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1930 Art Deco Henderson motorcycle

Started by Javamoose, July 23, 2010, 03:38:47 PM

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Javamoose

July 23, 2010, 03:38:47 PM
Check out this gorgeous vintage art deco bike.  Amazing.

"the bike was originally built by O. Ray Courtney in 1936 and is based on a 1930 K.J Henderson. The bike is powered by inline four cylinder (not a scooter as some have said, check the shot of the motor below) and as I'm sure you can gather by now, is a one-off custom. What I can confirm is it does run and while it looked a bit unwieldy, Frank could be seen riding the bike around the Fairgrounds all weekend. But let's be honest here (and maybe I'm wrong) - you don't have this bike in your stable to go out for a long Sunday afternoon ride to get some ice cream. "

Whole article (and more photos) here: Knucklebuster » Blog Archive » 1930 Art Deco Henderson



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#1
July 23, 2010, 04:24:36 PM
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m1moto

#2
July 23, 2010, 06:44:01 PM
Beautiful - Saw that on Bike EXIF http://www.bikeexif.com/art-deco-custom-motorcycle
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#3
July 23, 2010, 06:57:42 PM
English is a poor language b/c I can't bring words up to adequately describe that beautiful machine...

-<= awe =>-
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Gator

#4
July 23, 2010, 07:00:49 PM
Its the silent movie era tron bike.

Speedbag

#5
July 24, 2010, 07:06:39 AM
That is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time....  [thumbsup]
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Monstermash

#6
July 24, 2010, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on July 24, 2010, 07:06:39 AM
That is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time....  [thumbsup]

Indeed.
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Javamoose

#7
July 24, 2010, 10:33:21 AM
Quote from: 13 on July 23, 2010, 07:00:49 PM
Its the silent movie era tron bike.

[laugh]  Too true!

It would be cool, if this wasn't a one-off, to do a "Police" model - would be awesome at bike shows!
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Blackout

#8
July 24, 2010, 01:34:07 PM
Looks kinda like something Victory would make.
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Speedbag

#9
July 24, 2010, 03:35:46 PM
Assuming that thing is all steel, the level of craftsmanship required is to be worshipped.

I would love to see it in person.

And maybe drag my junk all over it.  :)
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Javamoose

#10
July 24, 2010, 04:56:28 PM
Quote from: Blackout on July 24, 2010, 01:34:07 PM
Looks kinda like something Victory would make.

Really?  I didn't think it looked like misshapen crap at all.  [popcorn]
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DucatiTorrey

#11
July 29, 2010, 03:05:44 PM
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Travman

#12
July 29, 2010, 04:15:46 PM
It is a beautiful bike, but it looses it's looks when there is a rider on it.  The rider just makes the bike look like an awkward scooter.

PhoenixS4R

#13
July 29, 2010, 04:58:27 PM
Wow... that was the most incredible looking bike I've ever seen. Until someone got on it. Now it's just stupid.

zarn02

#14
July 29, 2010, 06:25:32 PM
Yeah, it looks absolutely amazing...

...as long as nobody is on it.

Still, I'd find a place for it in the garage. [thumbsup]
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