1930's ancestor? - Printable Version

1930's ancestor? - Printable Version

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1930's ancestor? - Homer - 20-07-2014

I came across a really unique bike a while ago looking around the 'net. I've always felt the round flowing lines on the Hayabusa reminded me of the 'organic' feel of the "Aliens" artwork by Geiger. It has not been something that has been copied, even with the status the Hayabusa has. Pointy and angular seems to be the rule.

This Art Deco custom bike was built in 1936 from a 1930 Henderson Streamliner that coincidentally is an inline four as well. It has that same 'love it or hate it' response that the 'busa gets from it's styling........

Either way you have to admire the effort.

.....another pic.......

RE: 1930's ancestor? - gringo - 20-07-2014

What a little ripper! And look, it's got the integrated tail indicators, not lamps stuck out on little sticks like so many bikes still have. I want one.

RE: 1930's ancestor? - ohzone - 20-07-2014

Nice in a bizarre way

RE: 1930's ancestor? - Corpsedealer - 20-07-2014

Nice find Homer!
That there is some mighty fine tinwork!
And its shape is close enough to make you wonder!
Some say that the Japs can grab anything and take it to the enth degree!

RE: 1930's ancestor? - ohzone - 20-07-2014

Hi Homer, here are some more views
[Image: 1930_Art_Deco_Hederson.jpg]

RE: 1930's ancestor? - Homer - 20-07-2014

(20-07-2014, 10:08am)gringo Wrote: What a little ripper! And look, it's got the integrated tail indicators, not lamps stuck out on little sticks like so many bikes still have. I want one.

Gringo, I'd hate to see the price tag. Glad you don't want two, since there isn't that many in existence. According to what I read, it is in original condition and actually runs.

Avoid u-turns.......

RE: 1930's ancestor? - gringo - 20-07-2014

lol, it's a suzuki boulevard alright homer. And yes I'd need a lot more money than I have now wouldn't I. It's amazing what can be acomplished when the world is not engaged in an all out war isn't it. People have time to relax and come up with unique designs and what not. Then you need the war to get all the technical and materials innovation I suppose.

At the end of the day though we're still just rolling over asphalt on rubber tires burning petrol. I bet back in those days they would have invisoned us flying over the ground on bubble bikes by now.
Great post Ohzone, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

EdiT:
Suzuki stole the body design and harley davidson stole the engine performance :lol:

Here is the one for me...
[Image: streamliner-bike.jpg]

RE: 1930's ancestor? - Shifu - 20-07-2014

OMG Hayabusa Gen 3 is out!!!

RE: 1930's ancestor? - Corpsedealer - 21-07-2014

Thats one fat arse seat, you could be 200kg and still never fill it

RE: 1930's ancestor? - storm - 21-07-2014

Old relative of can am spider

RE: 1930's ancestor? - Aussie Steve - 21-07-2014

Beautiful machines both

RE: 1930's ancestor? - Batfink - 21-07-2014

(20-07-2014, 10:04pm)Shifu Wrote: OMG Hayabusa Gen 3 is out!!!

And we thought the gen 2 pipes were bad lol

Some how it reminds me of a "southern style" big assed "mumma" busa