restoring

Hello, New here. I'm an amateur, beginning to restore a Ruttman Spyder with my grandson. I believe it to be very original. Serial number is 35313. The white Tecumseh HS50 serial number points to a build date in May, 1977. Bike is a long-frame, in black; 4-spoke 6" Ruttman alloy wheels; seat is...

Not exactly mini bike themed, that's why its in off topic, but I know you guys take your builds serious, and know your stuff. I don't have a hvlp gun, or a primer gun, nor money to either acquire said tools, or pay for a pro spary. However, I am good with a rattle can....that said has...

Greetings, New Member from North Alabama. I've recently been commissioned by my Aunt to get her husband's Rupp C-350 on the road again & surprise him with it at his upcoming 60th birthday. It will also be used by the grandkids and nieces/nephews at family gatherings. The bike has...

Hello there,:smile: Restoring/preserving one of the bikes that was used in Dumb & Dumber and thought I'd share some of the progress as I go along. This site has been a very helpful so far, and was hoping to get this hog back in shape with your continued assistance. The bike was...

Gents, Attached (I hope) is a pic of the Super Bronc I'm preparing to restore. I bought it 16 years ago after my youngest got a Manco Thunderbird for his tenth birthday and kept enjoying long after he moved on to dirt bikes. It received regular use until Hurricane Ike left it floating...

Hey everyone i picked up a sears roper today. Its in pretty good condition but is missing a few parts like the gas tank and original seat along with the rear grab bar. Does run and ride and cant wait to get it lookin fine again!

I bought this at an auction the other day, thought it was a Tote Goat, was told this is a Pac Mule. all the jack shaft is gone, a poorly welded on belt pulley replaced what was ever on the rear wheel. somehow i need to find out what parts will make this work and if they are available. I have an...

This is my invader mini bike that I'm currently restoring. These were sold at cal karts in San Jose CA when they were still open. I will keep you guys updated.

I bought this taco in 1994 for 80 bucks for my Son. It was ridden hard, crashed a few times . Even caught on fire once! I took it apart and it sat for 8 years . It was fun restoring it. this site was helpful. This was my first build and I'm already on the hunt for another Taco !

Does anyone know of anybody that may have repop decals for a Huffy Hustler? I have a #5 hustler that I will be restoring.

Hey guys, Just found this gem of a forum, which will come in handy as I plan on building my own mini-bike. Before that in my spare time I've been restoring a 1973 Yamaha CT3 and own a Honda XL185. If anyone else lives in Australia touch base with me, I live in Sydney and if you don't all...

New to the forum, I needed a winter project, so I am restoring this one. I'll keep you posted Jeff

I would have had no idea what kind of trike this was if it wasn't for this website. Its in pretty good shape considering its age ,and I'm really looking forward to restoring it.It had a a 5hp B&S on it when I went to look at it, does anyone know if that is about size engine for this trike.

Hey all, Been checking out your site for some time now, great info and great site!! I'm returning to the mini bike world after 30 some years and have a question or two. I'm restoring an old Scat Cat and about to put in a big parts order, but I'm not sure on my chain size. The rear sprocket...

Trying to see what original parts are out there. Starting with forks and frame, so pretty well need everything to make it at least roll for now. Send me a PM with your location, what parts you may have and what you are asking for them. Thank You for your replies, doublet1951 Oklahoma

hi guys, im restoring my trisport 290 street legal trike, no title and still in the stage of getting it running but ill keep you posted with some pictures off an on. does anyone happen to have an original brake master cylinder for the left side handlebar? I have the original one but sadley its...

What do you all do to restore an aluminum bore that is tapered or scored too bad to use. My first thought would be to install a cast iron liner as I have literally done hundreds on motorcycle and ATV cylinders that I can bore all the way through but the typical Briggs and Tecumseh would...

HI. guys i'm going to pickup a vintage tecumseh 4hp engine block lots of compression for 30 bucks. hs40 model 55200h serial # 1224b , i need a carburtor , muffler ,gas tank with bracket. I want to put this engine on a Ruttman spyder i'm restoring so i would like to find period correct parts . I...

Hey Everyone. New to the board here. Have had this mini bike (my dad called it Mini-Moto) in my parents garage since I can remember. Took the motor apart once, never got it back together. Since found a 3.5 Briggs that runs and bolted up to the clutch and frame and was actually able to RIDE the...

Ok so I do temp work with a roofing company sometimes. Theyve been around since 1929. With that being said they have a decent size warehouse that is full of OLD motorized equipment, such as generators and laddervators (gas powered hoist on ladder track) They are trying to clear out some old...