[Need4Speed]

http://www.local6.com/entertainment/3694706/detail.html

TV Bike Builder 'Indian Larry' Dies After Cycle Crash
POSTED: 11:46 am EDT August 31, 2004
UPDATED: 11:57 am EDT August 31, 2004


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A custom motorcycle builder who gained fame on television died early Tuesday after crashing during a weekend stunt in Charlotte, N.C.

"Indian Larry," whose real name was Larry Desmedt, appeared in movies and television shows. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel's Biker Build-Off series.

Deputy County Manager Mike Downs said about 8,000 people watched Desmedt on Saturday as he stood on the seat of a moving motorcycle.


Downs said the bike wobbled and he couldn't regain control of it.

Officials said Desmedt wasn't wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries. He died at 3:45 a.m. at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Indian Larry Website

 

[Need4Speed]

I know he's a chopper guy..but still a rider, and a genious in the world of building bikes, etc. RIP Larry!

 

[ShanMan14]

A legend in those circles.

 

[No Worries]

Too bad. Of all the "Biker Build-off" guys, I liked him the best.

 

[Yerf Dog]

He had style.

 

[GSXR1000DJ]

So he was just doing one of the stunts he does all the time and lost control. What a shame. He was a great builder. He is now riding high in the skys now.

 

[pocketrocket]

That sucks. Kinda freakie too ! I rode for the first time in like 17 years with out a helmet this weekend in South Carolina The riding wasnt so bad it was the way the bike sounded that bothered me.