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  'Indian Larry' said killed at bike show
Indian Larry was standing on the moving bike when it began to wobble and went out of control, said Mike Downs, Cabarrus County deputy manager.
"Indian Larry was a man with great skill and talent as a mechanic and metal sculptor," said Robert Freeman, chairman of the county board of commissioners.
Indian Larry, who appeared in movies and television shows, was featured on a Discovery Channel series in which motorcycle builders design and build bikes from scratch, then have them judged by motorcycle aficionados.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /national/191083_indianlarry30.html   (163 words)

  
 Indian Larry
Larry died doing what he loved most, performing his most famous stunt, standing on the seat of the moving motorcycle for cheering fans when the bike started to wobble, and he lost control.
I'm sure that Larrys passing is having a big impact on Billy.
Larry lived his life the way he wanted to, no apologizes, he was his own man, a lone wolf...
www.theryanclan.com /il.htm   (307 words)

  
 Indian larry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Indian larry we are tempted to believe that political scandals, scapegoats and other applicable cloak and dagger are primarily of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Indian larry although this book seems to contain a well documented, and at times, interesting account of Tom Horn and the Nickell murder, its about as much fun to read as a treatise on the history of linear-regression analysis.
Indian larry danny lyon has put together a collection of photographs that depict American Indians as the saddest and most hopeless people ever known to man. This supposed documentary photographer has obviously imposed his own visual aesthetic upon his subjects to exaggerate their poverty and despair.
www.nevarts.com /indian-larry   (1044 words)

  
 Indian Larry tribute   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Larry Desmedt, a legendary custom motorcycle builder and stunt rider who went by the name Indian Larry, died on August 30 2004 of severe head injuries he sustained in an accident.
Indian Larry was performing one of his signature stunts during the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series in Concord, N.C. He was standing on the seat when suddenly the motorcycle began to wobble.
Indian Larry laced his spoked rims himself, which is not easy at all, and fast becoming a lost art.
thcserv.home.mchsi.com /tribute/tribute.htm   (457 words)

  
 BOSTON BIKER - New England Motorcycle News & Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Indian Larry was his own man. He lived life like many wish we could.
Indian Larry, who was a master motorcycle mechanic and builder of some of the best 'old school' choppers in the country passed away early Monday morning following a crash at the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series show at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina.
Larry crashed while performing a stunt that he has become famous for and has been doing for over 30 years.
www.bostonbiker.com /News/Indian_Larry.htm   (216 words)

  
 Indian Larry Tribute
Larry, not to be mistaken for a hippie, sported a greaser style haircut and only had one tattoo at the time.
In 2001, Indian Larry was invited to ride to Sturgis and set up at the Camel Road House with Jesse James and Chopper Dave, which was filmed for the Discovery Channel's Motorcycle Mania.
Larry was invited to be a guest on the Regis Philbin show and also did his famous daredevil stunts during David Letterman's Late Night show.
www.bikernet.com /news/PageViewer.asp?PageID=276   (1010 words)

  
 Indian Larry - Old School Choppers, Gasoline Alley Merchandise
Indian Larry Desmedt gained renown as both a bike builder and as a motorcycle stunt man. His difficult youth involved both drug problems and a bank-robbery conviction, but he wound up being incredibly influential in the field of bike design--for using "old school" styling, no less.
Indian Larry, however, didn't get wide-ranging recognition for his talents until other builders, such as Jesse James and the Teutuls, hit it big and revolutionized the market for custom choppers.
Indian Larry went on to build great bikes and to act and do stunts in a number of major motion pictures.
www.choppersapparel.com /indianlarry/index.html   (349 words)

  
 Indian Larry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Indian Larry passed away on August 30, 2004 while doing one of his favorite stunts, riding his bike at high speed thru a ring of fire.
Indian Larry's inspiration was 50's - 60's motorcycle clubs, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and the legendary, Von Dutch.
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.
www.rpmcomaha.com /indian_larry.htm   (298 words)

  
 Find Indian Larry Motorcycle Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The motorcycle riding community is mourning the death of Indian Larry (Larry Desmedt), a master motorcycle mechanic and stunt...
Larry Desmedt, a custom motorcycle builder and biker better known nationally as Indian Larry, died of injuries he suffered doing a stunt on Saturday.
Indian Larry, Motorcycle Builder and Stunt Rider, Dies at 55...
www.freedom-cruisers.com /motorcycle/17/indian-larry-motorcycle.html   (376 words)

  
 Anthony Sapienza Studios: Indian Larry
Indian Larry was one of those people who represent the idealistic life of the biker.
A non-conformist, yet genuinely nice guy, Indian Larry personified the biker image as we know it.
A portion of the proceeds from this print goes to Indian Larry's family.
www.anthonysapienza.com /motorcycle/larry.html   (198 words)

  
 Parkway Rest Stop: Indian Larry.
In this particular episode, Jesse James and Indian Larry were traveling on their custom choppers from point X to point Y for one reason or another.
At one point, the camera cut to Indian Larry blasting down a straight stretch of road somewhere out west, and he was STANDING on the seat of the motorcycle, with his arms outstretched, and with his long hair blowing in the wind (i.e.
Much to the producer’s chagrin, Indian Larry came to the stage and said that neither he nor Billy Lane deserved to win, and neither of them deserved to lose, and that the contest was a draw.
www.parkwayreststop.com /archives/000956.html   (2193 words)

  
 Carribbean Custom Cycles Tribute Bike--Indian Larry
Jose was a close friend of the legendary Indian Larry, whose untimely death the year before left all with a sense of emptiness.
Indian Larry's favorite purple metal flake, with his famous Question Mark logo ghosted through the layers of paint while touches of golden polished brass accents by Mara shined throughout the bike.
Jose cherishes the time he spent with Indian Larry and this bike is a fitting tribute to a guy who always took the time to help out his friends.
www.bikernet.com /bikebarn/PageViewer.asp?PageID=412   (1045 words)

  
 Blog of Death: Indian Larry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Larry Desmedt, a legendary custom motorcycle builder and stunt rider who went by the name Indian Larry, died on Aug. 30 of severe head injuries he sustained in an accident.
Indian Larry was performing one of his signature stunts last Saturday during the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series in Concord, N.C. He was standing on the seat when suddenly the motorcycle began to wobble.
Indian Larry was not only a great bike builder but he was a Great Man. I'm one of the multi million people that never had the opportunity to meet this Great Man but I too feel like I knew him.
www.blogofdeath.com /archives/001149.html   (16427 words)

  
 iowahawk: INDIAN LARRY, R.I.P.
Indian larry was an awesome bike-builder!!!being a young thirteen and i want to persue a career in bike building,i miss him alot.
Indian Larry has been an Insperation to all of us low income have all winter to rebuild our bikes up here in the north, and too watch his twaeks on how to make old school look and act modern, WILL sureley be missed.
Indian Larry was a kind soul that left this earth way too soon, and is probably humbled by all these kind words for him.
iowahawk.typepad.com /iowahawk/2004/08/indian_larry_ri.html   (4769 words)

  
 CycleForums Archive - Indian Larry Down!
If you saw Indian Larry in the Great Chopper Build Offs on the Discovery Channel, you saw him doing his famous stunt of standing on the seat, riding down the freeway with no hands, no helmet, just him and his tatoos...
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.
Indian Larry is known for his eccentric nature, according to his official Web site.
www.cycleforums.com /forums/showthread/t-119178.html   (1165 words)

  
 Motorcycle Daily
According to an Associated Press report, Larry fell while performing a stunt on one of his choppers at a rally near Charlotte, North Carolina, and died as a result of head injuries from the crash.
We hope Indian Larry's ideals of producing bikes to be enjoyed by their riders will influence the custom bike community long after his unfortunate death.
Indian Larry's web site may include more information soon.
www.motorcycledaily.com /31august04_indianlarry.htm   (365 words)

  
 Park V Leather to Hold Auction in Memory of Indian Larry; Proceeds to Benefit ASPCA
Park V Leather (http://www.parkvleather.com/) will soon be holding an eBay auction for the last jacket ever designed for Indian Larry; a percentage of the proceeds will go to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), one of the causes Indian Larry supported over the years.
Indian Larry, who died of complications on August 30, 2004 after a fall during a motorcycle stunt, originally commissioned the jacket from Park V Leather and wore it during his initial fitting.
Park V Leather CEO Scott D. Gussin said he admired Indian Larry and wanted to do something in memory of the man who lived life full-throttle.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2004/09/10/222753.html   (444 words)

  
 Blogcritics.org: The magic of Indian Larry
i was shocked to hear of larrys passing i had seen him on the discovery channel's biker build off and monster garage i was amazed by his ideas and innovations when it came to crafting and building chopper's or anything he had a hand in.
I saw Indian Larry on ‘Discovery Travel & Living’ on the ‘build-off’ series & was amazed at his spirit & the man. With a backward tattooed ‘vengeance is mine’ neck, the guy amazed me, a so-called practicing Christian, with his sincerity.
Indian Larry I love you Brother and want to express my sincere thanks and gratitude for inspiring and teaching me a great many things about life and caring for your fellow human being.
www.blogcritics.org /archives/2005/02/12/203354.php   (1947 words)

  
 Indian Larry Choppers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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www.motorcycle-parts-discount.com /motoparts/indian-larry-choppers.html   (248 words)

  
 Fingertoe.com: Indian Larry
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - U.S.: 'Indian Larry' said killed at bike show He was a character unlike any other.
I am addicted the the chopper shows on Discovery channel, and Indian Larry has always been one of the more interesting guys on the shows..
Larry seemed to be a real down to earth kind of guy.
www.fingertoe.com /archives/000116.html   (224 words)

  
 Biker Build-Off - Indian Larry | Hersey's Blog - Hey, Everyone Else Has One   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Discovery Channel has this show called Biker Build-off.  On the show 2 custom bike builders have 10 days to build a custom motorcycle for a show where the folks attending the show choose a winner.  It is a good show and I enjoy it.
Larry went doing something he truely loved and he will be missed by all that appreciate his craft.
You know what they say..."Death is universal...everyone dies...but not everyone lives!" Indian Larry will be missed not only for his phenominal talent but also for showing us how to live.
blog.vafind.com /post/1/46   (162 words)

  
 INDIAN LARRY
Indian Larry is not only a great builder of old skool choppers, but, an artist, stuntman, movie and music video celebrity.
While performing his famous standing on his moving motorcycle stunt, the bike went into a wobble and he was thrown to the pavement.
Larry went on to ride his chopper in the sky.
www.cannoncycle.com /indian_larry.htm   (201 words)

  
 amcgltd: 'Indian Larry' dies after stunt in Cabarrus
I never met indian larry but i saw his bikes and i new he was on tv and i am huge into choppers and all the guys that build them and i also know that Larry is gonna be missed ride on throught the heavens larry
I was deeply saddened by the news of Indian Larry's passing, God bless him and his family -also to David Mann, of whom made some of the greatest and most famous biker art ever.
Larry was an inspiration to us all in the biker world, his death was a great loss to everyone whether you knew him or not, He lit up the room whenever he entered.
www.amcgltd.com /archives/005290.html   (2161 words)

  
 Outsiders MC Web Portal - INDIAN LARRY DIES IN STUNT RIDING ACCIDENT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Indian Larry was appearing at the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series, taking place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, North Carolina.
The event was being filmed as part of further appearances for Larry in Discovery Channel's 'Biker Build-Off' program.On Saturday, August 28th, he was performing stunts in a parking lot before a huge crowd when he lost control of the motorcycle.
Indian Larry became a legendary figure in the custom bike scene, with his work featured in movies, video, TV and in many magazines.
www.outsidersmc.info /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=585   (279 words)

  
 1010 WINS - ALL NEWS. ALL THE TIME.: Brooklyn's "Indian Larry" Bike Builder Dies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
``Indian Larry,'' whose given name is Larry Desmedt, fell off a moving motorcycle Saturday while performing before 8,000 people at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord as part of the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series.
Indian Larry was appearing at a three-day motorcycle event when the bike he stood on began to wobble, and he was unable to regain control, said Mike Downs, Cabarrus County's deputy manager.
Indian Larry appeared in movies and television shows, once riding a motorcycle through a wall of flame on ``The Late Show With David Letterman.''
1010wins.com /topstories/winstopstories_story_245070303.html   (482 words)

  
 Indian Larry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Memory Of We received the sad news today (8-30-04) that Motorcycle great Indian Larry passed away from injuries suffered during an accident at a weekend bike show in Cabarrus County.
He was, one of a kind to say the least, and his passing will leave a giant void in the Motorcycle community.
Larry was bigger than life, and we should remember him for the way he enriched all our lives in the Motorcycle Community, and we give special thanks to him for his support in the Ministry of the Seed.
soamc.dynu.com /indianlarry/indianlarry.htm   (174 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Obituaries / 'Indian Larry' Desmedt, motorcycle builder
CONCORD, N.C. -- Larry Desmedt, a motorcycle builder called "Indian Larry" and known for his appearances on cable's Discovery Channel, died after crashing during a weekend stunt at an arena outside Charlotte.
"Indian Larry was a man with great skill and talent as a mechanic and metal sculptor," said Robert Freeman, the chairman of the Cabarrus board of commissioners.
The "Indian Larry" website said: "In loving memory of our friend and beloved husband Indian Larry.
www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/09/02/indian_larry_desmedt_motorcycle_builder   (304 words)

  
 Riders Mourn Death Of Indian Larry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Larry gained fame with his unique "old school" choppers, and through his appearances on the Discovery Channel's "Great Biker Build-Off" series along with several other appearances with builders Jesse James, Billy Lane and Paul Yaffee.
One friend said, "Indian Larry was his own man. He lived life like many wish we could.
An autobiography on Larry's life is scheduled to be published by Crown Books (A Division of Random House) early in 2006 tentatively title "Grease Monkey, The Life And Times of Motorcycle Artist Indian Larry."
www.americanmotor.com /news.cfm?newsid=2261   (339 words)

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