BTW I started on a tube frame/no suspension minibike too... it had the 3 1/2 HP Briggs and Stratton lawnmower engine... our dream (brothers and I) was to hot rod it with a 5HP B&S :D
I graduated to a Honda 175

dig this Rudge

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407684888.jpg

I had one these back in 1987:

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/images/ysr50.jpg

I pulled the old Rupp out of the chicken coop Sunday and powerwashed it. I'll take some "before" pics, then start disassembly so I can get it down in the basement.

I am thinking that when I finish it I will give it to my daughter for a "pit bike" at her equestrian competitions.

I have to find the 1st restoration pics from when my son was little.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407856692.jpg

I loved my mini bike as you can see here. My brother was already killing it on a Yamaha 175 that our Father helped rebuild.

You do know the fun police are en route to your home as I type?

There is no statute of limitations on fun violations, and you, my friend, are guilty as sin. We all were.

Ha ha! Now they just sit and wait for me!:eek:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407861964.jpg

LOL mine had a foot-operated paddle that rubbed against the outside of the rear tire. First time I stomped on it the weld broke and I ran over it, right before I went half-way through the neighbor's fence.

Good times.

Had that brocure tacked on the wall, man i wanted one of those.

ended up getting an MX-100 that was stripped, 21" front wheel, , plastic fenders, and painted yellow. $125.
For a first bike it was cool, but slow.

When I was 12 back in 1971 I bought a Francis barnett scambler that looked something like this
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1407887304.jpg
Only $50. Mom was furious. A month or two later I bought a Morris mini and An Austin A40 truck. LOL, both were $50 also. Ha back in 1971 what you could buy for 50 bucks :)

The Rupp looks like the first one I rode but never was allowed to have. It didn't have a lawn mower engine though, it had an edger, or other horizontal shaft engine. A Tecumseh 5 hp.

Ok, I finally found the pictures of the Rupp. We have like 8 million photo albums so it took a while to find them.

Original Condition June 1998

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1408204003.jpg

Post Restoration August 1998

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1408204145.jpg


How it looks today

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1408204246.jpg

I am currently finishing up a FS-509 "Cateye" mini cycle for my daughter to use at her equestrian events.

When I brought it home, hadn't run in several years...so says previous owner

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1409692905.jpg

disassembled

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1409693275.jpg

breaking down the tiny motor
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1409693401.jpg

Almost finished

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1409693902.jpg



A little color change. The entire wire harness removed, cleaned, and checked. Everything now works on this tiny bike, lights, gauges, signals, brake lights, electric start. I just need to finish the main fairing.

My first bike was a mini enduro! Great little bike!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1409695168.jpg

Awesome!!!

Sold it a few years ago. Wish I could have kept it but space was an issue, and the little bastard really needed a rebuild that I didn't have the time for.

Yeah, but in 1971 I was getting $1 a week allowance.
That was good for a 50 cent hot wheels car and some candy.
5th grade, the good ole days.

Well I finished the Minibike I rebuilt for my daughter. Unfortunately it doesn't have enough power to ride in the grass at her events. It goes great on asphalt...about 20-25 with 195 lbs (me) on its back. Since it isn't of use to her I have decided to sell it. If anyone knows someone who may be interested let me know. Asking $350.

It is fully illuminated with headlights, rear lights, brake lights, and turn signals front and rear.

What youngster wouldn't like to see this under the tree !

Finished side shot
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1418052275.jpg

Headlights on
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1418052303.jpg

I had always wanted a Honda XR75 when I was a kid like one of my friends had. I putted around on a 3.5 HP Stinger minibike which was better than a bicucle but not much.
My son has better luck with bikes than I did with my Mother. He has had an electric motorcycle that went about 15 MPH, a 3.5 HP minibike that went about 25 MPH, a Honda 125 ATC 3 wheeler that went about 40 MPH, a Honda XR 100 that goes maybe 55 MPH and now that he is 15 years old, has the same bike that I do (matching Honda XR200Rs).

Here's my "Grulf". These are great fun, awesome pit bike.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1418056238.jpg