1931 Henderson KJ - Jay Leno's Garage

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2012
  • 1931 Henderson KJ. Although they often go unnoticed in the Harley Indian wars, Henderson motorcycles were the largest and fastest motorcycles of their time, widely favored by cops and speed demons.
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  • @Earthneedsado-over177
    @Earthneedsado-over177 3 года назад +24

    Hand shift and foot clutch with left hand grip timing adjuster. Amazing how Jay can drive all different vehicles with these odd configurations.

  • @tonyrocks951
    @tonyrocks951 11 лет назад +8

    70 years later and it still runs like new, just incredible

  • @jacksonmatschke2877
    @jacksonmatschke2877 5 лет назад +27

    I love how in almost every video Jay does or says something that the doorknobs will get upset about, and says "don't send me a letter".

  • @markkeyser
    @markkeyser 4 года назад +2

    In 1963 when I was thirteen years old I was 'enlisted' to scrape old asphalt undercoating off of a concrete floor on the second floor of a garage that had been an old Packard and Studebaker dealership in Greenfield, MA. Using what amounted to a steel ice scraper the going was extremely slow. This tedium led me to spend a lot of time gazing out the front window and watch the traffic on Federal St. One afternoon I noticed a 'low rumble' coming from the street. Looking out of the window I noticed a 4 cylinder Henderson headed south past the building. Continuing past Bill's Restaurant and on to the traffic lights at Main and Federal St's where it sat idling at a red light. I turned and looked at the tar-like mess on the floor behind me and gazed, longingly, at the Henderson thinking to myself, "That guy has the right idea!".

  • @garyholt4445
    @garyholt4445 4 года назад +11

    Jay Leno. You have a magnificent collection of vehicles. I love motor vehicles whether they are cars or motorcycles. Love your videos and the fact that your collection don’t sit in a museum and you drive them regularly. Greetings from Australia.

  • @PerryChanNYC
    @PerryChanNYC 9 лет назад +65

    Mr. Leno, I loved you on the Tonight Show, but man, I'm really diggin your post-TV gig showing us all your toys. Thank you for being so awesome.

    • @robertsmith2557
      @robertsmith2557 9 лет назад +26

      ***** This show is miles better than the Tonight Show. Who gives a crap about vacuous celebrities? This is important knowledge and talking about stuff that matters.

    • @beatsByZlaja
      @beatsByZlaja 9 лет назад +2

      Bob Smith Hahahah well put

    • @vraja3203
      @vraja3203 4 года назад

      yeah ditto but whats up with denim

  • @MrJoeblofromidaho
    @MrJoeblofromidaho Год назад +2

    This was when Jays garage looked like a garage not a museum

  • @mortenhansen3455
    @mortenhansen3455 11 месяцев назад +1

    The buffness on the wheels, fenders, tanks and seats on these bikes are so awesome. They are just present in the room!

  • @p.e.1628
    @p.e.1628 4 года назад +1

    When he hosted the Tonight Show, he let his guests shine,... much like Carson,...in these videos he brings out the best in these classics,.. lets them shine and shares them with us!.. Jay is a class act, he does it right. ..................... Letterman was a punk, never watched after he began....

  • @Winterstick549
    @Winterstick549 4 года назад +2

    Ten more years, it will be 100 years old and still running without ever been rebuilt.
    Damn, it sounds good!

    • @wakeup6910
      @wakeup6910 3 года назад

      It will last a million years if you never ride it

  • @Cr125stin
    @Cr125stin 10 лет назад +103

    My neighbor is 96 years old and he said he had a Henderson back in the 1920s. He said it would out run any Harley on the road.

    • @danconlan64
      @danconlan64 5 лет назад +9

      he would have 9 years old?

    • @kenny1251212512
      @kenny1251212512 4 года назад +3

      I think he is too young to reach the handlebar at the time

    • @danconlan64
      @danconlan64 4 года назад

      in stock form they were more powerful .they were very expensive . but they would not perform striped down such as on the board track!. also JDH would run circles around them. but they were few in numbers. Pea shooters were also faster

    • @jyo901
      @jyo901 3 года назад +1

      Is he divorced?

    • @danconlan64
      @danconlan64 3 года назад

      @Mark Winchester Henderson is great bike . Never heard of one on the board track. Mid thirties Crocker was the bike . Few in numbers. About 50

  • @econrey
    @econrey 9 лет назад +18

    I have to disagree, it's not about the videography at all for me. It's completely watchable and I find all of these video's really enjoyable. I think it's neat to see a different part of Jay's life beyond comedy, and even better that he shares his collection and the history behind it with his viewers.

  • @videovanoo7
    @videovanoo7 8 лет назад +8

    My grandfather owned this one in 1920's. Thanks for the great hands on explanation. This really took me back to see the operation of what he went through to run it. I heard he did a lot of racing up and down the North Chicago strip, till my grandmother made him sell it. Rest in peace. William Van Treek.

  •  10 лет назад +1

    It makes my mouth water to see that beautiful classic bike roll'n down the road!

  • @timothytaylor8870
    @timothytaylor8870 8 лет назад +42

    Jay, A beautiful classic. So enjoy these videos. I would love to have a visual tour of the garage. Just kind of take us through and let us get an overview! Thanks so much!

  • @shmenge71
    @shmenge71 11 лет назад +1

    Gotta love Jay's channel. Its sorta like the national archives but for cars and motorcycles. Everytime I come here I learn about old car/bike makers I wouldn't normally look for.

  • @Maxtowers71
    @Maxtowers71 4 года назад

    i'm watching this in 2020 and oh boy if he stepped up the garage... Jay teached me the passion for these old glories and i thank Him... i just wish i had the money and time to play around those beauties...

  • @shawnkdodds
    @shawnkdodds Год назад +1

    That bike sounds so sweet! Vintage is my favorite, motorcycles, bicycles and cars. Thank you so much for sharing! Especially love the background stories and history tidbits, and that you're actually driving them, not just showing it like a dinosaur in a museum.

  • @aw4527
    @aw4527 2 года назад +1

    I could feel the excitement from the 1 kick start. Made me smile to see it

  • @maxsmodels
    @maxsmodels 7 лет назад +93

    A more elegant machine from a more civilized time.

  • @rcnelson
    @rcnelson 3 года назад

    I don't know why but old bikes' exhaust notes always sound better than I expected. The Henderson especially so.

  • @mp4f1
    @mp4f1 11 лет назад +1

    The best part of these videos is the demonstartion of how to operate all the controls...other videos and documentaries focus on history and specs, but these videos give such an appreciation of the steps invoved in ownership, as well as the evolution of these products over time....Awesome Stuff!!

  • @stevelorenz6091
    @stevelorenz6091 4 года назад

    The world is a better place. For
    Your doing what you do JAY LENO
    thank you

  • @richardreichow1969
    @richardreichow1969 3 года назад

    Noticed the "give " in the seat while riding , nice! Also like the arm position while riding , looks
    so comfortable ..... Had a 37 Indian in my teens , also very comfortable ...

  • @ConstantXplorer
    @ConstantXplorer 11 лет назад +1

    How you not have an appreciation for these vintage machines. I love just about anything with wheels.

  • @jclar3565
    @jclar3565 Год назад

    You’ve got a lot more energy in these older shows. This is all supposed to be fun don’t get burnt out

  • @michaelbarton7737
    @michaelbarton7737 7 лет назад +1

    Hey Jay. This one put a smile right on my dial. Every now and then I come across one of your earlier clips and what a classic this one is. Thanks for sharing the fun with Australia too.

  • @WS-gw5ms
    @WS-gw5ms 5 лет назад

    His garage is so big it echoes when he honks the horn. I am so jealous. If I had money my garage would mirror Mr Lenos

  • @tuneuptony3679
    @tuneuptony3679 3 года назад

    I love old motorcycles. Thank you for sharing history with us Jay!

  • @camwhitman5425
    @camwhitman5425 4 года назад +3

    Awesome bike! I loved hearing about the history and heritage of this company. It seems the best car and bike companies didn't survive because they were so advanced and ahead of their time, before cost savings and planned obsolescence.

  • @Kevin-mx1vi
    @Kevin-mx1vi 4 года назад +2

    Is there anything better than this channel ? Solid, interesting, educational content, hosted by an awesome human being. Brilliant!

  • @williamd7161
    @williamd7161 4 года назад +1

    I'm soooo glad that today they placed the clutch on the handlebar.

  • @lorenzomann7993
    @lorenzomann7993 10 лет назад +2

    Very cool motorcycle, and I loved learning the history with it.

  • @joetcacciola
    @joetcacciola 6 лет назад +2

    I love the vintage motorcycle posts on here. It's cool to see how far the tech has come and how, in some ways, things have been lost. I look at this and see a solid vehicle made to run hard for a long time. There is so little of today's "stuff" that isn't disposable.

    • @quefol5291
      @quefol5291 4 года назад

      joetcacciola as a guy who lives on a farm surrounded my old things not day goes by I think if only they made em like they used to

  • @E-s.thoughts
    @E-s.thoughts 11 месяцев назад

    Insanely beautiful motorcycle this Henderson. Although this American motorcycle was early with a four-cylinder, it was little Belgium that actually put the first inline four-cylinder motorcycle into production in 1905; the legendary FN Four.

  • @MrHuzz77
    @MrHuzz77 11 лет назад

    I could listen to this incredibly lucky guy all day long, in fact, there are enough clips so I think I will!!

  • @dextermorgan9703
    @dextermorgan9703 7 лет назад +10

    i was just thinking that paint looks so dam good for being so old

  • @newyorkairsoft
    @newyorkairsoft 11 лет назад

    Jay Leno you have no idea how awesome this video is to me.

  • @mediumpimpn
    @mediumpimpn 11 лет назад +5

    Lol, it shifts like an old tractor. That's awesome! I love this channel!

  • @alpcats
    @alpcats 11 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing what most of us can't even imagine.

  • @SuperKA85
    @SuperKA85 11 лет назад

    I think it's safe to say.. Jay's garage is what happens to a car and bike enthusiast who make it big. He has the coolest stuff on wheels, what a great bike.

  • @gazt445
    @gazt445 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic, enjoyable video, thank you 😊

  • @sdtom59
    @sdtom59 8 лет назад

    I doubt that many people who own a Henderson will actually drive it. What a thrill they are missing out on. I hope that watching you will encourage owners to actually enjoy their vehicles.

  • @GuhbsBeats
    @GuhbsBeats 11 лет назад +1

    Incredible video again!

  • @shananagans5
    @shananagans5 11 лет назад

    Love it. When I was a kid my neighbor had an old Indian with a stick shift & clutch pedal & I was just amazed by it then & still am today. I am not big into bikes & had never heard of Henderson before this. Very advanced for the day. I am amazed at how smooth it is. The few old bikes I have seen running were very rough. V twin kinda vibrations.

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c 11 лет назад

    What a ride !!! Old Bikes are what I like

  • @williamhenderson2263
    @williamhenderson2263 5 лет назад +2

    It has always been my dream to own a Henderson. If I ever win the lottery that will be my first purchase.

  • @Krisiun111
    @Krisiun111 11 лет назад +6

    Jay, do you ever come across a car in your collection where you're like "Whoa, I didn't even know I had this one!" ?

  • @santassassin1354
    @santassassin1354 7 лет назад

    I love learning about these old vehicles long ago

  • @socalpimp1974
    @socalpimp1974 11 лет назад

    Best auto and bike videos on RUclips

  • @randyhutchinson9910
    @randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

    you just taught me, how to properly use a suicide side shift, with a foot clutch, thankyou, nobody else would talk to me about that

  • @sunnyview6228
    @sunnyview6228 9 лет назад

    Loved it! Very enjoyable viewing

  • @tyrssen1
    @tyrssen1 7 лет назад

    Wonderful! Grinnin' ear to ear!

  • @toddhenderson2998
    @toddhenderson2998 3 года назад +1

    Awesomely beautiful!!!

  • @russelltrabakino1314
    @russelltrabakino1314 Год назад

    This is my dream bike of all other vintage bikes out there

  • @garylee4171
    @garylee4171 4 года назад

    Great clip Jay, beautiful bike.

  • @strugglingathome
    @strugglingathome 11 лет назад +1

    That thing is gorgeous. I love the long wheel base.

  • @stevenbarboza5434
    @stevenbarboza5434 11 лет назад

    Thanks Jay.Very cool toys and educational.

  • @laohantun7404
    @laohantun7404 5 лет назад

    So cool...thanks Jay....

  • @redram5150
    @redram5150 11 лет назад +21

    In 1912, a man rode a Henderson Motorcycle around the world.
    He left his kidneys in Iowa, but the rest of him made it.

    • @adam.s007
      @adam.s007 9 месяцев назад

      why did he do that?

    • @redram5150
      @redram5150 9 месяцев назад

      @@adam.s007 think it through

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 6 лет назад

    Your the best Jay, anything with a motor !

  • @GingerPhilG
    @GingerPhilG 11 лет назад

    Awesome! Such a smooth sounding engine.

  • @Hop7
    @Hop7 2 года назад

    your always funny J ..thanks for the history's !

  • @123sheepdip
    @123sheepdip 7 лет назад

    What a sounds. Sounds more like a car than a bike. Wonderful.

  • @mashed9603
    @mashed9603 6 лет назад

    Absolutely wonderful

  • @parrapat7
    @parrapat7 11 лет назад

    Absolutely amazing

  • @dakimberlin4457
    @dakimberlin4457 3 года назад

    Thanks jay great video

  • @madmuke
    @madmuke 11 лет назад

    Was not a fan of his late night show, but wow is this guy awesome when he talks about his car knowledge. keep it up Jay!

  • @marknova420
    @marknova420 11 лет назад

    Great video Jay!

  • @arturasstatkus8613
    @arturasstatkus8613 2 года назад

    Super,Thank You,Sir.

  • @sangeeth666
    @sangeeth666 11 лет назад

    I am so happy to discover this channel.

  • @carlaskillings4312
    @carlaskillings4312 4 года назад

    Awesome collection buddy, and your also a great rider

  • @glennhertel1165
    @glennhertel1165 3 года назад

    Hey Nice Bike, Really Nice Demonstration/Ride

  • @HarryMollyNut
    @HarryMollyNut Год назад

    Whoa!...Leno sounds like he's had a million coffee's compared to the newer videos. Frenetic

  • @ricktonge
    @ricktonge 11 лет назад

    I like how Jay loves both cars and bikes, old or new.

  • @Uncletoast52
    @Uncletoast52 5 лет назад

    Grease that top end. Great video. Thanks J

  • @ClayLoomis1958
    @ClayLoomis1958 9 лет назад

    "You can ride it just like a modern bike, as long as you don't plan on doing any stopping!" Handy riding tip, Jay. Only take it out on a "no stopping" day.

  • @jaygdav
    @jaygdav 11 лет назад

    Best channel on youtube right here! Hope he has an old Kawasaki Triple and does a show about it!

  • @RB747domme
    @RB747domme 5 лет назад +4

    You know, Jay has some of the most amazing motorcycles ever built.
    Brough Superior, Matchless, Harley, Vincent Black Shadow, Henderson, Velocette Venom.. and *_they_* are just the super classics/vintage models - without even mentioning the recent classics like his collection of Japanese and Italian bikes. Wow!
    I am so envious right now 🤤😣. What a collection!
    If I owned a collection of motorcycles like that, I would be out riding all day in nice weather (yeah, I know, I'm a fair weather biker.. 😎🙄👌).
    Some beautiful bikes, the only thing is, I can't work out which one of them is my favourite. Probably the Shadow, or maybe the Venom. It doesn't really matter, as they are all stunning.
    Keep up the good work Jay, keep them rolling!

  • @hh65flyer
    @hh65flyer 11 лет назад

    My g-pa told stories about riding with the suicide clutch in LA traffic back in the day. He would get so mad at my g-ma for leaning the wrong way at a stoplight forcing him to take his foot off the clutch to keep the bike upright. I guess they ended up in a heap a few times as the bike lurched during this procedure. Great video Jay.

  • @fidelcatsro6948
    @fidelcatsro6948 8 лет назад

    great 4 cylinder marvel for the last century!!! I wish I owned one of these!

  • @MrGetonyourbike
    @MrGetonyourbike 8 лет назад

    very nice yeah i bet that is nice comfy and smooth to ride

  • @volcanowb
    @volcanowb 5 лет назад

    Thanks Jay!

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 7 лет назад

    Lovely bike, nice video. I want one.

  • @Hop7
    @Hop7 2 года назад

    thanks again J !

  • @hell_pike9150
    @hell_pike9150 3 года назад

    I am impressed considering the year this is pretty incredible

  • @neworldman330
    @neworldman330 11 лет назад +1

    LOVE IT!

  • @Bruningable
    @Bruningable 11 лет назад

    Beautiful!

  • @BillyBoblovesthedirt
    @BillyBoblovesthedirt 11 лет назад

    Once again, very nice.

  • @maximpozdnyshev2013
    @maximpozdnyshev2013 3 года назад

    Nice bike! Thank u Jay to keep it run. Always wait new videos. Greetings from Russia!

  • @Shortgrauzis
    @Shortgrauzis 11 лет назад

    oh man. sound is great and it looks so comfortable cruising around in it! want one! :D

  • @dougefresh133
    @dougefresh133 10 лет назад

    I love the sound of the bike.

  • @TheShadeTreeFixitMan
    @TheShadeTreeFixitMan 11 лет назад

    Nice sounding bike too, really mellow.

  • @sebbbe9308
    @sebbbe9308 11 лет назад

    Those old Hendersons are so cool

  • @jadakissboi
    @jadakissboi 11 лет назад

    Awesome piece of machinery

  • @scootosan
    @scootosan 11 лет назад

    Sounds of a symphony...play on Jay

  • @nunyabizness199
    @nunyabizness199 5 лет назад

    Absolutely wonderful motorcycle !

  • @berniebass3575
    @berniebass3575 Год назад

    Thank you for the education.

  • @DarkPlanet9
    @DarkPlanet9 11 лет назад

    Love it!!!!

  • @thevozz
    @thevozz 5 лет назад

    God what I would do for a Henderson!! Beautiful just Beautiful...