1923 henderson motorcycle books

Hendersons those elegant machines, written by richard h. 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 anyway. Big chief produced from 1923 until 1953, this indian motorcycle featured a 74cubicinch vtwin engine. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. We will carry on the same great service and support provided by bill and steve for all these years. Great images and graphics for age, rare original piece from 1920s. Motorcycles made by the henderson motorcycle company, 19121931. Vintage motorcycles classic bmw 1923 more from aprilia to yamaha, we countdown the 50 best twowheeled machines ever built.

Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. This 1923 ace sporting solo was originally sold to kjell david anderson in norway, and was later. Kelley blue book regularly updates its motorcycle values to give consumers the pricing. Sheffield henderson were motorcycles produced in fitzwilliam street, sheffield from 1920 to 1923. It was in this year that carl stearns clancy of new york returned from circling the globe on a 1912 henderson, armed with many photographs to prove it. After henderson was killed in a motorcycle accident in late 1922, his successor, arthur o. Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant log books, documents.

Henderson motorcycles producing their first inline fourcylinder machine that year. Henderson sidecars were made by the aero works of fitzwilliam street. Henderson four cylinder deluxe parts book explanatory notice a list with information about. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. Executives marketed this motorcycle for use with a sidecar. William and thomas henderson founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit in 1912, and the pair immediately established an amazing reputation for their machines as durable, fast and beautifully builtthe duesenberg of motorcycles. Lemon left excelsior to join ace as their chief engineer. Hemmings find of the day 1923 henderson hemmings daily. Motorcycles were getting better, too, and american motorcycle riders of the twenties had their choice of several different madeinamerica brands, including ace, cleveland, henderson, harleydavidson and excelsior. How to prospect for a womens mc motorcycle club bible book 2 john e. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence.

In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. Henderson motorcycle club for bikes from 1912 to 1931, join the forum and meet others who own a henderson, view pictures and learn history, find parts from vendors and more. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. This is the first in a series of brief introductions on a few of the show bikes that you will be able to see at the 2011 hoame motorcycle rally and 1923 henderson. Feb 03, 2017 read these car books while youre quarantined. The 61 best motorcycle books, such as ubuntu, the build, harleydavidson and indian motorcycle. Antique motorcycle works has purchased the henderson motorcycle co. The luster of the henderson four would continue to shine brightly more than a century later. Henderson 4 cylinder models began production in 1912 and by 1923 had been much refined, producing 28hp at 3400rpm. Jun 05, 2017 american classic antique motorcycle classic american classic bike classic motorcycle racing featured henderson inline four motorcycle all, american bikes, available for purchase, sidecars 1923 henderson k model deluxe with sidecar for sale. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Antique motorcycle works has been making henderson replacement parts since 1990. Once restored, this will be one of the worlds rare and desirable motorcycles.

Henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives details of mechanical construction, right and lift side illustration and working drawing of the motor. Lemon left excelsior to become chief engineer for ace. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Lemon, refined the ace even more, and it became one of the. Interestingly, 1911 was also the year another motorcycle manufacturer, that would become synonymous with the schwinn company, made their first motorcycle.

A 1912 henderson inlinefour ridden by carl stevens clancy would blaze both man and machine into the history books, when in 19 clancy became the first person to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle. Essentially only one model of the large luxury fourcylinder motorcycle, with slight variations, was made from first to last. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931 schultz, richard henry on. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1923 henderson deluxe and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. If you want your henderson related link adding please email me at. The company announced the sheffield henderson motorcycle, designed by leonard b. This 1924 excelsior henderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. Especially racing midget cars, such as this 1923 henderson currently for sale on hemmings. Founded by tom and william henderson in detroit in.

This 1923 henderson looks like a motorcycle by 1930 or so motorcycles looked like. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes. This battle of motorcycle giants is well described by allan girdler in his book, the harleydavidson and indian wars. Stored since 1996, hn 1 will require recommissioning and the customary safety checks before returning to the road. Shows the winners of the july 24 hour endurance run held in southern california. 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.

Improvements included a better brake singular, lower seating position, and improved girder forks. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. Why did anybody build wooden framed cars in the first place. Sheffieldhenderson were motorcycles produced in fitzwilliam street, sheffield from 1920 to 1923. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. See more 1923 27 henderson motorcycle 4 cyl parts list. Gives new innovations, features, and specifications. Cleaning out garage and found some excelsior henderson parts. Rat bikes cool bikes antique motorcycles american motorcycles custom motorcycles custom harleys ford orion excelsior motorcycle motorcycle bike. A motorcycle also called a motorbike, bike, or cycle is a two or threewheeled motor vehicle.

Original 191624 excelsior henderson motorcycle parts list catalog manual book. American classic antique motorcycle classic american classic bike classic motorcycle racing featured henderson inline four motorcycle all, american bikes, available for purchase, sidecars 1923 henderson k model deluxe with sidecar for sale. The improvements included a larger more efficient carburettor, improved intake manifold and rear brakes, redesigned crankshaft, improved cylinder head cooling and exhaust system, and a revised reverse gear. 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. Reprinted books books not yet reprinted dealer in original books motorcycle parts, etc. List of motorcycles of the 1910s is a listing of motorcycles of the 1910s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period the 1910s has their share of expensive historic motorcycles sold at auction, especially the brands cyclone and flying merkel. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1923 ace four and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market.

Ace motor corporation was a motorcycle manufacturer in continuous operation in philadelphia, pennsylvania between 1919 and 1924, and intermittently afterward until 1927. This auction is for an early original henderson motorcycle 1918 1923 parts catalog. Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book. After running into financial trouble, the brothers sold out in 1918 to excelsior, the motorcycle arm of the schwinn bicycle company. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, in 1911. Excelsior henderson, super x, american x, big x, x logo, x and bar logo, and related marks, designs, and s are intellectual property rights of excelsior henderson motorcycles. The company established 140 dealers throughout the united states. D3109 whereas the fourcylinder motor cycle was a rarity in britain during the vintage period, american owners were accustomed to the rasp of the henderson well before then. Schultz in 1994 was such a big success, that the author has written a. Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant log books. Gorgeous custom art deco 1930 kj henderson motorcycle owned by syracuse, new york based resident frank westfall the 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. Shown above is a 1923 henderson model k deluxe which is on display at the western antique aeroplane and. 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 the company owns the intellectual property and continues to exist, also manufacturing oem. The henderson deluxe four and excelsior super x motorcycle seriesproduced by the chicagobased schwinn motorcycle factory of the late 1920swere credited with being among the originators of what became known as the american cruisers look.

We make parts for all henderson models super x and excelsior as well from 1912 to 1931. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. In august 2017 antique motorcycle works of philipsburg montana purchased the henderson motorcycle company and moved the inventory to its location in montana. The 1920 ace motorcycle was developed by brothers tom and william henderson, who began building their famous fourcylinder motorcycles in 1912. He030, 19, henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives details of. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorcycle, henderson. During its early days, the company came out with a 4cylinder, 56cmc, 7. No use of intellectual property is permitted without license or advance permission. 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. The two leaders freddie ludlow and brick wolter are shown on their deluxe bikes. Thanks to legislation passed between 1919 and 1921, the roads were getting better. The story of the hendersons discovery and restoration was recounted in an article for motorcycle classics magazine may 1996 edition, copy available. For the next 50 years these two companies engaged in a competitive struggle with each other on the track and in the show rooms to capture the hearts of their customers.

Model l indian prince manufactured from 1925 to 1928, indian designed this singlecylinder motorcycle for beginner riders. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. We have a new web site to show case our henderson super x and excelsior too parts. The history of fourcylinder motorcycle engines in america. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states.