1973 KTM Jackpiner??? Need Some History.

[Jeff Koehler]

I went to the Barber Vintage Festival and there were a handful of Pentons for sale, two were under $1500 and one even said it had a fresh motor. On the last row I found another "Penton" but the tank is a different blue and it has KTM decals. Owner told me it was a European Bike and may have come from Germany. If it is not a KTM, is it still a Jackpiner? Is it less desirable than a Penton? I bought it cause it ran well, it all seems to work and it looked liked the nicest of the Penton/KTM's at the swap meet. Really just bought it for display purposes. Walking it out of the paddock, it got a ton of attention. Lights don't work and it looks to have a rigged up petcock and fuel lines, but it runs, shifts and stops well. Seat and tank straps are questionable, do they belong? It also has a steering lock and appears to have turn signal switches on the handlebar.

Anyone know about this bike or where I can find more information?

Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm6yuqQC

[firstturn]

Sounds like a KTM (just like a Penton) that was built for the European Market.  I have probably seen your bike and I believe (if it is the same bike) a Army Soldier brought it back for Germany when he cam back stateside.  Great find and sounds like a nice bike.

Ron Carbaugh

[Jeff Koehler]

Yes that is the same story the seller told me, but you know how info. can get twisted over the years...

[firstturn]

They told you the truth and it is a very nice bike.

Ron Carbaugh

[Patton]

Hello, Jeff.

Good to see that you have joined the message board. I'm the guy at Barber that ran you down and said "You just bought my bike."

While I insisted it was a Penton, obviously I was wrong and now you have the full story. The guys on this board are absolutely great in their knowledge of the motorcycle world.

Again, glad you've joined us. If you live in the Atlanta area let's get together and share motorcycle notes.

Robert Patton

[Patton]

Jeff, are you out there?

RP

[skiracer]

Sounds like a good price!

quote:Originally posted by Jeff Koehler

I went to the Barber Vintage Festival and there were a handful of Pentons for sale, two were under $1500 and one even said it had a fresh motor. On the last row I found another "Penton" but the tank is a different blue and it has KTM decals. Owner told me it was a European Bike and may have come from Germany. If it is not a KTM, is it still a Jackpiner? Is it less desirable than a Penton? I bought it cause it ran well, it all seems to work and it looked liked the nicest of the Penton/KTM's at the swap meet. Really just bought it for display purposes. Walking it out of the paddock, it got a ton of attention. Lights don't work and it looks to have a rigged up petcock and fuel lines, but it runs, shifts and stops well. Seat and tank straps are questionable, do they belong? It also has a steering lock and appears to have turn signal switches on the handlebar.

Anyone know about this bike or where I can find more information?

Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm6yuqQC

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