Stunning. The fact that you did proper mechanical repairs and allowed the machine to remain in its original condition without a flashy restoration speaks volumes of your devotion to what really matters. It looks great and sounds like a dream. Congratulations, enjoy the machine safely for many years, and thanks for a great posting.

This is possibly one of the most rarest breed of motorcycle that i've ever seen. I love how much work and dedication you have put in the motor and its just a wonderful sight to behold mate..Enjoy this one of a kind motorcycle

My grandfather rode a Henderson back in Detroit in the 30's; when I came back east in 1972 on my Honda 750 and visited him in a little town not far out of Charlevoix, he told me some good stories. Then he hopped on my 750 , hand after I explained the 5 speed and all, he took off for a couple of hours, showing off to his other retired buddies. He also had an Indian, I guess and traveled quite a bit on the bikes. He said he'd never made it to Vegas, though,thats where I was coming from.

What a wonderful piece of history, running sitting there looking pretty damn good, a big thanks 🇺🇸😎👍

Driving that down the road would be alpha as fuck.

@gizmo98632

8 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! OG as fuck right here.. great sounding bike

@vashj212

6 жыл бұрын

it would be O V E R P O W E R E D if i can ride it in school

@hamrounisamira4837

3 жыл бұрын

Oui. Oui. Be. Allh. Tu. Be also. Slipen

1928 e ainda funciona,é inacreditável a dedicação do dono em manter viva uma raridade dessas.Ela vêm de uma época em que carros e motos eram feitos para durar a vida inteira,com pouca manutenção,não se fazem mais motos como antigamente,triste verdade!

No modern bike could sound so beautiful. Really a gem. Thanks for the video.

People who designed and built her? Dead. People who bought and loved her? Mostly dead. But somehow they're living on when this original machine roars into life!

@jamesdunn9714

8 жыл бұрын

Wel said.

@sjeverett75

8 жыл бұрын

youtube needs a "like" button for this comment

@jonlongworth2350

6 жыл бұрын

Boobdepot1977 I

@minns5515

4 жыл бұрын

True

@jeromebreeding3302

3 жыл бұрын

Those Hendersons, and Indians were smooth road warriors in their day. The in-line four was a success back then, why not today ?

Wow, looks beautiful and sounds great. Glad you preserved a piece of history, and thanks for the video. You don't see one of these everyday.

Awesome exhaust note, like a hungry sports car.

@jumarajabu1190

5 жыл бұрын

good vision

Awesome restauration/salvation. Perfectly excecuted. Just a beautifull, original bike. I love the patina and sound. Incredible machine. Great job!!!

I TOTALLY did NOT expect that smoothness, power, and general 'revability' in a cold engine that ancient! Totally must have been a major contender for the period. VERY impressed!

@Jayyar4

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary. Start, shift, ride smoothly. Expensive for the day, popular with police departments, and sporting gentlemen!

I'd take one of those over a Harley any day! Really cool and industrial looking, Definitely something that was built to last.

@mikeymike3240

7 жыл бұрын

Gumba Sal same

@jamesmays9700

6 жыл бұрын

Gumba Sal ,rose coied galdses

@Anonymous12465

3 жыл бұрын

It was built to work for the price. I imagine motors back then hardly lasted long.

Surprisingly smooth running. I love the un-restored/barn-find look. Very nice! 8^)

That's an unbelievable beauty! Hang on to it and don't be afraid to ride it!! She'll love the road as much now as she did in '28!

My dad had a four cyl Indian that he bought before WWII. He still had it when we moved to Roswell, NM in the 50s when I was five. I remember riding in back of him on that huge seat around Walker AFB. He finally got a offer he couldn’t refuse and he had three kids he was supporting on a Major’s salary. That bike was a super trooper if there ever was one. Noisy but smooth, pretty paint, low to the ground.

What a beautiful machine with the original patina! That sound is phenomenal. I would love to be able to have one of these, as is! Thank you for that wonderful video :-)

@123hurst3

3 жыл бұрын

Amen, would that modern bikes sound that good.

Very comfortable. This is a full pan seat, old and raggy but comforable. Sounds great a cruising speed of 55 mph. I have a stock exhaust, but found this 1930's aftermarket "Zoomer" exhaust. Correct period piece!

@TheGamerCouch

Жыл бұрын

did Rich find the video?

Love the fact these old bits of kit are still around! More so they are taken out, fired up and used!. Bril, Nuff said. 🙂

I am so glad this jewel found a home with an understanding and capable owner. I know you won't change a thing. Thank you.

@Jayyar4

6 жыл бұрын

I have other original bikes, and just finishing a 1929. See my other videos. Thx for the nice comment!

I found one of these in a barn fifty years ago. was fun to ride with a suicide clutch and hand shifting. these engines were also popular for early ultralight aircraft like the Heath Bathtub.

@aestheticcruise8807

6 жыл бұрын

James Clark those inline 4s were early aircraft engines yes not just for early ultralights. They were also utilized for early WWI trainers. Even when on a motorcycle. The engine does sound like an aircraft engine

@johnnygordy7162

5 жыл бұрын

Person tare moter bike parts

@johnnygordy7162

5 жыл бұрын

Person early rare persy moter bike

@jeromebreeding3302

3 жыл бұрын

A suicide-shift fun to ride ? I'll take mine with a jockey shift, if you please!

Wonderfully!! All the bearings in the chassis are new, and the motor was built with many NOS parts. Very responsive on the throttle, shifts smoothly, and even stops sometimes! Thanks for your comment. JR

Geez that 4 cylinder sounds wonderful! Give my eye teeth to go for a cruise on this gem. You're lucky to have her sir, leave her exactly as she is and ride her often.

@Jayyar4

6 жыл бұрын

Save your teeth. You can ride it anytime. If you are ever on the east coast, send me a message.

Love the speedometer drive set up, that was state of the art technology back then, super cool now. Would have that over any 6 figure bling ride out ther today anyday.

Of course we still love him. He's Sprout. He is next to me drooling for some pretzels! I'm giving in, can't help it. Thanks for noticing Sprout.

No words to express !!! great bike and great restoration !!!

A guy found a Henderson in his grandfather's barn and brought it in for me to get running when I was a Triumph dealer back in 1954. Hadn't run since the beginning of the war. New tires and tubes, cleaned the carb, got the gunk out of the tank and it ran like a clock. What really surprised me was the torque when you revved the engine.

The classic never dies! Even a old machine can start up decades after it was built! Anything is possible!

Appearance wise, I kinda hope it stays/stayed the way it is. It has a fantastic patina to the metal work.

Wow, that's all the motor are so old. I really like this kind of motor. Thank you for uploading this video to the world. You can watch this video after the next generation. Really you are a wonderful person. Thank you again.

I LOVE the fact that you didn't unnecessarily restore it! UN-restored original, in good working order is far and away better than restored. Just like scrapping, once they're all restored, there are NONE left that are original. VERY nice machine!

I would kiss the Cylinder that thing is Beautiful! The exhaust is music to my ears love it!

That engine sounds very happy to me.

@ropeswingify

9 жыл бұрын

right?.. those revs didn't sound like anything I've ever heard.. harmony.. happy..very much alive and well.. you said it.

@MWest-ry9gw

5 жыл бұрын

I am very happy to listen to this engine...Really AM !

@bobalhamdu2893

4 жыл бұрын

Go to the hell u skru cow n bafolu use condom at farm

@1700iDiGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobalhamdu2893 lay of the drugs mate, its clearly messing with what little intellectual skills you have

@alexandre210613

Жыл бұрын

Quel beau bruit de 1928 ! ❤️

That's a real gem. Love it.

@binodkumarkahar

5 жыл бұрын

7 vidosvogp.

@binodkumarkahar

5 жыл бұрын

7 vidosvogp. 79

I rode a 1925 Henderson excelsior inline 4 just like that one. We had the original owners manual that said that the speed range was from 6mph to 106mph! I had it going 80 plus mph on a dirt horse track shifting into forth gear when I was passing a BSA gold star. When I looked back the died was spraying out the back as I was drifting the corner. Lol I was 15 and not wearing a helmet and was just in the swim shorts. Ah the good old days!

That engine sound is orgasmic. This is one of the most beautiful bikes I have seen.

the dog in the end is moving his tail because he knows he's walking a legend.

Very finished!! Runs great, original paint remains, forever I hope. The next owner must not put shiny paint on this one!

What a treat to see and hear that beautiful machine running! Thanks for sharing.

in 1972, age 20, this was my dream bike and I thought I was going to buy one. The bike presented to me was British, single cylinder and 1/2 the size. I have never regretted buying it, or its big 1000cc 4; but deep down, there is yearn to feel, ride, experience one of these marvelous bikes. Please do not 'improve' its looks! Coat it with an invisible preservative. Goodness it sounds wonderful

Starts way way way better than an old Harley

I'm always impressed when something that old starts that easy and runs so good. Very nice!

Glad that the patina was preserved. Sounds perfect. Thanks for sharing this.

I come back here sometimes just to listen to that incredible sound. Nothing else like it. These must have driven people wild when they were brand new, not to mention now.

Utterly fantastic!! LOVE the sound!

Sounds fantastic! Respect

You must be very proud.OUTSTANDING!!!! A great example of a great motorcycle company and a great Motorcycle Era. Now you just need a Horse hide jacket some Leather gauntlet gloves,Leather aviator cap and some goggles and your all set.

I honestly think this peace of art should be kept in a motorcycle museum or so , for all the motorcycle lovers world get a chance to see it and appreciate it.

2:50 Dog: "Hey, I'm here! Don't you love me anymore?"

Wow, that's great! I can't believe there were actually 476 idiots that didn't like this.

@ftaj722

7 жыл бұрын

its up to 326 idiots now sir, ohhh what a shame.

Sounds lovely for such an old bike. No rattles or clouds of smoke..

Superb !!! One of my favourites, really good to see such an original example. Looks like it has an external contracting band brake on the rear wheel. 👍

Best thing is it's originality has not been destroyed by the usual restorer nuts.

This is how Motorcycle should sound like- Not like actual 200mph vaccum cleaners

@AwsomeVids83

9 жыл бұрын

yes, you're right. Those sport bikes that rev to 10 or 12000 rpm do not sound good. That is why i like harleys.

@doctorentony9961

8 жыл бұрын

+wdowa94 :D 200mph vaccum cleaners XD

@michaelmcneil4168

8 жыл бұрын

+wdowa94 Just right. The kind of noise you can imitate without burning your lips off.

@nazimelon6653

8 жыл бұрын

+wdowa94 it sounds like an old golf 3 1.2. i mean the engine isnt that much smaller and its a mid-revving i4 engine. in other words: nothing for me. but thats all taste anyway.

@HighestRank

8 жыл бұрын

You motorboating son of a gun.

90 years old bike. Awesome. Love it. Love that doggy too.

This is one of the coolest things I have ever found on KZread.

Beautiful!

Omg its so beautiful *-*

I love how agricultural it is. Super cool bike and a job very well done!

Notice the bike list to the side with every twist of the throttle. That is the torque of the inline 4 engine. I does that while on the road. A real thrill to drive one of them for sure!

That's awesome.

Now I understand why modern bikes favour transverse engines.

@craigknauff8960

6 жыл бұрын

justcarcrazy Also longitudinal engines on motorcycle make the bike lean under engine braking due to inertia of the crankshaft.

Nuthin runs like a good ol HENDERSON.....Had the privilege of seeing a few leave 4 THE CANNONBALL RUN IN 2012 from Motorcyclepedia...Newburgh N.Y. BIG FAN

The whole bike shudders from the torque when he revs it! Brilliant!

Beautiful...

It's just too badass...

Congratulations on maintaining a motorcycle at that age in these excellent conditions!

Fabulous machine. Congratulations on a highly sympathetic restoration. I've just had my 1975 Moto Guzzi recommissioned after 37 years sitting dormant. It was great to start it for the first time a few weeks ago.

superb !

Sonido espectacular...impresionante

Glad I ventured into the California desert that night to get this bike for you, John.

@Jayyar4

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich, took a while to finish it with all the correct pieces from 1928 in original paint. It was not missing much. Great story, to take a pile of parts that was disassembled probably in the '30s, and get it back together with original parts and running beautifully! Thanks for your help on this, and making a dream come true. Now, you have to take a ride!

That bike is really special. It sounds very good I love it.

BELLISSIMA!!!!!!

sir, where do you get so many cool bikes ?

The most impressive thing in this video is the fact that he started that old beast in flip flops ,a testament to his skill and hard work ,I salute you sir .

@Jayyar4

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, easy to kick, low compression. If tuned correctly, starting is only 1 kick.

There were only a very few motorcycles ever made with such a sweet sound and Henderson is one. Im an old guy with no prospects of being able to afford one now but I wish I could so that I could start everyday with five minutes of the engine....not the digitized sound in here. Lucky you are!

wooww

My father started riding on a 1932 Harley VL when he was 15 in 1944. He mentioned these inline Hendersons from his early days of riding but mentioned they were notorious for overheating issues on the rear cylinders. They didn't have baffles to ensure each cylinder was getting proper cooling.

My father had a lightplane called the Heath Parasol with this 4cyl Henderson engine. At the time he was editor of the Flying Manual published by the Fawcett Publishing Co. Heath also designed the "Baby Bullet" but not many made. They also published "Modern Mechanix and Inventions" and annuals like "How to build 20 Boats" etc etc

It's far ahead of its time. See its design and aesthetic look..damn 😎! Grunt throat at its peak and wanted loud roar. No need to restore, love her the way she is.

What a beautiful, beautiful old girl. Magnificent restoration. Well done.

Beautiful job and what a lovely sound. GOOD job.

@ghizlanezizo1495

8 жыл бұрын

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What a beautiful bike and easy start .

Never thought id see a Kerker 4-1 from the 1920s hahaha i love how this thing sounds. I bet it makes tons of torque.

Great restoration. Thanks for sharing. Keep up all oldies

Absolutely superb old bike! Looks like its built like a tank and would do a round europe trip no problem..

Lots of thumbs down. WHY ? If you dont like such things then why bother watching ? Theres nothing negative about a lovely old , unrestored bike running - for those who appreciate. If you dont enjoy then just **** off

SO cool. When he revs it it even sounds like a truck.

Wow Nice video and you are so lucky to own that Great bike . Thumbs up and Liked . Thanks for making this fine video .

@OORVOKKI

10 жыл бұрын

wow..thanks, my friend, have it here so i found this wonderful video

Ilyen, azaz hasonló Triumpf (angol) motorkerékpárja volt a nagyapámnak 1933-ban már Tormaföldén. 1945-ben Ausztria felé menekítették az útépítő gépeket parancsra, a ruszkik elől. A motorkerékpárt itthon elrejtette a pajtában, nem is a ruszkik lopták el, hanem valaki falusi, mert látta az alaktrészét valakiknél, amikor haza kerültek az osztrák menekült lágerből. Szétszedte a buta paraszt, mert lebukott volna vele, meg tán vezetni sem tudta. Az 1981-es tormaföldei halála után is fosztogattak a déli oldali szomszédjából átsurranva a megárvult portára (géplakatos ezermester volt a papa nyugdíjasan is), pl. a nagy komcsi familia egyik sarja, a K. "Lajcsi" iker fiú...

I don't know how to ride a motorcycle,but the sound of this majestic piece awesomeness!!

I love the way it sounds. Open header too.

Good to hear you say that you're finished. It sounds great and looks real good. Nice to see that piece of history restored perfectly without a bunch of paint.

A truly great piece of machinery, well done on bringing such a vintage yet nice back to life my friend,

This is a marvelous beast indeed. Thank you for sharing this. You get used to motorcycles that sound like sewing machines but it's really cool to hear a true motorcycle engine.

beautiful peace of motorcycles history, very good restoration job ,thump up.

I don't know jack about bikes, but every time I see one of these antique bikes and hear them start... I just want to be on one reallly bad. They seem so much more badass than any bikes these days

That's a really sweet machine. I'm glad that you never painted it. My grandfather had a Henderson with a sidecar during prohibition. He used it to run booze from New York to New Hampshire.

Great video. Never heard a Henderson running before. Thanks for the experience! Sweet bike.

Thanks. Lots of power and speed. Nicely rebuilt engine with balancing and tight tolerances, shifts nice.