1978 250 MC5

[davemcmanus]

I have a real nice 1978 MC5 that I have ridden a couple of times  after restoration. I hate to sell but I have to. Asking $4500.00 or best offer. PM me for photos.

1978 KTM 250 MC5 which is a five speed this one has been converted to a six speed.

Stripped to the frame and powder coated . The frame the swingarm and the lower forks.    
Frame and swingarm assembled with new bearings and seals   
New wheel-bearings,brake shoes all hardware new tires and tubes   
New sprockets and chain. New chain roller and all rub blocks.   
New folding shift lever new stainless steel foot pegs all cables replaced with Terry Teflon lined cables   
Fuel tank painted with Imron and clearcoated all new factory reproduction decals.    
All new rubber connectors from the airbox to the carburetor in the carburetor to the cylinder. New air filter.    
Custom made cone pipe from Circle F exhaust.    
Engine completely disassembled and glass beaded. Cylinder was bored and new piston and connecting rod all new bearings throughout the entire engine all new seals. Engine  was sent to (Chicago Jerry) and assembled. Also has brand new PVL electronic ignition.
Basically nothing is been spared every bolt or piece of hardware has been replaced.   
I also have lots of shop manuals in the parts manuals for it. Most of the parts were bought from Al Buehner.

[skiracer]

Sounds like a really nice build!  Best of luck selling it!


1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

[davemcmanus]

It sold.

[skiracer]

Good for you Dave!  That didn't take long...

quote:Originally posted by davemcmanus

It sold.

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Penton 175 XC
1985 20' Hi Point trailer

[clayman]

My friend John Raleigh in Michigan has one of the nicest ones in the states, very little use since new, in the same ballpark moneywise. He can be reached at 517.944.4183, if interested.