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President Gene Walker5531 Lardon Rd NESalem, OR 97305-3248(503) 428-6641(503) 371-4363
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Vice President Gary Kelley20000 NE Jaquith Rd
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A Century of Henderson
The Henderson Motorcycle Company was foundedby William and Tom Henderson in 1911. During
1911, the brothers constructed a single, belt-driven prototype designated Model A. Final drivechanged to chain for production.
Model A
Model A production began in D
using the inline four cylinder e
wheelbase that became Hende
First available to the public in Jthe Model A has a 57 cubic inc
cylinder engine. The Model A m
for $325.
Model A
Models B ~ G
The 1913 Model B made sever
over the Model A. Girder forks,
position and a better brake. Thadded a two-speed gearbox in
Shortly after the Model D was
it was followed by a Model E, w
wheelbase resulting in improve
1916 M d l G i t d th
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The 1919 Model Z included a generator on the Z 2
electric model. The 70 cubic inch, 4-cylinder
developed 14.2 hp. This model had a new logoincluding the red Excelsior X
Model K
The Henderson Model K, introduced in 1920, wasthe first motorcycle to use pressurized engine
lubrication. The Model K was also the first to offer
an optional reverse gear. The frame uses steel
forgings at every joint. Forks and handlebars werethe same as the Series 20 Excelsior. Other
features were electric lighting and fully-enclosedchain.
Model K
Model K sales continued to 1922. Sales continued
to increase despite a post WWI depression.
Henderson motorcycles were the choice of law
enforcement as their reputation continued toimprove due to proven durability demonstrated by
several distance records.
The De Luxe
Late in 1921 saw the introduction of the 28 hp,
1922 De Luxe. Improvements included a larger
b t i d i t k if ld i d
By 1927 the De Luxe featured
cylinder heads and made 35 h
plates were added to the clutca new tank top instrument clus
speedometer, ammeter, oil pre
headlight switch was added. Th
spring covers and an updated
The 1928 De Luxe, the last in t
on earlier designs by increasin
compression and using harden
valve guides. The front end noforks and a front brake. Somet
production year, the wheels chcenter rims.
KJ Streamline Model
The Streamline model, commo
appeared in 1929. The KJ feat
cooling, a return to the IOE (in
valve configuration and producrpm. The Streamline was capa
advanced for its time, with lea
an illuminated speedometer bu
tank. The Streamline model wa
1929 until 1931 and sold for $4
Model KJ
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In 1929, while Wall Street crashed, Henderson
sales remained strong. Excelsior Motor Mfg. &Supply Co. was one of Americas Big Three
motorcycle manufacturers, alongside HarleyDavidson and Indian.
Special KL Models
In April of 1930, the Henderson Special KL soloappeared on an Illinois highway. Joe Petrali ran
116.12 mph and 109.09 mph on two successive
runs, averaging 112.61. The higher compression
two-ring pistons and enlarged 1.25-inch
carburetor increased KL engine output to 45 hp at4,500 rpm. The KL was remarkably flexible in top
gear, pulling smoothly to 110 mph. The Special KL
model was priced $30 more than the KJ model,and was available in 1930 and 1931.
The summer of 1931, Schwinn called hisdepartment heads together and bluntly told them,
Gentlemen, today we stop. Schwinn felt thedepression could continue for years, and even
worsen. Despite a full order book, Schwinn chose
to focus on bicycle manufacture. By September
1931, Schwinn ceased production of Henderson
motorcycles.
Henderson produced 4 cylinder motorcycles from1912 until 1931. They were the largest and fastest
motorcycles of their time, and appealed to sportriders and police departments. Police favoredthem for traffic patrol because they were faster
than anything else on the road. The company
began during the golden age of motorcycling, and
ended during the Great Depression.
March Meeting Minutes
By Tom Krise
President Gene commenced thprecisely 2:16 pm. with the anShannon and Gary were preve
attendance due to Indian troub
Attendees: President Gene Wa
Ruttan, Chuck Beberness, PauWolbert, Pat & Carol Smith, Do
and Tom Krise, sitting in for Se
Kelley.On hand was guest Doug NelsoNorthwest Vintage Car and Mo
(NWVCMM). The NWVCMM is lo
Brooks Powerland facility with
weekends for the summery mo
7 this season through Septembis in need for volunteer docent
the ranks of the NWVCMM mem
docents would have training, aa manual. They are expected tmuseum's history enough to a
questions, and to provide basic
would take either a 9:30-12:4
shift, and the museum would band Sundays.
Correspondence/Business/Rep
Tom the Treasurer read the mwere approved. Tom R. also g
financial report.
Road Run 2011:
Under Road Run/Old Business,
said that the Thursday destina
Run, the Bavarian House, is ouShannon and Gary would work
place/activity.
Oregon Trail Road RunRegistr
Road Run 2012:
Regarding next year's Road Ru
possibly going to be a joint ven
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Tom K. supported this with his favorable
impressions, and that the BMW and Moto Guzzi
clubs have annual gatherings there. Don Woodardsaid that he really enjoyed our National there.
President Gene described his work on motorcycle
displays at the NWVCMM. On July 10, theNWVCMM will have a swap meet and car show.
Tom K. announced that Max Brubek, well known
Indian motorcycle rider from California, had
passed away the morning of April 8.
Tom K. moved, and Chuck seconded, that we
adjourn. It was 3:07.
May Business Meeting Agenda
The May Business Meeting is being held at the
Powerland Texaco Station May 14, 2011 at
2:00PM. Topics well discuss:
Review of March meeting minutes
Treasurers report
2011 Road Run Committee Report
2012 National Event
OTC Booth at OVM Event
Our Business Meetings are where we discussissues important to Chapter operation. Your
thoughts are needed to make decisions for the
future. We hope to see you there.
Upcoming Events
Check theEventspage on our website for details
on these upcoming antique and vintage
motorcycle events.
Date Event
May 22 OTC Booth at OVM
June 11 Ride and BBQ at Toms
June 17, 18 Fort Sutter Meet in Dixon CA.
July 21 ~ 23 Oregon Trail Road Run
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OTC Forum Classifieds
By Our Members
1951 FL, 3 speed and reverse
1941 sidecar. Very nice outfit, rebuilt Linkert, interior of sidec
spare tire on the sidecar. Emai
pictures or call 541-944-7641.
1940 Knucklehead Frame, unc
loops, tool box strap etc. The t
extra holes drilled in it by previs a small fork stop, which wouremove, under the neck. For in
photos, emailgene@roguehaw
3 Scouts for sale.
1938 Scout with rebuilt moframe.
45-inch in a 741 frame. Newiring and misc stuff to get
a beautiful, $1500.00, 2-to
52-inch in a 741 frame. Haforks and wheel, TT warrio
Scout tanks.
Contact Ben Beberness,bbebe
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Advertisements posted on the
here when space is available. Pads from the forum as soon as
the sale.
Deadline for articles, advertise
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