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Post by Bill on May 27, 2003 5:54:17 GMT -5
whats the difference between a roadster and a black widow? when you look at them they look they same. what is the difference in the rupps that is the ones with torque converters?
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Rick
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Post by Rick on May 28, 2003 2:56:43 GMT -5
Headlight, taillight, chrome rear fender and no Delorto carb on the Roadster
Did I miss anything?
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Post by Bill on May 28, 2003 5:28:09 GMT -5
My first Roadster 2 had a headlight hte one I have now doesn't
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Post by Blackwidow on May 28, 2003 17:20:07 GMT -5
The Roadster2 featured trials type tires, headlight, tail/brake light, engine produced electric to operate the lights, Tecumseh made carb with govenor, muffler/spark arrester exhaust. 1971 models were available in green, blue, red, purple. 1972 were available in red, purple, gold, and possibly blue. 1973 were available in brown metallic and a rasberry metallic.
The Blackwidow featured motocross type tires, Dellorto carb, no govenor, no air filter, straight pipe exhaust with no muffler/spark arrester. Only available in black and only built in 1971.
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Post by Bill on May 28, 2003 21:32:13 GMT -5
thanks for clearing that up blackwidow! I guess my next rupp will be a BW!
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Post by Blackwidow on May 28, 2003 22:31:56 GMT -5
Bill, due to no govenor and air filter it is a RARE find to find a BW with the correct engine intact. Most engines were blown up many years ago.
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Post by glenn on Jun 3, 2003 16:17:26 GMT -5
yes i have a rupp roadster but i need parts bad to get it up and running need some help:  |
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Post by Bill on Jun 3, 2003 16:34:28 GMT -5
Glenn this is the place to get help just ask what you need.
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The Reverend
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Post by The Reverend on Nov 11, 2003 22:49:29 GMT -5
It is a lot cheaper to build a BW than a Roadster due to the lack of street equipment involved.
Not all BW's came with the Dell'orto carb and straight pipe though. I remember a few that didn't have them. They were options on all bikes though. I could be off on this, but the dealers probably shuffled parts around.
My 73 Roadster 2 has a Dell'orto that originally came on a friends bike new in '72. It was a red Roadster 2 with a white seat, a chrome front fender and a windshield. I own that one now too, and most of the other bikes that my friends in the neighborhood had. I kept buying them up through the years.
J/L sales or Black Widow Motorsports can supply you with anything you need for restoration.
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