"Indian Larry" killed in motorcycle stunt accident

[DukeStreetKing]

CONCORD, N.C. - A custom motorcycle builder known for his appearances on cable's Discovery Channel died Monday at a hospital of head injuries suffered during a stunt, officials said.
"Indian Larry" fell off a motorcycle Saturday while performing before 8,000 people at an arena outside Charlotte. He was not wearing a helmet, the officials said.

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. His full name was not immediately known.

"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. "He will be truly missed by his fans here in Cabarrus County and throughout the nation."

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.

 

[orvilleair]

I saw a special on Discovery a long time ago, ane that was his trademark. He would stand on the bike and hold his arms out.
RIP Indian Larry.

Edited to add. I remember Larry and Jesse riding together on one of the Sturgis shows on Discovery Channel.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very sad. I wonder why he did not have a helmet on.

 

[Kimnicki]

That is sad...I'm sorry to hear that. He did build some unbelievable bikes. DH and I love to watch the biker build-offs.



Kim

 

[browneyes]

That's so sad. Prayers for his family.

Who was the DIS'er that saw him and Jesse James recently?

 

[nativetxn]

YIKES! How sad

 

[Mermaid02]

How horrible- I remember the Dis'er also saying her DH recently met them.

 

[tiggersmom2]

That is so awful - I loved his bikes and Jesse James'. I believe it was Workinggal that had a Jesse James/Indian Larry sighting.

 

[Tinkerbelle739]

Originally posted by Dan Murphy
Very sad. I wonder why he did not have a helmet on.

He never wore a helmet.

 

[workinggal]

That was me that saw him last week.

 

[Bob Slydell]

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

What a shame.

 

[mickeyfan1]

So sad, he was an incredible bike builder. He knew the risks of riding without a helmet, and did wear one when the law required it. I would love to own one of his bikes.