Indian Larry Bikes sell at Mecum Vintage Motorcycle Auction 2020 in Las Vegas.
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Watch this exciting auction of 2 of Indian Larry's most famous bikes as his wife Bambi looks on. The first bike is "Grease Monkey" which was his first build and daily rider. It is also the bike he tragically lost his life on while doing his stunt called the crucifix. The other is his last Biker Build Off bike called "Chain of Mystery" that featured a chain welded together to make a frame. He rode this bike from New York to Charlotte, NC where he passed away. Exciting auction and negotiations to watch. Thanks to Rick Salisbury and his wife Vickie for keeping them together. Visit the bikes at their museum in Springville, UT at the Legends Motorcycles Museum. legendsmotorcycles.com/
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@johnrapisardi3690
3 жыл бұрын
Nice bikes , a little expensive , but they are one of a kind. Built by the legendary Indian Larry.
As a 31 year old man who grew up watching these bike's being built and looked up to these guy's as a young mechanic, I'm getting choked up seeing how much $ they went for. Rest in Power Indian Larry 🔥
@TheBudkaiser
3 жыл бұрын
Right I’m 33 and watched all the discovery biker build offs and Larry was a legend. I would’ve thought these bikes would’ve sold for $100,000 at least.
@demedusaacademy
2 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace man
@slit4659
2 жыл бұрын
CRYBABY
@demedusaacademy
2 жыл бұрын
@@slit4659 please explain
@Pingaheimer
2 жыл бұрын
Serious question: I don't know much about bikes at all. Why is Indian Larry so highly regarded? No offense at all, but those bikes look pretty basic to me....
The style of Larry’s bikes inspired me to build my first chopper! Thank you Indian Larry!
I was glad to see the same guy buy both. They belong together and I hope he keeps them together.
@juiceman616
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree
@johnjohnson-sm3yf
3 жыл бұрын
Most definitely. Those bikes are legends that need to stay together forever.
@lafreemramsey3406
3 жыл бұрын
I think so too. The man was an amazing cat. My old boss Roy (Royboy) Cooper owned a Larry build I think from the late 80s. Twisting the down tube was a trademark of Larry's and Roy pointed that fact out to me. We all are artists who ride; Roy Larry myself and so many others. Larry could ride his art. His bikes were beautifully crafted no nonsense machines. The balance and symmetry lent to his trick riding as well as aesthetic. Gorgeous and bad to the bone runners. There will never be another Leonardo there wi never be another Larry. Long Live the King.........Larry's builds will forever be a testament and standard set
@rodyking
3 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the owner?
@hillarie_hillviewpaint
2 жыл бұрын
@@rodyking Rick Salisbury owns them and they are displayed in the Legends Motorcycle Museum in Springville Utah
Great buy I grew up 2 blocks from Indian Larry's shop and used to watch him ride all the time RIP LARRY NEW owner great man to keep the bikes together Thank u
Chain of Mystery bike is so amazing! It is a true piece of art. If Indian Larry was alive today, I would love to see his next masterpiece.
@PostUp_Time
2 ай бұрын
TRUE THAT. ESPECIALLY AFTER THE CHAIN OF MYSTERY, THERE WAS NO HOLDING HIM BACK. WISH THESE BIKES WENT TO A PUBLIC MUSEUM.
@beartiger1553
5 күн бұрын
@@PostUp_Timethey are in a public museum and it’s free entry
Kudos to the couple who purchased and kept them together. Even more kudos to them for putting them on display at the mentioned museum for all to see. If you have ever ridden motorcycles and might be from that era, you know these bikes are priceless. RIP Indian Larry as your creative mind will live long at the museum because of this. ? FTW
@PostUp_Time
2 ай бұрын
WHAT WAS THE MUSEUM. REWATCHED AND STILL COULDNT CATCH THAT PART. SHOULD BE IN THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, AMERICAN CULTURE SECTION
Met Indian Larry once at a bike week. My friend Jeff and I spent hours watching and listening to him while our friends drank at the bars. Definitely some of the best hours of my life. So glad to see both motorcycles go to one owner.
@sonicimperium
Жыл бұрын
Sure.
When the old guys respect a man, that's a man. Old school is still the best school. Young guys.. learn something 👍😉
@bigblue3568
4 жыл бұрын
YES.. pay attention young guys, don't stand on your motorcycle and wear a helmet.
@briantomcollins
3 жыл бұрын
As a yung blood, Amen Brother. These kids need to learn from you guys. They just don't make like you anymore.
@_blinkerfluid
3 жыл бұрын
Obviously haven't seen what next gen holds when it comes to custom bikes. Have a stroll on the gram and I garuntee you'll all change your mind. Don't be so narrow minded✊
@brandonmacon3317
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigblue3568 point was do what you love to do prick
@famousbowl9926
3 жыл бұрын
You sound like Richie from The Sopranos.. lol
For me the Grease Monkey is literally the “best” custom bike ever.
It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years
@johnjohnson-sm3yf
3 жыл бұрын
I know seems like yesterday watching the build off on discovery .
@anthonybonnelle786
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus didn't realize its been that long
Grew up as a little kid idolizing this man and what he could do with his hands RIP Indian Larry
@lakesidemotorsports7658
3 жыл бұрын
Same
Indian Larrys bikes are priceless, a masterpiece of the worlds best bike builder and never forgotten, still watch your builds on youtube and they will never get old
@GazderVarun
3 жыл бұрын
Same here !
@brandonmacon3317
3 жыл бұрын
Question everything ❓ 🤘
@Pingaheimer
2 жыл бұрын
Serious question: I don't know much about bikes at all. Why is Indian Larry so highly regarded? No offense at all, but those bikes look pretty basic to me....
Respect to Indian Larry, his widow, and to the buyer.
Walked both those bikes into the Javits Center in NYC and took them to California and back twice, beautiful pieces.
i live in upstate NY. i watched Indian Larry ride to work every morning. i worked on the Williamsburg bridge on the brooklyn side 1999-2002 he rode from Manhattan to Brooklyn to his shop on Kent ave. i use to go and see him do his build bikes at the shop he was a really down to earth guy . Paul cox was there also doing his Leather.
Just FYI, these bikes found a GREAT home at the Legends Motorcyles Museum in Springville, UT. This museum is a must see for all vintage motorcycle lovers. legendsmotorcycles.com/
@snoopu2601
3 жыл бұрын
Glad they are going where people can see them and be inspired by the work that went into building them. When my father took me to my first car show at the Oakland California Rod and Kustom show in 1981 I was hooked. My first car was a custom I built.
@GratefulEd907
3 жыл бұрын
These were my favorite bikes on the series
@Remykapel
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing ..I will go there ..
I watched Larry build the chain of mystery bike on Biker Build Off absolutely awesome craftsmanship and engineering, RIP Larry
RIP, INDIAN LARRY!! HE WAS EPITOME OF BIKE BUILDING!!
Memories are priceless. And these bikes weren’t made just by anybody. But by Indian Larry. A bad ass legendary bike builder. These bikes are priceless as Larry would say. They are an extension of himself. Sad to see them sold off. I know I wouldn’t do that no matter how much money I got for them.
@jamesorth1521
10 ай бұрын
Maybe they will get the hell ridden out of them. That's what he wanted for his builds. That's how he lived.
some people are so lucky to have those Bikes of history...Indian Larry is a Legend and Legends never die
It’s easy to see why Indian Larry never lost a biker build off competition.Beautiful ol’school choppers. I wonder what he would of thought of these big wheeled clowned out circus colored baggers.
@aphysique
4 жыл бұрын
I'm wit ya, not into the baggers at all!!
@1979bobhd
4 жыл бұрын
I like my bagger it is a good bike, I also like 100 inch 1999 FXDWG, and I love my 1979 FXEFB Shovel Head custom. Each has and serves a purpose but I see no need for a big wheel, it's just another fad like the big rear tire custom choppers that you can't give away today.
@nicholasyoder
4 жыл бұрын
High Volts he’d say it yuppie garbage
@scottherring8987
4 жыл бұрын
Like most on indian larry. He liked the bikes just like what he and his team built. I have a bagger and a softail slim s. Had lots sinse 1983. Mostly harleys shovels. Twincams etc. I dont think he would like the Giants wheels etc. I dont but to the people who do i respect there decision. R. I. P. Larry. Best wishes for bambi. Scotth
@aphysique
4 жыл бұрын
@@scottherring8987 I don't like them Bagger's nor the Big wheel shiet, nor would Indian, guaranteed, the radio bullshit on bike's either, that to me is not a true Biker nor Bike! To each is own!
That is going to be some awesome father son moments coming up... absolutely incredible... both truly amazing bikes not just built but made with passion and soul...
i met larry at easyriders cols oh he put his arm around me and my wife started taking pictures the whole time larry is saying can you believe all these people came to see me after all the things i done in my past i said larry you deserve this you turned your life around i said you build the bikes that we grew up on like the rat fink bike he said thanks signed my shirt shook hands and isaid keep building brother thank you needless to say our picture was enlarged and the shirt and pictures are now framed and hanging on my wall i also got one of the 1st belt buckles i will never ever forget my time with larry love you brother i bet the lord put you to work right away building him a bike cant wait to see it
@BTadventures7
4 жыл бұрын
Just curious where you found the link to this? Was it posted somewhere? All of a sudden it has gotten a bunch of views.
@piercer4882
4 жыл бұрын
@@BTadventures7 it showed up in my recommended videos on youtube.. same with a video of the bikes being loaded up to head to the auction
@dewwed1965
4 жыл бұрын
@@BTadventures7 Every once in awhile YT recommends videos I've already watched. Then once in awhile YT gets it right and recommends a video like this. Thanks for the vid.
Almost teared up, watched Indian Larry build both of those machines. But I am glad they are together
The zen was strong in Larry a true motorcycle guru and fabricator.
RIP Larry, thank you for the inspiration.
At least he had the sense to keep the bikes together. I think Larry would have appreciated that. Hopefully he cherishes them.
Those bikes are beautiful. Larry was an amazing builder.
Long Live the amazing spirit and intelligence of Indian Larry.
Indian larry, English Don, and Stegmund VonHintze were the pinnacle of motorcycle custom culture
Best bike builder ever....he was a master of his craft....
That chain frame from biker buildoff was as good as it gets. Damn if only I was rich. RIP to a legend
@davidr4332
3 жыл бұрын
Don't have to be rich to build a bike as long as you have a job,
My Idol.. I started building unique design bicycles ...Being watching him always and building one of the finest old school chopper Bikes.What a great bike builder all time. (Legend)
I miss being a teen age in the early 2000s, great shows i grew up watching
I Met Indian Larry at the Richmond Showplace back in the mid 90's and we talked a right good while about what direction i wanted to take my shovel superglide build and we determined that a 48 degree rake with a wide glide front end would be the way to go. Larry was just a regular guy with extreme artistic flair. I'm glad i met him. Oh and i remember that he had a handshake like a friggen Gorilla....lol. Very strong dude. RIP Bro, your friend, Overalls
One of the best builders and a great person...
Two masterpieces from the best bike builder of all time
I dont ride ,but if i ever did , I'd want a bike just like indian larry style. Loos comfortable and easy to ride. R.i.p. Larry.🙏✌️
That was awesome. That couple is legendary
Really cool to see the bidding and the same folks get both. Very exciting video. Thanks a lot for showing...I just happened to get this feed.
I'd love to see another Biker build off series , It would definitely be bad ass . But it will never be the same with out The Legonary Indian Larry . I miss see you on TV and wish I had had the chance to meet you and Bamby. Rest in peice my beautiful friend ❤
The chain of Mystery bike is the most beautiful bike I have ever seen congratulations
I remember watching Indian Larry Jesse James and Billy laine building bikes on the discovery Channel.. I have mad respect for thoses guys
I remember exactly where I was when he died an inspiration for everything I do truly a legend
Great Indian Larry.... Legend who will always be missed... Thank God we all learned who Larry was through the discovery channel biker build off. Hope Billy lanes bikes bring that kind of money after he leaves this world... RIP Larry. Ride in paradise
I never heard of Indian Larry til a couple days ago. But what I witnessed I see why he is and always will be an ICONIC LEGEND. In his eyes all those that road and road with him were family to him.
I am happy to see same guy n Bambi happy ! Its been years ! 😢 Good times kids ! 🍇❤️
The guy that bought them is blessed to be able to buy both. Having these at your shop or in a personal garage would e awesome. Cool they brought in that much money worth every penny.
@daytonasayswhat9333
4 жыл бұрын
Gas man Gas man Probably an investment. Will appreciate and resell
Damn..that old boy has done well to be able to spend 350k on 2 bikes. Cool that he took both.
Laconia Bike Week in June 2004 i was there and met Indian Larry, Billy Lane, Detroit Bros and many more. Was a great year and actually still have a 2004 Laconia sweater with all their signatures, prize possession
The man truly understood his craft! He didn't want it if it wasn't perfect or didn't perform well. Absolutely love his bikes and had been wondering where they were.
Would love to see his life in a movie with Norman Reedus as Larry😎 Absolutely work's of art! Hope they ride those bikes.
@cobyporschifer221
3 жыл бұрын
Norman is as down to earth as larry was. That would be the coolest motorcycle movie ! RIP Rat Fink 🤘
For some reason that was hard to watch. How can I miss a guy I never knew or even met?!
@onazram1
3 жыл бұрын
I met him at a swap meet in Ct., before his fame from tv and the build offs. He had just published an article in one of the motorcycle mags called "the Chopper as a Chalice" the article inspired me as I was having a creative block with a custom bike I was building at the time. I spoke with him for over an hour, he was very gracious and humble. He had a shop at the time called Psyco Cycles in NYC, I still have the tee shirt he gave me that day...
@Big_Sierra
3 жыл бұрын
@@onazram1 Awesome story
This is kinda hard to watch. Its like a New Orleans funeral.
Seeing both of these bikes in person back in the day at the Rumblers CC NYC show, Custom Kills, the detail is absolutely incredible. He's the only builder i would have bought a bike from. Glad his guys are still rippin it. RIP Indian Larry, aka the Lone Wolf.
If I owned one I’d ride that sucker everyday. Beautiful machines
KZread recommended this video. How can I say no He made some great bikes. Too bad I never got to meet him.
@jamiehicks8229
4 жыл бұрын
I got to meet him at Columbus Ohio at an easy rider show...it was him and billy lane and Paul yaffee...he was in sweat pants with a wife beater and house slippers...Very Humble and polite. We chatted several minutes and never acted like an arrogant ass or like I was bother...I believe he was a genuine person that was riding that ride for all that he could
Im not a motorcycle rider, but i respect indian larry, i seen some of the biker build off with him and he has my respect
Met Indian Larry years ago in Hartford ct coolest guy ever let my two sons sit on his personal bike talked to him for a while Rest In Peace
Wow the hairs on my arm were so high , n the fact that she sold these bikes make me sad . But then again what do I know, maybe that’s what he wanted . Unbelievable bikes n legacy. RIP Indian Larry n mad respect n condolences to his coworkers/friends n loved ones . An absolute Legend 🤘🏼🤟🏼👊🏼
Love Indian Larry's bikes! Lucky man to have two.
Two of the most beautiful bikes ever made.
bid should have started around 100,000 them are indian larrys bikes man show some respect "one of a kind bike builder "
That "Chain Of Mystery" Bike was a true Pan / Shovel, having both Panhead and Shovelhead valve covers (rocker boxes)
I got to see his bikes at the Easy Rider show in Houston not long after his death. RIP brother.
This video brought me to tears R.I.P Indian Larry
I live Queens NY I saw him at several motorcycle shows over the years. Major craftsman
RIP HISTORY TO NEVER BE UTILIZED IN THE WAY THAT LARRY DID RIP TO HISTORY AND THE MACHINE THAT DID IT ALL
never be another man like Indian Larry rip respect
Thank the gods that man bought both! Bambi did the right thing.RIP larry
Sold way to low,a real part of motorcycle memorabilia built by a really great man an builder. RIP Indian Larry.
Nice they were kept together!!!! 🤘😎🤘
Thank you Barry for sharing this video...
Must be nice. Spend half million at auction for 2 of Larry's creations. Beautiful. Larry is proud. Bambi can top off her bank account nicely now
I have ridden a few custom choppers, all have been very uncomfortable rides and a few down right dangerous, they all were works of art.
These bikes are iconic even over here in lil ol New Zealand.....💪😎🇳🇿
Can't believe i shed a tear watching this. RIP Larry.
Any motorcycle enthusiast would love to own an Indian Larry bike, just my opinion. I know I would, any one of them would be a dream to have. Rip Indian Larry!! Miss ya bro
Sad. Life goes on. Maybe some future day they will run again. I would certainly go thru them after sitting for so long.
What I would give to spin around the block on chain of mystery. I remember watching him build it on the show when I was a kid. Such an innovation in the culture.
@hillarie_hillviewpaint
2 жыл бұрын
Both bikes are displayed at Legends Motorcycle Museum in Springville Utah
@d-lowz-no9931
2 жыл бұрын
@@hillarie_hillviewpaint I didn’t know that. I will definitely have to add that to my bucket list.
Never really liked the looks of bikes until I saw Indians Larrys. I love his style
That's probably the last time we will ever see those two bikes....now build a big dust free show case......congrads
Congratulations you bought history sir!
Sadly, I was there in Concord, N.C. the day he passed. A true showman to the end. RIP brother. Iconic bikes built by an Iconic old school biker.
Chain bike and Dennis hoppers bike from the movie are my 2 favorite bikes of all time.
rip Indian Larry.. love the builds, life is crazy fast , why not live it riding.
His motorcycle creations were absolutely remarkable, but his devil may care persona defined who Indian Larry was and how he lived his life. It is tragic to lose him to what was a seemingly benign stunt, one he's performed a hundred times before. There are many ways to die but to die doing what you love is among the most honorable.
I tried to buy the 2nd bike but I only had 10 grand and got outbid I was really sad that I didn't win..I really thought I had it man im still sad about it..Larry was like a mentor to me and really needed that back. Needless to say after this auction I started using again and now a full blown heroine addict again
@dargon2127
3 жыл бұрын
Way to go dude
@kiddvs9696
3 жыл бұрын
@@dargon2127 thanks my friend I appreciate the compliment! I'm still using everyday and I also got my new girlfriend to start shooting up heroine with me. To be honest I actually enjoy my addiction a lot of people don't. Also a lot of people are made about my new girlfriend also just because she is underage and I'm 23 yrs older then her. But I love her
Larry created the only down-to-earth custom choppers. These are bikes you could actually use and not just use as showboats
Excellent narrative & eulogy
Larry was a great old school bike builder.
@jaimegarcia9032
4 жыл бұрын
just great no he was the Best secon to non.
@rasnjogu
4 жыл бұрын
@@jaimegarcia9032 true.
@xmo552
4 жыл бұрын
And that's the best school
I love you Larry! Rest in peace.
His wife held on to these for quite awhile.. nice to see them go to possibly be rode again.
WOW! Glad to see his bikes went for over $300k!!! He would have been proud!!!
Im glade indian Larry's friend bought both of them. Those are some beutiful bikes.
@BTadventures7
4 жыл бұрын
Just curious about where you found the link to this video? Was it posted someplace?
@jacobortwine7009
4 жыл бұрын
@@BTadventures7 i was on utube looking up nice bikes and ran into it i guess.
Met Larry one day on st marks street he invited me too a Coney Island freak show benefit. Cool dude
I remember seeing him just rip on those bikes and spending over 30 more minutes Just tunning the carbs alone on tv best bikes I'd even seen .
350k is a lot of coin. But those are priceless works of art. He got a deal. Damn, I wish I had that kind of income.
He was one of the great bike builders rip He died doing what he loved
@romandybala
4 жыл бұрын
He loved smashing his head on the ground???Sounds weird to me. I would have thought he would rather have loved to stay alive.
@RickyLafleur10
4 жыл бұрын
@@romandybala I was about to say the same thing.
@gideoncone6024
3 жыл бұрын
Roman and Brandon he passed doing what he loved riding and entertaining people unlike you two living to type shit on a computer to get your sad little jollies