1925 Columbia Motorbike

[Freqman1]

Posted this in the Show-n-Tell this week. Got it from a fellow CABE member (Zach). According to the serial it is a '25 model (Model C9, unequipped motobike). Exact same frame and components (except pedals, chain ring, and badge) as an Indian. My original intent was to restore this as an Indian. I decided to give it an OA bath and see what was left under the crust. Not a show bike by any stretch but all of the decals remained intact and enough of the paint is there to cause me to re-think my original intent. I should have it together by the end of the week and will post an update. V/r Shawn

 

[markivpedalpusher]

Wow nice amount of paint left. You made quick work of that one.
CL decals !!

 

[sludgeguy]

Wow really nice! Amazing how much paint and the decals, holy cow!

 

[ZE52414]

Wow!!!! I knew I sent that to the right place Shawn!!! Looks excellent!

 

[Scribble]

Love some Moto bike goodness.

 

[Hobo Bill]

what a toot ...eye have 23 moto that i restored...best ridin' bike...tis a 21" frame...it's a very well constructed bicycle...twas berkshire blue..looks green eh!....have fun.....

 

[Freqman1]

Update--so here is the finished bike. All this needs is grips and a good wheel set to be a rider. Been kicking around the idea of getting a set of Velocitys and lacing in the old hubs but that will be for a later time. I've got bigger fish to fry at the moment! V/r Shawn

 

[sludgeguy]

And you said it wasn't a show bike...
It proved you wrong, it's a beauty!! Excellent work!

 

[Dale Alan]

Great job Shawn,that is now a thing of beauty . You just never know whats under the crust on some of these gems,congrats.

 

[Freqman1]

Thanks guys. It always amazes me no matter how crappy some of these things look with a little time and effort the results you can get. V/r Shawn