Help ID this 30s Motobike?

[creebobby]

Someone on FB was trying to figure out the make of this Motobike:

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[Archie Sturmer]

Colson, Elyria, Ohio.
Do not recall the square badge with scalloped corners.

Could have been a few of them.

 

[SKPC]

Yes, Colson. Most likely post-1933...34/35..26". Interesting holes in the seat stays to perhaps secure some sort of massive rack on the back that was ultimately removed.....Badge may be added with a drill, some rivets and a hammer. Crankarm and ring look original to the frame/fork. @Balloonoob .......We do strange things to old bikes over time. This one has seen some heavy use and it just keeps going...

 

[creebobby]

Thanks!
You guys are the best!


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[Balloonoob]

Yes, Colson. Most likely post-1933...34/35..26". Interesting holes in the seat stays to perhaps secure some sort of massive rack on the back that was ultimately removed.....Badge may be added with a drill, some rivets and a hammer. Crankarm and ring look original to the frame/fork. @Balloonoob .......We do strange things to old bikes over time. This one has seen some heavy use and it just keeps going...

Yeah these old Colson bikes are solid. @creebobby let me know if this one gets parted out. Btw this badge popped up for sale today. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/colson-badge.176360/

 

[SKPC]

I can see the rear seat stay is pretty tweaked. This may be a good candidate for a part-out. Very expensive to bring back with good parts...pete

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Forgot about this example.

 

[Balloonoob]

Forgot about this example.
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Never seen me a badge like that one. Keeeler!