Hi all! I have been eyeing Rupps for several years and finally pulled the trigger on one locally. It is a Rupp Roadster 2. I got it home yesterday and started it up for a short ride. I know I have some work to do to it but so far I am pleased. The brakes make a horrible sound when applied and headlights and horn do not work. there is probably a short in it somewhere and I think the horn is broken. Where can I find replacement brake shoes and a horn? I looked in the tank and it looks kind of rusty. This is my first bike of any kind so I am not sure how to proceed. Drain the tank and then apply some chemical of some sorts to neutralize the rust? I am unsure if I want to restore it all the way or just clean the bike up. Also, how do I tell when this Rupp was made? Decipher the serial number on the engine? the sticker is pretty much gone. Any opinions? Thanks!
Jim
Jim