Tomorrow I am going to look at what is supposed to be a John Deere mini from the 70's. Are there any identifying marks I can check to make sure it's not just an old mini someone painted green and yellow? Are people loosing intrest in old minis? About a month ago I picked up a Bonanza 400 mini chopper in original cond minus motor for free just to get it out of his garage. Within the last 2 days a guy called and offered a speed way scarab complete for $175 And now a a running deere for $100. I am going to pass on the scarab if anyone is interested I will forward his ph #
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I know. I have a scarab already that is complete but rough and finding better condition parts is $$ or impossible. Maybe if I had two then I could piece together one as original (better condition then I have now) and the other could be my rider. :shrug: When it comes to minibikes, I am not all that logical, I just want them.....
herringlon, I like the way your Rupp came out. I have 1 question. about the Harley rims, did you paint that strip on there or no? I found this reflective tape stuff that comes in really thin widths. I was thinking about trying it on my rims. I dont like it so black!!!! it needs something to break it up a little, let me know.
herringlon, I like the way your Rupp came out. I have 1 question. about the Harley rims, did you paint that strip on there or no? I found this reflective tape stuff that comes in really thin widths. I was thinking about trying it on my rims. I dont like it so black!!!! it needs something to break it up a little, let me know.
I remember seeing mini bikes at the John Deere dealer,but I have no idea who built them.They were sold by the consumer products division,along with the chainsaws and snowmobiles.They were very pricey so I never got to give them a second look.The Farmall dealer sold Charger mini bikes,no idea who made them.The Agway dealer sold the Sensation Mike Bike,the dealer here would bring one out to your farm and add a little to your feed bill until it was paid for.The Merrimac Farmers exchange sold still another bike,I can't remember the name but they were 5 HP and had a two speed.You had to stop,shut it off,and push the collar on the jackshaft into high or low.I don't recall ever seeing anything like it since.
