Susano Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 For the Pulp Hero who wants to make a transportation statement. I took these photos at the Rhinebeck Grand National Meet where the newly restored bike was unveiled. The bike belongs to Frank Westfall from Syracuse, NY. According to some info I found online, 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. That said, it was pretty awesome to see the bike being ridden (even when rain started to come down) instead of being sheltered behind a velvet rope, never to see the rubber touch asphalt again. The bike is a fantastic piece of history, the craftsmanship is absolutely stunning and it’s surely more of a museum piece than a daily rider. Frank has obviously spent an incredible amount of time meticulously restoring and rebuilding the bike to its current gorgeous state. Hats off to Frank for the amazing work he did and for sharing it with all us gawkers. Frank, if you see this and want to send in more info about the bike, I’d love to share it. More information and pics: http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/features/2010/07/15/1930-art-deco-henderson/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Very cool! My Dad who builds hot rods was very impressed with this motorcycle. Thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevenall Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson That's an awesome bike! I wish I had one. This doesn't have to be limited to Pulp adventures; a Dark Champions hero would look cool in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Sweet this has just become my 2nd favorite bike behind the '48 Indian Chief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusterBoy Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Just the thing for a super-dooper cool pulp vigilante. Sweet find, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Now that is a pulp hero vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexMundi Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson No doubt. Made Props, great find. Looks 30x Better then half the drek rolling right now. ~Rex....never had a Henderson...has rebuilt a few Indians, more then a couple of Harleys, still thinks thats's just an all cool ultra pulp looking machine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower Boy Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Not terribly practical; but so, so, fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Mackinder Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson No interest in bikes as such, but I can appreciate beautiful machinery - and this is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markdoc Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Yup. That there is a two-wheeled piece of art. cheers, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austenandrews Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson You know who should ride that motorcycle? Edna Mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexMundi Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Ride it, no....approve it...build it......definitly. The coolest thing aboutthat machine to me is that it IS a functional riding machine. The body cowling design is top notch. ~Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson You know who should ride that motorcycle? Edna Mode. But no capes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazhoul Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson I'm not really into motorcycles but that is an incredibly beautiful piece of machinery. Just gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RexMundi Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Re: 1930 Art Deco Henderson Now all we need is an outfit that's sort of a cross between the Wesley Dodds Sandman, and the Human Fly.......Then the Bike, and now we have a real Super Hero. ~Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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