In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. Frank westfalls 1930 art deco henderson motorcycle, which was built by o. Henderson, author of two previous books in the cabin seriesa new novel set in the hills of west virginia, a story about men and women and the secrets they keep. This 1924 excelsiorhenderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. Forks and handlebars were the same as the series 20 excelsior. Daisy and aggie started up the mountain, each carrying a bag with agg. Leading link forks were adopted in 1928, and a fivemain bearing fhead engine in 1929, when the model k was divided into kj standard and kl super sports.
Henderson books from the golden age of the fours, 1972. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorcycle and vintage motorcycles. The weather was cold and windy, but that didnt stop us from bringing what was probably the largest gathering of hendersons in the last 50 years. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. For anyone on two wheels, motorcycling enthusiasts, harleydavidson magazine, seekers of information on building and maintaining motorcycles, motorcycles for sale, sturgis rally. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. The purchase of a large lot of original henderson parts that had been the basis of a thriving motorcycle repair business for walter masiack was the start of the new company. See more ideas about bike, henderson motorcycle and cool bikes.
Founded by tom and william henderson in detroit in 1912, henderson built nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in its 19year existence. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. Request an appraisal find an auto appraiser near you enter your zip code. Many readers say they are able to see an actual movie transpiring in their mind as they read, so vivid are c. Henderson has 20 books on goodreads with 621 ratings. At some point in time orley purchased a 1930 henderson streamline model kj 1,300 cc inline4 cylinder motorcycle, sonamed for its sleek aerodynamic profile. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931 schultz, richard henry on. Orley ray courtney, henderson streamliner, motorcycle. But many of the toughest hurdles seem to be behind them. Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. The bike has had at least one partial restoration, is missing some body panels, and sports some obviously homebrewed part substitutions, but we love it. Art deco automobiles at the frist center in nashvile, tn. It was also the first motorcycle to offer an optional reverse gear for use with sidecars. Gives new innovations, features, and specifications.
I took this shitty pic at the syracuse bike swap on 2122012 of what i thought was the same bike, but this one has a 1934 card on the seat, but the article specifies a 1930 unit. The second motorcycle in our series, henderson streamliner, is based on a 1930 henderson streamline kj model and was manually modified. It was a naked bike like pretty much every other motorcycle of its time. The hanlons, mindful of how tenuous launching a new motorcycle brand from scratch is, are cautious about what they promise or even suggest. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. This original 1930 henderson kj unrestored, running, and in amazingly good shape for an 87yearold machine probably started out as a police bike.
The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just completed circumnavigating the globe, a journey of over 18,000. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931. Grail mortillaro of knucklebuster spotted the bike at the rhinebeck grand national super meet. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains. The streamline model, commonly called the kj, appeared in 1929, and featured improved cooling and a. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and. Schwinn chose to quit motorcycle production in 1931, in favor of more profitable bicycles. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. It could do 100kmh 62mph and was soon a popular motorcycle. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder and with the enclosed wheels and long wheelbase. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. This motorcycle was ridden by my brother in the famous cannonball cross country race back in 2012. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market.
I talked to the owner and he said that it was a million dollar bike. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle. This entry was posted in motorcycle photos and tagged art deco, henderson, henderson kj streamliner, indian motorcycle, motorcycle, orley ray courtney, streamliner. She was blessed with a rich imagination that allows her to guide her readers, through many twists and turns of plot, deeply into her books. They have a lock on the rights to the excelsior, henderson, and super x names. This henderson kj will be displayed at an exhibition called. The decals are consistent with motorcycles manufactured for traffic cops, and among its accessories is a hand control speedometer, with two hands, one of them red. Tells about the new super sport excelsior, super excelsior, and henderson deluxe models. Double or nothing, and xmen legends xmen, and more on. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle design, american orley ray courtneys enclosed bodywork was virtually unknown on production twowheelers except for a few racing machines, making the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game.
The standard 1930 henderson kj streamline was anything but a streamlined motorcycle. The engine was completelyrestored about six months before the race. The henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. Had a nice day and thought i would try to start the kj and blow off the cobwebs. It was the style of the flapper girl and the office typist, of the factory worker. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. Schultz in 1994 was such a big success, that the author has written a. Henderson cycle works opened as an affordable and quality full service alternative to the dealerships. The sidevalve model k was introduced in 1920 and would continue to the end of henderson production. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Although they often go unnoticed in the harley indian wars, henderson motorcycles were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, widely favored by cops and speed demons. J henderson with an inline4 aircooled engine, that bodywork is all custom and its the sort of thing that would have impressed even ettore bugatti. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book. This 1929 excelsiorhenderson kj has been owned by the seller for 15 years, and was fully rebuilt mechanically by ian davidson. The bike was based on his 1,300cc 4cylinder 1930 henderson kj streamline model. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
Looking back at the 1998 excelsior henderson super x. Find excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. If you are fortunate enough to own a henderson, any model, restore it, rebuild it and treasure it. Pair of new henderson rollers that fit henderson prepremierretractable garage doors, as well as others. Hendersons those elegant machines, written by richard h.
Could it be the same bike and someone goofed with the date. This motorcycle comes with a good clean nebraska title, nd bill of sale. It was an exceptional and fast machine, but the great depression knocked motorcycle sales into the garbage can. Designed by william henderson in 1911 with a displacement of about 780cc later increased to 1076cc, the henderson fourcylinder motorcycle had opposed valves, chain drive and a tubular frame. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles for more than 45 years. Introduced for 1920, the allnew excelsiorbuilt henderson model k boasted a 1,301cc sidevalve engine equipped with forced lubrication, a twindowntube frame, strengthened front fork and enclosed rear chain. Motorcycle production halted in 1931 and schwinn went back to bicycles. The henderson community celebrated the glorious day hendersons 100th anniversary at the amca perkiomen chapters national swap meet in oley, pennsylvania, april 2728, 2012. With its 1,200cc, 40brake horsepower, inline fourcylinder engine, the 1930 henderson model kj streamline could exceed 100 mph.
Original and unrestored, this policespec henderson kj wears its. The henderson streamliner is simply irreplaceable, because there is nothing else like it art deco was an innovative and ultradistinctive style of design that spanned the boom times of the roaring twenties and the bust of the depressionridden 1930s. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Henderson, over the course of their careers the two men would have a hand in the development of all the american 4cylinder motorcycle engines of the period, and many consider their designs to be significantly ahead of their time. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Please click on the link below to enter our new website. The henderson model k was the first motorcycle to use full pressure engine lubrication.
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