Had a great time for my first trip to Windber. Everyone (yes you too Gumpit and boatguy) Were extremely nice and welcoming.Even though this was my first time...
I felt like part of the family.
I needed this trip. It was the first time in over a month that I laughed.
My mom died a few days prior to the show after 1 mo in Hospice.
I had told her of the get together months ago. She laughed at the thought of her youngest son now a old man ridding a minibike with a bunch of old foogies. "go for it " were her words.So I did.
.Thanks to all who made my stay a few days to remember.
Logman
I felt like part of the family.
I needed this trip. It was the first time in over a month that I laughed.
My mom died a few days prior to the show after 1 mo in Hospice.
I had told her of the get together months ago. She laughed at the thought of her youngest son now a old man ridding a minibike with a bunch of old foogies. "go for it " were her words.So I did.
.Thanks to all who made my stay a few days to remember.
Logman
It was great meeting you and everyone else I havent met before... Every year gets better because you meet more people and become more comfortable. So many times people do not know how to react to the "characters" on the forum. People are seldom how you think they are on the forum. Much of the what is said in fun is sometimes taken the wrong way in print. You think some are jerks then you meet them and you have the best time with them. It's all fun. They are just mini bikes....
It is alive..... I picked Up this rusty Rupp Rat at Windber for $100. Tossed some rocks in the tank and gave it a good shake. Put in some muriatic acid. Brazed a couple of pin holes... (Still need to put in some sealer though).... Put on a new air filter and carb... Then fired her up... I still need to adjust the carb and tighten the chain. It needs s new belt. But if it runs ok then I will leave this a Rusty Rat Rupp. I haven't had time to do much else besides a ton of yard work but I'll get there now that the yard is done. I have been taking the Heald Chatten built for me on nightly neighborhood rides after all the yard work. That cloned VT5 is the nicest riding minibike I have ever driven. Thanks again Rick. It is truly awesome.
Rbtrike Rupp Rat - YouTube
Rbtrike Rupp Rat - YouTube
I did put a new tire on the back,but didnt tighten the chain.... It looks like it had a 70s flower on the plate on the front. Might try to find another to keep it 70s looking. I have the TC cover but the belt is old. Good putter-arounderer I hope.... Since it is an Enduro I should probably peel off what is left of the Roadster stickers on the tank...
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