'73 Jackpiner - Look Honey what I bought!

[Dale Fisher]

Another Penton has been rescued from most certain doom.  I may have gone beyond my comfort zone with the latest treasure which now calls my garage it's home.  It was originally purchased at Suzuki Ann Arbor, Mi. in March '73 for $1,000.  His daughter was selling what appears to be a low mileage machine given the Metzler tires still have some of the nubs showing.  The tank is pristine with only one tiny chip at the bottom. Everything else is another story.  With the bike came an owner's manual, parts list, almost three years worth of Keeping Track newsletters, some Penton patches, and an Amal conversion kit.  Anyone know a good psychiatrist?






1972 Cheney Sachs
1972 Suzuki GT380
1972/73 Cheney Sachs Project
1973 Triumph TR5MX
1973 Penton Jackpiner Project
1974 Penton Berkshire
1974 Honda MT125

[thrownchain]

Not a bad find, Ya won't get any bad words from me. Just the kinda thing I look for. Just needs some TLC.

[Dale Fisher]

Forgot to add the goodie picture.  Love the hugh Penton patch



1972 Cheney Sachs
1972 Suzuki GT380
1972/73 Cheney Sachs Project
1973 Triumph TR5MX
1973 Penton Jackpiner Project
1974 Penton Berkshire
1974 Honda MT125

[400gs6]

Nice find!  Looks like a fairly easy project!

[Dale Fisher]

Hmmmmm, Look like the oil level was a little down on the mag. side...Doh [xx(]






1972 Cheney Sachs
1972 Suzuki GT380
1972/73 Cheney Sachs Project
1973 Triumph TR5MX
1973 Penton Jackpiner Project
1974 Penton Berkshire
1974 Honda MT125

[rob w]

Hey Dale,
That's not bad at all, a bit rusty, but looks like it has'nt been ridden much.
It's a seat breather frame, correct ?
I'm sure it originally would have had a RH metal number plate, and metal heat shield on the pipe - in place of the side panel.
By the looks of the earlier front fender bracket on a plastic fender (which I've never seen before, but kinda cool) - it may have had
 aluminum fenders as well.
You will probably tell when you take the fenders off - if they were drilled and mounted by the average individual, you'll may
 find evidence they don't look as clean as from the factory.
Anyway, cool man - nice 'Piner.
Bob

[firstturn]

I like the Penton Crest patch....neat package.

Ron Carbaugh

[checkcrew]

quote:Originally posted by firstturn

I like the Penton Crest patch....neat package.

Ron Carbaugh

Ron,
 
i have that same patch and it is in an origional Made in England  "Wassell" clear bag made to size for the patch,
could this be the Wassell/Penton Crest ??
great patch any how !!!

Dale,
great project,
that fluid mark across the flywheel looks more like old pre-mix,
most likly the fuel taps leaked and filled the bottom end with pre-mix and then it finally made it's way past the r/crank seal to fill that side and what you see is the residue left from the oil ??
just a thought !!
i would rather see that then rust from the cases being filled with water !!

good luck,
keep a few progress pics coming,
regards,


Mike Gallagher, NJ.

[joe novak]

Dale, Be thankful that the oil level was 1/2 in the mag cover.   My new (non-Penton) Sachs related motorcycle has 1/2 water level in the trans and mag cover.   Not sure what the water level is in the crankcase, yet.  Need to remove the cylinder and that is not fun with stuck rings.  When is a deal not a deal?   joe

[firstturn]

Big Mike,
  I have always just considered this a early Penton Crest?  Maybe Dane could pitch in...

Ron Carbaugh

[Larry Perkins]

Mike,

I think it is old premix on the flywheel but I bet it came through a bad crank seal.

Larry P

[garrettccovington]

You Know,,, I can't wait to see what room this bike pops up in on Facebook! LOL  Cool find!

72 six-day
79 KTM MC80 250

[Dale Fisher]

First week of dis-assembly and evaulation.


Piston and cylinder a little gummy but looks salvageable.

Engine cleaning up but needs more work.

Monoplat exterior cleaned and dryed pre-mix removed.

Nice and straight with no flat spots!

At least I have a good tank and saddle to start with <sigh>

1972 Cheney Sachs
1972 Suzuki GT380
1972/73 Cheney Sachs Project
1973 Triumph TR5MX
1973 Penton Jackpiner Project
1974 Penton Berkshire
1974 Honda MT125