Issue link: http://trailridermagazine.uberflip.com/i/1517946
April 2024 37 As for the chassis, the original chrome rims pol- ished up quite well but in reality, they were pre y beat from NETRA rocks and roots. Dented and wobbly wheels don't make for an enjoyable ride around town, something that was a goal with this project. Our friend and adver ser, Kevin Sorce at Wheel Worx did a wonderful job of rebuilding the rolling stock. The hubs were stripped, cleaned, and polished. All new wheel bearings were provided by Alan Buehner at Penton Parts USA, Buchannon's supplied custom-made stainless steel spokes and Kevin laced up a pair of new reproduc on chrome steel rims that match the originals perfectly. As for rubber, Kenda K257 Klassics were spooned on for the period-correct look. As for suspension, fortunately, the Ceriani fork tubes were in perfect condi on with zero pi ng or digs in the chrome. The legs were disassembled and thoroughly cleaned with new fork seals installed. 20-weight fork oil seems to handle everything we've thrown at it thus far and I'm sure will be fine for its intended purpose of ripping around the local dirt roads, trails, and lunch runs. At this me, we're pre y happy with the results of this project. Like so many of our previous vintage features, the goal was to wake up the bike to the point where it can be ridden reliably and safely. With all the consumable wear items replaced and the motor freshened along with a modern igni on system and carburetor, the bike works incredibly well. Possibly be er than it performed when brand new with the updated fuel and igni on components. Certainly, it's no showpiece but those are rarely any fun. This Penton was resurrected to be ridden and en- joyed. Just as John Penton intended! -Kurt