Indian Larry | Custom Motorcycle Legend

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 Inter...
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[@MyClassicCarTV]

Uncut interview and behind the scenes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZmndoKvq92klac

[@JayLang7]

What year was this ?

[@angelocolon8998]

Thanks,. ,I knew Larry from the late 70S to present. He would go to my father's back then cock fights.in bklyn .indian larry felt very comfortable in a dominant Puerto Rican neighborhood.we where mix polish,Italians .every body respected him and he respected them back. He will always have a huge impact on the neighborhood. King of bklyns own,Indian larry. PS, every year on Sept 20 or 21 indian Larry's block party come early its little Sturgis in bklyn n.y.

[@angelocolon8998]

Lang in the 70s/80s .there was another good builder in the Bronx call English Don,who came up with larry.

[@RayWright-gq5bp]

IQ FIRST YEAR HI. SCH. CREDITS, 450+1000 < LAST THREE YEARS HI. SCH. CREDITS U INDIAN LARRY BIKES ON RUN, LIQUID OXYGEN TINK ETC

[@NicholasKroninger-rk8oh]

We have to be able to fabricate every piece...to keep this alive...🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😮

[@edjefferson9175]

Favorite Indian Larry quote went something like "Always tell the truth - There's less to remember."

[@boataxe4605]

I believe that he got that from Mark Twain.

[@oh_rhythm]

"if it's not quality, I don't want it in my life" definitely words to live by

[@larrygarrett724]

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.

[@halweilbrenner9926]

My first bike, I bought cause I was building my 1972 Nova, (engine & transmission swap) was an old Yamaha 250 Elsinore. Second was a 350 R5 Yamaha, last one was a 750 Honda 1977. Rode that one till I was 50. Sold it moved to Arizona. I'm 71 now & still miss riding. Which bike was your favorite?

[@scrappyjunk8793]

@@halweilbrenner9926 elsinore was honda i could be wrong

[@larrygarrett724]

@@halweilbrenner9926 tge 1961 BSA was my favorite mainly because i only got less than 500 milrs on the Norton.

[@pg981]

@@larrygarrett724 Once a biker, always a biker. Doesn't matter if your last ride was '73 !

[@larrygarrett724]

@John Spencer Turns out you were more right for a different reason. That bike had problems. I should have got a Honda 750.

[@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.

[@timothydraper3687]

@@stripetheworld Showing off or entertaining?

[@DaemonWulf7]

@@stripetheworld he died havin a good time. he came from an era of people that played around on their bikes. he slipped. no doubt in my mind he did the same trick on the back streets and alleys of NYC probably thousands of times just because he loved doin it, loved the bike he was on, was having a good time.

[@angelocolon8998]

You,are 1000% correct DAIB .he didn't brag he did not HAVE too.

[@micmac1121]

The only chopper builder who made a bike I wanted

[@hasanraza4650]

Me too

[@robw7676]

The only one who appeared to care about geometry!

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Yes Indian Larry built bikes to be ridden.

[@mikeymike3240]

I really miss Indian Larry and his custom bikes, gimme an Indian Larry chopper any time, they’re beautiful.

[@gagegonzalez3627]

Same I would in joy owing one

[@louadams4942]

The shop is still open all of his original workers are still working

[@luisaferrarese8407]

Kustom kulture god! Serious talented worker. Rip.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

My first "harley" is going to be a completely custom soft tail inspired by Indian larry. My dream bike since I was a kid. Knuckle head s&s reproduction 94 cubic inch. 6 speed transmission maybe 7. Bobbed out and ape hangers with a lace paint job. If I can figure it out gonna suicide clutch but with a foot shifter. Front and rear brakes on handle bars. Not a full on suicide set up but a fun one none the less.

[@roachlarry1488]

They sell around 200k

[@peterscragg5095]

Dear Indian Larry I have followed you since I was 16 and now I am 57 still love your work hear in England life is s.... but just to watch your videos makes life more justified go Larry respect pete England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rickywhite7578]

Rip Indian Larry. You are missed.

[@se7encureton]

He lives threw his works❣️

[@wileecoyote5749]

He lives in Brooklyn

[@michaelshotts6482]

His death is proof you should always follow your gut. If you get the feeling you shouldn't do something, dont do it.

[@jmsjuarez5300]

Las Indian no son una moda

[@MrJackal43]

@@wileecoyote5749 he’s been tits up for 10 years dunce....

[@MrStacy1974]

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

[@harley2452]

Same here he came to a local bike night one of the nicest guys

[@jw3931]

Truth, Brother

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Indian larry was a massive inspiration to me. Kinda part of the reason I started with a vintage car for my first car. Best first choice but longest to feel the reward. 70 gto judge restomodded with a 700 rear wheel hp LS race motor I got used and a sequential race tranny that came with the motor. Couldn't insure it but soon enough I will be and it's a beautiful ride.

[@democratpro]

What idiot goes from tx to nj...

[@beavinator420]

@@democratpro I'm an idiot who went from Oregon to tx

[@audiovectra]

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

[@crankywombat2598]

The first time... you mean you grew up and there's more... I get Larry but damm how sensitive are you...

[@audiovectra]

This comment is so stupid it’s hard to respond to, “the first time” was used as a turn of phrase, and I was a child so…ya it sucked to know your real life hero was dead What goes through your mind when you respond to something like this?

[@71sc502]

Same here man

[@LetThereBe_Light]

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

[@kennethwise7108]

Ive seen Keenan Tatro BAREFOOTED in his machine shop in San Diego. Also no eye protection when using a lathe or mill etc... LOL OLD SCHOOL OR NO SCHOOL?

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

@John Spencer Larry's wearing flip flops but you are referring to the black leather sandal with the pinche' BF Goodrich All-Terrain's underneath, no?

[@DaemonWulf7]

got to see that bike up close and it's no less impressive at a foot away. absolute masterpiece.

[@unknownnumber1264]

The chain frame bike was his last too. He was such a badass legend in every way.

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

That was badass!! My favorite

[@jimmyelliott7473]

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.

[@ianparrish6543]

For sure. Like Larry said. " You don't want to ride a chopper for eight hours and get of it all sore ". He built bikes that were rideable, practical and mean. That's what makes his customs legendary

[@Chris-fq4xz]

@@ianparrish6543 I agree. Unlike the WCC that built bikes that were for show, and nothing else.

[@ianparrish6543]

@@Chris-fq4xz Larry would custom fabricate everything if it was scarce, and not have it delivered in a box. That truly is talent. That to me is a chopper builder. 😁👍

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

Rest in Peace Indian Larry. Real men like you are become more & more scarce these days, a dying breed you were. Big props.

[@losthighway53]

Feeling ancient. I remember when this aired the better part of 20 years ago!!

[@morningstarx5340]

Thats fucked up. Lol I was like 19 watching these build offs

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Me, too. He was my favorite builder then, he remains so to this day.

[@vintagelife5195]

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.

[@joeishere500]

,man so crazy huh

[@vintagelife5195]

@@joeishere500 I did get the skills to build a bike though. Theres a retro bike vid on my channel. You can see the bike I built

[@firstname6208]

Yup, I was there too. Not 15 miles from here.

[@Chris-fq4xz]

That you sir, for you're service to our country. You are respected by me.

[@vintagelife5195]

@@Chris-fq4xz Thanks.

[@bobbya8438]

Larry was one of the most honest and down to earth dudes I ever met in the bike world glad to see he made it sad he had to go so soon coming up on 20 years to the day ..I was building my 59 Pan when I finally met and hung with Larry at the state park overflow in Myrtle Beach SC during May bikeweek 2000 sitting around the campfire he had his bike parked there you could stare at it for hours it was a wonder of true”mechanicalness” I got alot of inspiration from him both being NYers not many people know Larry was straight edge hard core old school thanks for the memories Larry RIP

[@waynecampbell9714]

RIP Indian Larry, your amazing work will speak for you forever. Amazing rider, person and bike builder!

[@fatboyrowing]

I met Indian Larry in Laconia in 2004. He was so genuine and humble. I don’t like most custom bikes I see... but I love most of his. They have the right look. And I love that they perform. I’ve seen too many $40k choppers with the wrong jetting in the carburetor (before F.I. was a thing ). The cartoonish fat tires and the shitty running engine were comical. Indian Larry’s bikes were infinitely better than the custom bikes out there then (and now).

[@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.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Dude look into his shop they still produce a bunch of parts the way he did. They have a frame and fork with the twisted bar stock design. And paughco makes tanks based off his old tanks. I'm building my own tribute to Indian Larry. I like the early bobber chopper style bikes and I like old school stuff made to perform plus the mix of old and modern. Soft tail frame. Potentially rubber mounted. Modern version of a knucklehead with forced induction. Potentially water cooled for performance reasons along with reliability. Mechanical fuel injection maybe. Modern led lighting. Modern wiring and relay stuff. Sport bike wheels and brakes for performance. Chain drive. Throw the springer seat pan on and it should be a bike you could ride cross country albeit without storage.

[@diver0129]

@@bmxriderforlife1234 Funny thing. I've been kind of shopping around for a builder that would build something like you were describing. I thought it would be cool to a bike that has old school geometry, but with a soft tail frame and inverted forks.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@diver0129 inverted forks could be sweet, ohlins makes probably the best ones. If you also want a knucklehead motor be prepared 12k cheapest. If you also want to do the turbo and watercooled like I am then jesse James has the wet heads hell have to custom make a set but yeah. For turbo just go efi versus carbed like I am unless you are like me wanting kick and electric start. Kickstart doesn't work with electric fuel injection. If you're looking for builders I could probably also suggest some that won't cost an absolute fortune. Though you're still looking at a decent bit of money.

[@hot2gomc]

one of the nicest people on the planet . Gone too soon . RIP Larry

[@drottle]

So humble, trying to find more talented people than him and saying it. What a legend, RIP Indian Lary

[@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.

[@bruceperron3796]

Larry was quite an individual,a welder,fabricator,mechanic,biker,renaissance man. Rest in peace Indian Larry.

[@Deetroiter]

Indian Larry was a REAL custom builder. None of that off the shelves pre-made catalog stuff. Respected by so many people even if they aren't into custom choppers. Gone way too soon for sure.

[@michaelcordero5588]

Lol, he used a lot of 3rd party, of the shelf parts. Pretty much all his tanks were made by paco, same the frame, he even used Jesse Jame's fenders. He didn't fabricate anything, just mod, assembly and some mechanics here and there. Paul Cox is the one who knew how to fabricate.

[@RyanLovesReds]

What a great guy. I remember seeing him on tv as a teen when he was starting to get recognized. Remember he would do tricks like jumping up on the seat and standing on it as the bike was rolling, always thought that was so bad ass and crazy. Pretty sure that’s the trick that led to his passing. He died doing what he loved and will always be a legend. Love his philosophy and the way he built his bikes. Wish he had more time on Earth. Here’s to you Indian Larry, hope you’re rolling fast and loud in Heaven, Rest In Peace.

[@mtnvalley9298]

Loved your mindset and motivation Larry. RIP.

[@LA-ff6zk]

That pan/shovel engine is still legendary. Who would even think of something like that? He was way ahead of his time.

[@z06doc86]

Keep these old clips coming Dennis. Please!

[@MyClassicCarTV]

Will do!

[@davidrobinson7667]

By far the most beautiful and Bad Ass hand built bike I've ever laid eyes on. The Wild Child bike. Rest in Peace Indian Larry.

[@ricknash6758]

I wish I could have met him. An artist and master at his craft. A tough SOB who probably didn't have a fight with anyone. I try to live my life in his words. I never lose cause it's not a competition, I do what I want to do and that's that. Seemed like after he was on TV he had the cool grandpa feel to him. Little kid excitement and enthusiasm, you could live 5 lifetimes and not experience all the things I've seen, but without the ego or off putting personality that those guys can have. A humble and missed man.

[@angelocolon8998]

Proud to say indian larry was from my old neighborhood. He is and if not one of the best biker builders in the world nothing crazy plain solid strong beautiful choppers to ride and.enjoy on that beautiful spring day or on any day. RIP, to the father of old skool choppers.

[@runwayray]

He was a true mechanical artist. Each bike he made was a work of art. It was a privilege to visit his garage in Brooklyn. A true gentleman. He was working on engine that has a knuckle head and a shovel head when we visited him. Last time I was in Brooklyn, his garage was moved to Union Ave and Ainsley St. God bless him. RIP

[@celticfury7328]

You look at every last custom bike builder from the last 20 years, and only one stood the test of time...Indian Larry. His bikes were functional art, virtuoso masterpieces that fit equally well earning first place trophies in the show world as they did blasting through gritty city streets at full throttle. Larry was far more than a mere chopper builder...he was equal parts master wrench, post modern artist, loonbar philosopher, unhinged maniac, visionary designer, freakshow performer par excellence and respectful historian. He wasn't the best of his kind, he was the one and only of his kind. This festering shithole of a world was a much brighter, INFINITELY more interesting place while he was in it.

[@lukemn29]

Always loved his style: clean, simple, and made to be ridden.

[@wanaraz]

Simple I don't know but they were the definition of COOL!

[@Lambrequin]

I had just moved back to Brooklyn for college in 2003, bringing my 1980 KZ750 with me. My first weekend i rode down to COney Island to see the Freakshow Burlesque. When i showed up, there were at least 20 custom choppers lined up outside, so i took a look. A beefy Puerto Rican guy come over all smiles, and started talking to me about the bikes. He was so generous, when he’d seen me drive up on a stock standard Kawasaki. He pointed out everyone’s bike, Paul Cox, Indian Larry… he was just happy to show them off. We chatted for a bit and the show let out. A group of guys came over, including Larry. Larry reached his hand out, shook mine. Everyone else, even the guy i had been talking to kind of melted back, and Larry just stood there talking to me. It was just so kind. He asked, “do you ride?” And i sheepishly pointed my ride out. He just aid, “oh man, i had one of those. LOVED that bike, you’re going to enjoy that.” All these big deal bike builder guys, and everyone was just so nice to the little preppy art school geek. No pretension, not snobbishness. It really stuck with me.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

The thing I appreciated the most about Indian Larry's custom bikes, is the fact he didn't go crazy raking the front forks. He built bikes you could actually ride more easily in tight turns/switchbacks on mountain roads.

[@billgonzales8978]

I raked my 57 ridged frame panhead rode the hell out of it back in the day we built bikes in garages oil leaking harleys the good old days

[@DaemonWulf7]

he used to say it was NYC style... you ride one of those raked out monstrosities on NY roads (hell, even up here 90 miles north, but especially down there) you're gonna break something... and it's as likely to be yourself as the bike.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@DaemonWulf7 Larry even mentions riding on mountain roads & switchbacks pertaining to how much the front end is raked, during one of the biker build-off shows.

[@DaemonWulf7]

@@howabouthetruth2157 lotta twisties up here in farm country, and those long front ends just cant hang. i'd take one of Larry's bikes over one of those garbage cans from OCC any day of the week.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@@DaemonWulf7 Exactly. That English custom bike builder ( I think his name is Russ ) said it best about modern day choppers, when he called them "rolling Easter eggs".......and I agree. Other than a very few exceptions, I can't stand the looks of any modern day choppers. Rear tires that are fatter than the tires on most cars, and they are starting to look more like space ships vs motorcycles. Try riding one of those ridiculous raked out front ends on a dirt road, and just watch how fast their front tire washes right out from under them, and eat shit.

[@Twilightzoneisreal]

In my opinion, that is one of the coolest bikes eva. I remember that build off. RIP Indian Larry.

[@markhemphill6295]

God I miss him, he was one of a kind RIP Larry and God bless

[@purdue1992jl]

Growing up i always loved seeing Indian Larry, Jesse James, Billy Lane's bikes.

[@kellymaybee4094]

Such a true legend for the chopper riders. I have always liked his "style" of the bikes. In one word, practical and outrageous. You will be missed sir.

[@carlsberg-gs6rl]

One of the coolest shots here is the crew all eating together. It is a very small detail but shows you how well put together the team is.

[@twistedtonyrides5615]

True essence of a "Biker" . " I'm going to do what I want when I want". What a loss to the biker world, RIP Larry, Ride Fast Take Chances!

[@jmhatutube]

Love and miss Indian Larry! His bikes are my favorite, for sure. Most practical and best looking. I met Paul Cox, leather man, and Keino Saski at Sturgis one year and they are the best, most humble guys you'd ever want to meet. Absolute craftsmen! Always wanted to meet Larry, but never had the chance. I've meet many a builder, Larry was the one I missed. I've built only one bike, and it was the one with the fat tire in the back with a long rake, and they are right, hard to handle. I got used to it, but these kinds of bikes are a dream. I asked Paul how he rode a hard-tail like these for long distances without pissing blood, and he showed me the hidden rubber air bag under the seat that deflates when the bike isn't running. It's absolute genius! Paul had a lot to do with it, but that was my only holdout on hard-tails until then. One day I'll build a hard-tail like Larry's. Maybe I'll have Paul and Keino build it. They bend those down-tubes by hand. Now they have machines that do it, but back then, they did it by hand and it's amazing to watch. Nothing like old school bike building.

[@kirkleaman6863]

A real man love his bikes so simple but so beutiful RIP my friend 👊🏻🙏🏻

[@baitboy3191]

I remember there was one Biker Build of he was in which he won, but cut up the trophy and gave the other half to his competitor because he truly believed that both custom bikes that were made were amazing and unique. He has great sportsmanship and just has a pure love for motorcycles.

[@gullreefclub]

It was Biker Build-Off 4 Indian Larry vs Billy Lane. Larry and his right and left hand men Paul Cox and Keino at Gasolines Alley in Brooklyn, NY built a beautiful compact “city style” chopper that featured a chromed twisted steel single down tube rigid frame with a Pan-Shovel engine he dubbed “Wild Child” Billy Lane of Chopper’s Inc in Melbourne build a Bar Hopper style chopper that featured a set of one off trucker sitting lady billet mag wheels with the rear one being a spinner, a super long Denver’s Choppers springer front end, a sick looking custom tank he made to sit atop a rigid frame that was stretched six ways to Sunday with an open wide chain primarily drive nicknamed the “meat grinder.” Lane’s bike was also a Baker Kick-6 transmission with no electric starter a design decision he would later kind of hate due to tuning problems that caused the bike to be a bitch to start. Larry helped Billy with getting his bike running when the two meet in St Louis, MO for their ride to Sturgis rally in 2003. Larry was voted the winner of the build-off but the night before Larry and Billy hatched a plan to declare the build-off a draw between each other and proceeded to cut the trophy up into pieces and toss them out into the crowd. Larry sadly lost his life in 2004 from injuries he sustained while performing for the crowd at bike show in Concord, NC of August 30, 2004 he had just finished building his bike Chains of Mystery. The right bike, the right day, the right road, I just pretty much feel at one with the universe. When I feel like I don’t fit anywhere or I’m lonely or all screwed up in the head, I get on my bike and go for a ride and it’s all of a sudden, I’m fixed --Indian Larry

[@71sc502]

he won every one he competed in

[@Rokonroller]

I learned about Indian Larry in the late 90’s, always intrigued & interested in his builds. I was too busy doing long miles to consider one of his designs. Now as I’m getting ancient, art is where it’s at! Gotta love the guy, going out too soon but going out doing what he loved.

[@richardbrewer8301]

At the time when choppers were so popular there were several great bike builders out there but Larry's bikes were a pure work of art and he was one of the most real people I've ever met !!!

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I’m lucky enough to own one of his bobbers. I’ve owned custom bikes from a lot of places and most just look neat and are worthless to ride. Indian Larry made bikes to ride I’ve owned mine for 12 years and ridden it around 15k miles which is a lot for a old rigid bobber and he really knew how to make these bikes

[@bonesc7201]

A true legend... much missed in this world today. Good guy, good morals, good ethics, great bike building.

[@BravadaMike]

I got to meet Larry on Avenue A by Tompkins Square Park back in the 90's. I was an honor to meet this LEGEND. Truly Missed

[@zumaanandrade3961]

Yeah Met him in Fl. Then met him again when i moved to NY drank some bears with the bros sometimes. Really cool dude saw him do that trick before it killed him.

[@jjohnnyqquest7900]

Saw all of his builds on TLC 16 yrs ago. May he Rest In Peace ✌️. Miss him. A real down to Earth guy .

[@KNUCKLESPRINGER]

Never got to meet him, but I totally rebuilt my 75' FL after looking at his bikes in the 2005 Columbus Easyriders show. I also loved most of the Legacy bikes that came out of that shop over the next few years. My bike is still set up that way and I will probably never change it. When people say "nice bike" I always drop his name and ask them if they know who he was. Fyi my KZbin picture has always been the Plum Crazy bike built by them lol.Thanks so much for putting this video up.

[@sydneysheppard6686]

The greatest!! A real mechanic who could build an engine..or transmission..✊🇺🇸❤🛠😎

[@brianblack6190]

God rest your soul you're a beautiful man showed a lot of talent rest in peace

[@davidhorsley1149]

I never knew Indian Larry personally, but in watching him on the bike build-offs on television, you could get a feel for what his personality and character was. The world lost a truly talented and unique individual when he passed. Rest in Peace, you will be missed.

[@joelaichner3025]

Indian Larry , Missed , but never Forgotten

[@harleymann1867]

God bless you Indian Larry you are dearly missed and wish you were still here.

[@tphvictims5101]

Yep. Larry was THE BEST 😉👍🏻 He had an amazing TEAM as well.

[@littlejohnnymiller3465]

One of the greatest. R.I.P brother.

[@jpnw6577]

Indian Larry seems like such a cool guy. His bikes are so badass, truly a work of art and they look like an utter joy to ride.

[@kevin00714]

Meet and talked to him one year at Daytona bike week. He was a friendly amazing bike builder.

[@jeremydiamond8824]

A true legend and cool guy along with his crew RIP Indian Larry 😎🇺🇸👍🏻🦅

[@jamesshepard1606]

Indian Larry Indian Larry died doing exactly what he loved. Riding a bike he designed.. The Indian heritage still lives on even though everybody has forgot about the Native Americans who lived on this land first. Native American Indians were slaves first.Indian Larry was about giving everybody something that they can share... Which was riding motorcycles custom built to suit your needs. Definitely a huge loss to motorcycle community. Thank you My Classic Car#1... For this remembrance of Indian Larry

[@nebraskanassassin6058]

Straight up awesome old school badass.

[@michaeldvorak5556]

I remember watching a live feed where we lost this great artist. He will be greatly missed.

[@sadlife8495]

%100 love this bike, 7:00 and hes so right, guys like the look of choppers with super long front forks, and huge wide tire in back, IT JUST DONT HANDLE like a fast bike anymore, at least not in any turn at all.

[@williamdon3442]

3:05. Wow. I’m just happy and thankful he lived long enough to grace us with his talent.

[@twodeepupyours508]

I love his bikes they are my all time favorites

[@Friedbrain11]

He built real choppers...love the look!

[@shred_zed1]

Man this reminds of the Biker Build off show that Discovery used to run years and years ago.

[@canadaeast8358]

It wasn’t that long ago. Was it lol

[@71sc502]

@@canadaeast8358 yes. almost 20 years ago

[@MattsARocknRolla]

No one could touch him. He was my favourite motorcycle builder

[@TheBustedNut]

I miss larry. Without a doubt my favorite custom bike builder. RIP Larry.

[@annonomus620]

Gone to soon, a true artist that will never be able to be replaced

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Indian Larry built the best 'chopper'-type bikes ever built, and I don't care whether anyone agrees or not. Everything you need and nothing you don't, and his rigid bobbers were light, tight, quick, and comfortable. Perfect bikes. Amazing.

[@paulchristiansen7014]

I have had the pleasure to have meet this man and can say he's soo very down to earth

[@Forever1wheel]

I used to watch this show on discovery when I was 7-8 years old im 25 now just bought my first harley back in march because This guy and jesse james, billy lane and all the other builders…. funny how life works

[@juggalojjr]

Do miss seeing the badass bikes he made 👏✌👊 R.I.P 🙏

[@mortenhansen3455]

He takes humility AND bad-ass to whole other level! Amazing man!

[@wall0184]

Had the honor of meeting Larry a few times back in the late 90’s when I worked on bikes. The man was a class act and there’s no one better in the craft till this day. I really miss his innovation and no excuses style. Don’t think anyone will ever achieve his status. RIP Larry 🤘🏻

[@Chris-fq4xz]

That's cool you had the chance to meet him. I wish I had the chance to even meet you. You sound like a good man.

[@dinorains9145]

Indian Larry was a true artist when it came to building motorcycles he didn't care what other people thought it he just build awesome motorcycles that were truly mechanical wonders

[@angelocolon8998]

No question about it.indian larry was 1 of a kind biker builders my favorite.He was the real deal chopper builder.

[@smokewalker6885]

The best bike builder Ever! R.I.P. BROTHER!

[@TT-hi1qv]

I love the passion he had for his craft and his coolness ! He was a true motorcycle guy and is truly missed ! RIP Brother!

[@Panzer-Geomancer]

I know nothing about bikes or building bikes. Judging from what i see and hear here, this guy was a special kind of person. Very focused, humble and grounded. Edit: I watched the whole video now. Wow. The bikes shown here are just beautiful. Guy was an artist. The proportions, colours, finish. Just great. I recently found out that some of the custom bikes out there are difficult to ride and not very comfortable (not talking about his bikes obviously). I'd rather own a Indian Larry bike then a "wall hanger" bike with spikes allover it.

[@rickm555]

Really cool feature and a nice change of pace. Love Indian Larry and his outlook on life. A true artist indeed!

[@donaldarthur3497]

I love what he did to bikes. He could take any bike make a bobber or something unique. A great bike builder. I mess seeing him complete on T V.

[@thinkandrepent3175]

This guy was a national treasure, love his demeanor and philosophy

[@danwestbrook9488]

I try to build my bikes with Larry,s voice n back of my mind. I am no where close but i will try to go out of my comfort zone, like the narrow bikes that a cross between a drag bike and a bobber or chopper. Never copy just inspiration. Much respect. RIP

[@paulosborne7422]

Best builder that ever lived!!!!! HANDS DOWN!!!!

[@tacticalpeacock4828]

Indian Larry you are a true motorcycle wizzard! I still wear my Indian Larry t-shirt I bought after he passed. RIP BROTHER

[@jman8355]

THANK YOU, MyClassicCarTV! Great to see Indian Larry in Hi Def. RIP.

[@nightrider5109]

WOW !!!! Absolutely beautiful bikes!!!! R.I.P.

[@RickSnowman]

creators like him are truely missed

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

A true Legend... A Master Builder of some of the most beautiful bikes ever... RIP Brother ✌️

[@ScottyLo]

I always loved watching the biker build offs when Indian Larry was in it. He had lots of words of wisdom and his bikes still hold up today and are in a class of their own. RIP. Gone way too soon ?

[@goodknight37]

Man, every time I see his bikes they still blow me away. Closest to perfection we’ll ever see

[@druwk]

I knew him back in the East Village. He was a super amazing human being. His bikes were incredible. If you ever sat on one, you knew how good they were. So bitter sweet to find this post. Miss him…

[@francsg7622]

Wow spoken like a humble artist. He doesn’t need any big TV shows or pats on the back. What a loss.

[@bernardoc8254]

That kickstand is low, but an absolute legend made art from motorcycles