Inked Mag Staff
July 25th, 2018
Riders: Eight Guys One Legendary Shop
A Look Inside Indian Larry Motorcycles NYC
Indian Larry’s Motorcycles, located in Brooklyn NY. Above all else is a shop dedicated to the legendary New York born and raised Indian Larry himself. Larry was interested in mechanics at a young age with soon developed into a lifelong career in Motorcycle mechanics. Larry’s design inspiration stemmed from 50’s and 60’s motorcycle clubs, Ed “Big Daddy Roth” and Von Dutch. Larry made his mark on the industry with his creative and fresh designs, in winning numerous custom shows, being featured in Motorcycle Mania, and originating the Hardcore motorcycle style. Indian Larry passed in August 2004, the loss hit the motorcycle industry hard. To continue to let his legacy live, his friends and partners Bobby and Elisa Seeger opened up a custom shop that Larry had always dreamed of. Now Larry’s legacy and a dream can live on in the hands of his partners and with the bikes, they put on the street.
“I started riding when I was three years old. I got on two wheels and that was it.”
“I was riding on the street illegally at 14.”
“My first bike was a ’78 shovelhead. Riding, in one word, is rebellious.”
“One words that I would use to describe riding is lifestyle.”
“My first bike was a stolen Honda 50 and my favorite bike is an Indian Larry.”
“Riding is therapeutic. I like riding in the city, through cars. It’s a game.”
“Riding, in one word, is freedom.”
“I started riding in ’67 and my first bike was a Honda Scram.”
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