1974 Penton on CL

[Jeffrey Matyas]

This just popped up this afternoon. I bought a nice 1979 and don't have the funds ready. https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/4992503863.html Looks good and the values are climbing but I would like to know what you guys think?

[Kip Kern]

Good 1K max bike

[Dale Fisher]

Pick up or storage available with delivery to Amherst and the next POG meeting or VMD.

Dale Fisher
Penton Owners Group - President/Memberships
Mudlark Registry
Facebook - Cheney Twinshock Racing Group - Administrator

'70 Six-Day 125 - V2017
'71 Six-Day 125 (Dave Fisher's) - V5553
'72 Mudlark - W257
'73 Jackpiner - 175 21159727
'74 Berkshire 100 - 40171056
'98 HP-14 Hi-Point
And some silly other bikes...

[Jeffrey Matyas]

Kip, I think I would split the difference between 1k and asking price but I would really like to know why you put that number on it? Are you seeing non-stock items, Just overall condition, or the fact to it has not run in a while and would require a bunch of work? I am just getting into these bikes and honestly would like to learn from the guys who know.

[firstturn]

As much as I respect Kip's comments.....I have to say if what I see on this bike i.e. the pipe,engine,frontend and wheels I would pay $2000 for it.  Of course Kip is very knowledgeable and the engine could be junk since??  That is the reason someone needs to see this bike in person to be sure what it is worth.  Also I cannot see the details on the pipe so Kip may be correct <:^)

Ron Carbaugh

[454MRW]

With all due respect, seats are hard to find anymore, and I just purchased the exact same bike with a speedo but no headlight for $1100 in good running condition but needing possibly crank seals and the transmission shifting looked at, which can be done when the crank seals are replaced. I have a correct headlight, vs the $75-80 PP one, so at least to me, $2000 is way too much. They haven't been bringing much more than that in better shape. 74 1/2 is a border line year in my opinion value wise, with earlier being more valuable. 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

[Jeffrey Matyas]

Mike, Thanks for the input. I guess I have looked through thousands of bikes in the area and $1000 is the going price for a rough running Yamaha DT or Suzuki TM and I didn't want to ride them when they were new! To me the REAL enduro motorcycles should have more value. Lets just keep that secret with in these walls.

Case-in-point https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/4978196922.html

[firstturn]

Mike good point on the seat, and I guess I over looked that as I have a seat for that bike.  I always look for a good pipe on these bikes as a real plus.

Ron Carbaugh

[gooddirt]

Hard to find  one not exposed to the East side weather...  2k if the motor does purr...

[454MRW]

Location does play a big factor, as does willingness to travel to retrieve a bike. I'm currently headed for Arkansas. Would you like to sell that seat, Ron? 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

[Toolsurfer]

Anyone wanting info on the Detroit Craiglist posting contact me @ [email protected] . I am the owner and have been since 1993 or 1994 so long its hard to remember. Bike runs great and shifts perfectly. I've put around 4-5 hours on the top end and before I put it away it was plenty fast. I am an old racer from early 70's . Use to go to Hungry Creek 100 in Red Boiling TN and watch the big names of the time. At the time these bikes were pricey for a Tenn. boy . Anyway I am retired auto Engineer now so any questions?

[Jeffrey Matyas]

Toolsurfer, I appreciate you strengthening my point a little. Shouldn't take to long to sell with that endorsement and I hope somebody here gets it. Thanks for the response and sorry for talking behind your back. These bikes are so cool!

[firstturn]

Mike I am headed to Houston for a week of medical test (normal) so when I get Home remind me and I will try and retrieve it and send you some pictures.  Be safe Mike.


Ron Carbaugh

[Kip Kern]

I still find 1974 175's in nice complete shape for under 1K.  Quite a few here in Indiana and Ohio

[slvrbrdfxr]

Hi all
In case anyone is interested I'm going to be listing several bikes for sale on the site within the next week including my 74 250 Harescrambler. It's a nice bike and runs great. Equipped with a complete enduro kit too. Bike is in Tulsa, OK area. Going to ask $2850 and can send pics to anyone interested. I should be able to deliver it to the AHRMA XC in New Blaine, AR in two weeks with a paid deposit. To email use my screen name here and add @cox.net. Thanks !
Dave McCullough