Wanted: Penton100-125 MX tank

[Marc Biro]

I'm liking this Penda talk! I have had a few of them over the years. Here are a couple of shots of my first one at Indian Dunes in 1975. Dave built the pipe for it. Dave's motto was; "Everything is sano at Miller Mano!

[joe novak]

WOW!  Great photos of one of those custom PENDA bikes.  It seems as though no two might have been the same, but rather an evolution of the bike over a few years.  Which years was the PENDA built?   That swingarm is so period-correct with all that excess bracing and brackets.  Is the swing-arm aluminum?  Joe

[Marc Biro]

If memory serves, I believe the first Penda was built in late 1974 by FMF. The swingarm was aluiminum.

A few more Penda pictures.......
1st picture is Dave Miller with an early Penda most likely at OCIR night mx
2nd picture is Norm Bigalows Penda at Perris Raceway, Ca. The build was started by Rick Ashe (Factory Kawasaki motor builder) and completed by Norm
The 3rd picture is of me practicing during the week at Indian Dunes in 1975
4th picture is a project!

Fun times!    

[pakala]

Marc,
Good stuff!Like Your Penda. Jackpiner blue,CZ airbox,elsinore front end,frame down tube mod, facing in? The swingarm looks to be a boyd & stelling (T&M)type with Bilstin shock?
 Olds 442 with aluminum slot mags in the back round? Cool, wish I could be sent back to 1975 for a week, I was having a bitchin time back then:-)
               Paul(socal)

[garrettccovington]

Wow!!  The pic of Dave M, all blury was the pic I saw.   I remember, going down to FMF to get a pipe from them.  I can't remember If I ever got one, but I do remember how cool the shop was.

G

72 six-day
79 KTM MC80 250

[garrettccovington]

I know a young lady out here in Barstow that has a running 74 honda MT125.  She never rides it and want to sell it,, Would any parts work for this?

G

72 six-day
79 KTM MC80 250

[Marc Biro]

Much better off locating a donor Honda CR125 1974-1977.

[gooddirt]

I have a Blue tank and seat so far, what works better a 125 or a 175 frame and swing arm . Would a  honda 175 mr motor work? know of a few nice rollers . Also know of a guy who says he has two fmf pentons in Socal. I dont know if they have honda motors in them its been a few years. lg

[Doug Bridges]

I thought someone might be interested in this Craigs list add. I have a 74 KTM frame and swing arm if any one wants it.

Vintage MX Honda CR175cc engine project (Tacoma)
Date: 2010-11-14, 10:30PM PST
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Age group class 175cc engine project for 1974 to 1978 Honda CR125 vintage racers, there may be one of these engines racing vintage events now.

1976 Honda MR175 engine undergoing conversion to become a " CR175cc" , MR175 engine cases with work completed, MR175 cylinder, head, piston, crankshaft ready to be assembled. 1977 CR125 six speed transmission in excellent condition with clutch ready to install in MR engine cases, 1978 CR125 CdI magneto rotor, stator, coil and CDI box, ignition is working unit, rotor is installed on MR175 crankshaft and ignition required no work to install. This is a complete diss-assembled engine with all parts inspected, all small parts, bolts and side covers are included. Several small jobs need to be completed and engine can be assembled.

My value is $200.00 as all the parts are nice, I dont want to part this stuff out, will trade for TT500 engine or 1977 Maico AW fuel tank or 1977 Maico AW good front wheel, i can add $$ if your trade parts are more valuable.

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Doug Bridges
73 Jackpiner
74 Jackpiner/FrankenPenton
project
82 XR200R

[sixdazed]

I have parts of this bike(the green 4 stroke)i got from Framecrafters with a bunch of Penton stuff.I'll have to look at the frame again and see if it's set up for a honda motor.It didn't come with a motor but i think i can scrounge one up ...
                                                      Ric

ric emmal

[adrian_goold]

Aussie Penda,

This is built by Brad and Daryl Lewis (aka the Lewis Brothers).

Piloted by Daryl Lewis - maiden ride


Regards,
Adrian Goold #101
http://www.ozktm.com

'73 175 Rebuilt.
'74 400 Now Racing!
'78 250 running soon!
'81 250 Now Racing!
'81 495 Engine Work stage.
'84 125 Now racing!
'07 300

[pakala]

Evan Wilcox "Maker of fine aluminum bike bits" has finished the copy of a Penton small MX tank out of aluminum. It will be the riding tank on the Penda. Pablo

[454MRW]

That is awesome! I'm scared to even ask, how much? Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
75 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
74 CR250M 07 CR125R & CR150R

[pakala]

Mike,
 I was friends with Evan back in high school. He was part of the moto group that would hang out together during lunch at school.
 He built the tank for me at no charge. I didn't think about how much the tank was worth until you asked. Googled his site and saw some of his work and now I am scared to use the tank for riding!
http://www.wilcoxmetal.com/index.htm
        Paul(socal)

[454MRW]

With even a restoration of an existing Elsinore aluminum tank costing around $1000, I figured it wouldn't be cheap. He is definitely an artist. Nice work! I think that would be better as a "show tank for the Penda". Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
75 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
74 CR250M 07 CR125R & CR150R