With its 1,200-cc, 40-brake horsepower, in-line four-cylinder engine, the 1930 Henderson Model KJ Streamline could exceed 100 mph. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle design, American Orley Ray Courtney's enclosed bodywork was virtually unknown on production two-wheelers (except for a few racing machines), making the KJ an unusual and beautiful example of Art Deco. 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline Collection of Frank Westfall, Syracuse, NY. With its 1,200-cc, 40-brake horsepower, in-line four-cylinder engine, the 1930 Henderson Model KJ Streamline could exceed 100 mph. In an era when streamlining was used sparingly in motorcycle design, American Orley Ray Courtney's enclosed bodywork was virtually unknown.
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Henderson KJ Motorcycles. any model, restore it, rebuild it and treasure it. For you have one of the world's finest motorcycles. The 1929 Henderson KJ used a 1,300cc overhead intake valve, side exhaust valve four-cylinder engine that produced 40hp @ 4,000 RPM. The new-for-1929 redesigned engine used an inlet manifold that housed the integral rocker arms, intake valves and valve springs and a downdraft carburetor mounted on the left side of the bike. The bike was based on his 1300 cc four-cylinder 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline model. His name was O. (for Orley, which he preferred to ignore) Ray Courtney, and though little is known of him, he built a handful of completely innovative custom motorcycles during his life, their style evoking the idyllic sense of optimism prevalent in the early. Paul Woelbing's 1930 Henderson KJ. 1930 Henderson KJ. Engine: 79.4ci (1,301cc) air-cooled IOE F-head inline four, 2-11/16in x 3-1/2in bore and stroke, 4.4:1 compression ratio, 40hp at 4,000rpm (claimed) Top speed: 100mph (claimed) Carburetion: Single Schebler. Transmission: 3-speed handshift, chain final drive. Continue Reading.
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The standard 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline was anything but a streamlined motorcycle. It was a naked bike like pretty much every other motorcycle of its time. The word "Streamline" as used in its. The bike was based on his 1,300cc 4-cylinder 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline model. His name was O. Ray Courtney (the O was for Orley, which he preferred to ignore), and though little is known of him, he built a handful of completely innovative custom motorcycles during his life, their style evoking the idyllic sense of optimism prevalent in the. 1929 Henderson Streamline KJ. One of the "Big 3" of American bikes in the early 1900s, Henderson was abruptly shut down in 1931, which is why most people now only remember Harley-Davidson and Indian. At the time, Henderson was producing the favored bikes of America's police officers, though the company was bought up by Schwinn in the 1910s. 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline About this object. The Henderson Model K series was launched in 1920 featuring electric lighting and a fully-enclosed chain. Released in 1929, the KJ model acquired the 'Streamline' name because of the graceful lines of the fuel tank and mudguards. It featured a double-downtube cradle frame with leading-link front.
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The 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline had the enviable ability to not only reach a top speed of 161kph (100mph) - it was also so flexible, and so smooth, that it could accelerate from 16kph (10mph) in top gear using its three-speed gearbox. The four-cylinder, in-line, 1301cc KJ engine featured a five-bearing crankshaft in place of the earlier. Henderson was one of the major motorcycle brands in the early part of the 20th Century. Unfortunately, like many others, they could not survive the Great Dep.
In the first decades of 20th century, Henderson was one of the big brands of motorcycles that rocked the American scene. They were known for using four-stroke air cooled engines and were produced between 1912 and 1931. The company came to life in the golden era of motorcycling. The founders were the Henderson brothers, William and Tom. 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline specifications, pictures, reviews and rating: 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline. Picture credits - Wikimedia. Submit more pictures. 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline. Discuss this bike Rate this motorbike This bike's rating Write a review Sell this motorcycle Such bikes for sale Insurance quotes Tip a friend List related bikes:
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c.1930 Henderson 1,301cc KJ Streamline FourRegistration no. SV 9659Engine no. KJ34082. Founded by Tom and William Henderson in Detroit in 1912, Henderson built nothing but four-cylinder motorcycles in its 19-year existence. Numerous detail improvements were made throughout the 1920s to ensure that the Henderson remained 'the finest motorcycle. SPOTLIGHT: 1930 Henderson KJ Streamline - This blue beauty was made in Michigan with a four cylinder, inline, 79.39ci (1,301cc) KJ engine. This is one of five Henderson bikes in our collection (ranging from 1913-1931). The Henderson Model K series was launched in 1920 featuring electric lighting and a fully-enclosed chain. Then, in 1929 the KJ.
