Usually, you launch a website to support a product or service, but there are no excelsiorhenderson motorcycles being produced since 1999. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1921 henderson model k motorcycle and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. This article is within the scope of wikiproject motorcycling, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of motorcycling on wikipedia. This video was created for the excelsior henderson dealer network on the new model year 2000 lineup, along with some technical tips and ongoing product changes. Sadly william bill henderson died in 1922 while testing his new model. Oct 01, 2003 dan hanlon is a career inventor and entrepreneur of earlystage product development driven companies. Although he was neither the founder nor the originator of the excelsior motorcycle.
With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer. This spinoff series tells the story of cherub founder charles henderson, a british spy who uses children usually orphans to gain the advantage against the enemy robert muchamore began his hendersons boys series in 2009 with the novel the escape. Henderson books has been located in downtown bellingham since 1986. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. 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. This was the biggest motorcycle in the world at that time. Excelsior henderson 2000 excelsior henderson super x only 34 miles collector rare color. If you want your henderson related link adding please email me at.
Launch of official excelsiorhenderson motorcycles website. 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. 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. Willie henderson autograph 7x5 inch colour photo signed in person by willie henderson, glasgow rangers fc. This 1924 excelsiorhenderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. No use of intellectual property is permitted without license or advance permission. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles. This spinoff series tells the story of cherub founder charles henderson, a british spy who uses children usually orphans to gain the advantage against the enemy. The henderson motorcycle company became a division of excelsior when schwinn.
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. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. Henderson motorcycle for sale in uk view 54 bargains. Henderson four historymaking motorcycle ultimate motorcycling.
The current owner bought it 4 years ago and has taken great care of it in his private collection. The 1930 henderson custom is one of the most stunning art deco motorcycles weve ever seen, its based on a 1930 k. We will carry on the same great service and support provided by bill and steve for all these years. The author has restored vintage and classic motorcycles for more than 45 years. In 1911 the american henderson motorcycle co, 268 jefferson ave.
Henderson books from the golden age of the fours, 1972. Hendersons boys is a series of ya spy fiction novels by english author robert muchamore. The official story of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles. Please click on the link below to enter our new website. This is a cc 4 cylinder 1931 henderson kj motorcycle. Even at 86 years old it still looks remarkably sound. The official story of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles hanlon, dan on. Ignaz schwinn always been identified with excelsior and henderson motorcycles. 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.
See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, motorbikes and vintage motorcycles. Get a peek at the best new chrome and steel coming your way. Excelsiorhenderson values and pricing youre looking for from 1999 to 2000. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Henderson motorcycles contents page restoration game. Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book. 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. Find excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. The following was our impression of that bike after two riding sessions in two days. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence.
By 1912, motorcycles had been manufactured commercially for 18 years. Excelsiorhenderson, super x, american x, big x, x logo, x and bar logo, and related marks, designs, and s are intellectual property rights of excelsiorhenderson motorcycles. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks this article has not yet received a rating on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Dan hanlon is a career inventor and entrepreneur of earlystage product development driven companies.
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 henderson brand made its way into the transcontinental run record books, as well in 1917 when alan bedell rode coast to coast in only 7. Schultz in 1994 was such a big success, that the author has written a. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. 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 original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. We have a new web site to show case our henderson super x and excelsior too parts. Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. Henderson motorcycle, 1912 museum of science and industry chicago dsc06834. Dec 08, 2017 full ownership of the excelsior henderson motorcycle brand will be up for auction on the 27th of january, including all its intellectual property, the excelsior henderson brandname, 10 federally registered trademarks, internet domains, previous motorcycle frame and engine designs, as well as 18 expired patents that can be used by the owner of excelsior henderson. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles. Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale used motorcycles. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of the. Nelson that something, apparently is the history and soul of the original excelsiorhenderson, which they hope to transfer to their new company. 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. Pair of new henderson rollers that fit henderson prepremierretractable garage doors, as well as others. Looking back at the 1998 excelsior henderson super x.
Here is a 2000 super x all original with only 34 original miles on it. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, and tom had the better financial acumen. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. The chance to ride the super x gave me a feel for what excelsiorhenderson is trying achieve, though this was not a true test. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. 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. 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. Call rich today and get your own autographed copies of these two amazing motorcycle books. This 1924 excelsior henderson deluxe was until recently a one family motorcycle from new. 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 was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. Henderson motorcycle plaques, henderson motorcycle, motorcycle plaque, motorcycle replica, motorcycle, motorcycle gifts, motorcycle art caststoneart. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale.
Choose your excelsiorhenderson motorcycles to get the suggested retail or tradein value. Full ownership of the excelsiorhenderson motorcycle brand will be up for auction on the 27th of january, including all its intellectual property, the excelsiorhenderson brandname, 10 federally registered trademarks, internet domains, previous motorcycle frame and engine designs, as well as 18 expired patents that can be used by the owner of excelsiorhenderson. 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. Feb, 2014 this was the biggest motorcycle in the world at that time. Conducted by the lead dealer technical manager, dave doc danielson. Ted hodgdon worked for indian for many years, and was one of the four founders of the antique motorcycle club of america. 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. This video was created for the excelsiorhenderson dealer network on the new model year 2000 lineup, along with some technical tips and ongoing product changes. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. Excelsior henderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. 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.
The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Within a year, though, the company was in financial trouble and would never produce any other motorcycles. It could do 100kmh 62mph and was soon a popular motorcycle. He010, 19081915, excelsior auto cycle parts lists covers all models from 1908 to 1915 inclusively. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 1998 revival of the excelsior henderson super x. Richard schultz is the author of the one and only book on hendersons henderson those elegant machines. Frederick carlton robie 18791962 was the father of the excelsior motorcycles of excelsior, together with george meiser the designer of the excelsior motorcycle.
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