From:Russell Hughes e-mail:russellhugheskj@yahoo.com
Subject:RE: Henderson OHV Date:Fri Sep 4 20:27:07 2009
Response to:2568

The engineering side of me is obsesed with reverse orientation of the engine, at least it appears that it's placed that way. Do you have any information on why or what they were trying to accomplish with the engine placement? I think it's a great bike!

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Hi Russell,
This is the first time that I have posted on the KJ EXchange.
In answer to your question about my Henderson; with all the factory drawings
that I have, it was in competition with the 45" Super "X" that came out in
1925. The engine only has 55 cu in., Schwinn liked small engines. There is no
serial number on the engine, this must have been the only engine that was
ever built. The crankcase is cast iron. I have no idea what the panels were for
unless it is to help in removing the crankshaft which comes out the front, as
there is only two main bearings in the engine. This is a very unique engine.
Regards,
Dick