RIP Indian Larry

[MN6WS6]

Yes, the custom bike builder.


Builder of custom motorcycles airlifted from county arena

MARK PRICE

Staff Writer


A custom-motorcycle builder known to Discovery Channel viewers as Indian Larry was seriously injured while performing a stunt Saturday at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.

Cabarrus County officials said the stunt driver sustained head injuries and was in critical condition after being airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center. A CMC official couldn't confirm his condition.

Indian Larry has been featured on Discovery's Biker Build-Off television series and was at the arena to perform stunts during the three-day Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series.

"He was riding and standing up on his seat," said Mike Downs, Cabarrus County deputy county manager. "The bike started to wobble and he was not able to regain control."

Indian Larry fell off the bike before a crowd of about 8,000. He was not wearing a helmet. Paramedics were standing by at and aided him until he could be airlifted to CMC, Downs said.

The show continued, but all other stunts were canceled, Downs said.

Indian Larry is known for his eccentric nature, according to his official Web site. His résumé includes movie, video and television.


Here is a link confirming he didn't make it.

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/3692003/detail.html

[LoudLT1]

thats sad . i didn't think i would be reading about Indian Larry on the board. what a bummer...i saw that dude on several motorcylce builder shows. he was a character for sure. lots of people are going to mis the dude.
r.i.p.
eddie

[Kevin - Blown 95 TA]

I'm sorry to hear that. I saw the TV show where he was standing up on his motorcycle seat going down the I-state and that made me wonder if it was a smart thing to do (even though I've had friends that did that). Guess it wasn't. He was a REAL biker, though, from the old school.

Kinda like me - hahaha

RIP Indian Larry!

[Mr Nice Guy]

That's a real shame. I watched him on the biker build off shows, and on the episode of monster garage he was on. Seemed like a super cool guy and and was definately an awesome bike builder. I always thought those stunts he did were risky. I guss they really were. I'm sure he will be missed. RIP Larry

[Gary94Formula]

Sorry to hear about this... He was a legend....

Gary94Formula

[SS_CarGuy]

My son-in-law runs the Cabarrus Event Center here in greater Charlotte where Indian Larry had his accident and he was there when it happened.

What a shame!

[RocKin1967]

Man i checked the forums 2day to read about car stuff and then i read about this tragedy... Indian Larry was awsome, its weird how u dont really know people but u just think their kool people to hang out with, atleast he died doing something that he loved... R.I.P Indian Larry

[Benm109]

Man i checked the forums 2day to read about car stuff and then i read about this tragedy... Indian Larry was awsome, its weird how u dont really know people but u just think their kool people to hang out with, atleast he died doing something that he loved... R.I.P Indian Larry

My thoughs exactly. He was a very cool, old school kind of guy. It's hard to find hardcore old school hot rodders/bikers these days. R.I.P.

[Mike71]

it is sad that he is gone..but its hard to really feel sorry for him

if he knew he had to go that day he couldnt have planned it any better..that is what he loved to do so it is only fitting

lets just hope wherever he goes they dont have a noise ordinance

[NorthernSS]

Wow that is very tragic news. He was a absolutely amazing chopper builder that put alot of passion into the pure side of bike building. I watched alot of the shows that he was featured on and he seemed like a very down to earth guy and family man. My thoughts are with his family.

Indian Larry is the Alpha Male