1923 henderson motorcycle book

See more ideas about excelsior henderson, henderson motorcycle and vintage motorcycles. Information about equipment and a list of suppliers. After running into financial trouble, the brothers sold out in 1918 to excelsior, the motorcycle arm of the schwinn bicycle company. Lemon left excelsior to become chief engineer for ace. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Modifications which cause this motorcycle to exceed federal noise standards are prohibited by federal law. Ace motorcycle, 1923 ace motor corporation was a motorcycle manufacturer in continuous operation in philadelphia, pennsylvania between 1919 and 1924, and intermittently afterward until 1927.

Henderson deluxe motorcycle oil gauge strap on motor. Aceexcelsiorhenderson classic motorcycle consignments. Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game. Henderson motorcycle parts for the deluxe, kj, kl models. Henderson henderson ace xp4 specs 1923 autoevolution. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. 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. The first henderson four rolled off the line in january 1912, and featured an innovative folding hand crank for easy starting. Feb, 2014 this was the biggest motorcycle in the world at that time. Willie henderson autograph 7x5 inch colour photo signed in person by willie henderson, glasgow rangers fc. 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. 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.

That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and rare. Excelsior henderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. If you are interested in motorcycles, restoring motorcycles or the linage of the fourcylinder, this is a must have book. Henderson is een amerikaans historisch merk van motorfietsen. During its early days, the company came out with a 4cylinder, 56cmc, 7. Jan 31, 2014 1923 ace four cylinder sporting solo duration. Other motorcycle companies were also involved in this struggle. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. Essentially only one model of the large luxury fourcylinder motorcycle, with slight variations, was made from first to last. Thanks to legislation passed between 1919 and 1921, the roads were getting better. N728 muffler rear head clip indian powerplus 19161923.

Hendersons father didnt think much of motorcycles, but after tom henderson. The henderson brothers had produced the 4cylinder henderson motorcycle. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. History of vintage motorcycles highlight encounter center program. The 1920 ace motorcycle was developed by brothers tom and william henderson, who began building their famous fourcylinder motorcycles in 1912. So if youve ever had a hankering to spend a touring vacation on a cruisey and plush harley davidson triglide motortrike with hds powerful new milwaukee eight 107 cu in engine, you now can for the first time but only from us. 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. 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. Stored since 1996, hn 1 will require recommissioning and the customary safety checks before returning to the road. Find 1900 to 1930 motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Henderson motorcycle saddle rear spring bridge wclips persons. Then, one henderson brother left excelsior and formed his own company, ace, where he refined the 4cylinder machine further. The official story of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles hanlon, dan on.

The goal was to have a design inspired by the original excelsiorhenderson motorcycles of the pre1931 era, and then updated as though the company had never ceased business. N728k muffler rear head clip indian powerplus 19161923. Ace produced bikes with an in linefour layout, the most known model being the xp4, which set a world record of 209kmh in 1923. Sold 1924 henderson four cylinder with goulding sidecar. 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. Rare 1912 henderson four classic american motorcycles motorcycle classics. 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. Presenter richard henry schultz comes from a family of motorcycle riders. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale new and used. Henderson motorcycle models henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game henderson models design. The henderson deluxe four and excelsior super x motorcycle seriesproduced by the chicagobased schwinn motorcycle factory of the late 1920swere credited with being.

Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. Google us for our website and more information on our parts and our history. The book reveals a true american story of this classic american made motorcycle. Ace motor corporation was a motorcycle manufacturer in continuous operation in philadelphia, pennsylvania between 1919 and 1924, and intermittently afterward until 1927. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype.

This 2000 excelsiorhenderson emc42x86 motorcycle, 45990029, meets usepa noise emission requirements of 80 dba at 2750 rpm by the federal test procedure. Lemon left excelsior to join ace as their chief engineer. This 1924 excelsiorhenderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. Cleaning out garage and found some excelsior henderson parts. Nov 19, 2011 william formed a partnership with brother tom to open the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, and began designing the prototype for the third fourcylinder production motorcycle ever built in the usa. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. The guys who run the place are true enthusiasts and we were absolutely delighted when they fired up a 1923 henderson 4. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. 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.

Henderson four cylinder deluxe parts book explanatory notice a list with information about suppliers of equipment not manufactured by henderson. Bathing beauties margaret cloud and gladys tennyson are on a henderson motorcycle while elsie tarron issues a citation in the 1923 mack sennett comedy. Sadly william bill henderson died in 1922 while testing his new model. Great images and graphics for age, rare original piece from 1920s. He030, 19, henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives.

Despite the full order book, he had chosen to pare back his business. Classic motorcycles, the complete book of motorcycles and. If you are interested in motorcycles, restoring motorcycles or the linage of the. The story of the hendersons discovery and restoration was recounted in an article for motorcycle classics magazine may 1996 edition, copy available. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. This auction is for an early original henderson motorcycle 19181923 parts catalog. Sold 1914 excelsior twin cylinder twospeed model ts vintage motorcycle. 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. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. The book also contains beautiful copies from early factory brochures. This auction is for an early original henderson motorcycle 1918 1923 parts catalog. Find the kelley blue book value of your excelsiorhenderson motorcycle with our easy to use pricing tool.

History of the henderson 1918 1931 1918, both william and tom henderson were now employees of excelsior. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. Could you tell me what the current value of motorcycles at. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains. Sold 1915 excelsior 3speed motorcycle big x original paint mechanically restored. Henderson deluxe motorcycle oil gauge strapon motor visit our store adding new parts daily normal 0 false false false microsoftinternetexplorer4 keywords. 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. 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 official story of excelsiorhenderson 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. William formed a partnership with brother tom to open the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, and began designing the prototype for the third fourcylinder production motorcycle ever built in the usa. The detail covers early hendersons and extends to 1931.