A comparative look at the 2025 Road King Special, Low Rider ST, and Heritage Classic motorcycles. Three bikes that can easily cross over between long-haul rides and local cruising. The Road King is part of the "Grand American Touring" line and has the same chassis as the popular Road Glide and Street Glide. The Heritage Classic and Low Rider ST are built on the Softail chassis which is lighter and has been updated recently. Matt, Nick, and Mickey talk about the Strengths and Weaknesses of each o...
Jun 03, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 9
I talk all things Harley-Davidson, motorcycle traveling, moto-vlogging, etc with the crew from 2 Lane life. Gaylin, Lance, and Josh started documenting their motorcycle adventures together about 5 years ago and have quickly become of the most well known Harley-Davidson personalities on YouTube. We talk about how they all got started on 2 wheels and how the group came together to create 2 Lane Life. The guys share some of their best experiences about their travels on the road and how they share a...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 8
How the new, generation 3 Harley-Davidson fairings match-up against one another. The age-old debate of which is better: Shark nose or Bat wing fairing. Matt and Mickey of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson break it down and weigh out all the pros and cons of each of these fairings. Factors to consider like wind deflection, storage options, bar compatibility, ergonomics, etc are covered in this discussion. Shop my My Gear https://bit.ly/3YqAgkD Cardo Headset (Discount Code: laidlawcardo ) Insta360 Action ...
May 02, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 7
A thorough discussion of the 2025 Softail lineup and all the changes that have been implemented this year. Brad explains how a lot of the design process works and how decisions are made within the design team. Matt and Brad talk about the 6 unique models in the "Cruiser" line and go into the lineage and inspiration that has molded the style that we have today. The new electronics package is talked about and demonstrated in-depth. #2025HarleyDavidson #Softail #LowRiderS #LowRiderST #Softail...
Mar 18, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Robert has come up quickly in popularity in the Harley-Davidson YouTube world with his no B.S. way of teaching people how to ride their motorcycles confidently. Robert is retired from the New York Highway Patrol where he served as a motor officer. He is now a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and huge advocate for rider training and safety. He now resides in George and has a garage stuffed with motorcycles that he uses to create content and train riders. Matt sits down with Robert and talks all things ...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Harley-Davidson just unveiled their latest and greatest in the 2024 model year. This was a big year to say the least. The most popular motorcycles in the touring family, the Road Glide and Street Glide, received a huge make over. The Model offering has been simplified by reduced the offering on these two bikes from six down to two. We have the new body style that was first introduced last year on the CVOs. The engine is a 117 Ci Milwaukee-Eight that received new water cooled heads and a new inta...
Jan 29, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Frequently asked questions regarding After-Market Exhaust get answered. Matt and Steve of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson sit down and talk about different exhaust options and the most common questions that get asked. They cover everything from different types of pipes to how different exhaust options may affect your warranty coverage. If you're thinking about swapping out your exhaust but don't know what best for your situation then this video could help with some answers.
Jan 23, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 3
A detailed over-view of the 3 Harley-Davidson Trikes that are in the Lineup in the 2024 Model Year. Matt and Nick of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson get into all the pertinent information surrounding Harley's 3 wheel vehicles. Where the trike is been, where it is now, and what separates the different model from one another. They take 2 of the trikes out for a test ride and give their first impressions along with answer a lot of the most frequently asked questions about the Trikes. Like my Videos? Buy ...
Dec 30, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The 2024 Low Rider S arrived early this year. One of several motorcycles that Harley-Davidson decided to ship out before the typical January model launch. The Low Rider S comes in a Billiard Gray as the new BASE color that now replaces the vivid black. The vivid black is still available but at a $350 premium as it is no longer the base color. The Low Rider S remains H-D's flagship performance cruiser and continues to be extremely popular since the 2016 model year when we first saw it. In 2022 th...
Dec 08, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
During Harley-Davidson's official model launch in January they only unveiled one CVO for the 2023 lineup. Typically we see 3-4 CVOs every year and so there was huge void left. Fast-forward to June and H-D drops a teaser for what will be one of the biggest single-year advancements in CVO history. The touring chassis CVO's, Road Glide and Street Glide, have a completely redesigned body style along with a beefed up 121 CI Milwaukee-Eight engine. Matt and Nick dive into 2023 CVOs and dissect the rol...
Dec 01, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jace has established himself as a well-known Harley-Davidson painter out of the Lone Star State of Texas. From Helmets to Performance Baggers, Jace has done it all. Jace's talents also extend to social media with his 350+ episodes of his Podcast "Fast Life Garage" and his stellar photography skills. Matt Laidlaw sits down with Jace and discusses paint, camp-outs, and epics rides. #FastLifeGarage
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Matt Laidlaw sits down with the popular motorcycle YouTube personality, Shade Tree Surgeon, in a pod cast format discussion. Josh (Shade Tree) talks about his life surrounded by motorcycles and some of his opinions on all things dealing with two wheels - mostly Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Like my Videos? Buy a bike at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson. Never Any Added Dealer Mark-Up! No Dealer Fees! http://www.laidlawsharley.com Follow and Message me on Instagram @matt_laidlaw http://www.instagram.com/...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We are at a significant turning point in the history of Harley-Davidson. After 65 years of the Sportster being in production H-D has now started to phase out the beloved air-cooled evolution engine after 37 years of it being the power plant for the family. We have now seen the two newest Sportster models bult on Harley's newest platform, the Revolution Max. This moves completely changes the Sportster in everyway. Harley-Davidson definitely put the "Sport" back in the Sportster family with this n...
Nov 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
You've all seen him - the Australian that takes his Harley-Davidson motorcycles where they just shouldn't go. Long Distance rider Danny Hayes has made his mark as an ambitious adventure seeker on two wheels. Documenting his rides on YouTube, Danny has a creative vlog style and personality that is hard to ignore. His adventures have taken him to places like Mt. Everest, deep Australia, United Kingdom, etc. Matt Laidlaw sits down with Danny to discuss distance Harley riding and all things video cr...
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Matt sits down with Brad Richards the Vice President of Design at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. They talk about what it takes to Design for one of the most popular motorcycle brands in the world. Brad takes us through the design process and what goes into the style and design side of new motorcycles. Learn some "behind the scenes" info about some of the most popular models and most recent models to come out of Harley-Davidson's factory. Like my Videos? Buy a bike at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson. N...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We have caught the "ADV Bug" here at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson. Four of the guys at the dealership sit down and have a deep discussion comparing the traditional " Grand American Touring" motorcycles with "Adventure Touring" motorcycles such as the newly-released Pan America. If you're really interested in the detailed differences and need some information about how they compare against each other than this is a Podcast for you. #GrandAmericanTouring #Harley-Davidson #ADV
Dec 09, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Keith & Matt of Laidlaw's H-D sit down with the voice of PowerSports Racing, Rob Buydos and Alex Fox of Sly Fox Performance. Both of these guys have been pioneers in the start of a the latest trend in motorcycle racing - the Bagger Racing League! The guys sit down and talk about the origin of bagger racing and the In's & Outs of the of the bikes and the teams that race them. #BaggerRacingLeague #HarleyDavidson #PerformanceBagger...
May 28, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Matt and Keith of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson sit down with Robbie Lane and Justin McGinnis of Alloy Art and talk Harley Parts and King of the Baggers. In October of 2020 the Moto America racing organization opened up it's racing at Laguna Seca to host the "Drag Specialties King of the Baggers." We are talking full touring class chassis Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles duking it out on one of the world's most respected race tracks. Robbie and Justin talk about the ground-up build of taking t...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Keith & Matt discuss the world of Harley-Davidson suspension with special guest Stefan of Stefan's Garage. Both stock & aftermarket discussed and some things to consider if you're thinking about upgrading. They go into some of the most common oversights riders fall victim to like not adjusting suspension properly. Also, being self-aware of your riding needs and how to choose suspension that best suits those needs. Everything from basic shocks to all-out performance bagger suspension. Lik...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Nick Culver joins the conversation with Keith and Matt on the topic of Harley-Davidson's pricing. Nick takes us on a deep conversation, infused with economics, to give us his insights into this hot topic and how it has affected sales numbers. The conversation leads to discussing other controversial topics such as motorcycle lineup, quality, and why H-D makes their bikes the way they do. Like Our Podcast? Buy a Bike or Service your Bike at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson. http://www.laidlawsharley.com ...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mike grew up with a love for recreational vehicles. He especially had an appreciation for the classics and the vintage stuff. He fell in love one day when he laid eyes on his friend's vintage triumph motorcycle. That love grew into Mike and Grant creating one of the largest motorcycle shows on earth - The Born Free Motorcycle Show. Keith and Matt sit down with Mike and discuss how the show has grown into what it is today. Learn more about the show online and on social media https://www.bornfrees...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Diego joins Keith & Matt on the Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson Podcast. They talk about Diego's ground Breaking ride from the Mexico border up to the Canadian Border on his all-electric Harley-Davidson, the LiveWire. Diego talks about the preparation he made and how he jumped from charge station to charge station. Get Diego's first hand experience with the LiveWire after he rode his first 10,000 miles on it. Hear his opinion about the bike and how life has been as he's used it in his daily commut...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We sit down with Jeff Holt, a famous figure in the custom V-Twin world. Jeff has been an editor at Hot Bike, Street Chopper, and Bagger Magazine. He travels the country attending and hosting some of the most premiere custom motorcycle shows around. Recently he started his own media company known as "V-Twin Visionary" where he showcases countless aftermarket parts and products for V-Twin motorcycles. He is a partner at Jeff goes deep into his journey growing up on two wheels and how his career ha...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Keith and Matt of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson dive deep into some of the most common topics surrounding exhaust and performance work on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In future episodes, Screamin' Eagle Stage kits along with other performance parts will be discussed. As a precursor to those topics it's important to lay the ground work of things consumers need to be aware of when choosing the best parts for their bike. Like Our Podcast? Buy a Bike or Service your Bike at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson. ht...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We sit down with Bob Laidlaw who started Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson back in 1958. Bob goes over how his love for two-wheeled vehicles blossomed into growing one of the most globally known H-D dealerships. We talk about how different things were in the early days and how he transitioned to changing retail environments throughout the years. Visit us at 1919 Puente Ave Baldwin Park, CA 91706 or http://www.laidlawsharley.com
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Get a lesson in Harley-Davidson Oil Maintenance. Everything from what oil to use, to the science behind the different oils available out there and why some are better than others. Make a mode educated decision on what type of oil to use in your air-cooled Harley-Davidson engine, transmission, and Primary drive. Keith and Matt of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson break down the oil "why's and how's" Oil Articles Keith referred to in the Episode: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0016/3287/A_Stu...
May 15, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Matt Laidlaw and Keith Hurt of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson debut their new Podcast and talk about future plans for the show. Keith goes deep into some details on the often-times-over-looked maintenance of tires. Future plans of the podcast include guests ranging from industry professionals to Laidlaw's H-D Customers and their personal customized Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Like Our Podcast? Buy a bike or Service your Bike at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson. http://www.laidlawsharley.com Follow and Mess...
May 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1
