Production was launched and in january, 1912, with the 7hp, 934cc 57ci, inletoverexhaust, inline, fourcylinder model a. Police favored them for traffic patrol because they were faster than anything else on the roads. Henderson motorcycles producing their first inline fourcylinder machine that year. Excelsior henderson motorcycle 1999 2000 horn and headlight mounting bracket. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. Get a peek at the best new chrome and steel coming your way. Mar 24, 2017 henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. The feat must have had an impact on the motorcycling world, charles schulz wrote in the book hendersons those elegant machines. Everything about motorcycle parts excelsior motorcycle. Henderson four cylinder deluxe parts book explanatory notice a list with information. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Clancy circled the globe during 1912 19 on a 1912 motorcycle. He began his 18,000 mile journey in october 1912 and finished in august 19. Perhaps no fourcylinder motorcycle has more legitimacy as an early superbike than. In 19, henderson also brought out the model b which included a better brake. It was found in poor condition and appeared to have been beaten pretty hard over the years so a complete restoration was undertaken. Henderson garage doors pair with remote controlled henderson ultra motors. Improvements included a better brake singular, lower seating position, and improved girder forks. Henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives details of mechanical construction. Henderson established the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, and constructed their first prototype. The 19 henderson model b and all other motorcycles made 18942020. In 1922, william henderson was killed testing a new motorcycle. Deliveries of the henderson four began in january 1912 as the third four cylinder motorcycle to come to market in the usa. They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, citation needed and appealed to both sport riders and police departments. Excelsior henderson prices, excelsior henderson values and.
Cleaning out garage and found some excelsior henderson parts. Gizmags detailed analysis of the worlds most desirable and valuable motorcycle marques is based on its top 100 motorcycles at auction compilation. Excelsior henderson motorcycles are known for being premium quality american made cruisers and touring motorcycles. Find great deals on ebay for henderson motorcycle and antique motorcycle. Riding a 1912 henderson motorcycle, clancy became in 19 the first person to girdle the globe. The complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931. Find great deals on ebay for antique motorcycle parts and indian antique vintage historic motorcycle parts. Henderson four historymaking motorcycle ultimate motorcycling. Improvements for 19 included better brake, lower seating position, improved girder forks and rectangular fuel tank, which replaced the previous cylindrical.
Before the end of the year henderson motorcycle manufacture had moved lock, stock and barrel to 3700 cortland street, chicago, illinois. Interestingly, 1911 was also the year another motorcycle manufacturer, that would become synonymous with the schwinn company, made their first motorcycle. Motorcycles made by the henderson motorcycle company, 19121931. The henderson motorcycle company of detroit, michigan had only been formed earlier in 1911 and this was the companys first design. Antique detroit henderson motorcycle air shutter for schebler carburetors. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave. American excelsior the history of excelsior, super x and henderson motorcycles. 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. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorcycle, henderson. Carl stearns clancy while riding his motorcycle at night in spain, 19. The model b was launched in 19 with revised girder forks, a lower seat position, a flat fuel tank in place of the previous cylindrical one and. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year. Carl stearns clancy 8 august 1890 january 1971 was an american longdistance motorcycle rider, film director and producer. Less than 10 original 19s known to exist the first trip around the world on a motorcycle was accomplished by carl stearns clancy on a 1912 henderson.
Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 49 bargains. Charles schulz wrote in the book hendersons those elegant machines. This 19 excelsior 7sc short coupled frame motorcycle was discovered over a fireplace in central california. Bikez is now publishing specs for pre 1970 motorcycles. 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. 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 henderson four was in his sights as a perfect stable mate for the superx and the opportunity was just not to be missed. Froo froo cross sell, free cross sell, cross promote, ebay marketing, ebay listing apps, ebay apps, ebay application 163648601482. By 19, henderson was already incorporating improvements into its model a. But its engine performance made it the fastest motorcycle in the world at the time.
Nice running and driving machine less than 10 original 19s known to exist. The 1910s has their share of expensive historic motorcycles sold at auction, especially the brands cyclone and flying merkel. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was originally founded as hanlon manufacturing company in 1993. This was the worlds fastest motorcycle in 1973 according to the guinness book of world. This 19 henderson model b was one of hundreds of classic motorcycles at the barber vintage motorsports museum in birmingham, alabama. Despite the full order book, he had chosen to pare back his business commitments to the core business, bicycle manufacture. He is credited with being the first person to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle. We invite our users to upload pictures of classic 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. They were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time,citation needed and appealed to sport riders and police departments. There were no gpss, atms, internet, and often no gas, roads or motorcycle repair shops. Top 150 sales from the 2017 las vegas motorcycle auctions.
Henderson six banger this is a oneoff motor made by an enthusiast, not the henderson manufacturing co. It describes the first motorcycle global adventure ride by the man who survived a dream quest with his gun, determination, grit, and guts. Henderson motorcycle of 19 brochure gives details of mechanical construction, right and lift side illustration and working drawing of the motor. This travelogue originally authored by clancy is for the avid motorcycle adventurist, the travel dreamer thirsting for motorcycle touring. The company established 140 dealers throughout the united states. With the help of numerous researchers and global motorcycle experts the previous mystery of who was the first to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle has been conclusively solved. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. Top 150 sales from the 2017 las vegas motorcycle auctions by mike. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. The 1930 henderson inline 6 cylinder the henderson motorcycle co started out in the henderson motorcycle co started out in detroit michigan in 1911 where it lasted several years before relocating to chicago under the exc. Eight years later, ignaz schwinn abruptly called his managers together and told them that motorcycle production was finished at schwinn, despite an order book full of prospective excelsior henderson owners. 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 complete history of henderson motorcycles, 19111931 schultz, richard henry on. That very year, carl stearns clancy became the first person to circle the globe on a motorcycle, riding a 1912 henderson. If youve had even a flicker of interest about where the famous excelsior and henderson motorcycles came from, or who were the people behind them, then american excelsior has the entire story crammed into a single volume. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931.
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