1998 henderson motorcycle book

In 1993, dan hanlon secured the rights to the excelsior henderson trademarks and founded the excelsior henderson motorcycle company in belle plaine, minnesota. Select a make to view available motorcycle models on. The cylinders were redesigned to use sidevalves for both intake and exhaust, reducing wear and allowing for a more compact, serviceable engine. Led by david, daniel and jennie hanlon, who acquired the rights to the excelsior and henderson names, the company sought to challenge harleydavidsons dominance in the largedisplacement cruiser market. This was the biggest motorcycle in the world at that time. The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. Motorcycle trailers are typically equipped with a singleaxle to minimize weight, a low profile for aerodynamics and a narrow wheel base to maximize handling for riders. The modest thomas was quick to give credit to his younger brother as the driving force behind the development of the henderson, but it was thomas who brought years of sales. The excelsior henderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing company by daniel hanlon during early 1993 in burnsville, minnesota, united states. The rollsroyce silver ghost may have dominated the austrian alpine rally in 19, but in the same year, a 1912 model henderson had just completed circumnavigating the globe, a journey of. Hendersons those elegant machines vintage motorcycle book. Production starts in taiwan, and an official representative office opens in germany. Despite the full order book, he had chosen to pare back his business. On december 21, 1999, the excelsior henderson motorcycle company, a revival of a oncestoried american brand, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy after just two model years of production.

New listing 1927 antique motorcycle manual book jap bsa indian henderson. In 2003, he selfpublished a book, riding the american dream. It would take until 1993 for excelsiorhenderson to be reborn, and initially, the revival was known as the hanlon manufacturing company. Early opp motorcycle patrol officers had to purchase and maintain their own motorcycles.

Parts books and manuals the henderson motorcycle co. One of the more popular was the excelsior henderson, which had a reputation of being fast. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, vintage motorcycles and motorcycle. The original henderson design was updated by schwinn engineer arthur o. Excelsiorhenderson motorcycle news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2016 learn how and when to remove this template message. In 1998 a new excelsiorhenderson superx motorcycle was brought to market by the hanlon brothers of minnesota, producing 2000 machines. Below is the riders rating of the 1998 honda f6c valkyrie motorcycle. In 1993, dan hanlon secured the rights to the excelsiorhenderson trademarks and founded the excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company in belle plaine, minnesota. Vintage vehicles 1931 henderson streamline special kl.

Earning their rightful place in american motorcycling history, being an excelsiorhenderson owner, rider and enthusiast is a proud, lasting tradition that began in the early 1900s. Excelsiorhenderson official headquarters experience. Boat trailer used values and new prices trailers manufacturer pricing, msrp, and book values. This 2000 excelsiorhenderson emc42x86 motorcycle, 45990029, meets usepa noise emission requirements of 80 dba at 2750 rpm by the federal test procedure. Henderson motorcycles to describe the henderson fours built between 1911 and 1931 as the rollsroyce of motorcycles would be an understatement. The 1998 revival of the excelsior henderson super x. The detail covers early hendersons and extends to 1931. Antique vintage 1916 excelsior autocycles henderson motorcycle brochure ad. The fuelinjected 86cc vtwin had dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. This 1933 brough superior ss100 was first registered in 1934. In 1998 a new excelsior henderson superx motorcycle was brought to market by the hanlon brothers of minnesota, producing 2000 machines.

Other motorsports manufacturers have been building products for decades and. Thomas henderson inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 1998 cofounder, henderson motorcycle co. 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. The brothers were inducted to the motorcycle hall of fame in 1998. If you are interested in motorcycles, restoring motorcycles or the linage of the fourcylinder, this is a must have book. Will had the ideas and enthusiasm for motorcycling, tom had the better financial acumen. Choose your excelsior henderson motorcycles to get the suggested retail or tradein value. Tom henderson, the oldest of ten children, was born in glasgow, scotland and emigrated to. New listing 1927 antique motorcycle manual book jap bsa indian henderson norton triumph ajs.

Commonly referred to as pull behinds, motorcycle trailers are lightweight and compact trailers that are designed to be towed by hitchequipped motorcycles and smaller economy cars. Excelsior henderson motorcycle manufacturing company warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The line is from the web site of the excelsiorhenderson motorcycle. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in detroit, michigan, in 1911. Original 191624 excelsior henderson motorcycle parts list catalog. His bmw was on display at motorcycle hall of fame museum. For over 40 years, kelley blue book has been the trusted resource for motorcycle values and pricing. Ama motorcycle museum hall of fame william henderson. The following was our impression of that bike after two riding sessions in two days. On december 21, 1999, the excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company, a revival of a oncestoried american brand, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy after just two model years of production.

Motorcycles new prices, motorcycles used values and book. Select a 1998 sea ray boats model one of the first recreational boat manufacturers to build using fiberglass, sea ray began operations in 1959. Because each officer purchased his own bike, the motorcycle fleet was a mixture of makes and equipment. Only around brough superiors are known to still exist. Building sport boats, premium motorized cruiser and yachts which are the recreational watercraft market targeted by sea ray. Schultz in 1994 was such a big success, that the author has written a. By the mid 1930s, more than 80 types of motorcycles would be available on the open market. The henderson was a large, expensive and luxurious motorcycle that featured a smoothrunning, inline fourcylinder engine. The henderson was a large, expensive and luxurious motorcycle that featured a. The company designed and built nearly 2000 superx motorcycles, powered by a 86 cc vtwin engine between 1998 and 2000, before the company succumbed to the financial turmoil in the. William henderson inducted to the motorcycle museums hall of fame 1998 cofounder, henderson motorcycle co.

Circumnavigation 64 countries, 6 continents 100,007 mi 160,946 km unsupported. History of the henderson 1918 1931 1918, both william and tom henderson were now employees of excelsior. Excelsiorhenderson motorcycles reborn page 2 indian. Lemon with a totally new, 1,300 cc sidevalve engine and a more robust chassis to suit the american market. Listed below are various parts and service providers for your excelsiorhenderson super x motorcycle. Hendersons those elegant machines, written by richard h. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of the. 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. The name hanlon manufacturing company would stay in place for several years until the spring of 1996, when the legal name of excelsior henderson motorcycle manufacturing company was formally adopted. The book also contains beautiful copies from early factory brochures. Please keep in mind that no repair shop is 100% perfect and there will always be varying viewpoints on what are the proper methods to repair and service your bike. The 3rd of the socalled big three american motorcycle makers, chicagobased excelsiors contribution to the us and indeed global industry was a significant one.

Choose your excelsiorhenderson motorcycles to get the suggested retail or tradein value. Kelley blue book regularly updates its motorcycle values to give consumers the pricing. It was the first motorcycle to use full pressure lubrication, the oil being held in the crankcase and pumped via pipes and ducts to all the engine bearings. Nelson that something, apparently is the history and soul of the original excelsiorhenderson, which they hope to transfer to their new company. Within a year, though, the company was in financial trouble and would never produce any other motorcycles. Should the product fail due to a defect in material andor workmanship after normal use, excelsior henderson motorcycle manufacturing company will, at its option, repair or replace the product. Get the best deals for excelsior henderson motorcycle at. New listing excelsior henderson motorcycle sales brochure 1998. Original 1926 motorcycle accessory catalog book indian scout chief harley jd. Modifications which cause this motorcycle to exceed federal noise standards are prohibited by federal law.

Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale used motorcycles. Quebecalaskamexicocentral america 88,000 km 55,000 mi unsupported book. Jun 20, 2017 the 1998 revival of the excelsior henderson super x. Find great deals on geloman for henderson motorcycle in antique american shop with confidence. The book reveals a true american story of this classic american made motorcycle. One of the most charismatic names in american motorcycling history, henderson produced nothing but fourcylinder motorcycles in the course of its 19year existence. See more ideas about henderson motorcycle, cool bikes and motorcycle. This is a great historical book of the early henderson fourcylinder motorcycles built in detroit, beginning with the 1911 prototype. Looking back at the 1998 excelsior henderson super x. From 1997 to 1998, the company constructed a factory in belle plaine. Sara liberte photographer and custom motorcycle builder ross langlitz of portland, or, motorcycle racer and designer of the columbia jacket jack mccormack motorcycling first national sales manager for american honda, then suzuki, and founder of american eagle motorcycles 19671970. The henderson motorcycle company of saint louis missouri was organized in the mid1980s by steve schackman and bill klein. Henderson and his brother, thomas, founded the henderson motorcycle company in 1911. The modest thomas was quick to give credit to his younger brother as the driving force behind the development of the henderson, but it was thomas who brought years of sales experience from the automotive industry to the company and helped quide it to prosperity in the mid1910s.

The excelsiorhenderson motorcycle company was founded as hanlon manufacturing. Excelsior henderson motorcycles for sale new and used. 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. As this new book makes plain, the excelsior story contains events as dramatic, and personalities as colourful, as anything that originated from milwaukee or springfield. Henderson was a manufacturer of 4cylinder motorcycles from 1912 until 1931. The company secured the motorcycle names from the past of excelsior and henderson previously owned by ignatz schwinn of. Super already a classic collectors bike in perfect condition low mileage currently with 32050 original miles. Information about the antique henderson motorcycle marque. Sadly william bill henderson died in 1922 while testing his new model. The company set as its mission to design and manufacture americanmade cruiser and touring motorcycles.

Considered by some enthusiasts of the era to be bettermade, more sophisticated motorcycles than the machines then produced by the more popular indian and harleydavidson concerns, the henderson fourcylinders and the excelsior super x vtwins were the best known models of these brands. Ama motorcycle museum hall of fame thomas henderson. Could excelsiorhenderson be poised for another rebirth. Unfollow henderson motorcycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This was the excelsiorhenderson model k, introduced in 1920, with a twindowntube frame, stronger front fork, forced oiling and an enclosed rear chain. Trailers new prices, trailers used values and book values. In 1961, honda sold a record number of motorcycles to the industry 100,000 a month. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of this bike with others before you decide on your future bike. Excelsiorhenderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999. Motorcycle trailers are typically equipped with a singleaxle to. The henderson deluxe four and excelsior super x motorcycle seriesproduced by the chicagobased schwinn motorcycle factory of the late 1920swere credited with being. Tells about the motorcycles and give specifications. Excelsior henderson introduced it first production model, the super x, in december 1998, and commenced production in early 1999.