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10/19/2025

Until next year. See ya later Daytona…

09/07/2025

Who’s going to be in the Lake of the Ozarks?

08/30/2025

21 years ago, the community lost a great. One of the select few that fueled my passion for motorcycles.

On this day, August 30, 2004, Larry Desmedt, known as Indian Larry, died at 3:45 a.m. in Charlotte, North Carolina of injuries he suffered doing a motorcycle stunt. He was 55.

Desmedt had gone to Charlotte for the shooting of an episode of "Biker Build-Off," in which he has successfully competed with other riders of custom made motorcycles.

Desmedt fell off his motorcycle while performing before a crowd of around 8,000 people at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center as part of the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series.

Desmedt was performing his most famous stunt, standing on the seat of the moving motorcycle, when the bike started to wobble, and he lost control.

Paramedics were standing by and aided Desmedt until he could be airlifted to the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Because his full name wasn’t immediately available, hospital officials couldn’t discuss his condition, citing federal privacy laws.

The last words reportedly that Desmedt uttered were to his wife Bambi, saying, "Sweetie, sweetie." Bambi, known as the "Mermaid of Coney Island" his wife since June 3, 2000 was also at the event. Desmedt was cremated per his request, the location of his ashes are currently unknown to the general public.

A memorial service was held at his shop, Indian Larry Enterprises in Brooklyn, New York from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on September 19. The memorial service was packed with thousands of bikers from across the country, including Billy Lane, several HAMC members and the Rumblers car club.

The crowd was so large that parking extended to several blocks, and local police directed traffic. The entertainment included Six Gun Republic, an ice sculpture was created in a likeness of Desmedt dressed in full Native American headdress.

Pictured: Indian Larry and his 'Grease Monkey' chopper.
Photo attribution: Indian Larry Motorcycles

Learn more about Indian Larry: https://indianlarry.com/
Learn more about Bambi: http://www.bambithemermaid.com/
Larry Desmedt at Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9391696/lawrence-desmedt

08/19/2025

😬😬😬

08/03/2025

Full throttle saloon is wide open on this Sunday afternoon in preparation for Hank Williams jr tonight…

07/13/2025

Stopped by to talk with about a build and got to watch and with building and a couple badass builds to take up to next month.

07/09/2025

🚨 Calling all builders, brands & bike lovers!
We’re still looking for pro builders, garage builders, enthusiasts, and badass brands to feature in Iron Thunder Magazine 🏍️⚡️
Think you’ve got what it takes?
DM us or email [email protected] — don’t sleep on this opportunity to get seen.

07/07/2025

🚨What are you guys riding to the Harley Homecoming?!?🚨

06/26/2025

🚨 New Build Alert 🚨
We’ve got a brand new Road Glide and it’s going to make its debut at Sturgis this year. Right now? It's a blank canvas — and we want your input. 👇

We’re calling on our community for ideas:
🎨 Color Scheme?
🔥 Exhaust Setup?
💪 Bars + Stance?
💡 Anything else you'd like to see?

This is your chance to help shape something wild. Got ideas? Drop 'em in the comments.

📢 Brands & Builders:
Want to collaborate or have your parts featured on this bike? Let’s talk. DM us or shoot an email — we’re open to the right partnerships.

Let’s build something that STOPS people in their tracks.
Stay tuned. It’s gonna get loud. ⚡🏁

We are a digital magazine focused on the deep rooted tradition of motorcycles and modifications.

06/25/2025

🔥 21” FAT TIRE SETUPS from 🔥
Get yours BEFORE the next show — they go fast! 🏁

Fall rallies are coming in hot 🍂🔥 and FTD’s got you covered:
✅ Wheels to neck
✅ Financing available
✅ Made in the USA 🇺🇸
✅ Backed by a LIFETIME warranty

Built to ride. Built to last. 💪
Tag your crew and roll out in style! 🏍️

06/25/2025

is bringing the heat with this killer paint job on some truly impressive V-rod panels for our good buddy Josh Bell. I can’t wait to see it all together… 🤤🤤🤤 📸: