The very low price of nothing as a gift for Thanksgiving I can't really find any distinctive info concerning worth, but would love to sell it reasonablyI agree with what Denny said. It is a valuable machine at least the frame and fork is (plus anything else that is original on it) and a decent investment as Rupps are one of the most sought-after vintage minibikes. Can I ask how much you paid?
If both wheels are the original Rupp 'Turbine' wheels (does the rear match the front?) that is a bonus.
If you want to keep it and use it as a "rider" (restoring $$$ it sounds like it's out of the question), then the most basic course of action is to determine the health of the motor: see if the motor turns over or that it isn't stuck. Looks like the air cleaner is missing its top so that worries me (could have let water inside). Engine looks like a Honda GC series engine. Get that up and running and then you need cables (if they are rusted and don't move), a #35 chain and maybe some new ball bearings for the wheels. See if the rear drum brake works and if the clutch is satisfactory. Don't let the rust bother you, the brake and clutch may be fine after some cleanup. The rear sprocket can also be cleaned up with a drill and a wire wheel or an angle grinder with wire wheel. . .
I'm just guessing at what might be wrong with it. Tell us more as you find out.
Both wheels are original also (turbine)The very low price of nothing as a gift for Thanksgiving I can't really find any distinctive info concerning worth, but would love to sell it reasonably
You are better off restoring it properly...
Just acquired this Rupp, on a low budget but any advice is welcome on the quickest to get it up and running View attachment 143729
I've got a Max-Torque SS sitting on a shelf that mostly just needs the circlips replaced, they were rusted and broke coming off. Has 6 weights and doesn't appear to have much wear, but using a centrifugal is beneath meThe clutch in the picture is a Max-Torque "SS" (six shoe). The description on the old style clutch was a two shoe clutch with the material riveted to the shoe
The frame design and rear wheel mounting placement places it as a 1968 "Cub" C250Just acquired this Rupp, on a low budget but any advice is welcome on the quickest to get it up and running View attachment 143729
I feel like it'll have a better home elsewhere for someone who will appreciate it more.I agree with what Denny said. It is a valuable machine at least the frame and fork is (plus anything else that is original on it) and a decent investment as Rupps are one of the most sought-after vintage minibikes. Can I ask how much you paid?
If both wheels are the original Rupp 'Turbine' wheels (does the rear match the front?) that is a bonus.
If you want to keep it and use it as a "rider" (restoring $$$ it sounds like it's out of the question), then the most basic course of action is to determine the health of the motor: see if the motor turns over or that it isn't stuck. Looks like the air cleaner is missing its top so that worries me (could have let water inside). Engine looks like a Honda GC series engine. Get that up and running and then you need cables (if they are rusted and don't move), a #35 chain and maybe some new ball bearings for the wheels. See if the rear drum brake works and if the clutch is satisfactory. Don't let the rust bother you, the brake and clutch may be fine after some cleanup. The rear sprocket can also be cleaned up with a drill and a wire wheel or an angle grinder with wire wheel. . .
I'm just guessing at what might be wrong with it. Tell us more as you find out.
That's not cool... why you tossing in the towel?I feel like it'll have a better home elsewhere for someone who will appreciate it more.
I just want to ride everything works except the engine never tested it tho, just called it quits.