Trail Gazette - May 2011

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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

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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

J l 28 30 N th R ki Ch t R i

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

[email protected] mor

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

Editors Note:

OTC Forum Classifieds are avamembers registered on the OT

Advertisements posted on the

here when space is available. Pads from the forum as soon as

the sale.

Deadline for articles, advertise

submissions to the Trail Gazettmonth. Send submissions tog
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