Indian Larry | Custom Motorcycle Legend

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Indian Larry was an old school custom motorcycle builder based in Brooklyn, NY. His hardcore style was a blend of classic choppers and hot rod race bikes. He got the name Indian Larry in the 1980s riding the streets of New York City on a chopped Indian motorcycle. He was interested in hot rods and motorcycles at an early age and was influenced by Von Dutch and Ed "Big Daddy" Roth.

He died in 2004, shortly after this was filmed, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while performing stunt riding at a bike show. Larry participated in the Discovery Channel programs Motorcycle Mania II with Jesse James and Biker Build-Off. During these TV shows, he built the motorcycles - Daddy-O Rat Fink bike, Wild Child, and Chain of Mystery. RIP Indian Larry.

Extended interview and behind the scenes -    • Indian Larry Raw Interview & Building...  

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  • Favorite Indian Larry quote went something like "Always tell the truth - There's less to remember."
  • @oh_rhythm
    "if it's not quality, I don't want it in my life" definitely words to live by
  • @STP-ok7zh
    Indian Larry was the man ... there are many bike builders but NONE were/are as good as Larry. RIP Larry.
  • @tdalb8985
    His sense of aesthetics made him my favorite, and his philosophy of life, made it seem like you could listen to him tell stories for hours. He didn't brag, he didn't have to.
  • An accident on a motorcycle is unforgiving. I am paralyzed from one in 1973. I still love motorcycles but that was the last time i rode. I had several different brands starting with a 1937 Harley 45,1961 BSA,1965 Triumph,1963 Ducati and my last and the only new one a 1972 Norton Commando High Rider.
  • The only chopper builder who made a bike I wanted
  • I really miss Indian Larry and his custom bikes, gimme an Indian Larry chopper any time, they’re beautiful.
  • Meeting Indian Larry at a backyard BBQ was the highlight of my time as a Texan in Jersey. He was a gracious person that loved to talk about the build process, he even dumbed it down so a hot rodder that isn't into bikes could understand. Lol
  • I was about 10 years old when I saw Indian Larry for the first time in a biker build off episode, he was my hero, when I saw the episode where he passed it was the first time I cried for someone passing that I didn’t know personally
  • Dude was working on bikes while wearing sandals. What a legend. I still remember his chain frame bike that he had built for the Discovery Biker Build-off show. RIP Indian Larry
  • RIP Indian Larry, your amazing work will speak for you forever. Amazing rider, person and bike builder!
  • I was fresh back from Iraq and he was on tv. Hes the reason I became a machinist with my GI bill. I was there the day he fell off the bike at the smoke out. When I build my bike it will be just like he would have done it. "Im amazed by the gizmoiness of things." Indian Larry R.I.P.
  • Feeling ancient. I remember when this aired the better part of 20 years ago!!
  • @drottle
    So humble, trying to find more talented people than him and saying it. What a legend, RIP Indian Lary
  • What a legend. Indian Larry built true custom bikes the way they're supposed to be built. Everybody from Jesse James to West Coast choppers to including Paul Senior and his son could have learned something from Indian Larry. Indian Larry's bikes for rideable and something to behold if you ever saw one going down the street. Rest in peace old buddy.
  • @1AXMRDR
    He was my favorite bike builder. Liked his style and the fact that his bikes were rideable. Love the mechanical aspects of his bikes. Shame he left us so soon.
  • @hot2gomc
    one of the nicest people on the planet . Gone too soon . RIP Larry
  • @diver0129
    Indian Larry was my favorite builder. I wanted one of his bikes for many years. I was really bummed when I heard of his passing. The bike he is riding in this video is amazing. RIP Larry.