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  1. WJHMH

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    #1 WJHMH, Aug 30, 2004
    Indian Larry passed away last night after an accident in SC during a build off.
    He will be greatly missed by all in the biker community, builders around the world, and his many new fans. Larry was bike surfing at a show in Concord NC, his bike wobbled. At least he died doing what he loved.

    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.

    R.I.P.
     
  2. writerguy

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    #2 writerguy, Aug 30, 2004
    Damn nice guy, talented and genuinely unique. one of a kind and he will be missed.
     
  3. SRT Mike

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    #3 SRT Mike, Aug 30, 2004
    DAMN!

    I knew him :( We did a bunch of shows together.

    Terrible news. He looked really "out there", but he was a genuinely nice and helpful guy, NEVER too snobby to give an autograph or talk to a fan.

    Big loss for the bike community :(
     
  4. WILLIAM H

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    #4 WILLIAM H, Aug 30, 2004
    what a shame. RIP Wear a helmet guys
     
  5. Tyler

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    #5 Tyler, Aug 30, 2004
    :( RIP
     
  6. TestShoot

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    #6 TestShoot, Aug 30, 2004
    R.I.P. I remember seeing hin in NYC when I was a kid :( very sad indeed. That standing on the saddle thing was always too scary for me, but if he coulda had his way, to go while riding would have been it.
     
  7. DrStranglove

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    #7 DrStranglove, Aug 30, 2004
    Anyone have a pic of him?
     
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    #8 LetsJet, Aug 30, 2004
    That sucks............

    Keep ridin' Indian Larry

    (Pict from his website)
     
  9. WJHMH

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    #9 WJHMH, Aug 30, 2004
    He was one of the best bike builders & did some amazing work with metal. These photos say it all.
     
  10. SrfCity

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    #10 SrfCity, Aug 30, 2004
    I remember a Discovery episode of he and others(I think Jesse James?) cruising across the country and him doing that bike surfing. Hmm, how long can you keep risking it and doing that stunt before it catches up to you? It's too bad to see that talent and person end their life so soon. R.I.P.
     
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    #11 normhuff, Aug 30, 2004
    I wonder if this will make Jesse James think twice about riding his chopper down the interstate with his arms crossed...
     
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    #12 Z0RR0, Aug 30, 2004
    Damn! RIP.
    His bikes will never let us forget.
     
  13. SrfCity

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    #13 SrfCity, Aug 30, 2004
    Probably not, it's alot easier to correct the start of a wobble with your arms crossed then it is standing on the bike.
     
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    #14 RussianM3_dude, Aug 31, 2004
    When you ride, wear a f@#@!%ng helmet!!!
     
  15. writerguy

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    #15 writerguy, Aug 31, 2004
    There are some of us who ride with out but it is a choice here in texas. it is also an assumed risk.

    BTW ever have a black helmet on when it is 109 degrees?
     
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    #16 Texas Forever, Aug 31, 2004
    Kinda hard to feel sorry for someone who died while riding a motorcycle standing up without a helmet. Yeah, yeah, I know. Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you. But Geeze Louise, this is a candidate for the Darwin awards.

    Dale
     
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    #17 MS250, Aug 31, 2004
    Damn, thats bad. Will be missed.
     
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    #18 andrewg, Aug 31, 2004
    Only saw this guy on discovery but seemed like a cool guy, far too many self involved d1cks on this little rock at the mo so this guy Will be missed as one of the few creative fun people left
     
  19. tbakowsky

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    #19 tbakowsky, Aug 31, 2004
    Damn..Thats terriable..I really liked that guy..he seemed to be very genuine and really knew his stuff. He will be missed greatly
     

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