Thanks guys, the plot thickens, which is usually half the fun
. some further research on
www.ktmvmx.com.au (magazine tests) and
www.pentonusa.org (details on the production year) shows a 1977 mx with black leading axle marzocchi, 1976 mc250 with orange marzocchi, a 1977 GS250 (GS6) with black leading axle marzocchi and also some euro pics (GS340) with polished cerianni, and also a 1976 trail and track test on the GS250 showing polished AL cerianni and the penton guys saying the 1976 cross country came with the orange frame, red tank either had cerianni or marzocchi??
[PS: Forks on the bike look like they have come off a bultaco, noted by brand on bolts, shocks are S&W from a Honda?,, which would suggest the original owner couldnt afford KTM parts either back then??? some things dont change..
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