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Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Matt Laidlaw

31 episodes

3 weeks ago

Private equity firm Carolwood LP has purchased majority share of Indian Motorcycle from Polaris. After 14 years of Polaris building on-road cruisers and slapping the Indian badge on the tank, they've decided to call it quits and pass the torch onto the next suitor. A lot of unanswered questions linger. What does this mean for current and future Indian motorcycle owners? What does this mean for the race team? How is this new private equity firm going to run the company? A lot of speculation ci...

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Private equity firm Carolwood LP has purchased majority share of Indian Motorcycle from Polaris. After 14 years of Polaris building on-road cruisers and slapping the Indian badge on the tank, they've decided to call it quits and pass the torch onto the next suitor. A lot of unanswered questions linger. What does this mean for current and future Indian motorcycle owners? What does this mean for the race team? How is this new private equity firm going to run the company? A lot of speculation ci...

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Episodes (20/31)

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Indian Motorcycle Sold to a Private Equity Group - What's Next?

Private equity firm Carolwood LP has purchased majority share of Indian Motorcycle from Polaris. After 14 years of Polaris building on-road cruisers and slapping the Indian badge on the tank, they've decided to call it quits and pass the torch onto the next suitor. A lot of unanswered questions linger. What does this mean for current and future Indian motorcycle owners? What does this mean for the race team? How is this new private equity firm going to run the company? A lot of speculation ci...

3 weeks ago

22 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Do Accessories Increase the Value of your Harley-Davidson?

Most riders love to customize their Harley-Davidson. It's easy to get carried away in spending serious coin to make upgrades and modifications to your motorcycle. What happens, though, when a new bike model is released that you HAVE to HAVE and all the sudden you find yourself looking to sell your old bike? Are you gonna get back all the money you spent in upgrades? What can you expect to get back based on how many and what type of modifications you made to your Harley-Davidson? Find out from...

3 weeks ago

44 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX) Review & Test Ride

A discussion and test ride of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Mickey and Matt of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson take out the new 2025 FLHX Street Glide and put it through the paces. 2024 was a big year after H-D completely redesigned the Street Glide. New body style, bigger engine, new suspension, and new infotainment to name a few. Learn about the differences and similarities between the Street Glide and the Road Glide. Figure out if this bike is best for you. #2025StreetGlide #harleydav...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

The Direction of Harley-Davidson's Styling: Classic vs Modern

Has Harley-Davidson gotten too modern in their styling in recent years? Or are they still living too much in the past with an "over-played" classic styling? Or does it depend on the motorcycle? Matt, Nick, and Mickey of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson sit down and discuss the topic and give their opinions and perspectives on the matter. They talk specifically about potential tweaks to current models and identify some opportunities for new models. Buy Your Next Harley-Davidson at Laidlaw's H...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Battle of the "Mid-Tier-Touring" Motorcycles │Road King Special, Heritage Classic, Low Rider ST

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 eac...

5 months ago

41 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

I Sit Down with 2 Lane Life

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 shar...

6 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Gen 3 Road Glide vs Street Glide Fairing - Which is Better?

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 ) ...

6 months ago

31 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

I talk 2025 Softails with Brad Richards, the VP of Design at Harley-Davidson Motor Company

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 #So...

8 months ago

48 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

I Sit Down with Robert Simmons - Be the Boss of your Motorcycle

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 thin...

1 year ago

1 hour 23 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

2024 Harley-Davidson Model Launch Recap: All the Details they Left Out...

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 i...

1 year ago

40 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Exhaust Questions Answered (FAQs) - Warranty, Tuners, Stage Kits

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.

1 year ago

27 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

2024 Harley-Davidson Trike First Look - Road Glide 3, Tri-Glide Ultra, & Free Wheeler

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 Vid...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

2024 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S First Look and Overview

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...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson's Unusual Roll-Out of the 2023 CVOs Hit Different

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 r...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

I Sit Down with Jace of Fast Life Garage

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

2 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

I sit down with the ShadeTree Surgeon

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.comFollow and Message me on Instagram @matt_laidlawhttp://www.instagram.com/ma...

2 years ago

1 hour 27 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Rev Max Sportster: A Huge Change that is a Gamble for Harley-Davidson

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 thi...

3 years ago

42 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

I Sit Down with the Million Dollar Bogan - Danny Hayes

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 thing...

3 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Inside the Mind of a Harley-Davidson Designer - with Brad Richards

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-Dav...

3 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson

Grand American Touring Vs Adventure Touring

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

3 years ago

55 minutes