and thus it begins... completed! new pix. sold!

[chicagojerry]

here is the start of my next build. actually i started on it a couple of weeks ago. coming along pretty well.its a 74 250. when done, it will have lights and the pictured aluminum tank. it will be for sale shortly. more pictures to come very soon....    stay tuned    chi jer

[pklinck]

Jerry,

Is that the first penton 400?  I noticed the 74 1/2 penton 400 the frame is different and the swing has the 5 rear shock positions.

peter klinck

[454MRW]

That is an early 74 250. The 400 wasn't introduced officially until the 74 1/2 model year, and at that time both the 250's and 400's featured an improved frame with the multiple shock positions and a reinforced lower steering race supported area. I have an early 250 red tank HareScramler myself. 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]

mike is correct. this is actually a late 73/early 74. it does not have the oblong rear frame tube or the laydown shock position availability..chi jer

[chicagojerry]

here's a couple more pix. did a little more too since they were taken.  i should have it complete by the end of the weekend.  starts first kick, runs well.    more info to come with more pix. gas tank stickers, right side panel and getting the lights working is about all thats left.    chi jer

[454MRW]

Hey Jerry, Nice bike! What size rear tire do you usually run on your competition 250 Pentons? I like the MT-16 Pirelli's for a vintage look. They offer a 400-18 (110/100)-18 or a 120/100-18. Thanks, 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]

hey mike winter 110/100 18  for the rear at least with the maxxis on there now. pirelli's are very good. this bike is about complete. runs very well. more pix tonight...

[chicagojerry]

starts first kick and runs very well. lights work.
its for sale.    2800$  i went through the whole bike. too much to list here right now but i can email more details to anyone interested.
[8D]   chi jer  [email protected]  440 213 5146 cell

[JCHubbard]

Very nice!

[454MRW]

Would you be intetested in a partial trade? I'll call you Monday. 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

[Michael Thompson]

Very nice Jer!!!

[email protected]
2003 KTM 300exc
1997.5 KTM 200 "Jackpine"
1983 KTM 495
1977 KTM 250 MC5
1975 Penton Hairscrambler
1992 Yamaha WR200
1986 HONDA Z50 My first bike
1974 Suzuki RL250

[Gordon Brennan]

Looks great Jerry! Love the tank and the chrome strips on the seat!

[seanguthrie]

Oh my that does look great.  Wish I had the extra $$ to spend on a Christmas present for myself!

74 250 Hare scramble
73 CMF 6day
68 6day V213

[400gs6]

Very nice.  Man, what a bargain!

[chicagojerry]

thanks for the interest guys. bike is sold and will be going to a new home in florida. soon i will be building a REALLY nice 175 piner that i will be raffling off as a fund-raiser for my mission trip/ charity. (motor done, frame already powdercoated)  in addition, i will be building a 73 250 that will be almost all original(motor already done) and i'll build either a 400 or a 250 vmx racer. thats what i want to squeeze in as time allows over the winter but i have some other bikes that i need to help some guys with too. i really enjoy bringing these old bikes back to life. when they start on the 2nd or 3rd kick from not having run for 30 years, it gives me almost as much pleasure as pulling the holeshot racing.     chi jer