1976/77 MC5 Ceriani Leading Axle Forks

454MRW · February 25, 2008, 12:03:45 AM

On some of the 1976/77 MC5's 35mm Ceriani leading axle forks were used, and on the majority, Marzocchi 35mm leading axle forks were the standard. I know that the Marzocchi's were Magnesium and were a goldish/green tint. Were the leading axle 35mm Ceriani's aluminum, and what color were they originally? Thanks, Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

Mike Lenz · February 25, 2008, 08:20:05 PM

I believe they were also mag, and they were painted black...and they worked better than the Zooks I feel. Came on the earlier 76,s before KTM's switch to all Zook suspension. By the way I am looking for mc-5 fork tubes for those babys. Anyone??

gooddirt · February 25, 2008, 08:54:18 PM

Mike ,I have a full set- tubes -legs- triples - axle.

Ernie Phillips · March 09, 2009, 01:24:59 PM

Larry, Do you still have the Ceriani forks? If so, send me a photo and $$ at [email protected]

Any body else have a set of forks for '77 MC5?

Thanks,

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN

Rocket · March 09, 2009, 04:45:24 PM

Ernie
Are you looking for the 35mm Marzocchi's? If so, I have forks and triple clamps.
Rocket

gooddirt · March 09, 2009, 09:42:01 PM

I did sell that pair . I have also noticed that there is a 1 inch longer fork tube for those and the marz as well . I think the MXers have the shorter tubes?[?] LG

Ernie Phillips · March 10, 2009, 08:26:53 AM

Rocket, Yes, I'm interested. Bike presently has Ceriani. Want to keep it Historic legal (9") Is this a straight bolt on conversion? Will my axle work? Give me some details. Thanks -EP

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN

Rocket · March 10, 2009, 09:35:41 AM

Ernie
When I get home form work, I will check them out and take some pictures. I may even have an axle. Send me your email address.
Rod

tooclose racing · March 10, 2009, 10:03:51 AM

Ernie! What the heck kinda (MC-5?)project have you got going on right now?

Enquiring minds want to know...[

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Ernie Phillips · March 10, 2009, 12:52:38 PM

Bob, Just looking to make the most of the race weekend. We are going to ride PV in addition to Vintage in Cross Country. Thus, the '77 MC5 project for me. Christopher will ride a nice 74-1/2 Hare Scrambler. We debut this weekend in SC. I'm afraid we may be "breeding horses" in PV this year. Haven't ridden in 4 months, gained all the lard back plus some. Man, ... too many coconut macaroons in the off-season!

Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN

Mike Lenz · March 12, 2009, 02:25:55 PM

The longer fork tubes are for the 76 GS models. They had a longer steering stem frame I believe then the MC-5.

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1976/77 MC5 Ceriani Leading Axle Forks