WANTED: Six Day 125 (CMF)

[tonupchad]

I figured I'd better step in line with the others seeking a Six Day 125 (CMF) Not looking for a beauty queen just something to race in woods and preferably running and 6-speed.

Thanks,

Chad
Durham, NC

[tonupchad]

Can somebody tell me why I shouldn't buy this one?

http://swv.craigslist.org/mcy/3573123524.html

Do those forks look stock?

[Richard]

Looks like the standard 32mm forks to me. Someone just got carried away with the flat black paint. Even comes with a set of headlight ears.

[gooddirt]

$295.00  bike .

[thrownchain]

Not a bad price for a bike in that condition on the East coast. Correct front end, bars and controls look to be "newer". Non runner gives you a little room to test the price. If it was closer, I'd give it a shot.

[tonupchad]

I believe I'm going to pass on this one for now.  If it's still there on my next trip to Ohio, I'll drop in with $300 cash.

Thanks all.

Now, Where are all the runners?

'73 Six Day (CMF)
'68 Six Day Wasselump

[joe novak]

Missing carb to air box boot....means   The pipe and cylinder appear to have been sand blasted while on the bike.  Notice how dirty the fins of the head are compared to fins on the cylinder.  Always ask if the engine rotates.   I have ended up with LOCKED engines that need a total bottom end rebuild: trans and crank.   UGH.   Otherwise, it is very restorable.

[Ron]

Hi Chad,
Probably more than you want to spend, but you could never build this bike for what I'd be willing to sell it for.
I've been out of work 3 years now. Job seekers over 59 with no college are not in high demand. Apparently experience is worthless.
Anyway, I would take $2500.00 you paying shipping. I'll assist any way I can. Bike is near Los Angeles, California.

Had it listed on Craiglist about a year ago for $3500.00 no takers.
Here's how I listed it.

1972 Penton Six Days 125cc (Motocross Trim) Approximately 10 hours. This bike is ready for ARHMA 125 Classic class. New parts include Piston and rings, bearings and seals, shift key, shift detents and springs, clutch plates and springs, factory clutch side cover upgrade, PVL Ignition, chain case saver and new 28mm Mikuni carburetor.
Bike has larger 35mm Ceriani forks with new seals and dust covers, Works Performance shocks, wheels were built by Buchanans with heavy guage spokes and Akront alloy rims. New parts include Renthal bars, new throttle, Magura levers and kill switch, Terry cables, stainless pegs, gold chain and alloy sproket, 1975-76 tall/long seat, air filter and cage. New Metzler MC5 tires, tubes, rim straps and rim locks. Has OHV Green sticker and currently registered in California.
 
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[thrownchain]

Very nice, clean machine.

[joe novak]

Chad,  The Penton Ron describes has had the necessary work done to it which you would want, and MORE.   It is likely "race ready" including these performance improvements: PVL ignition installed, Buchanin spokes, 35mm forks, new 28 Mikuni, Works Perf. shocks, new exhaust pipe, et.al.   Wish that Penton was in MY GARAGE!   joe  p.s. you might ask if the engine is an A or B, and 5 or 6 speed.

[Ron]

Hi Joe,

You wouldn't expect the trickest Penton on the start line 1972 would have 5 speed A motor would ya? Kidding of course. It has the 6B 6 speed motor.

One thing I didn't mention previously, I didn't put a new rod in it when I built the motor.

I wasn't concerned about the expense, I just couldn't bring myself to throw out a perfectly good rod, for a little peace of mind.

Just didn't seem like the right thing to do, concidering their scarcity.

Ron

[tonupchad]

Ron

A truly amazing machine and i must say if it were within 200 miles of Durham we would be enjoying a cuppa this morning and it would be in the back of my truck headed home.

Where is the pipe from?

Thanks

Chad

'73 Six Day (CMF)
'68 Six Day Wasselump

[Ron]

Hi Chad,

The pipe is a Circle F, bought it new.

It's my understanding, Circle F doesn't design pipes, just copys the original. It looks like a stocker up to about the mid cone, but doesn't have the outer baffling and end cone.

Truthfully, I have wondered if the stock pipe didn't make better power. For sure a lot quiter, but doesn't look as cool.

Also, the stock pipe is a PITA to install. I have to take the head off and install them together. The Cirlce F is no problem.

Ron

PS: Would it make a difference to anyone if I could get the bike to Austin, TX? I have family there.

[checkcrew]

Chad, hi,

i am just east of Philly in Jersey,
easy drive up Rt. 95

email me if this one catches your eye :-))







regards,

Mike Gallagher, NJ.
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