1931 Henderson KJ Police Special - Jay Leno's Garage

1931 Henderson KJ Police Special. From Jay's favorite category of vehicle - original and unrestored - comes the second KJ in his collection. This Police Special was the star of the New York Auto Show in 1931, the same year Schwinn decided to stop making motorcycles.
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1931 Henderson KJ Police Special - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@D_in_DC]

I love how Jay actually rides and drives everything in his garage, vintage or not.

[@jennyhildebrand9335]

I love #Leno has A net worth of $400 Million & STILL applied for #SocialSecurity Do you Think That's Fair? Generation X, you do Know When YOU RETIRE you'll receive 👉HALF the Benefits you're ENTITLED to👈 GOOG it...LOOK it up THAT'S a FACT ... WEALTHY Get Benefits when They DON'T NEED IT?! What GREEDY LITTLE MAN Leno is & WEALTHY *HOARDER* If leno was old poor man in a trailer court w/ stacks of newspapers and magazines piled high... You think differently, he's mental you'd say..Instead WEALTHY Hoarders Get 'Person of the Year* Award! WHAT SICK SOCIETY you people will live in...Well deserved I guess!😎😲

[@ToddtheExploder]

D in DC Worked for a Bay Area man whose car collection of over four hundred vehicles includes a gullwing Mercedes as well as two -- count 'em, TWO! -- Duesenberg dual-cowl phaetons (looking at you, Charlie G!) And much to his credit, he often drove cars from the collection. Other than to preserve and protect your investment, why collect cars and simply store them in a garage somewhere? Selfish, abominable behavior, imho.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Mark Winchester much like us, he likes anything mechanical

[@deborahchesser7375]

ToddtheExploder it’s harder on a car or bike for that matter, to sit than to use them. People think they are saving them when they are actually neglecting them

[@josephfish3353]

@@jennyhildebrand9335 that's how he has kept that money too. He also employs many people. While you buy a new car every year and wonder where all your money went. Work hard, invest wisely and be grateful for what you have instead of being envious of others.

[@brentscottbrent1]

Oil to the gas, not oil to the oil. But I knew what you meant. Thanks Jay. Warms my heart.

[@anthonybonanzino6661]

I LOVE the patina of that motorcycle. So cool that's it's survived in such good condition. I'm glad a guy like Jay got it and isn't tempted to restore it, as Jay always says "it's only original once".

[@walterwhy2365]

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[@pujabelgian]

That's a truism.. only original once. It goes for people too, so belay the cosmetic surgery. 😲

[@northerniltree]

Jay does the best overviews of the old bikes. The durability of the 5 main bearing Henderson speaks volumes about quality. The Indian 4 didn't get 5 main bearings until years later. It's cool that Jay owned many of his old bikes before the Tonight Show when these machines were attainable, and not too outrageously priced. He's a true afficianado. Thanks, Jay!

[@andru1193]

Schwinn, the Chief has spoken: Bring Henderson back! Reach back deep into your company records pick up where you left off! We want more American bikes!

[@khaccanhle1930]

If Polaris can reboot Indian, some other company can reboot Henderson.

[@javierortiz82]

Schwinn has some sweet bycicles as well, they knew their stuff.

[@adventureguy4119]

Would never be the same be some modern computerized posn

[@bordenwesley]

I absolutely love the visceral yet smooth sounding engine.

[@randyhutchinson9910]

that motorcycle is phenomenal, never been apart, for at least 30 years? as a kid watching old movies, I always thought Harley Davidson made the police bikes, that's the model my great grand father always called The Henderson, never new what he was talking about till now, Thank you Jay

[@marka1712]

I miss jay on late night more every time I watch his garage videos. His personality is the best. Such a cool, down to earth, regular guy.

[@nickhersheys2706]

FYI youtubers 80 cubic inches = 1300 cc (approx)

[@erikjan3656]

Easy to calculate it for yourself, 2,51 x 2,51 x 2,51 x the cubic inches

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

we should have smashed the metric system with the fall of the kgb

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@SidewaysBurnouts Yeah, the world would be better off without the stupid metric system. It just makes no sense and was created by stupid people to confuse us all. Are you for real? (Anyway, the USA uses metric for everything in industry/technology/science and has for many years. Only consumer product quantities and driving distances/speeds are measured exclusively in Imperial units. Buy an American car--everything is designed and made in metric units except tire sizes, and it's been that way for many decades now)

[@fishhuntadventure]

Devil's Offspring If you understood emotional reactions to divisions of numbers and mental relationship expectations to non-decimal fractions you’d realize your ignorance and correct your ways...

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@fishhuntadventure Sure, I'll work on that if it makes you happy

[@liamhunter071]

One of my dream motorcycles! Absolutely beautiful.

[@gregpohl412]

Henderson's were great. When I was a kid, our neighbor had one. Old police bike. He turned into a touring bike. Was awesome!

[@MrUrbancowboy1]

I can watch Jay Leno's videos all day long. He really knows how to teach you about the bikes and cars.

[@tomjones2417]

I built a 40 Indian and a 31 Henderson four when I was in high school about 1949. The interesting things I found about them were the external band rear brakes, and Bosch magnetos. Also the carb had a round float made of cork that looked like a doughnut. To seal it from absorbing gasoline you would paint it in orange shellac and bake it in the oven, much to the shagrin of mom. I thought for sure you would mention that beautiful cast aluminum gas tank on the Henderson. Thks for those GREAT SOUNDS.

[@Snowmirage6453]

Wow I do love this series. Such a wide variety of interesting stuff you'd never see / hear of otherwise.

[@jody024]

30's and 40's bikes have so much style and class

[@timbylander7015]

Thanks! All I can think of when I look at that old stuff is "God the guys who made them were smart!" They were truly giants.

[@radioguy1620]

Nice bike , I've been adding two stroke outboard motor oil to the gas on everything and it works great

[@theotherebikeguy1473]

Thank you Jay. Growing up on bikes and owning some of these classics, listening to the great history lessons as well as the beautiful sounds they make. Sadly being on blood thinners has sidelined my favorite pastime.

[@cyrushormusjee5112]

Greeting from India, "Welcome to Jay Leno garage", How humble, to put it that way. Its a museum. Regards ...

[@santanusircar1621]

I keep watching these videos over and over again...i love simple , smooth , reliable engines...

[@normanhumphrey9695]

that was so fascinating and enjoyable. I am not a motorcycle guy but I really enjoyed that and would love to see her in person. It reminded me of a vintage aircraft that the airforce or navy might have used in that it was all function and no glitz, what a delight indeed. Thank you Jay for bringing this sort of vehicle to the fore front so we can learn not only about the vehicles history but of the place in history this vehicle played in the world. Lastly......I dont think i have ever heard a more beautiful sounding bike, just a pure gutteral sound that speaks of her power and magnificence.

[@RadicalRC]

What a treat to get to hear so much of this classic sound. Thanks Jay and crew!

[@1apeture]

What a great bike. Thank you for sharing Jay

[@barrymccall2095]

i totaly relax watching this show ive watched all of the episodes three times at least

[@FleshLessOne]

My Surname Motorcycle 'HENDERSON'.. She's a Beautiful piece of machinery. I've wanted one of these since I was 14yrs old after finding out about these and others that I didn't know anything about.. I was raised on Honda's and Kawasaki's, Triumph's etc.. as that is what my father was working on or riding.. I've since found out that my Family is a distant member of the Original Family that made these and also in my Families ancestry I have the surname of 'Cleveland' which also was a Family I came from. Thanks Jay for sharing this with us as these are what made this country Great back before Mass production producing took over or the Imports starting being brought here to AMERICA. Man I wish I had a ...or a CROCKER and a few of those also. Way out of my price range now that I'm older and these are more Valuable in today's America. God Bless America.

[@CletisVanDam1]

Love these videos, Jay is really knowledgable and explains his vehicles wonderfully well. This series is better than most of the car shows on TV, Jay doesn't have to contend with commercial breaks or the practice of re-showing the last 2 minutes of the show before you went to break. It's more in depth and interesting. Thanks Jay.

[@curtn7076]

Thanks Jay for being a steward to these pieces of historical art.

[@herrgunlovert]

it sounds like a tractor at low speed but as soon as you give it gas its s motorcycle:) I love that!

[@TheTwangKings]

Nothing like the purity and beauty of the 30s motorbikes!

[@duncancameron6657]

JAY...I CANT GET ENOUGH OF YOUR SHOW !! THANX FOR ALL YOU SHOW US PEOPLE OUT HERE ,ITS ALOT OF FUN....DANO

[@gamagoat6758]

That's a true American work of art. Just awesome.

[@CMA212]

I appreciate what Jay is doing here. You know he doesn't make these videos for the money, he produces these videos so that everyone can enjoy and share in his love for machinery.

[@thatsnotright7260]

What a treat to get to see this beautiful bike riding in such beautiful original condition,ridden by someone with as much passion and love for bikes as Jay Leno

[@vandigital1]

Thank you Jay for sharing your great collection. You are a great caretaker of wonderful historical machines !

[@bjanks00]

That's a super cool bike. Wow! Kinda feel lucky to have watched Jay put some miles on it. It sounded strong.

[@choppergirl]

My grandfather drove a motorcycle as a courier in the German Army in WW2... I watch old videos of them going across Russia that went on forever and ever and watch the soldiers on motorbikes. I've got an 85 Rebel I found rusting away and took completely apart and restored, and its a blast. I use it like a mule and haul more on it than when I'm in a car, usually groceries. I'ld love to score an old built like a tractor hardtail, bring it back to life, and use it as my daily driver.

[@JD97711]

Jay, Please run for President.

[@oni350z9]

Leno vs trump lol

[@jaykae3952]

+alpha tiger lol I thought I posted that

[@safoxmulder]

We need to fix our government to attract the people we want to run for President. Right now it's more of a sentence than a service. Nobody wants to even get close to that office for all the corruption and bs that goes on. The only people who seek the Presidency are people who are brought up in that circle of corruption, a decent person wouldn't last a week.

[@marvinblankinchip2535]

My Name ... Donald Trump doesn't fit the the mold an look at all of the crap he is catching.

[@brucewhite7069]

+My Name to many lawyers in Washington DC

[@randykinch9316]

Jay Please wear GLOVES , they are the first thing you put down in a crash , we must protect your hands so you can keep writing those checks to your mechanics :) love you man

[@TheNextGoogification]

2nd That - Can't believe he wasn't. I always wear gloves when I ride my bicycle - I can't remember if I did when I rode.

[@marcopoulin1897]

Live free or died no helmet no glove california suck

[@rogerhoward7104]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH JAY FOR SHARING YOUR RIDES WITH US.

[@newyorkairsoft]

I watched all the classic motorcycle episodes, not so much the car episodes. Love the motorcycle episodes.

[@Simon-hf3lw]

It's just beautiful second to none when America knew how to build beautiful machines 👍💕

[@travelinben1966]

Thank you,Jay,for creating your show which is of such great importance from both an historical perspective and a technical one.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stevesymonds5131]

The more I see Jay's video's the more I rate him as my hero. He manages to tell us stuff that we would ask if we were there, truly sharing his hard earned success - thanks Jay.

[@robertwestmoreland3008]

Thanks for everything Jay.

[@randyhutchinson9910]

I love those old manuals, as a kid I poored over those, hoping to find information I didn't already know, my father was always talking about all these motorcycles, that I never heard of, thanks to you, Jay, I now know what they look like, thankyou

[@Dicker2340]

Jay this is the greatest show if you like machinery. I have learned so much from you. I can tell you really appreciate the past. Thanks

[@edwardtoscano]

Thanks Jay for sharing!!! Love these Old Bikes, Billy Joel opened his collection to the Public as well.

[@w0bblyd0inkb0ink]

Thank you from Australia. I never really liked 'old' stuff, but you have changed my mind with this review, what an amazing bike!, thanks again.

[@MrTurnone]

Awesome review Jay. You brought back a lot of memories for me when you said to put a spoon full of marvel mystery oil in the tank. My grandfather taught me that when I a little guy for his tractor on the farm. Love old bikes, love history, thanks for preserving it.

[@olsonschmolson]

I'm not really a car guy, I just drive and maintain my one and only car, but I enjoy every Jay Leno's Garage. Always learn a lot, and Jay's happiness playing with his vehicles is fun to watch.

[@brettknoss486]

I like how it's a hardtail with the motor parrel to the frame with a gear transmission, but they still made it chain drive.

[@JohnSmith-fb7nz]

That's the juice jay. connecting with your machine as you rode the road. All the good and all the bad. Nice.

[@57dogsbody]

Hey Jay, I just LOVE your enthusiasm for the engineering Etc.

[@vullom29]

I love watching your old motorcycle episodes thank you for sharing your motorcycles jay

[@hamansutra]

Impressed how smooth and strong henderson is.

[@mikedaniel1955]

I love the sound of this beauty!

[@MrGodsking]

Jay you are blessed doing what you love

[@Skyhors3]

My Dad, b.1912, owned a Henderson, said the torque from the inline 4 would pull you back up from a hard (left? right?) lean, (and you could use that when outrunning the cops) he got a ticket in 1932 for blowing by the Verona courthouse 80 mph. The cop used that red needle indicator speed on the ticket from how fast he had to go to catch my Dad.

[@bandoheme]

The sound of that engine is music to my ears. Beautiful.

[@mustie1]

no wonder why schwinn frames are so thick,,

[@vikramiyengar1861]

Hello Mr. Leno, nice to see such a nice and original bike, I couldn't believe that this good old bike runs awesome and as you rightly said this bike is definitely a super bike of that era. I love all the GARAGE episodes and appreciate you doing this for us. Thanks and may god bless you.

[@steve6729]

Thank you for all the great entertainment. I am not really a car guy but I was a history major. I love the history of all these vehicles and I appreciate your knowledge and great delivery of the facts. I love hearing about how everything fits in the history of these things but also how they changed the history of transportation. By the way 110 MPH is still "really really fast" today. On that thing I would be terrified. Great show!!!!

[@harveymushman2219]

Your the best Jay !....Thanks for sharing....

[@cheesee7]

thank you for sharing Jay, almost brings a tear to my eye seeing that old machinery rolling down the road

[@rustyfordsutube]

Don't know if you read these comments Jay....but if you do: Jay, I watched all of your garage videos multiple times. You have the coolest stuff. The combination of you talking about them in the shop and then taking them out on the road is just sublime. I've been messing with old cars my whole life and I like to imagine that I'd be just like you if I had the financial means that you do. Good for you brother...living the dream.

[@oldpink78]

The sound is so smooth! Love it!

[@pickupmandan]

I love your collection of vintage machines,They are so beautiful.

[@dschenk952]

Used to work at Long Beach Harley-Davidson, and they had a Indian 4 cylinder that I got to take for a ride one day. What a monster. Like Jay said, the speeds for those old bikes was great, but you better have an anchor with you to toss overboard if you needed to stop in a hurry. Thanks, Jay. Great video.

[@spaceturtle9184]

Beautiful bike. Thanks for sharing.

[@wassamattau860]

WOW!!! I loved this video!! Thank you!!!

[@rodneyyoung8096]

Really enjoyed this vintage history. I'm glad to know about the smooth ride and power. Your a inspiration for us older guy's. I can't do these things im a retired L.A. 433 Union Iron Worker. The motor cycle thing has always been a fun thing. Had a couple of dirt bikes. One in my teens and another in my late twenties. This is as close as it gets for me watching your show is rewarding. Thanks so much. I really like the bobbers. Indian and triumph are my favorites.

[@dano4572]

Mr Leno,Thank you for showing all of those vehicles of yours.They make one feel good! DANO

[@troynov1965]

This is my favorite motorcycle in your collection.

[@markr.devereux3385]

Beautiful beautiful antique bike looks super. Kudos JAY

[@klh3244]

That is an awesome bike Jay! Thanks for showing it to us.

[@ninja2kernow]

love the fact you are not going to restore it.

[@hovanti]

Thoroughly enjoyable! I like the old machines the best; that is one smooth motorcycle. I wish I could hear it live...

[@donparker1823]

I loved this Jay. Thanks

[@droidcrasher]

Smoothest bike I've seen from this era! NICE !!!

[@SlowEarl1]

Love to see more motorcycle videos.you do a great job with the videos thanks for taking the time to share your awsome toys and the history that goes with them.

[@Dukie48]

Awesome video. Tks for sharing !!

[@garybrandman6258]

Enjoy your reviews, something new every time, I'd like too be one of the many people that say he should take up teaching. Giving kids and young adults a positive impression and worthwhile goals to reach for.

[@slurp812]

Yes, as a motorhead, Jay is awesome. In not all the into his show, but gotta give him kudos for his automotive knowledge, and collection...

[@yiosmukantagara]

Thanks Jay, really glad you make these vids.

[@southronspirit]

thanks for sharing this with us

[@bakkis61]

I couldn't help noticing the drive chain that seemed to need some attention to it's tension. Jay is sutch a great personality, I like the way he talks about his old maschines and sometimes give a few advices for free in addition. ...cool video! :-)

[@KeninMT]

We appreciate you sharing your collection with us all. Hope you get to enjoy these all for many years after saying ta ta to NBC.

[@kathleenbaker6927]

Jay Leno is so 😎. An amazing show.

[@trucker4trumpamerica172]

it is so beautiful. wow .. I love. Thanks so much for video.

[@WOLFGANGSCUSTOMS]

Great just great to see and hear THANKS

[@rideforrestride]

Jay I love that you drive your stuff!

[@ike4496]

Thanks Jay enjoyed the info and ride.

[@TedBishop1]

Thank you Jay

[@mrvoyagerm]

Fabulous video, thanks so much for doing this. My Harley is now eleven years old and this makes me wish it was even older. The good news is that absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it with normal service and it usually is running before I can get the starter button all the way in. She is no Henderson but it's the best I can do. Thanks again Jay!

[@lasvegassal9322]

The motorcycle is history! And I really love Jays Jacket the patina on it makes it looked so cool!

[@D3FS3]

I love bikes from the 30's!! Nice video! Looking forward to the next one with the sidecar.

[@JeffFadness]

That thing has a cool deep gurgle of an exhaust sound. So much better than modern bikes I hear with obnoxiously loud straight pipes.

[@southerncrossdream288]

Good presentation! Very informative! I like how you demonstrated the shifter. Sounds great!

[@michaeldillon9080]

that is way beyond wicked cool

[@muddshshshark]

Love the look and styling of that bike The wheels especially