Thanks for posting this. When I was well, I used to stop at Frank's shop twice a week. He has quite a collection of vintage motorcycles. One of the hardest working people I've ever met.
You guys should put together a tribute video of Dale for the public. I've been reading some truly impressive stuff I never knew. I think it would be really great.
Very nice presentation. I'm only a novice butt, were not the D & E models William and Tom's made in 1915 ? Anyway that's the long (D model), & the short (E model) of it. 👍
I'll try to give you a brief explanation. On maybe the second day of the ride, somewhere in Maryland, Frank was crossing a bridge and so was a Peterbilt in the other direction. There was no room, so he laid the bike down and went under the Peterbilt. No damage to Frank, but headlight damage, fender damage, and hole in the gas tank. Since the engine was running when the bike was on its side, it starved one of the cylinders for oil, since it's a slinger oil system only. A few days later the motor was knocking , he took off the plug wire and rode it. Mark Hill overnighted the parts rebuilt the motor or the part that was bad and Frank still went on to win the race. So the answer is the headlight damage , the fender damage, and the gas tank damage, were done sliding under a Peterbilt coming at him on a one-way bridge.
The Henderson engines were tops for the time. That's why early plane builder's used there engines. Kinda wonder if I'm related to the brothers who built the company, as my father's family is from Detroit. Thanks for the information on the bike and company.
The name of the museum is Wheels Through Time. That leaves it pretty much open to anything with wheels (and motors) that are historically interesting .
the history NEVER ENDS...... could watch/listen to videos or in person summaries ALL DAY.......!!!!!!!
it was nice to meet you last year Matt. The staff is incredible, very nice people. will see you again in may.
Thanks for another great episode. I love that these old-timers are not only running, not only ridden, but raced. Amazing.
Thanks for posting this. When I was well, I used to stop at Frank's shop twice a week. He has quite a collection of vintage motorcycles. One of the hardest working people I've ever met.
You guys should put together a tribute video of Dale for the public. I've been reading some truly impressive stuff I never knew. I think it would be really great.
Awesome bikes, cool to learn more about the Henderson bikes
I'm in Michigan Matt. I will be headed your way in a few weeks. I can't wait. Awesome Museum!!! Chico
Frank is a great guy! He has rode in every cannonball on different Henderson's each time.
Big 4 cylinder 7.5 HP from the factory. 💪
Looking forward to coming back this year
Beautiful ride thanks Dale
Frank is the first promotor of a race to pay us to come race at Syracuse 100th anniversary. Great guy and great video Matt.
a tip: you can watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Genesis Carl Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D
@Genesis Carl yea, I have been using flixzone for months myself :)
@Genesis Carl Yea, I have been using Flixzone for months myself =)
@Genesis Carl Yea, been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :)
Very nice presentation. I'm only a novice butt, were not the D & E models William and Tom's made in 1915 ? Anyway that's the long (D model), & the short (E model) of it. 👍
Man I love Henderson’s just look amazing
Another great look into the past...your the man....Matt👍
So cool Matt love
Wow that's cool history
Why is the headlight backwards?
I'll try to give you a brief explanation. On maybe the second day of the ride, somewhere in Maryland, Frank was crossing a bridge and so was a Peterbilt in the other direction. There was no room, so he laid the bike down and went under the Peterbilt. No damage to Frank, but headlight damage, fender damage, and hole in the gas tank. Since the engine was running when the bike was on its side, it starved one of the cylinders for oil, since it's a slinger oil system only. A few days later the motor was knocking , he took off the plug wire and rode it. Mark Hill overnighted the parts rebuilt the motor or the part that was bad and Frank still went on to win the race. So the answer is the headlight damage , the fender damage, and the gas tank damage, were done sliding under a Peterbilt coming at him on a one-way bridge.
@@billlowe6883 Has Matt W. heard this story? This is the sort of thing Matt and Dale both enjoyed, both learning and telling. FR
Great vid, you are a icon to us. Only thing better would have been starting one of those beauties!
The Henderson engines were tops for the time. That's why early plane builder's used there engines. Kinda wonder if I'm related to the brothers who built the company, as my father's family is from Detroit. Thanks for the information on the bike and company.
Thanks for the back-handed tribute to Honda " .. cuz these things never break."
Absolutely accurate.
Would love to see how that motorcycle table stand works, looks neat!
Thank you.
Modern brakes and tires, and you are off to the 19teens, let's go.
love ya man
Swap Meet, Olly PA
First time I ever encountered a Babbitt bearing.
The machine shop I work at still pours Babbitt bearings for the paper industry. Although we do try to replace with a more modern system if possible.
wow they made in line 4 cylinder engines before figuring out transmission boxes
👍🥇☮️
rocket
Seldomly click something so fast. Do I need to get permission to share a picture of that?
why are there cars in the museum
Why not?
To haul the race bikes to the track
The name of the museum is Wheels Through Time. That leaves it pretty much open to anything with wheels (and motors) that are historically interesting .