Restoring a Totaled 1940 Indian Chief Motorcycle

The bike was once owned by NFL quarterback Joe Montana.

Jul 15, 2026

A new episode of Jay Leno's Garage follows the restoration project for a 1940 Indian Chief motorcycle that was totaled in a U-turn accident.

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