An exhilarating photo-feature from Jack McIntyre, Photographer and a Chronicler of Motorcycle Culture through over three decades.

The sister bike to the 600th issue bike, the first of the two.

Today, I wanted to roll out something seriously cool, Tiki Madness, a stunning Philadelphia-built tribute to one of the most legendary machines ever to come out of the custom motorcycle world: Indian Larry’s “Daddy-O.”

Built at Johnny Mac’s Chopper House in Philadelphia, Tiki Madness was brought to life by John Marcella and owner Mike Beltle, who designed the bike with the late, great Indian Larry firmly in mind.

At its heart is a dual-plug 1980 Shovelhead, wrapped in a killer combination of House of Kolor Pagan Gold Flake and the unmistakable artwork of Franny Drummond at Paint Zoo. And believe me, the closer you look, the better this motorcycle gets.

A classic Springer front end stretches out from a Kraft Tech frame, while carefully selected components straight from the Indian Larry shop in Brooklyn, New York give the build an authentic connection to the man who inspired it.

Then there’s that incredible handmade steel-and-brass seat, pure functional artwork.

Tiki Madness isn’t about copying a legendary motorcycle; it’s about capturing the attitude, craftsmanship and raw mechanical soul that made Indian Larry’s creations unforgettable.

Take your time with the photos below and study the details, because this is one of those motorcycles where the real magic is in the closer look.