Just picked this up this evening. I know it's wrong seat, wrong shocks, wrong engine, wrong after-the-fact footpeg bar, band brake instead of rear drum, no chainguard, lots of other things (not original paint), but I think wheels original, frame overall really nice, and those Carlisle tires hold air dispite all the issues. If not a Rupp, what is this?
Isn't this a Rupp TT or Continental?
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Just how big are you; are you Andre the Giant size? 
Classic minibikes were designed by and for adult men and women--only later did they obviously appeal to kids.
i'm pretty sure you know that, but ehh.
Classic minibikes were designed by and for adult men and women--only later did they obviously appeal to kids.
i'm pretty sure you know that, but ehh.
Doubt they were ever apart based on the chunky rust they painted over. I would break them down and blast them, plan on new screws/studs and acorn nuts unless you get lucky.
I've got one I want to fit taller 5.30 tires for a little more sidewall and gearing, based on pics, I think @ole4 just confirmed my suspicion that flipping the rear fender brace to under the fender will be enough to run them.
I've got one I want to fit taller 5.30 tires for a little more sidewall and gearing, based on pics, I think @ole4 just confirmed my suspicion that flipping the rear fender brace to under the fender will be enough to run them.
I'm thinking it might be one of those heat resistant paints that kind of goes on textured like that as opposed to rust- he used that paint on the engine, I know for sure. I got a message in to him now to see what he used and if he had broken them down. the fact the paint is over the bolts, I doubt he broke them down, but he seemed like a pretty meticulous guy so he may have just painted the bolts along with the parts - we'll find out soon enough.
UPDATE: Rustoleum over the wheel, not taken apart. Dang it.
To tell the truth, if I can get a decent offer for it, I may let this be a project for someone else.
UPDATE: Rustoleum over the wheel, not taken apart. Dang it.
To tell the truth, if I can get a decent offer for it, I may let this be a project for someone else.
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Well, it IS one of the Holy Grail minibikes, or at least the Holy Grail brand {Rupp}. See if you can strip the wheels to reveal the aluminum "turbines" and assess the chromed steel wheel halves...or pass it on. Those wheels are the big thing though--everyone wants the original wheels at the very least.
Seems to be an influx of these tiny orange mini bikes.
Cool that I has true rear suspension, but it doesn't pivot at the drive gear, does it have a sprung tensioner?
where the pivot is (IMO) the chain would loosen over every bump.
Anyway, never mind that, the important thing is, is that I have the exact same hardware store pipe connector holding the same muffler that I have on my bike.
Cool that I has true rear suspension, but it doesn't pivot at the drive gear, does it have a sprung tensioner?
where the pivot is (IMO) the chain would loosen over every bump.
Anyway, never mind that, the important thing is, is that I have the exact same hardware store pipe connector holding the same muffler that I have on my bike.
BMI has the aluminum part of both wheels but I haven't seen the steel part anywhere.
https://www.bmikarts.com/6-Wheel-Turbine-Style-for-Rupp-Minibike-Front-or-Rear_p_12005.html
https://www.bmikarts.com/6-Wheel-Turbine-Style-for-Rupp-Minibike-Front-or-Rear_p_12005.html
I like Goof Off Pro Stripper, but It's now discontinued.
It's amazing, you'd spray it on and the paint immediately bubbled up.
Find a similar paint stripper and scrape the residue off with a plastic bristle brush so you don't scratch the rims.
It's amazing, you'd spray it on and the paint immediately bubbled up.
Find a similar paint stripper and scrape the residue off with a plastic bristle brush so you don't scratch the rims.
Yeah - I wanted one for so long, but my priority has been on my Speedway and this may become another drain on ever getting that done. However, it's a heck of a great drain to be distracted by. I couldn't believe it when I saw it and I debated for a bit about getting it, but I knew if I didn't it would sell quickly. So I figured, just get it - it'll always have value.