Finally......But what is it?

[80hondaf]

Hello members, I finally got a rupp to restore, I always wanted one as a kid and now that I'm going on 56 and saw one on Craig's list I bought one, I know I over paid and its in rough shape but it does run, however I'm not sure what year or model it is. I think it is a 71 or newer roadster but it doesn't have spoked wheels. I havn't figured out what size the engine is because the id plate was painted over and so was the sticker on the frame under the seat. It looks like the tank was origionally red. Any help would be appreciated so I can move forward on my restore. Thanks, 80hondaf

 

[cheezy1]

Part Rupp 1971 and up Roadster 2...part Scrambler.

 

[manchester1]

Rupp Roadster

 

[manchester1]

Its like this bike. Mine is just missing the lights.

 

[80hondaf]

So what makes it part scrambler, the wheels?

 

[cheezy1]

So what makes it part scrambler, the wheels?

Scrambler wheels...and it only has the rear brake so they are not Hustler wheels. But both are 10''. And the frame is for a 12'' tire and has the headlight and internal fork springs....so narrows it down to a Roadster 2 frame. Looks like someone parted it together or something. Unless there is a rare model I never heard of. But never know...lol.

 

[manchester1]

Roadster 2 had the HS40 and Scrambler has the H35. Looks like that bike has the HS40.

 

[cheezy1]

Roadster 2 had the HS40 and Scrambler has the H35. Looks like that bike has the HS40.

Yep..just the wheels are Scrambler...Sorry I wasn't very clear on that one. I was typing too fast again. lol

 

[80hondaf]

Is it possible that it's a 73??? I read somewhere that rupps last year the bikes were engineered to use up existing stock.

 

[cheezy1]

Is it possible that it's a 73??? I read somewhere that rupps last year the bikes were engineered to use up existing stock.

That is a question only the Rupp officials on here can answer. I know most of the basic Rupp stuff....they get into every part of the history.
Side note...what is the date code on the motor? That may tell you the year if it was original to the bike...which it looks to be.

 

[manchester1]

Yep..just the wheels are Scrambler...Sorry I wasn't very clear on that one. I was typing too fast again. lol

You was typing fast to beat me with the ansewer.:laugh: We did both post at the same time.:laugh:
1973 wasn't the last year.

 

[manchester1]

Get the numbers off of the engine, that will tell you the year.

 

[cheezy1]

You was typing fast to beat me with the ansewer.:laugh: We did both post at the same time.:laugh:
1973 wasn't the last year.

Guilty.....:laugh:

 

[manchester1]

I see a original decal on the "black" frame. The black looks original. That would be 1972.

 

[80hondaf]

Ok, well thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it, got any good parts suppliers?

 

[80hondaf]

Actually I'm in the process of dismantling and when I get the engine out I will try to read the plate but it was painted over and is very hard to read.
Well it past my bed time but thanks for all your help. I'll update as I progress. Thanks again!

 

[cheezy1]

Your welcome...and I think it is Black Widow Motorsports has parts

 

[80hondaf]

Yea, I tried to read it but it was painted over with a lot of paint, when I get it dismantled and get the engine out I'll try to clean off the paint and try to get some numbers.
Well, it's past my bed time, 5am comes quickly, thanks for all your help and I'll update as I progress.
Thanks again!

 

[80hondaf]

Get the numbers off of the engine, that will tell you the year.

Ok, I just got the engine out and the model is a HS40-55388 and the serial number is 20063. So what do the numbers mean?

 

[minikenny]

Ok, I just got the engine out and the model is a HS40-55388 and the serial number is 20063. So what do the numbers mean?

The 2 in the serial number means it's a 1972. HS40 is small frame 4hp. The 388 tells what options and configuration the engine has.