Found a 1970 ish Ruttman Wild Goose today ...

[Sport King Eric]

I have found almost a carbon copy of my very first Motor bike.. its a Ruttman Wild Goose in Plumb Crazy purple.. This will be only the second little bike I've ever owned in my 47 years of riding.. this bike appears to be original except for a later 3.5 Tecumseh engine and different Kill button and custom exhaust.. Still has the Ruttman serial tag on the Motor plate and original paint, grips tires and wheels. The plan is to clean it up and save it for any future Grand Children that come along.. So who knows how to decipher the serial number?
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[ZR9B]

very nice....that is the first mini bike seen as a kid....my brother bought it new from 10 mile and gratiot. That is the reason Im so dumb for mini bikes!

 

[mrpat]

Awesome find Eric. That was the bikes everyone rode around our neighborhood as a kid. 10 mile and gratiot area.

 

[OND]

Very nice score Eric ! :thumbsup: Just right for the little guys.

 

[golden pinto]

I'm liking the side popper exhaust.....Nice find

 

[Sport King Eric]

Cleaned it up yesterday its a nice little bike!

 

[diggers]

Cleaned up NICE....

 

[Sport King Eric]

Thanks had to add a new fuel line with a shutoff but its surprisingly fast for a 3.5 !!! it hauls my 200lb but around!

 

[mrpat]

I like it. It's amazing what a little elbow grease can do