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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.
1929 Henderson Streamline ‘KJ’ – SOLD
For collectors, the Henderson KJ Streamline really needs no introduction. Even without its blue paint, this is already a beautiful looking Henderson KJ project.
The bike was never entirely completed by Kevin but those who knew his love of this model, knew that he had collected parts for it since the 1970s – even digging them out of people’s gardens. His focus on collecting period correct pieces and his mechanical knowledge shows here in the quality of the parts and the restorations already undertaken. Kevin’s intention was to ride this bike when it was completed.
We have pulled the KJ parts together for display and viewing purposes and the engine has been loosly built up though the purchaser will need to undertake a rebuild.
However, Kevin’s massive long-term collecting for this project has resulted in a remarkably complete KJ project which includes:
- a rare original aluminium tank,
- a sand-blasted crank case with no cracks or welds
- dashboard with full collection of meters including a Corbin speedo, cable, drive and ring gear,
- a full set of the streamline cylinder barrels in near mint condition
- Bullet style headlight
- Timing gears and cogs that are in fantastic sharp condition
- Correct and near perfect manifolds
- Flywheel assembly
- Bosch FF4 magnento
- Front and rear mudguards/fenders (one stay is missing)
- Horn
- Switch
- Henderson nuts and bolts
- New JP pistons
- Rebuilt battery box
- Bearings and fork springs
- Correct Handlebar internals
- Correct footboards and connections (though found shortened and will need extending)
- New (unfinished) exhaust
The project is not 100% complete and various smaller items will still need to be located.
We have tried to photograph the parts fully here but as we are offering a single viewing day on Sunday November 23rd 2014, we highly recommend that serious purchasers or their agent, come to look this over.
This bike was sold in November 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.
1925/26 Ace ‘Four’ – SOLD
A mostly complete and extremely rare and desirable in-line four cylinder Ace motorcycle circa 1925. Said by some to be the pinnacle of Bill Henderson’s achievements.
The engine was restored by Kevin and appears to turn. The parts were collected by him but it was never completed. We have since assembled much of it with the help of another Ace owner to give an indication of how spectacular the bike will be when it is fully restored and to check for completeness. The frame has been undercoated and the wheels and tank painted. It comes with a box of spares and additional parts that were not put into the bike as yet such as the front fork spring.
This bike was sold in December 2015.
