1920's Arnold Schwinn built Henderson Motobike

[Sarg1969]

As found, 20's Arnold Schwinn built Henderson Motobike. Needs truss rods for a 28inch wheel. Handle bars and gooseneck look to from something else. But still a worthy start. Honestly first Henderson badged bike I have ever seen. I know of there motorcycles but never knew they had bicycles too. Any help will be greatly appreciated in restoring this one.

 

[RustySprockets]

Noice! Plenty of potential there, but that build will require skill, patience, and no small amount of luck--original parts won't be so easy to come by. That'll make the finished product all the more satisfying.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Nice piece of historic value.

~Rafael ~

 

[alistair clark]

Watching this project develop will be fun and interesting! Always was looking for a project like this to do but always getting stuck with bikes from China to work on.

 

[Sarg1969]

The paints so far gone that I think a repaint won't hurt the value much. I have a tank that might fit it from a Hawthorne Flyer but ultimately will need to scrounge one for this bike. It will be a challenge but worth every penny in the end.

 

[alistair clark]

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The paints so far gone that I think a repaint won't hurt the value much. I have a tank that might fit it from a Hawthorne Flyer but ultimately will need to scrounge one for this bike. It will be a challenge but worth every penny in the end.

The thrill of the hunt.

 

[horsefarmer]

https://oldbike.wordpress.com/1917-schwinn-the-world-motor-bike-model-1760/

"While other cycle manufacturers diversified into motorcycle and car production, Schwinn’s cycle division expanded rapidly. Schwinn bought Henderson to give the company a top motorcycle division, and also continued to dominate the bicycle market, with dozens of different badges, many reflecting the companies they’d taken over since the 1890s."

Awesome find !

 

[CrazyDave]

Awesome find man, Good luck with her!

 

[Lipstick-n-Wrenches]

Great find...! I found a Henderson that's missing a lot of parts too.... Good luck with your project!

 

[Sarg1969]

Great find...! I found a Henderson that's missing a lot of parts too.... Good luck with your project!

What does your badge look like? Is it also a 28incher?

 

[Lipstick-n-Wrenches]

What does your badge look like? Is it also a 28incher?

 

[Sarg1969]

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Nice badge

 

[Sarg1969]

Update on the Henderson. Scrounged the bars, gooseneck, truss rods, and fenders. Still need a tank, long spring rear seat and a rear wood/clad wheel. Can anyone help?