buildit Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 So I'm completely new to biking in general and just bought a bike to start riding in spring. In the mean time I was hoping to tinker with a project dirt bike over winter.I was wondering if either of these bikes look like a potentially good deal on a project bike (something that won't take 100's to get running, not too shot too hell)?! You guys being dirt riders would know better than anyone. Any advice is welcome.-JaysonLook for something in better condition and a bit higher in price. If your going to dump good money into a bike make sure it's a bike worth dumping money into. Some day you might wanna sell it and I'm sure you'd like to get more than what you paid for it after spending twice that just to make it run.Try something like this:http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1511771634.htmlor if you want something smaller:http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1511700222.htmlor closer to you?http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/mcy/1511124033.htmlOr get a dual sport and enjoy the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 ^ I'm with Buildit. the 04 125 is what you want to be looking at. A little more money at first, but much less headache down the road. Good rideable fun. Just make sure you get a title for whatever you get if you want to be able to ride on the state trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRider Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I know where you can get a 94 cr125 for $500, fresh rebuild just needs a new rear shock....pm me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 70's Penton 125cc Six Day that I will be restoring to its previous glory over the winter. My Dad and I are cleaning out the go-kart trailer and bringing it home saturday morning. So that's when I'll get some pics up and keep you guys updated on the project!She ain't gonna be a monster, but she's sure gonna be a piece of work when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 WOW, thats an interesting project. I hope you have luck finding the necessary parts.Definitely get some pics up. Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 70's Penton 125cc Six Day that I will be restoring to its previous glory over the winter. My Dad and I are cleaning out the go-kart trailer and bringing it home saturday morning. So that's when I'll get some pics up and keep you guys updated on the project!She ain't gonna be a monster, but she's sure gonna be a piece of work when I'm done. How much, if I can ask? Penton's have a definite following and I highly recomend taking it to VMD at Mid Ohio if you have it restored by summer.I wouldn't get a bike like that because if I put the love into it I'd never have the heart to take it out in the dirt and mud. But it would look great sitting in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Congrats dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 How much, if I can ask? Penton's have a definite following and I highly recomend taking it to VMD at Mid Ohio if you have it restored by summer.I wouldn't get a bike like that because if I put the love into it I'd never have the heart to take it out in the dirt and mud. But it would look great sitting in the living room.Well it was free given that my uncle's too old to be wanting to restore it or ride it. As for how much I'm going to have to put into it hopefully not too much. First thing is a new air filter and intake for the carb (which has disappeared while it sat in his garage.I'll throw up some pics of what I had to work with this morning, although they're off my phone so not the best quality or detail. I'll ask my Dad to use the camera tonight!Anyway, I've started to make head way just taking off the number plates, air filter and I'm working on getting the seat off. From there I've got the carb off so I just need to wrench it apart and clean that shit out along with air duct thingy that leads from the filter to the carb.Congrats dude.Oh, and thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Congrats man... Pics ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Nice!! Got to love those free bikes. Can't wait to see before and more so the after pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Here's Patriceia: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Oh, and that was before most of the major work I started and progress I've made today.Basically just trying to get Patrecia ("Trisha" for short) cleaned up first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Not bad at all, should make a great project bike and provide some fun on the trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Heres a few more, better pics I took so feast your eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 WHOA YES! I have so many thoughts about that thing, limitless what you could make it look like! I fawkin LOVE two strokes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Alright guys....So I'm havin trouble getting the clutch off. I got the outer 3-pronged plate off but can't for the life of me get the actual clutch off.... any thoughts?!http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/JaysonL77/DirtyBikeProject005.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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