It was early Sunday morning, the night after the 11th Annual Indian Larry Grease Monkey Block Party, and once again, Stellar weather, swarms of great & unusual people, incredible custom motorcycles, atmosphere, and on and on and on.
Let me stop and add a quick note. In 2014 I had added this to my great friend Keith Ball’s website, Bikernet.com. I honestly can’t remember if all of these words were from me, or he added his terrific writing skills… Anyway, I just wanted to add Bikernet to this post and encourage you all to check out his site weekly, it’s fantastic!
As you all may know, or not, I have been a Photographer in the Motorcycle Industry shooting for my site BIKERPICS.ORG / HOUSE OF CHOPPERS NATION, BIKERNET.COM, and IRON TRADERS NEWS.COM since 1995, and I am also a partner at Johnny Mac’s Chopper House, just outside of Philadelphia, PA.
Way too much to say in a simple post. What I will attempt to do here is walk you through my day, even if just with a few hundred images below. All of these events are all about the AIDAN JACK SEEGER FOUNDATION, which is the purpose for all of this madness.
On the maiden voyage of our new RV and trailer, where do we decide to go first? The extremely tight streets of Brooklyn, NY to the 11th Annual Indian Larry Grease Monkey Block Party.
Indian Larry was born in New York and was interested in mechanics from a very early age. Indian Larry’s inspiration was 50’s – 60’s motorcycle clubs, Ed “Big Daddy Roth” and the legendary Von Dutch. The skilled machinist, metal-sculptor and master motorcycle mechanic has won countless custom shows, was featured in Motorcycle Mania with Jesse James, participated in motorcycle racing, and originated the hard-core motorcycle style – a blend between classic choppers and hotrod race bikes.
Indian Larry’s passing in August, 2004 was a tremendous loss for the motorcycle industry and all whom he touched. His vision and craftsmanship lives on in his incredible motorcycles, such as Wild Child and Daddy O. He has been added to the list of American icons, whose clarity on life and the dedication to knowledge affected countless people.
After Larry’s untimely passing in August 2004 his friends and partners Bobby and Elisa Seeger continued Indian Larry’s dream of a custom motorcycle shop creating ride able works of art along with a parts and clothing line. Bobby, close friends with Larry for many years and his wife Elisa started working with Indian Larry in 2002.
Bobby was responsible for marketing and public relations and Elisa his business manager. Along with Bobby and Elisa, there is a dedicated team to ensure quality in every bike, part and clothing item, Honoring Indian Larry’s spirit.
Take a few moments and look through the images. Find yourself, your friends, or just take in the atmosphere. If you can, contribute to their wonderful cause. Click here.
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