1933 Indian Motorcycle - Jay Leno's Garage

[@rmcdaniel423]

"If you buy what you like and you hang on to it, it doesn't matter if it goes up in value. If it goes up, great. If doesn't, well you've still got something you like." Well said.

[@markcras8508]

I thought the same thing 😃😃

[@canyoudigit5058]

How can you not love Leno's Garage? One of the best channels. The fact that it is free is the miracle of KZbin.

[@robedmund9948]

Great advice!! "Buy what you like. If it goes up, great. If not, you still have something you like!" Truer words were never spoken, Jay!

[@freudzwetdream]

Indians are the most beautiful bikes ever made.

[@Hero_of_Legend]

*stares angrily in Harley-Davidson*

[@catey62]

They are. give me one over a Harley or any other bike any day. would be the only one I'd ever buy if I got a motorcycle for myself.

[@mikekennedy5470]

The Vincent is the most desirable and beautiful bike ever constructed..

[@crspcritter]

Thanks for the ride ; grandpa had a Henderson - ✊🏻👍👌

[@alanopolis1]

the handle bars look super clean with the cables inside. indians have always been the most beautiful bikes. i can't imagine getting used to the throttle on the left though. btw, nice kick start jay!

[@jorgenandersson9521]

Jay Leno......You are the best!!!Me and my wife ride our 50cc mopeds (she have a Crescent 1957 and i have a Monark from the same year) together more than i ride my S&S Harley....Because we do it together!We go all over the south of Sweden with our slow twostrokes and we enjoy it very much!!!!!It take a little longer time,but we enjoy it very much!!!

[@harryohanson]

I am certified Indian tech and work on modern Indian motorcycles for living. They are some awesome bikes and would be nice to have a bike that has a roaring ts111 for power but but an old 4-cylinder has always been my dream. Some day I would love to visit with you and talk about bikes. You have an amazing bank of knowledge!!!!!

[@triumphbonnt100]

A true work of art. As much as new motorcycles reflect current technology, the vintage category of bikes - such as this Indian - can bring you back in time...before plastic parts, computer chips, and digital everything. One solid performer. Thanks Jay for taking good care of an authentic jewel of motorcycle history.

[@hotwheel6663]

Wow! Can't get over how easy it kicks.

[@improvsax]

Thanks so much for this video Jay. My Dad (96 years old) had a 1929 Indian four in 1938. He and a buddy rode it from Medford, Oregon to near Seattle, Washington in '38. The guy on back sitting on a box. They went up the coast, and I'm not sure what other roads (or what was there in '38). It really made his day hearing the bike and listening to your comments etc. his had crankcase issues (he said that was common back then)- but he rode it quite a bit (back and forth to high school in Medford) and around Goldendale, WA after moved there. It also triggered some new memories that I never heard before, so extra thanks from me!

[@kimhorton6109]

My dad bought an Indian four after his first stint in the Army in 1940. He wasn't out long. He used it for getting around and hill climbs. He stored it a year later at his brother's house in San Bernardino when he went off to war again. My earliest memories are riding on his lap in Roswell, NM in the early '50s where he was stationed as an Air Force Captain at Walker AFB. He sold the bike not long after and bought an Alstate vespa looking thing from Sears. I don't know what motivated him to sell it but I cherish the memory of that big chugging motor riding down the main drag on the base to the flight line.

[@jymebale5545]

My Dad and Mom had an Indian Chief right after the war and used it to attend University of Nebr and back to his and Mom's Mother's house in Tx, I have one pic of it and sure wished he'd stored it in a barn so I could have gotten it. I could have restored it and ridden it. Oh well.

[@mk17173n]

great story and memory

[@fenderstratguy]

It's great that Jay preserves all these cool machines.

[@5tonyvvvv]

+fenderstratguy The guy can pretty much have any hobby he wants!

[@mikekennedy5470]

So his wife can have a big auction...

[@lonewolf5896]

Right on Jay...Your hobby is something we all dream....The Taj Mahal of man caves... LW

[@Waseemahmad-ho9cl]

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[@Waseemahmad-ho9cl]

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[@mallelanagarajunina]

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[@daleandrews9356]

@Aaron Schumacher Never thought of that end of it, but I know you're right. You definitely don't call up a prospective seller an announce that you're Jay Leno and are interested in the ad in the newspaper! Drives the price right up, guaranteed.

[@CubCadetTractorGuy]

Everything he owns is just really cool

[@steelwheels327]

Jay's love for bikes & cars is apparent He's not just a collector he truly shows his passion with his knowledge about each & every vehicle.

[@shwesq]

It's not surprising that it starts so easily compared to a V-twin. Smaller cylinders are easier to turn over and all you need is one of the cylinders to catch. I remember test driving a Royal Enfield 750 TT Interceptor back to back with the then new BSA 750 Rocket Three. The twin cylinder Interceptor was a real chore to start while the Rocket Three was a piece of cake!

[@Elwinator3]

I like how Jay communicated he seems like a real down to earth guy and loves his machines.

[@vmat1000]

Great bike. When i was a teenager, a guy in town restored an old Indian from the '40s. Basic twin. Loved them ever since.

[@clintymouse]

Jay is a historian when it comes to anything mechanical. I love watching car head shows when they have him as a special guest. Jay seems like such a genuine, kind hearted person. Not too many people in Hollywood have those qualities.

[@choppermontana8212]

Jay is the type of collector that collectors love! Learns absolutely everything about his artifacts even the lore. Respect.

[@phillipsmom6252]

He is one cool dude to share his passion with us......Thanks Jay.

[@henchicken1]

The Indian museum in Springfield mass. was a great place and there was a very nice lady who ran it as well, she actually rode an Indian to the museum at the age of 80.... it was very a cool place, she has since passed and the museum closed but from what i understand some of the remains of the museum are now on display at the Springfield armory!

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

Key phrase: YOU BUY WHAT YOU LIKE. It's not a problem for a hard working individual who doesn't mind working overtime for weeks or months to get that ONE THING they truly want.

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

THIS. I have a weird passion for low cc bikes. I love nearly anything below 250cc.

[@davidhill129]

Check out the Janus motorcycle being produced in Indiana.

[@shawnoneil2046]

DARIVS ARCHITECTVS And it's a very satisfying feeling inside for having done so.

[@northerniltree]

It took me 25 years of dreaming and planning to finally acquire a 1938 totally restored, beautiful looking and running Indian 4. I used to have a Indian shop near me that rebuilt a lot of Indians, Chiefs and Fours. I'd watch the whole process, including engine rebuilds. I owned a somewhat crappy '47 Chief at the time. I worked a lot of overtime and weekends, but the Four finally arrived. I never gave up!

[@gixxerdrake]

@ my mom

[@hakimmic]

Just love those old Indian motocycles.

Man, this bike has the sound of an old plane... This is pure magic.

[@ellioth7055]

Indian motorcycles are my favourite motorcycles ever.

[@nicetna2010]

I can't believe that paint job is 25 years old, it looks factory fresh. Love the tell-tale speedo and handshift.

[@W.451]

Well if it was kept garage alot.

[@Mail2elr]

My dad had one in the later 30'/40's. I have a couple of old black an white photographs of him and the Indian. Wish he could have kept it...!

[@ImTHATguy...]

My dream bike is an early to mid 30's Indian. Love them!

[@allegedlymario]

What a gorgeous bike.

[@Last_one_before_I_go]

One of the most informative 12:45 I've ever spent watching something. I WANT THIS BIKE.

[@RealWitblitz]

One beautiful bike!

[@rufealinluckypunk]

Indian should totally make a modern adaptation of the classic Four. Loved everything about it and with the resurrection of those beautiful bikes the Four should not be left out. Also god bless Leno and his man cave.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

I've been hoping the same. That's my kinda cruiser.

[@garystratton4125]

Very good looking bike...My neighbor had a 1934 just like that and every couple days he would ridw it up and back on the street here and it was cool to see.

[@djefferson02]

Absolutely gorgeous bike, I hope Jay keeps making these videos for ever!

[@Hiluxtaco]

Beautiful Indian motorcycle, Jay!

[@mroriginalasmr3335]

Jay Leno's one of those guys i wish i could spend years with to learn all his knowledge, before it gets lost

[@EvilKnightpak]

I've had that movie in my "Instant Queue" for about 2 months... because of this video and your comment.. I suppose I'll watch it right away as well..

[@trevorspottiswood3320]

Great, relaxed presentation. Obviously, the guy is a true enthusiast. Relaxing, informative and very enjoyable.

[@emppowersportsandmarine6270]

Hi Jay and John Pera, if you are watching. Jay is a nice guy and down to earth. I miss seeing and talking with you at the Rock Store, almost as much as I miss Mom.

[@andrewdimartino]

Jay your videos are not only entertaining, but I always learn something. Thanks!

[@gentlepersuader]

Eccentric Burt Munro held the land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats on a highly modified 1920 Indian Scout. He bored it out to about a litre and managed to coax over 200mph out of it. Scary stuff! It's immortalised by Anthony Hopkins in the film "The World's Fastest Indian".

[@mustie1]

what a sweet bike,

[@BiggieEighth]

Great to see you here

[@richardmcginnis5344]

my grandfather invented the drive chain tensioner for indian, there is a plaque in the springfield indian museum with his idea and name on it

[@rosemont5339]

It's hard to believe how smooth that thing goes

[@hirepgym6913]

A Buss driver who lived over the road from me had an Indian 4 still in original condition he still rode it every day in the 60's he just left it leaning against the buss station wall all day you couldnt dream of doing that today.

[@injunscout]

Always wanted a Four, but I'm pretty happy with my 101! Love to see the M/C episodes Jay!

[@rolandrodriguez3854]

My Dad came home on leave from WW2 (Navy.) and learned to ride a '38 Indian 4. The family was into motorcycles ever since!

[@grindsoul]

What Jay said about the full face helmets is almost as important as anything else said in this video

[@matthewbrand4112]

'looks kind of strange, but not as strange as (insert contorted grimace and claw hand impression) looks at the hospital' . Haha, truer words have not been spoken. Gotta love Jay Leno.

[@TheMartindable]

it is the most important part

[@Porsche996driver]

That’s why I prefer a modular helmet, best of both.

[@christopherhale1963]

Yeah but they do make you look kind of special

[@leftyoverton4347]

@TheOneWhoEndures I'm 65 and ride with full face helmets. Simpson Voyager, HJC IS-17, Bell Star. Open face helmets, too easy to blow out and lose the falsies with a sneeze! 😜

[@Codethe_Road]

10:03 Jay Rides over bumps with no hands like a BOSS.

[@mickfeenstra2766]

Old Bert Monroe would be proud!!! the worlds fastest Indian :)

[@fordfan3179]

Probably one of the prettiest bikes ever built.

[@fastdraw30]

Amazing technology for the time...so durable and a pleasure to ride...love that sound it puts out!!

[@returnofthenative]

Dang! The ability to shoot straight on the roll is a mighty handy feature.

[@darrkstarg]

That bike is a work of art. Thanks for sharing!

[@boombarstick]

She is a beautiful cruiser. Thanks for a blast from the past.

[@Pags54]

I remember reading a Jay interview in one of the motorcycle magazines many years ago when he talked about just starting out in stand up he thought he had it made when he could afford insurance on both his motorcycles.

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

Old bikes like that are just so cool.

[@tyrssen1]

Beautiful, Jay! IMHO one of the best-looking bikes ever made.

[@levishuman3469]

Seth Tyrssen my grandad rode an Indian scout all through out his life. bought it when he was 18 and I learned to ride on it at 16....youl never wear out an Indian scout I believe was the slogan. haha

[@markcontracting3303]

Thank god for ppl like you jay, keep it real!

[@FerrugemGarage]

This bike sounds great!

[@patricksullivan2894]

Anti-stop Brakes! Jay, you crack me up. That is an excellent description. People forget just how ineffective the old brake systems were on the old motorcycles and cars. I remember those cars and bikes and the "Holy Crap!" factor when you had to go for a panic stop!

[@markcontracting3303]

I had an Indian wife once, not the same I guess

[@seeburgm100a]

I had a 41 Military Indian and I truly appreciate the beauty of having a left hand throttle with a right hand shifter and foot clutch. Some don't like it but if you drive a truck with a stick shift on the floor it's natural to operate the clutch with your left foot, hold the wheel (handlebars and throttle) with your left hand and shift with your right hand. If that Indian Four were mine I'd switch it to right hand shift left hand throttle. Jay that's a beautiful bike and thanks for sharing the Indian Four (an Indian lover's dream bike)!

[@briansmobile1]

I know Jay is a fan of the resto-mods- that would be a great one. Disc brakes are fantastic and at 500lbs that bike could use some stops.

[@seeburgm100a]

I had (sold) a 1941 Military Indian. I actually grew to love the left hand throttle. To me it made perfect sense. Like driving a truck with a stick shift, where left hand was on the wheel, right hand on the shifter and left foot on the clutch. It was natural feeling. I went back and forth between that and a Superglide at the time and had no problems going from one to the other..

[@herrgunlovert]

I would kill for a vintage indian like that

[@BoxOfGod]

Wesley Martin do you take names or just random victim?

[@clavo3352]

LMAO ! Thanks, I needed a good laugh. I'm guessing you have to own an Indian to make the list.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

Hopefully Jay doesn't read this and take it the wrong way!

[@mohammedzaman1299]

how much it cost for this bike now

[@christianbrown2664]

Probably the most beautiful bike ever produced.

[@BennysBenz]

Made in Springfield MA. the factory where they made those is now a apartment complex.

[@thyslop1737]

That bike is beautiful.

[@Steverinomeister]

Amazing how a little bit of oil soaked felt could keep a rocker assembly lubed.

[@thegreatlakespiper3780]

true but you did have to keep adding oil every so often

[@rathorpe1]

I have watched many videos of yours. I really appreciate you sharing your collection with all of us. I am 63 and love your cars and bikes.

[@7316bobe]

This is a PROPER Indian and not a poser Polaris re-badged Indian.

[@dvamateur]

I think Polaris is great, in both the Victory and Indian guise. They make engines, too. Yes, it's not the real deal like the Indians and Henderson made in U.S.A. but hey, we had collapsed so much as a country, that it's a miracle that Polaris every got anything out at all. Keep that in mind.

[@andru1193]

Thanks for talking me into wearing my helmet more often Mr. Leno! Speaking of one of the greatest motorcycles of all time, I bet you would really like the 2002-2003 Honda VFR800 Interceptor! With a V4 developed using race technology, namely VTEC it sounds like an american racing V8 with the right can on it. VTEC kicks in at 6800rpm and it throws you back instantly.. it’s UTTERLY ADDICTING and Jay if you have never ridden one I suggest you do it! it’s the perfect balance of sport and leisure that would suit you very well. It also is underrated people don’t realize that it was the reigning champion of the motorcycle industry for many years in the late 90’s and early 2000’s winning motorcycle of the year in several big motorcycle magazines. Had a lawyer come up to me on mine yesterday and I let him take it out, he said he’d buy it off me in a year for exactly what I paid LAST year if I want to sell it.

[@CANTANKEROUS666]

Amazing bike, would love to ride one some day.

[@M21L35]

There will probably never again be such a knowledgeable, informed, well-liked, true gearhead celebrity like Jay Leno. Honestly...is there ANYTHING gearhead-related that Jay DOESN'T have knowledge of?! Time & again, he makes you anxious to hear him share the vast storehouse of auto & motorcycle memorabilia he has compiled in his brain over the years! And the icing on the cake is his incessant injection of humor that just makes for the friendly banter that he's so famous for!

[@needs2know1]

I'm going to buy a new 15 scout and I can't wait!!!

[@hotrodhendrix1]

I will be getting one hopefully soon as well. Reviews are great and man are they beautiful for a new bike.

[@ebookpioneers]

If I was going to buy new I would get a Honda Valkyrie instead. They took the best features from old Harleys and Indians and combined them along with a motor than can easily go 200K before its first overhaul. You can pick up "like new" used ones for $5,000 all day long.

[@placebomagneto5020]

I want 1936 sport scout but im 16 and not only can i not afford one yet but i havent found any for sale.

[@gwynt909]

According to my mother, her Scottish father and his brother rode Indian motorbikes all around South Africa when they arrived.

[@joshgeordieRR]

Jay is so cool!

[@merlemorrison482]

***** so why do you think it's necessary to bring your politics into this?

[@PatRiot-]

Yes he seems like a laid back guy Appears pretty humble and just enjoys the machines for what they are. We need more people like Jay

[@aliceinmadseason2319]

J Smith i want that banshee

[@lex1945]

A proper bike... A real bike... Indian!

[@hellbent6344]

@1:04 so true , do what you love .

[@Elvis68spec]

WOW! Very cool!

[@BeaverPelt66]

Jay your the man !. I ordered the new Scout and Polaris did a great job mixing the old design with the new. I do like the old pin stripe logo though over the new :). Thanks for sharing Jay

[@MCFC248]

That's why he's the best. There is no script. He just has an overall great knowledge of cars and he's very interesting and a funny guy a times. Love these videos

[@MrRexquando]

Is it too late for you to adopt me?

[@mikeskidmore6754]

That's Funny as Hay has no kids ….

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

@PaPa-D If we knew beforehand how much children were going to cost us, *none* of us would ever have them. 😉

[@balerjohnson3099]

I love to see the bikes and hear Jay talk about them in detail . I need to get another one ...been a while and I miss riding .

[@carmelpule6954]

A good bike and a rider with a brilliant sense of humour. I rode bikes without a rear suspension system and a sprung seat. Most British Bikes were like that including the army bikes. I like bikes whose engine revs I can count , unlike the modern ones where the engine note is a whine . A nice reliable put put sound is good enough for me. I have no hurry to arrive anywhere, but the enjoyment is in the trip, I find and a speed while permit you to look around for a while, one breaths better at lower speed any way. There is a romance about an old machine, with new ones and these electronic gadgets machines are becoming a distant objects to the average driver .

[@W.451]

Give me whatever, from a Honda Helix to a Goldwing, as long as it's not a sport bike. By the way some of 80's Goldwings were entirely made in Ohio, every part, so those are corn burners not rice burners. Ha,Ha.

[@gmlipp]

Thanks so much for sharing your iconic Indian. I truly enjoyed the video. More motorbikes!!!

[@cameroncoleman6153]

REALLY NICE JAY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR 33 INJUN. SUPER KOOL. BEAUTIFUL MOSHEEN.

[@BobbyTucker]

This is the first time I've heard an Indian (Old Indian), I like the sound of it. You don't hear the "wing, ding, ding" of a two-stroke or the buzz of a wrist rocket, it sounds like an engine, a reliable engine at that. Thank's, Jay, for sharing this with all of us.

[@poolboyinla]

He is still doing the Tonight Show for another year.

[@wileecoyote5749]

No he's not

[@plattforminternationalismu1690]

Elegantes fahren, technisch ausgereiftes motorad.... meine gratulation den ingenieuren! Lg.ff.

[@davekpghpa]

Come on, Jay... you don't "drive" a bike... you "ride" a bike! Now that we have that straight... cool stuff!

[@anythingoldmechanical]

Hes not as knowledgable as you think

[@michaelwood875]

this bike will outlive us all...and already has being a 1933.

[@ChingChang148]

Hey, I wear a full coverage Shoei when I ride the NC50 noped..

[@OSUBuckeyes1]

I so agree with you. Ride with a full face helmet no matter what you ride.

[@corcaighrebel]

Very impressive run through on the Indian, beautiful bike, wonderful design, effortless style, looks like a dream to ride.

[@billboerger4167]

God love ya for sharing

[@geraldmouse]

Not being American, I don't know Jay, but Wikipedia has educated me. I Own 2 bikes of similar age and large 4 cylinder so it is wonderful to meet -via KZbin- a person who not only has the money to own a great bike but ACTUALLY has used it, owned it, driven it, loved it. Jay commented about power compared to modern bikes. I regularly join in groups passing through my village. Legal speed limits them to 62mph, but nothing limits my torque or low-weight cornering. This stuns some under 30yo's as I can out corner them on twisty roads. For the 1st time I am jealous of an owner that has money and a true passion. I wish I lived where I could save enough to visit his amazing collection. Some own vehicles like these for $ value: I believe Jay knows that he is merely a keeper for future generations. That puts Jay at the top of my people list. Thanks Jay. midnight mouse

[@straightcutgearshenderson9925]

new bikes dont stir emotion like the old ones when you have to be apart of the machine constantly feeding it oil spark one wrong move and your dead thats riding

[@marstondavis]

Saw a guy on one of those on First Street in San Jose in 1969. It was just as perfect as Jay's. I hope he still has It. One of those bikes, when you see one, you never forget it. They're just that cool.

[@klausphx]

Hi Jay like the Indian Motorcycle , You should have Somebody Paint or Color Match with Indian Logo on your Helmet's to match the Bikes of that Era in your Collection. TTYL

[@bigredc222]

With over 150 bikes, he'd keep a painter busy for a while.

[@slowpokegonzalez1886]

Thanks for sharing this bit of history Jay. I've wanted a bike like this for about 20+ years. But just don't have the knowledge on how to properly maintain it. Beautiful work of art.