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September 3, 2004
"Indian Larry"
A tribute to one of the best custom chopper builders in the world.
He was a true motorcycle artist. The industry will miss him dearly.
It was a treat to watch him on Discovery Channel's "Biker Build-Off"
with Billy Lane and others.
R.I.P.
Posted by neonlite at September 3, 2004 8:18 AM
Comments
He died? What of? I guess I outta google. I watched that show too, very cool bikes he built.
Posted by: Guinevere at September 3, 2004 6:13 PM
I found this on a bike site i belong to..
Bike-builder dies after crash
Updated: 8/30/2004 2:03 PM
By: Associated Press
CONCORD, N.C. - A custom motorcycle builder known for his appearances on cable's Discovery Channel died Monday after crashing during a weekend stunt at an arena in Cabarrus County.
"Indian Larry" was appearing at a three-day motorcycle event at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series.
A crowd of about 8,000 was watching him perform a stunt Saturday in which he stood on the seat of a moving motorcycle, when the bike began to wobble and he was unable to regain control of it, said Mike Downs, the county's deputy manager
Posted by: Sally at September 7, 2004 11:25 PM