Black Widow

[Minimichael]

Not mine

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/snw/d/highwood-1976-rupp-black-widow/7546109316.html

 

[Triley41395]

Not mine

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/snw/d/highwood-1976-rupp-black-widow/7546109316.html

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Nice looking bike but doesn't look like a black widow, not sure if it's even a Rupp, alot of parts are wrong.

 

[JohnnyTillotson]

Nice looking bike but doesn't look like a black widow, not sure if it's even a Rupp, alot of parts are wrong.

Indeed whats with the handle bars? Doesnt look right at all.

 

[cfh]

I believe it's an Arco Buccaneer. which in my opinion is way cooler than a black widow. i would buy that if it was local to me. cool bike.
http://www.pinrepair.com/minibikes/arco1973_buccaneer2.jpg

 

[Lyndon Station]

Thank you for getting back. It is an Arco Buccaneer for sure. Its an exact match from looking at old pictures. Looks and feels like a well made bike. Everything works fairly well and I picked it up for $500.00. Will be a fun project. Would value your opinion if its a decent bike or not. Hopefully I didnt over pay.
Again thank you.

 

[Minimichael]

Thank you for getting back. It is an Arco Buccaneer for sure. Its an exact match from looking at old pictures. Looks and feels like a well made bike. Everything works fairly well and I picked it up for $500.00. Will be a fun project. Would value your opinion if its a decent bike or not. Hopefully I didnt over pay.
Again thank you.

So you bought it huh?

 

[Lyndon Station]

So you bought it huh?

Yes.

 

[Minimichael]

Yes.

Congrats

 

[cfh]

I tried to buy it but since I’m in Michigan, it was not going to work. It’s an awesome bike, would love to have it.

 

[Minimichael]

It is very cool, especially because it practically looks all ready to ride. Coulda fooled me about the rupp vs bronco thing too. Hope Lyndon Station sticks around to show us how it runs and whatever upgrades...

 

[Lyndon Station]

Congrats

Thanks. Should be a fun project. Do you think its a decent bike? Its well built. Not as popular as a Rupp but they are similar. I had a Rupp years ago and they are fairley similar.

 

[Minimichael]

Looks like a classic! Nice tires, exhaust and seat. I like the forks and rake on the them too. Listen if you're seeing it's well made some of us might say that's already better than a Rupp. And it looks like a fun ride, too. Be sure to start a thread in the mini bike discussion to show everybody your upgrades and progress and stuff. There's a lot of knowledgable folks on this site.

 

[Lyndon Station]

Appreciate the help from this group. Now I know its a Arco Buccaneer for sure. Few hours of tinkering and its running fairly well. Will give it the attention a 50 year old needs this winter. May not be a show piece but will be a nice looking runner.

 

[cfh]

if you ever want to sell it please let me know. would love to buy it! thanks

 

[Lyndon Station]

Will do. Just went out for a ride. The thing runs really well. Spent a few hours tweeking it and now its running almost like it should.

 

[Minimichael]

Will do. Just went out for a ride. The thing runs really well. Spent a few hours tweeking it and now its running almost like it should.

And what a beautiful weekend in the Midwest for riding. Hope this weather holds out. I'd say those wheels are definitely fit for a little trail riding as well. Enjoy.