Mid 20s Mead Ranger

[Griff2003]

Acquired this 1920s Mead Ranger Motorbike. In decent shape with a good portion of the original tan/brown paint left, with very little pinstriping surviving. You can even see the hint of the “Ranger” decal on the down tube. To my knowledge it retains all of its original parts minus the tires, and possibly the bars, and of course the 1950s light on it right now, so it has the bracket for the original light.
Question,
Would this one possibly had a tank and crossbar handlebars when it was new? Because it does have the “Aristocrat” seat which the Rangers are equipped with. The grips, pedals, and the chain itself I believe is original. Bars look a little too nice for them to be original but what do I know. Very stoked with it anyways as I don’t come across motorbikes often. I do plan on pulling the crank to possibly find a manufacturer date. Tires are nice and pliable laced true to new departure model A hubs.
Alright I gotta stop rambling

 

[byke!punk]

Looks like rear fender braces were replaced too.

 

[Griff2003]

Looks like rear fender braces were replaced too.

How so?

 

[Griff2003]

Looks like rear fender braces were replaced too.

I believe they are original, just nice and nearly rust free. The bike itself is in not bad shape.

 

[byke!punk]

How so?

My observation, I’d expect them to be flat, matching the front. The fender has been off, can tell because I see the nut on top fender bridge. But should be underneath with screw head on top

 

[byke!punk]

BTW, nice old looking grips. I’d try not to disturb them.

 

[Balloontyre]

The front braces may have been changed, the rear braces look to have a repair but they are the typical profile for Mead bikes.

 

[the tinker]

Great bike. The saddle: It's not beyond repair. The bottom stitch line looks like it can be re-stitched together, if you wish to keep it original. Start at the beginning of the open stitching and re-stitch the missing thread on the bottom. From the underside, carefully cut [ no more than an inch of ] the old thread and continue the stitch line. Repeat until done all the way around. Make sure to have about 10 feet of line to make a continuous stitch. Or, just re-stitch the open part. No matter what, It's a great crusty survivor to save as is.

 

[ssum2]

Very nice yes a few upgrades all original docters having been repairing me for years I think Iam original

 

[byke!punk]

The front braces may have been changed, the rear braces look to have a repair but they are the typical profile for Mead bikes.

So I had it reversed lol.