History of the henderson 1918 1931 1918, both william and tom henderson were now employees of excelsior. One of the more popular was the excelsior henderson, which had a reputation of being fast. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, in 1911. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. Excelsior henderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. Excelsiorhenderson motorcycles for sale motorcycles on. This 1931 henderson motorcycle would have been amongst the last to be manufactured. Indian motorcycle marque collectibles for sale ebay. Motorcycle racing in this country, according to a wellknown sports writer, is kept alive and supported principally by the county speed cops.
Indian ace g gp 101 scout manual service four chief parts book list p79. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale near you. Schwinn who had earlier bought henderson suddenly announced today we stop in spite of having full order books and strong sales. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1930 henderson streamline kj and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. On december 2, 1918 tom henderson tendered his resignation with effect from january 1, 1919 to join melchior, armstrong and dessau to export henderson and excelsior motorcycles to europe. If you are interested in motorcycles, restoring motorcycles or the linage of the fourcylinder, this is a must have book. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in 1911. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. The company developed the super x motorcycle as a new proprietary motorcycle, including a new engine, frame, and all related drive and styling components, adopting styling from the earlier excelsiorhenderson motorcycles from the 19051931 timeframe the company owns the intellectual property and continues to exist, also manufacturing oem. In the 1920s and 1930s, the henderson, a sturdy, quiet and fast machine by the standards of the day was a top choice of police departments all over the u. Keep in mind that the deluxe in january 1929 was called the 1929 model. The 3rd of the socalled big three american motorcycle makers, chicagobased excelsiors contribution to the us and indeed global industry was a significant one. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Simms magneto 4cyl antique motorcycle henderson ace indian prewar.
The book also contains beautiful copies from early factory brochures. 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. Henderson books from the golden age of the fours, 1972. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. Nevertheless, by the decades end it had become obvious something better was needed to stay ahead of the pack. On december 21, 1999, the excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company, a revival of a oncestoried american brand, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy after just two model years of production. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. This henderson kj will be displayed at an exhibition called. Find excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Find the kelley blue book value of your excelsiorhenderson motorcycle with our easy to use pricing tool. Despite the full order book, he had chosen to pare back his business commitments to the core business, bicycle manufacture. Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book.
Unlike his earlier machine, the enterprise was powered by a vtwin from an indian scout instead of a henderson inline four. This 2000 excelsiorhenderson emc42x86 motorcycle, 45990029, meets usepa noise emission requirements of 80 dba at 2750 rpm by the federal test procedure. Call rich today and get your own autographed copies of these two amazing motorcycle books. His radically streamlined kj body shell was unlike.
This entry was posted in motorcycle photos and tagged art deco, henderson, henderson kj streamliner, indian motorcycle, motorcycle, orley ray courtney, streamliner. With all other courses up to that time being fairground horse tracks, langhorne was the first onemile dirt. Henderson motorcycle promptly announced a new 57 cubic inch 934 cc ioe fourcylinder 7 hp motorcycle, with the engine mounted inline with the frame and chain drive. Modifications which cause this motorcycle to exceed federal noise standards are prohibited by federal law. In competitions, standard henderson fours often had the beating of tuned vtwins, and numerous detail improvements were made throughout the 1920s to ensure that the henderson remained the finest motorcycle in the world. The model k henderson 4cylinders were the fastest motorcycles in america at the time, and the deluxe was a 100 mph machine, simply the best you could buy at the time. The 4cylinder engine now had a 70 cubic inch capacity and developed 14.
The company developed the super x motorcycle as a new proprietary motorcycle, including a new engine, frame, and all related drive and styling components, adopting styling from the earlier excelsior henderson motorcycles from the 19051931 timeframe. 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. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. Up for sale is a complete 1929 and upsolutel 500 plus power ohv twin port model 88. The square four is a motorcycle produced by ariel between 1931 and 1959, designed by edward turner, who devised the square four engine in 1928. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of. 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. Hendersons those elegant machines, written by richard h. The book reveals a true american story of this classic american made motorcycle. Riders instruction book,1939,models 340,440,540,640,wraps 2002 gilroy indian motorcycle chief deluxe roadmaster owners manual pn.
Oct 04, 2015 ariel vf31 1930 500cc 1 cyl ohv combination vintage motorcycle start up duration. Indian motorcycle riders manuals, parts lists, service shots, brochures, fliers 1903 to 1953. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. 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. Both of these oneofakind motorcycles currently reside in the collection of frank westfall. Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale used motorcycles. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america.
William henderson inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 1998 cofounder, henderson motorcycle co. A or some other organization sponsors a motorcycle race, a trick riding contest or a hill climb, the experienced officerriders are on the spot. The early engine with two transverse crankshafts was essentially a pair of across frame ohc parallel twins joined by their geared central. Extremely rare 1939 godfreys guide to the 1939 motorcycles catalog book. Get a peek at the best new chrome and steel coming your way. Order by date newold date oldnew title az title za price highlow price lowhigh year newold. And while the sheet metal enclosing the inner workings might not seem as elegant as the 1934 model, the frame was entirely handmade. Henderson motorcycles contents page history 1918 1931.
At that time, a high percentage of those motorcycle officers would have been riding hendersons. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. Cleaning out garage and found some excelsior henderson parts. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. Langhorne speedway was an automobile racetrack in middletown township, bucks county, near the borough of langhorne, pennsylvania, a northern suburb of philadelphia. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states.
Apr 11, 20 this henderson kj will be displayed at an exhibition called. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. Its also very likely to be eligible for the 2018 motorcycle cannonball, and these model ks have sailed across america many times in cannonballs past, and so could you. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. A 1934 henderson kj streamline dream the old motor. This is an absolutely stunning pre world war two motorcycle buyers guide and much more from godfreys, in very good clean condition the paper looks much better in the hand than my photographs below show the pages are evenly white, bright, with even color and are crisp, 8 x 5 inch format closed. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. At this time he was looking for work, showing drawings of his engine design to motorcycle manufacturers. Motorcycles made by the henderson motorcycle company, 19121931. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Art deco automobiles at the frist center in nashvile, tn. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1939 indian model 439 and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. It sported a new henderson logo incorporating the red excelsior x.
Battery box cover stator voltage regulator rear brake master cylinder clutch slave scavage pump o2 sensor 9 oil drain plug seals 5 fuel pump o rings riders hand book, riders warranty service records book, brochures 6 gas cap o rings ecu computer brain switch lot 2 30 amp fuserelay miscellaneous bolts 1 rear drive belt. The 61 best motorcycle books, such as ubuntu, the build, harleydavidson and. During its early days, the company came out with a 4cylinder, 56cmc, 7. This was the excelsior henderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. As this new book makes plain, the excelsior story contains events as dramatic, and personalities as colourful, as anything that originated from milwaukee or springfield. History of vintage motorcycles highlight encounter center program. Could excelsiorhenderson be poised for another rebirth. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. Tom henderson, the oldest of ten children, was born in glasgow, scotland and emigrated to. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. Courtney believed that the motorcycle industry failed to provide weather protection and luxury for its riders. Presenter richard henry schultz comes from a family of motorcycle riders.
The henderson was a large, expensive and luxurious motorcycle that featured a smoothrunning, inline fourcylinder engine. This is the one of kind opportunity to buy the hole lot of english motorcycle history made in bermingham. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used excelsiorhenderson motorcycles for sale near you. The detail covers early hendersons and extends to 1931. Ama motorcycle museum hall of fame william henderson. History 1911 1917 in october 1911 the henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave.