| Author | Message | ||
     Chaser |
RIP Indian Larry You were a legend with allot of influence. I hope your legacy influences your followers to wear dot and snell approved lids. | ||
| Brentx1 |
Just saw him at Sturgis. He seemed like a heck of a guy. God speed. | ||
| Buckinfubba |
live by the sword die by the sword. rip larry...you made some really cool bikes. | ||
| Bluelightning |
I was hoping to meet and talk bikes with him at Delmarva Bike week. RIP... | ||
| Firebolt020283 |
i really must know who was he? but rip its always sad to here about fellow bikers dieing especilly the legendary ones | ||
| Chaser |
August 30th 2004 WCNC-TV just received this from the Cabarrus County PIO: Cabarrus County Sends Condolences to Family of Indian Larry Indian Larry, a master motorcycle mechanic and stunt man, passed away this morning following an accident while performing Saturday at the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series show at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord. He was best known for his appearances on Discovery Channel’s “Great Biker Build-Off” show. “Cabarrus County along with the staff at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center sends its sincere condolences to the family of Indian Larry,” said Robert M. Freeman, chairman of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. “Indian Larry was a man with great skill and talent as a mechanic and metal sculptor. He will be truly missed by his fans here in Cabarrus County and throughout the nation.” | ||
| Madbandito |
Never met the man, but those who did had nothing but good thing to say about him.. Really on of the "Old School Chopper" guys... Sounds like he died doing what he loved- If that's any consolation.  | ||
| M2me |
Wow, this is bad news. I read yesterday that he got hurt but was still alive at the hospital. I really did like his old school choppers. They look like they are actually rideable and that's what it should be about anyway. rip Larry. | ||
| Rocketsprink |
He built bikes to ride that you COULD ride, not these huge tire, non-handling over priced giants. R.I.P for a guy that loved what he did for the joy of it, not the fame and money!!!  | ||
| R1DynaSquid |
Nice guy, but he rolled the dice & got snake eyes. People tried to persuade him into wearing a helmet while doing his "stunts" & he just laughed them off. Always sad to see someone die, but he could have dramatically improved his chances by wearing one. | ||
| Jeffb |
I just had a chance to meet him at Sturgis in the S&S booth. He seemed very cool and very much an enthusiast. He was all pumped up about some new shovel parts we have coming out. He also changed the clutch plates in one of his bikes right there in the grass by our booth. I don't think there are many big name builders out there who are still that down to earth and actually work on their bikes. | ||
| Akbuell |
I am saddened by Indian Larry's death, and regret that I didn't get to meet him. I really liked his bikes; real old-school stuff that could really be used. And his great quote "Always tell the truth, that way there is less to remember." Godspeed to him, and my prayers and condolences to his family and friends. | ||
| Glitch |
One of a kind. I think he may have been the last true chopper builder. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
My Son Riley, really liked his old school choppers. We watched one of the Biker Build Offs last weekend on Discovery. RIP Larry | ||
| Outrider |
Wow...Must have been a real influence on all of you. I never heard of him until today. God Speed Larry. Whoever you are. | ||
| Doughnut |
 RIP Indian Larry. Take care, please be safe. | ||
| Glitch |
He'll be missed.   | ||
| Lovematt |
I really liked Indian Larry's personality...seems like a way cool guy but wouldn't take any crap either if you were feeding him a line. Thinkin' of ya brudda...peace be with you. | ||
| Spiderman |
I had the chance to talk an meet with himin Daytona. I went back to his tent three times beacuse he wasn't there the first two. And while other so called bike builders weren't there or charging mucho $$$$ For there autographs Larry was signing anything from maps to shirts from guys who weren't even thinkin about purchasing one of his. I waited till all the fanatics (like I wasn't one) to tell him how much I appriciated his work and how much it has had an influence on me to start my own buisness and customize Buells and make my own line of bikes. He shook my hand and said "That's great good luck!" and then he was gratious enough to let me take a pic with him. Even though the camera operator screwed up the first pic LOL It is always great to meet with someone so famous, and a huge influence that is down to eath. THANK YOU AGAIN LARRY AND REST IN PEACE!!! See ya when I get there Brother! Spidey | ||
| Tommy_2stroke |
I can't believe how bad I feel at this sad news today. Never met him, but it was clear that he was a builder of superior custom bikes. I was impressed by his devotion to FUNCTION and rideability in a class of bike not known for those qualities. No helmet rant from me-- it would demean his memory. Larry was a grown-up and knew what the risk was. But gone now, and way before his time, what a pity... | ||
| SouthernMarine |
Man, I didn't want to believe it. Sad day for the motorcycle world. Rest in Peace Larry. Mikej posted this in another thread, Indian Larry | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
I met Indian Larry many many many years ago when I was rather young and very impressionable. He was someone with a great charisma. He was also someone who took life by the bars and rode it the way it was ment to be ridden. I have seen posts all over the web berrating his memory because he didn't wear a helmet. To know Indian Larry would be enough to know WHY he didn't wear a helmet. His greatest thought was that if it was his time, it wouldn't matter what he was wearing, God would come and take him. To me, as someone who has known of Indian Larry for many many years, his current rise to fame is bittersweet. To me it is a recognition he has had in the custom world for decades, and now he is known thanks to the wonders of TV reality shows. Indian Larry built things to ride, and not just from bar to bar, but from coast to coast. He was a man that detested his bike to not work right. A rider that would stop and help a fellow rider, whether on a UJM or another HD, he didn't care. His choice of toy and ride were old skool HD's and that is what he based his business behind, but he didn't have the attitude that nothing else exhisted. He will be sorely missed, and I am glad he died the way he wanted. On two wheels, enjoying the wind in his face and making people smile. | ||
| Buellcruiser20 |
•••• rip indian larry. yeah spiderman i actually got to meet him and sit down and talk with him at this past daytona bike week. he was a legendary bike builder that built bikes to ride them not to sit there and look pretty. but his bikes had alot of work and time put into them. rip larry | ||
| Tedk |
I met him last year in Salsbury, NC at a Chopper fest. He was a great guy and posed for a picture with me and many other fans. I could'nt believe he put up with all the fans wanting pictures and autographs while still wearing a big smile on his face. RIP - Ride In Peace Larry... | ||
| Newfie_buell |
I got to ask Does anyone know what the Tattoo on his neck said? | ||
| Mikej |
Some famous people don't act famous. Newfie, There are sites around with pics of his ink. Some may have the text ones as well. | ||
| Lake_bueller |
His tattoo reads: In God We Trust (backwards)Vengeance is mine (backwards)Sayeth the Lord No Fear God Speed Larry!! | ||
| Tommy_2stroke |
Larry said that the backwards lines were so that he would see them in the mirror first thing every morning, as a reminder... | ||
| Torqer |
amen | ||
| Mikej |
http://www.bikernet.com/bikebarn/gasolinealley.asp?HURT911  | ||
| 1313 |
RIP Indian Larry For those not acquainted with him or his bikes, here are some pictures from this past summers Smoke Out V in Salisbury, NC.    And lastly here he is with an admiring fan...  (Amazing how crappy my camera is indoors...) 1313 | ||
| 1313 |
I don't know if this qualifies as a bad omen or not, since I willingly walk underneath ladders and think it is cool when a black cat crosses my path I am not really all that concerned, but during the wee hours of the morning in Myrtle Beach this past spring I sat in Indian Larry's throne.  1313 | ||
| Blasterd |
I am at a loss with words, heard it on the radio this morning. Truly an icon for bike builders across the country. A real world guy RIP Larry |
