Please help identify Mini Bike Chopper make and model

Glenn

Glenn

Member
#1
#1
Hi Guys,
Just acquired this Chopper and I have searched high and low for a serial number or manufactures stamping.
I do know the past 20 years history of the bike, so I know it's older than that.

I'm mostly confident the Tecumseh engine on it is not the "style" that would have been original.

What little I have found, it "looks" like a Ruttman Mini Chopper yet I'm uncertain.

Let me know if you can provide me some ideas, direction, advertisement papers, on brand and year's produced.

Looking for your assistance Please!
Glenn
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Glenn

Glenn

Member
#6
#6
I searching to find out what these would have sold for new.
Anyone know where I could find that information?
Thank you,
Glenn
 
bikesisbikes

bikesisbikes

#7
#7
I haven't seen any old ads for that model. If it helps, the choppers usually ran about $50 more than the equivalent straight frame bike. Based upon what I have seen, that would put your model close to the $180 mark. That would be competitive with similar bikes, from other makers, during that period.
 
markus

markus

Well-Known Member
#8
#8
bikesisbikes said:
I haven't seen any old ads for that model. If it helps, the choppers usually ran about $50 more than the equivalent straight frame bike. Based upon what I have seen, that would put your model close to the $180 mark. That would be competitive with similar bikes, from other makers, during that period.
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:D Yea those were a little higher priced than that in the 2000's when they were made....The old price lis that used to be on the internet for that version from around the year 2000 has disappeared in the last few years but a few years later when they were yellow they priced them ala kart style and they were an arm and leg. Sorry this info does not copy and paste well because of the way it downloaded but the info is from an old price list (scroll down for the text/pricing) @Glenn hope that helps ya a little bit.




FRAME AND FORK PACKAGES
This package include: frame, fork, seat, throttle control, brakelever and band, foot pegs, front and rear axles, and "Lil" Indian decal.All frames and forks come painted tweety yellow with chromehandlebars and sissy bar. For a complete parts listing see pages 6-7.
Part No. 642000C-SC48959
Outlaw II
, (Chopper Frame, Chopper Fork)
$627.99

GROUP B:
WHEEL PACKAGES
This packages include: front and rear rims, tires, tubes,rear sprocket, axle bushings, spacers, and kick stand.For a complete parts listing see page 9.
Part No. 400910-SC15679
+ Front: 6" Alum. Rim with Small Trail Tire, Large KickstandRear: 6" Alum. Rim w/Large Trail Tire & 72 Tooth Sprocket, Brake Drum
$223.99Part No. 400920-SC15609
@ Front: 6" Aluminum Rim with Small Trail Tire, Large KickstandRear: 6" Alum. Rim w/Large Trail Tire & 60 Tooth Sprocket, Brake Drum
$222.99
GROUP C:
FENDER PACKAGES
These packages include: front and rearfenders, nuts and bolts. For a completeparts listing see page 10.
GROUP E:
CHAIN PACKAGES
These packages include: pre-cut chainand connecting link.

400910 35168CK-SC01024 $15.75 ----- -----400920 ----- ----- 35126CK-SC00779 $11.99

CHOPPERFRAME WITHCENTRIFUGALCLUTCHWHEELPACKAGES
CHOPPER FRAMEWITH TORQ-A-VERTER
PRICEPRICE
Part No. 400002-SC02077
Black Plastic Fenders
$28.99Part No. 400004-SC02077
White Plastic Fenders
$28.99Part No. 400006-SC02889
Chrome Plastic Fenders
$39.99Part No. 400008-SC02077
Red Plastic Fenders
$28.99

GROUP D:
ENGINE & CLUTCH PACKAGES
These packages include: engine, clutch, clutch cover, enginenuts and bolts, and kill switch.For a complete parts listing see page 10.
Notes:

+ When using a centrifugal clutch a 72 tooth sprocket isrecommended.@ When using a Torq-A-Verter clutch a 60 tooth sprocket isrecommended.
Part No. 500-50-SC33056
+ 5 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Centrifugal Clutch, Clutch Cover
$370.99Part No. 500-55-SC43063
@5 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Torq-A-Verter Clutch, Clutch Cover
$500.99Part No. 500-60-SC39046
+ 6 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Centrifugal Clutch, Clutch Cover
$436.99Part No. 500-65-SC49053
@6 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Torq-A-Verter Clutch, Clutch Cover
$566.99
4
Notes: + When using a centrifugal clutch a 72 tooth sprocket is recommended.@ When using a Torq-A-Verter clutch a 60 tooth sprocket is recommended.
 
Glenn

Glenn

Member
#9
#9
Thank You Marcus,
This is very helpful as mine is from 1997-99 time frame to the best of my knowledge.
As soon as I make time to pull the engine and get the serial number, then I'll know for certain.
Glenn





markus said:
:D Yea those were a little higher priced than that in the 2000's when they were made....The old price lis that used to be on the internet for that version from around the year 2000 has disappeared in the last few years but a few years later when they were yellow they priced them ala kart style and they were an arm and leg. Sorry this info does not copy and paste well because of the way it downloaded but the info is from an old price list (scroll down for the text/pricing) @Glenn hope that helps ya a little bit.




FRAME AND FORK PACKAGES
This package include: frame, fork, seat, throttle control, brakelever and band, foot pegs, front and rear axles, and "Lil" Indian decal.All frames and forks come painted tweety yellow with chromehandlebars and sissy bar. For a complete parts listing see pages 6-7.
Part No. 642000C-SC48959
Outlaw II
, (Chopper Frame, Chopper Fork)
$627.99

GROUP B:
WHEEL PACKAGES
This packages include: front and rear rims, tires, tubes,rear sprocket, axle bushings, spacers, and kick stand.For a complete parts listing see page 9.
Part No. 400910-SC15679
+ Front: 6" Alum. Rim with Small Trail Tire, Large KickstandRear: 6" Alum. Rim w/Large Trail Tire & 72 Tooth Sprocket, Brake Drum
$223.99Part No. 400920-SC15609
@ Front: 6" Aluminum Rim with Small Trail Tire, Large KickstandRear: 6" Alum. Rim w/Large Trail Tire & 60 Tooth Sprocket, Brake Drum
$222.99
GROUP C:
FENDER PACKAGES
These packages include: front and rearfenders, nuts and bolts. For a completeparts listing see page 10.
GROUP E:
CHAIN PACKAGES
These packages include: pre-cut chainand connecting link.

400910 35168CK-SC01024 $15.75 ----- -----400920 ----- ----- 35126CK-SC00779 $11.99

CHOPPERFRAME WITHCENTRIFUGALCLUTCHWHEELPACKAGES
CHOPPER FRAMEWITH TORQ-A-VERTER
PRICEPRICE
Part No. 400002-SC02077
Black Plastic Fenders
$28.99Part No. 400004-SC02077
White Plastic Fenders
$28.99Part No. 400006-SC02889
Chrome Plastic Fenders
$39.99Part No. 400008-SC02077
Red Plastic Fenders
$28.99

GROUP D:
ENGINE & CLUTCH PACKAGES
These packages include: engine, clutch, clutch cover, enginenuts and bolts, and kill switch.For a complete parts listing see page 10.
Notes:

+ When using a centrifugal clutch a 72 tooth sprocket isrecommended.@ When using a Torq-A-Verter clutch a 60 tooth sprocket isrecommended.
Part No. 500-50-SC33056
+ 5 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Centrifugal Clutch, Clutch Cover
$370.99Part No. 500-55-SC43063
@5 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Torq-A-Verter Clutch, Clutch Cover
$500.99Part No. 500-60-SC39046
+ 6 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Centrifugal Clutch, Clutch Cover
$436.99Part No. 500-65-SC49053
@6 hp Over Head Valve Tecumseh Eng., Torq-A-Verter Clutch, Clutch Cover
$566.99
4
Notes: + When using a centrifugal clutch a 72 tooth sprocket is recommended.@ When using a Torq-A-Verter clutch a 60 tooth sprocket is recommended.
Click to expand...
 
bikesisbikes

bikesisbikes

#10
#10
Good info, Markus. I wasn't even aware anyone was building a chopper frame mini into the 21st century.

That said, I would have ignored it, had I seen it anyway. At that price point, I'll rebuild a couple old style choppers.
 
V

Vincent Cappello

New Member
#11
#11
Looks like a first edition little Indian on the engine mounting plate should be a lasered mark that says little Indian on the left hand side of the plate you can see it under the paint. Also mine is a two piece frame like the black one in the picture.But I think I assembled my two piece frame incorrectly I think the tabs on the bottom part of the frame should be on the outside of the top can anyone enlighten me? 20190413_175923.jpg 20190413_175923.jpg
 
RobertC

RobertC

#16
#16
Hello @Joe Hill ...welcome to the Oldminibikes.com forum !

Nice looking mini bike you have there.

Someone will be along that can identify the year.

Values are subjective, and not allowed to suggest per our forum rules.
 
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