400 barn find rises from the ashes. SOLD!

[chicagojerry]

here is the 400 big brother of the 250 that i recently finished up. they were both from a father son team in youngstown oh. they sat in a barn for quite some time. i went through the motor, new crank bearings, seals new piston and bore. it came with a white mx tank, not pictured.  not sure what pipe will be on it when complete but it will be a good one. leaving in the morning for my mission trip to belize so on hold for 11 days. no phone and limited email. when complete and sorted out it will be up for sale.   stay tuned    chi jer  [8D]

[skiracer]

Nice front fender!


1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Hercules 250 GS
1976 Hercules 175 GS
1982 Suzuki PE 175
2002 KTM 200 EXC
1976 Penton 175 GS
1981 KTM 250 (project)

[Rain Man]

Akron rims, hhmm is it a 74 or ?

Raymond
 Down East Pentons

[chicagojerry]

its a 74 1/2...   still in belize, great trip thus far but missed pvr swap meet and will be missing the ix cleveland bike show pog display. its all worth it though.    chi jer

[chicagojerry]

here's some more progress. obviously not complete yet but getting closer    [8D]  hopefully i get to take it for a spin this week. it needs a front # plate, tank graphics, clutch cable and few other small odds and ends but it should be a good one.

[wade195]

Looks good Jerry.

I beg that will be a fun ride.

Gad to see you made it back from the mission trip.

God Bless

Doug

[wade195]

quote:Originally posted by wade195

Looks good Jerry.

I bet that will be a fun ride.

Gad to see you made it back from the mission trip.

God Bless

Doug

[454MRW]

I was wondering why you mounted the shocks backwards, and won't the reserviors hit the LH numberplate under compression? Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R

[chicagojerry]

good eye mike. the rear shocks are just holding up the rear end at the moment. nothing is tight. actually had he remove the upper shock bolt on the right side to clear the pipe when installing. changing the orientation will be one of the things i need to finesse before i ride it.  chi jer

[Rob Thatcher]

Looks nice and coming along very well. Someone will be very lucky and ready to race!

[wade195]

You bet.

I can't wait to get my 250 from you Jerry

Blessings

Doug

[chicagojerry]

its pretty complete, i want to put a new seat cover on it but it seems to run well for as much as i could ride it with the ice on the ground. not perfect but pretty nice and mostly original. a couple of guys here have contacted me with interest in purchasing it. chi jer

[chicagojerry]

i sold it to another pog brother through our site here. this is truly the best brand specific message board in the vintage dirt bike world. And the volume of info is second to none.  thanks everyone for a great community.[8D]     chi jer