Do you know what motorcycle this engine is for?
10-06-2010 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by
ChiliPepperGarage
That's because William Henderson started Ace motorcycles after selling Henderson Motorcycles to Excelsior. After his death, Ace was sold to Indian.
So Henderson, Excelsior, Ace and Indian 4's were all basically the same.
interesting. ins't it great when everyone can be right??????!!!!!!
10-06-2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by
bikes
It's a 1931 Henderson.
Made in early August of that year...
BOY, you're good...a lot better than I am! (and I've got no problem admitting it!)
10-06-2010 | 08:22 PM
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Yep, Henderson/Excelsior/Ace/ Indian 4s share a lineage
10-06-2010 | 10:14 PM
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10-06-2010 | 10:37 PM
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Ace in line 4... wasn't it 74 cui?
I like the look of those old Indian/Ace bikes.
10-06-2010 | 11:04 PM
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Originally Posted by
ChiliPepperGarage
That's because William Henderson started Ace motorcycles after selling Henderson Motorcycles to Excelsior. After his death, Ace was sold to Indian.
So Henderson, Excelsior, Ace and Indian 4's were all basically the same.
Was going to say that nice bit of history there .
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