence at Daytona for the MX that year.

   Long story short, Buck Murphy rode his 250 Penton to a 2nd. place in the big Daytona MX on a Carl Cranke prepared machine as Mr. Trunkenpolz looked on. I think that Carl stated during his visit a couple of years ago to our Penton Day meeting that Mr. Trunkenpolz asked for, and received, the Carl Cranke prepared top end off of Buck's 250 engine to take back to the factory with him.

   As far as a dealer school taking place, it probably looked like one, but I haven't seen any mention of one.  As far as Larry Seiple,
I do believe that he was a Penton dealer.

Hope this helps, and hope to see you folks on Feb 6

Paul

[rob w]

I'm committed to deliver the MC5 I just sold to the buyer (first time Penton owner) in Columbus.
So I'll be there.

[Cliff Cook]

This sounds great.  While I am not a frequent visitor, I am a respectful one.  The "Penton family" activities have no rival.    

A friend and I are planning to be there. I know there was general reference to lodging in the area, but would a more frequent visitor give us a tip on near by lodging.  We are a cut above the Motel 6 but do not require any fancy lodging, just clean and safe.

[Paul Danik]

Cliff,

   These two places are almost side by side and we use both of them.  The AMA campus is only about a mile away and there is a Cracker Barrel between the hotels and the AMA campus. Be sure to mention the AMA and Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum to get the special rate at the hotels.


Country Inn & Suites
Columbus-East
2806 Taylor Road
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 861-8888
(800) 456-4000

Make reservations online
Enter promotional code "motor" or call or walk-in for the special rate of $69 per night for an Executive King room.

Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites
2826 Taylor Road
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 864-4555

Call the hotel for a special rate of  $74 per night for King and Double rooms.

Looking forward to seeing you folks.

Paul

[skiracer]

Living in NY, makes it impossible to attend.  However, I would be interested in buying a copy of the video if one is made.  Thanks, James

[David Laite]

James where in NY do you live? Anyone travelling from Indy or west of? Thanks, David.

1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R

[454MRW]

I am not sure yet, whether I will be able to attend, but really hope to be able to attend.
I live 50 Miles West of the Indianna State line and travel on I70 through Indy and have a bike carrier for the back of my Honda Pilot, or a 4 bike trailer, if the need arises. Mike [email protected]

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

[Paul Danik]

A quick update on the meeting.

Just spoke with Katy Wood at the Museum and she has everything ordered that we will need, can't thank her enough.

We should have plenty of room to set up, some years we have been a bit tight, but this year we should be fine.

Scott Brogan, the POG shirt man, has his shirt man busy and will be unveiling the 2010 POG shirts.  Can't thank Scott enough either, he always does such a great job.

Kip and Dane, well as you guys all know these guys are always on top of it, can't thank them enough either...



Hope to see you there
Paul

[David Laite]

Sounds great Paul, what time should we show? Thanks, David.

1973 Penton Jackpiner
1982 Yamaha XT200
1982 Yamaha XJ650J Maxim
1987 Yamaha YZ490
2005 Honda CRF450R

[Paul Danik]

The Museum opens at 9 and our days activities begin at 10.  The day goes by quickly and there is much to see and many folks to visit with. There will be coffee on hand.

Thanks
Paul