By 1912, motorcycles had been manufactured commercially for 18 years. This 19 excelsior 7sc short coupled frame motorcycle was discovered over a fireplace in central california. Motorcycle henderson for sale shop motorcycle parts for sale. Jun 20, 2017 the chance to ride the super x gave me a feel for what excelsiorhenderson is trying achieve, though this was not a true test. Willie henderson autograph 7x5 inch colour photo signed in person by willie henderson, glasgow rangers fc. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. Eventually he reached japan, then shipped out for san francisco. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. It could do 100kmh 62mph and was soon a popular motorcycle. Even new zealanders had success in competition on hendersons a motorcyclist would have had to have been wealthy to own a new henderson in 1917, and slightly eccentric to want to race it as well.
They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, and appealed to both sport riders and police departments. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. The reality is that there are only six examples of this model known to exist today, and if this rolling chassis and engine could be proven to be what it is claimed to be, that would make this the lucky seventh. When this 19 motorcycle debuted, reading standard hit the decade mark in the industry. Henderson four historymaking motorcycle ultimate motorcycling. His henderson is the only 1912 model known to exist, in a museum in iowa. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes. This very early 191415 detroit model henderson longtank project is an extremely rare and desirable collection that kevin had been building on for many years. Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale used motorcycles. Jul 30, 2015 the henderson motorcycle company was founded in 1911 by american brothers william g. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. Keep in mind that the deluxe in january 1929 was called the 1929 model.
The early henderson motorcycle company was the construction of brothers william g. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles. The company first appeared in 1903, and they struggled to have their motorcycles stand out in this overcrowded market. The company began during the golden age of motorcycling, and ended during. 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.
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. But the expensivetoproduce machines werent profitably to build, and by 19, pierce ceased its motorcycle operations. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. 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. Ariel vf31 1930 500cc 1 cyl ohv combination vintage motorcycle start up duration. Improvements for 19 included better brake, lower seating position, improved girder forks and rectangular fuel tank, which replaced the previous cylindrical. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. I also edited his draft manuscript that he was unable to sell about his first motorcycle ride around the world, the gasoline tramp. Henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives details of mechanical construction, right and lift side illustration and working drawing of the motor.
Oem simms c4 magneto 4 cylinder ace motorcycle henderson indian four spark 075. Excelsior henderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. In 1922 excelsior henderson became the first motorcycle manufacturer to produce a bike that covered a mile in 60 seconds on a halfmile dirt track. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles for more than 45 years. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. Early in 1912, young william, with his brother, thomas, running the business side, produced their first henderson motorcycle, and the company was born.
That very year, carl stearns clancy became the first person to circle the globe on a motorcycle, riding a 1912 henderson. Excelsior henderson 2000 excelsior henderson super x only 34 miles collector rare color. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was originally founded as hanlon manufacturing company in 1993. That first henderson, the 1912 henderson four, had a 57cubicinch engine with inletoverexhaust design, a singlespeed chain drive and a clutch. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Similar in layout to other chain final drive inline designs, the henderson four hit in 1912. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. Proving its worth and durability, carl stevens clancy rode round the world in 19 on a machine similar to the one on display in the best of the best gallery at the national motorcycle museum. The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. This 1924 excelsior henderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and.
The 61 best motorcycle books, such as ubuntu, the build, harleydavidson. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Three other hendersons made the list of top10 sellers at the auction. Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book. We have a new web site to show case our henderson super x and excelsior too parts. From the imposing structure on 268 jefferson avenue, detroit, michigan, came the announcement of a brandnew motorcycle, from a brandnew company. Schultz in 1994 was such a big success, that the author has written a. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of.
Clancy circled the globe during 1912 19 on a 1912 motorcycle. Bill henderson formed a partnership with his brother tom to build motorcycles. Excelsior henderson motorcycles are known for being premium quality american made cruisers and touring motorcycles. Production began in 1911, using the inline fourcylinder engine and long wheelbase that would become henderson trademarks, and it was available to the public in january 1912. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. No use of intellectual property is permitted without license or advance permission.
It includes an original hub in near perfect conditon, a complete original engine with carburetor attached and the parts for a second engine including manifolds. Henderson established the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, and constructed their first prototype. He rode his 1912 henderson motorcycle where no man had ever ridden before. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. 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 pulley. Henderson kj motorcycle motor gasket set 39 pieces antique reproduction. Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game. Production began in 1911, using the inline fourcylinder engine and long wheelbase that would become henderson trademarks, and it was available to the public. The october 15 autumn stafford motorcycle auction at the carole nash 24th annual motorcycle mechanics show was filled with bargains and recordsetting selling prices, as their featured motorcycles of the auction1911 pierce 4cylinder, 1932 brough superior, 1914 henderson model c, and 1912 pierce singlecylinderdrove bidders into a buying frenzy.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored. Pair of new henderson rollers that fit henderson prepremierretractable garage doors, as well as others. William brought creative genius, tom financial skills. Excelsior henderson prices, excelsior henderson values and. In the early 20th century the motorcycle manufacturing industry was over crowded. Find excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds.
Yes, i did the motorcycle adventurer book, over a 16 year period of research, even riding a majority of the same route clancy did in 1912 19. This was the excelsior henderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. In 1910, excelsior offered the first twocylinder model, and by 19 the. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains.
Here is a 2000 super x all original with only 34 original miles on it. Car collectors uncover the secret of henderson motorcycles. 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. Henderson s 1914 models offered a thor twospeed rear hub, and fullpressure lubrication came in 1916. Perhaps no fourcylinder motorcycle has more legitimacy as an early superbike than. It was found in poor condition and appeared to have been beaten pretty hard over the years so a complete restoration was undertaken. A motorcycle also called a motorbike, bike, or cycle is a two or threewheeled motor vehicle. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. 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. Excelsiorhenderson values and pricing youre looking for from 1999 to 2000. Schwinn who had earlier bought henderson suddenly announced today we stop in spite of having full order books and strong sales. This travelogue originally authored by clancy is for the avid motorcycle adventurist, the travel dreamer thirsting for motorcycle touring. They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time,citation needed and appealed to sport riders and police departments. Fourthly, they published the book themselves, in a small print run, with no compromise on size, quality, layout or binding.
This 1931 henderson motorcycle would have been amongst the last to be manufactured. 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. He030, 19, henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives. Looking back at the 1998 excelsior henderson super x. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year. The stated aim of their book is to provide information from the enthusiast for the enthusiast about the history and the heritage of the americanbuilt excelsior, superx and henderson motorcycles. Robert muchamore hendersons boys 7 books collection set the escape, eagle day, secret army, grey wolves, the prisoner, shot kill, scorched earth by robert muchamore 4. He began his 18,000 mile journey in october 1912 and finished in august 19. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. 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. The luster of the henderson four would continue to shine brightly more than a century later. The history of fourcylinder motorcycle engines in america. Carl stearns clancy while riding his motorcycle at night in spain, 19.
Henderson motorcycles contents page history 1918 1931 henderson motorcycle co. Mar 24, 2017 henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. 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. It is offered asis, extended warranty is available. 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. Froo froo cross sell, free cross sell, cross promote, ebay marketing, ebay listing apps, ebay apps, ebay application 163648601482. He020, 19, excelsior autocycle of 19 covers models 7b twin 7 to 10. Improvements included a better brake singular, lower seating position, and improved girder forks.
Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic and vintage motorcycles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mar 27, 2019 currently, the best motorcycle book is the zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. Even so, it was a thrill to throw a leg over the low, well padded saddle and hit the starter button to set the big 86 cc motor churning to life with a loud, deep vtwin thrap through its unsilenced daytona. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. Sold 1914 excelsior twin cylinder twospeed model ts vintage motorcycle. Henderson books has been located in downtown bellingham since 1986. Tom henderson, the oldest of ten children, was born in. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1919 henderson model z and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing.
Rare 1912 henderson four classic american motorcycles. If you want your henderson related link adding please email me at. 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. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. History 1911 1917 in october 1911 the henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. One of the great joys of writing for barn finds is the fact that we get to see and research some very rare and unusual cars, and this 19 henderson model 44 roadster is just such a car.
This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. Police favored them for traffic patrol because they were faster than anything else on the roads. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer. The henderson motorcycle company of detroit, michigan had only been formed earlier in 1911 and this was the companys first design. Unfollow henderson motorcycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hendersons those elegant machines, written by richard h. Also in 1912, william henderson began making motorcycles in detroit, after almost. This same year also saw the introduction of the excelsior type m, a single cylinder machine which was basically half of the twin engine.
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