My daughter and son in law got me a great Christmas present. A Roadster 2. It's not going to be a show bike. My bikes are riders.
I started disassembly on Christmas morning. The forks are frozen. I've got one of them loose. The other is more stubborn.
The rear shocks aren't much better. The drive clutch is cracked, but even if it wasn't both clutches are really worn.
Has anyone converted to a 3/4" belt setup on them or do you stick with the 5/8 and modify Comet 20 series to use the 5/8" belt? I'd be OK with either because it looks like I'll be replacing both clutches.
The engine is seized, but I don't care. I've got a 4HP Techumseh from the 60s for just such an occasion. I'm definitely glad to get my hands on a 12" tired Rupp. My cousins used to own a gas station where the sold and serviced them. I loved visiting there to see all bikes, carts and sleds. I just had to wait until I was in my 50s to get one! :laugh:
It's pretty ugly at the moment, but I'll get it fixed up.
I started disassembly on Christmas morning. The forks are frozen. I've got one of them loose. The other is more stubborn.
The rear shocks aren't much better. The drive clutch is cracked, but even if it wasn't both clutches are really worn.
Has anyone converted to a 3/4" belt setup on them or do you stick with the 5/8 and modify Comet 20 series to use the 5/8" belt? I'd be OK with either because it looks like I'll be replacing both clutches.
The engine is seized, but I don't care. I've got a 4HP Techumseh from the 60s for just such an occasion. I'm definitely glad to get my hands on a 12" tired Rupp. My cousins used to own a gas station where the sold and serviced them. I loved visiting there to see all bikes, carts and sleds. I just had to wait until I was in my 50s to get one! :laugh:
It's pretty ugly at the moment, but I'll get it fixed up.