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1923 Henderson ‘K Model Deluxe ‘ with sidecar
The motorcycle with sidecar outfit was restored back in the 1980s and was fully operational. It was taken on a number of rallies with the family on board and undertook a road trip from Sydney to Perth and back. In between rallies, it was housed in Kevin’s garage until 2011 when it was moved to its current display stand at the National Motor Racing Museum in Bathurst.
The motorcycle has sustained minor damage from a leaking battery (which has since been removed from the battery case) and from an article recently falling onto the paintwork on the front mudguard.
1914 -15 Henderson ‘Long Tank’ project – SOLD
This very early 1914-15 detroit model Henderson ‘long-tank’ project is an extremely rare and desirable addition to the collection that Kevin had been building on for many years. 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. The fenders/mudguards are original along with the handlebars and various other parts. We included a magneto, headlight, seat and early Corbin speedo with long cable. Once restored, this will be one of the world’s rare and desirable motorcycles.
Note that the front forks were made approximately 15 years ago and it is likely that Kevin built the tank. It is possible that the frame is one that Kevin modified from a slightly later model (extended to make it longer, see photo). The footboard had been recently cast.
This project was sold as seen in the photographs.
1921-23 Henderson K Deluxe Engine and parts – SOLD
Henderson K Deluxe Engine and spare parts 1921-1923
Collected as spares by Kevin for his Deluxe outfit. They were sold on ebay as a single lot.
1924 Harley Davidson JE project starter – SOLD
Parts for a 1924 JE model Harley Davidson including frame, forks, wheel, hub, 2x 1200cc barrels, flywheels, crank cases,chain cover, ignition coil (photographed separately) partial battery box cover, front and rear mudguards, oil pump, cages and various other smaller engine parts.
The frame is still in reasonably good condition with its grease and mud covering helping to protect the metal from severe rust.
This is either an excellent starter kit for someone looking to build an early Harley Davidson or would be great spares for someone.
This collection was sold on ebay in October, 2014.
1926 JD Harley Davidson 1200cc project – SOLD
Kevin ran a 26 J model Harley Davidson since the 1980s and had built up a strong collection of spare parts including an entire second engine. We carefully collected all of these together to create this incredible motorcycle restoration project which included:
- 1200cc JD engine with generator/distributor
- gearbox
- Frame
- Forks
- handlebars
- Spoked wheels with hubs and spare rim
- Complete petrol tank with caps and oil pump
- Carburettor
- ignition coil
- main switch box parts
- 2 mudguards and stays (1 x unrestored, 1 x under restoration and spare rear flap)
- chain cover
- headlight parts including stays
- footboards
- front and rear stands
- exhaust pipe
- battery box
- half seat pan
- reproduction messinger leather cover
- spare con rods
- …and more
This was sold on ebay in 2014.
1920-21 Henderson ‘K model’ project
The frame on this K model Henderson has been beautifully painted and pin striped and is complete. The enclosed style of chain guard is a replica and was only fitted to this model.
The crankcase has been repaired where a connecting rod put a hole in the side.
All engine parts are available except for a clutch release collar and cone, petrol and oil pipes and chain which are missing. The rear mudguard will need refitting as the stays are not connected properly.
It is a rare bike and a ideal and easy bike to complete restoration.
1918 Henderson ‘Z Model’
The frame here is from 1918 and so is pre-Excelsior. It has the shorter footboards and was not fitted with the Excelsior brake system. As such, the frame would have been painted Henderson blue.
The engine is not the original but is a 1918 Z model which would still make the whole bike a veteran one in Australia. The engine has almost been completely restored, timed and started with the present carburettor.
The big ends and main bearings have been white metalled and line bored. The clutch and thrust bearings are new. Cast iron pistons with new rings have been fitted. Eventually the cast iron pistons and valves may need replacing.
The magneto has been professionally rewired.
All nuts and bolts are either original or replaced with original looking ones. A number of threads have been recoiled back to original sizes.
The areas that will need attention are re-sleeving the inlet rocker arms and overhauling the Schebler carburettor.
A new chain will need to be fitted.
The gear and clutch lever need replacing but these are available in Australia and Germany. Petrol and oil caps, petrol and oil pipes, taps, control fittings and clips, cables are also missing.
The wheels have been fitted with Timken bearings and need replacing. New axles are needed for both wheels.
This could be fitted with an Excelsior brake system which has an internal brake connected to the clutch leaver. Otherwise the pre-Excelsior brake system could be used.
Various spare parts are included with the project.
1917 Henderson ‘G model’ project – SOLD
The Henderson factory was established in Detroit and started producing Henderson motorcycles from 1912. In 1917, the Henderson brothers sold the company to Schwinn and manufacture was later moved to Chicago. The G model was produced prior to the move, making it popular amongst those who collect Detroit models.
The 1917 Henderson was also a record breaker, breaking “Cannonball” Baker’s transcontinental record (across America) that had been set two years earlier on an Indian Twin. Hendersons are considered by many to have been the fastest bikes of the era and with this also classed as a veteran motorcycle in Australia, a G model Henderson is a particularly special motorcycle to own .
This project bike was sold in 2015.
1928 Harley Davidson OHV 350cc – SOLD
This 1928 OHV Harley Davidson 350cc was a project bike that was almost fully restored by Kevin. He collected and carefully restored its components over many years. It has only recently been put together for viewing purposes in order to show what a magnificent motorcycle it was going to be.
The 1928BA was closely related to the racing single of the day known as a Peashooter and these too have come to be called “Peashooters”. They were sold by Harley Davidson as a speedy road bike to rival the sales of the Indian Prince at the time. Closely related to the Harley side valve ‘Pup’, the OHV version is a much rarer and faster beast.
This particular bike has matching crank-cases but has not had its engine and gearbox rebuilt yet. It was sold with the main components for these in seperate crates along with various other parts (please be aware that the carburettor displayed in the parts photographs was not included in this package as a much better one was located and attached to the bike as shown).
As can be seen, this bike has most of the difficult to locate parts already such as the switch box, front and rear stands, chromed tank plate, battery box, mudguards (fenders) and stays, ignition coil, generator, front and rear lights. It requires very few items to finish it off and most of them, such as the exhaust, are easily purchased. Some further restoration work will be required – sticky tape on the tail light is not a good look!
Note that there is also a 1926 Peashooter model in this collection. The two bikes look great together!
Sold in December 2014
