Post and images by Jack McIntyre
I mean who doesn’t love Indian Larry motorcycles, right? The history, the look, the craftsmanship… They are simply iconic. The company is still alive & well in Brooklyn, NY so don’t be afraid to visit, it’s always a great day to swing by.
Back in 2013, we (Johnny Mac’s Chopper House) had a shop & studio just outside of Philly, and we carried Indian Larry apparel & parts. We also have an amazing attached studio to shoot in, about 50′ wide, 35′ ceiling, and 35′ deep. We talked with Bobby at Indian Larry all the time, he would have me up to his shop to shoot bikes, especially for historical record, but in the case, his latest creation “Bloody Knuckle” below on the right, was my focus so he loaded up his van and made the 87 mile trek to our studio. Below I’ll show some pics from the day, I hope you enjoy this post.
From the Indian Larry Motorcycles website: Indian Larry was a born and raised New Yorker who discovered his passion for mechanics at a very early age. He drew inspiration from motorcycle clubs of the ‘50s and ‘60s, artist Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, and clothing designer Von Dutch. Larry was a skilled machinist, metal sculptor, and master motorcycle mechanic who developed his own signature style– a blend between classic choppers and hotrod race bikes built to rip through the streets of NYC.
Indian Larry’s rise in popularity began during the late ‘90s/early 2000s. He was featured in Motorcycle Mania with Jesse James and most notably starred in four episodes of Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-Off series, in which his personality and uniqueness translated to people across the world. His resume also includes winning a number of custom bike shows, television and movie features, and countless magazine spreads.
Indian Larry’s passing in August, 2004 was a tremendous loss for the motorcycle industry and everyone he touched. His vision and craftsmanship lives on in his incredible motorcycles, such as Wild Child and Daddy O. The goal from day one was to see Indian Larry’s name in lights, and after his passing, we wanted to push even further to keep Larry’s legacy alive. His impact on the motorcycle world is undeniable, and he has remained an icon to this day.
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