2015 Harley-Davidson Wide Glide Built for a Ultra Tall Man │ Sawheatnesss! Subscriber's Bike

Harley-Davidson Built for a 6'10" man. Get the details on the parts used to convert this 2015 Harley-Davidson Wide Glide into a Tall man's dream ride! Demo ride and walk-around description performed by Matt Laidlaw
www.laidlawsharley.com

[@bobber1656]

This is really the coolest bike you've featured so far (in my opinion). Lots of imagination went into it rather than just selecting parts out of the H-D catalogue. I'm a big, big fan of the classic chopper style and this bike really pushes all my buttons. I'd go for a different seat though, the classic 2 up chopper seat (King & Queen). Maybe someday go for a 110 stage IV upgrade, but that's it. Perfection - Love it! I just purchased a 2017 FXDWG (Denim Black with Flames) this past December and this beauty gives me many ideas. SAWHEATNESSS!!!

[@mlasko74]

I'm 6'6, i need something similar, thanks for the vid it's the best I've seen for a real tall dude

[@kieth7944]

mlasko74 I’m 6’6 also and I’m trying to find something

[@issam3976]

I’m 6’6 and also having trouble finding something where I’m not looking too goofy

[@zombeloffical]

@@issam3976 meh also 6‘6 here its hard sometimes lol

[@marremane]

same here, i just completely gave up on cruisers lmao

[@Richarddeantonio]

Hello, I am 6'6" tall and 395 with a big head, so not only have I had to deal with the tall issue, but also the weigh issue.When I first started riding back in 1976, not only didI not have to take a riding test, but also there was no helmet law back then, for which I am grateful, as there was no way I would have been able to find one, as the internet was not a thing yet. Over the years, I have learned that if I buy a touring Harley and outfit it with ape hangers and extra take Keats, and stretch it by adding a luggage rack it helps, even though it still looks funny. I do hope that someday they will build. bike specifically for us. Thanks for bringing this to the forefront.

[@bavarikus4103]

Hi Matt, A great idea to show bikes from the street, from real People. Show more stuff like these. Nice Video also. Greetings from Bavaria Alex.

[@dadtrap]

Mike super props on the mods you did to the bike. After watching Matt do demo rides on stock Harley's with his knees up around his ears the bike was made for a tall person. No matter how you spell sweetness that is one SWEET ride.

[@justsayin3784]

Awesome bike! Thanks for sharing Matt.

[@thomasangelo4219]

Mike did a real nice job setting up by up it fits you very well Matt look really comfortable riding it another great video really enjoyed it thank you

[@oldguyriders]

Enjoy watching your ride review videos. They are all very enlightening and fun to watch

[@1retired98adios9]

Cool man, Nice to see your putting subs bikes into your videos to give people ideals. That's awesome!

[@ccsolee]

Appreciate this video and the ride. When shopping for bikes years ago it seemed to me like even the larger (weight) cruisers were set up for someone about 5'10". As a much taller guy I never found a setup that was comfortable for me, and stopped riding because of it. This helps.

[@bobber1656]

Matt, I really love your videos! They always inspire me to upgrade my bike and get out on the road! This bike is really, really cool! Love it! More videos please!!!

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Cool video Matt! Mike has a awesome Harley! Very nice! It sounded very nice on my iPhone I can only imagine it in person must be a beast. Lol🤘🏻

[@bryanfrederick6384]

First bike I 've seen you ride that looks fitted to you , so glad I'M only 6 foot have no problems with any bikes great video have a great weekend 😎

[@billyjpgr6862]

Great honest review and ideas. Going back to WG shortly. The Ultra was luxury but basic with forward controls and tall bars is the best ride.

[@SirShoddrick]

6’5” 240lbs. Been looking at the Nostalgia.

[@georgecostanza2695]

id love to see more personalized bikes featured!

[@brandonlapeus7116]

Finally!!!!! The 6’6 bikers have a home now

[@paulholley8138]

need more like this , gives ideas to help craft a better bike! Thanks .................Paul

[@adamuppinghouse226]

I have a collection Harley Davidsons. My 2005 fxdwgi is by far my favorite.

[@saddle8bag]

Luv the suspension work he did to that. I never heard of the 2" fork risers, but by raising the rear end accordingly, it shouldn't effect rake/trail. Only gives the bike some additional ground clearance. You seemed to be doing lock to lock low speed maneuvers as easily as your uncle on the dirtbike.

[@indyvin1622]

Nice bike! Great channel as well! I ride an Indian but I’ve found that, although your channel features Harley’s, you’ve captured the riding spirit and enjoyment. Your comparison’s, when made, are fair and never belittling to other mfg’ers. Keep on Matt! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Eventhough I won’t be in the market for a second bike, I’d love to test ride a 103ci Road King, if you ever get one on the showroom floor, Always wanted one and the year I pulled the trigger on a touring V Twin, Polaris came out with the TS111 line and I bought it. No regrets, still love the Road King though!!

[@DavidAdiv]

Mike got a cool bike, and this was a fun video

[@imsurly7742]

I had a 98 FXSTC - I always wanted a 6th gear, I'm seriously looking into going to a Dyna now

[@davidjames3985]

the chocolate seat looks odd, but the rest is preatty cool, it must feel awesome to be that tall and still find a bike that fits. He longer suspensions also makes it look tallet and more compact, definitely a chopper look, beautiful and bad ass.

[@bottomrung5777]

Great help as I'm having one made to better fot. Guess the sidestand got altered as well due to fork extension. Make/model of this if possible thanks.

[@albertastudio8289]

Hi, Matt, thats a very nice setup could you tell me which is the brand or specs of the footrest cause this ones are very long, I wanna put some this kind of to my H-D cause I´m 6.9" so more less your height haha thanks in advance

[@harleydave2316]

That bike fit you very well!!! Mike did an excellent job with the mods he has done. I noticed that you stayed in the mid 3k rpm range. Is that where you tend to ride the most?

[@curtiszwilling1844]

My son has an 2012 wideglide like this..he is 6.7. I am 6.3. Love to ride it, his handlebars are not so high though. Holds the highway very nice, even in the wind.

[@edt3834]

What mods has he done? Do you have a pic on it? Im 6ft4 and i have a street bob and i feel like im riding a kids bike.

[@MrCraigmier]

@ Matt Laidlaw - the seat, was it special made by danny grey or is there a model for this seat and was just custom ordered in brown? I need a tall guy seat im 6'6. Great Vid!!!

[@Haelmuscle]

I really felt that wiggle on the highway, I don't know causes it, my bike (07 fatboy) hasn't done it on me but my friend's Deluxe 09 does it, I'm not sure what causes it, but sportsters does it always, not sure thought it might be related to rake, how light the bike is and the foot position along with it? Thanks for sharing!

[@electricritual4197]

I could see Herman Munster or Lurch, riding that bike.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha yea.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Shaquille O'Neal

[@austingilbert545]

Those are literally my stats this is great

[@michaelharrison4068]

HI Matt nice video it ain't my style but if the man likes it I am happy for him

[@Teachering]

That was a lot of fun. I've always thought that the hanger style handlebars would be uncomfortable and awkward, yet when I watched a previous video with Robin on her Softail Deluxe and its raised handlebars it was beyond cool and convinced me that I was probably mistaken. You remarked on how comfortable this Wide Glide is to ride. Those bars are tall. I wonder, how costly is it to swap out regular handlebars for ones that are taller? An enjoyable video.

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Teachering swapping bars will cost from$1500 to $2500

[@MattLaidlaw]

Harley Davidson Breakout Ducati Panigale 1299 yup, if you include labor and lines etc.

[@acethebear2431]

It's long over due for motorcycle companies to start remembering us taller riders. Buying the motorcycle then adding on all of the things to make it comfortable for us taller riders cost us a lot of $$$$$ time to keep us taller riders in mind.

[@michaelherrera6046]

Nice bike

[@campbellmcneill]

Have you got a link on the forward controls used? Did he change the exhaust to make them work?

[@MrJamezJ]

What kind of bars are those? I have a wide glide and these are the exact bars I'm looking for.

[@brucetravis8469]

Good video, I'm 6'5" and watching this gave me some ideas what to change on my 2014 CVO Road King. Thanks!

[@stretchman490]

If you still have boards, then the tall boys brackets are a nice addition. I had the Kury +4 extended controls on my old low rider. They made a difference. Arlen Ness made an extension kit for the softails that was less than 200 dollars, and ran that on a custom I had for a while. IDK if they make a kit for the touring bikes. I am only 6'3" with a 34 inseam. I guess it's the way I'm proportioned that makes a difference. I have an FLHR, but right now, my current ride is a 16 Roadster. Rolled the bars a little forward, other than that, fits me good with the mid controls. But I wouldn't want to tour on it, although I have run through a tank of gas without getting off of it.

[@tylernelson1993]

How do you like your Simpson Bandit? Idk if its worth making a video, but I'm really considering buying one once i get trade the sporty in for a Low Rider. I love the muscle looks but whats the comfort/heat wicking like?

[@MattLaidlaw]

I really like the helmet. There is little ventilation which makes it hot in the summer. The style is awesome.

[@brentmanzella4186]

I like then bars but i live in Fl they are illegal for me. they can only be shoulder length.

[@matthewreeves5600]

Man I'd love to try this bike out. I'm also 6'10. But I'm 340 not 250. Is it for sale? What's a bike like this go for?

[@daveclark3600]

man a wideglide on my favs ever. I am 6 5 i would not be caught dead on that bike

[@austingilbert545]

Can you make a video of current models you would steer a vertically gifted individual in? I’m 6’10” with a 36” inseam and looking for my first bike. All the starter bike videos are on sportsters and similar small frame bikes that would make folks like me look like a bear on a tricycle. You’d also be one of the only videos out there like it. Trust me no one has talked about bikes for those over 6’6” I’ve looked. A lot.

[@shawnmcgrath4631]

How tall are you? to put into perspective....

[@bigslim1553]

sound good as fuck. im 6"5 street glide special.

[@futurecollector]

Anyone know the best place to sell a set of Roland Sands 16" king apes? Love what your doing Matt! keep it up!

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Revzilla

[@futurecollector]

@@MrPAULONEAL I thank you from 3 years ago lol

[@Dustin359]

I definitely disagree about the apes not serving a proper function. After putting 16s on my fat boy lo, I found it way more comfortable to ride, and easier to get it into turns.

[@e.simons6964]

Finally! A bike "I" can ride!

[@moneybigt7777777]

Only if they did a video how to make your bike bigger for taller Ridders 6’4 and above

[@MattLaidlaw]

Guys, Slip of the tongue. Vance and Hines 2-1 Big Radius Exhaust!! Not Harley-Davidson.

[@holtdcw]

Matt Laidlaw where do you find those fork tubes I've searched and CANNOT find them

[@roderickerikjohnson7062]

Looks like a good fit! How tall are you Matt? 6'6 here.

[@MattLaidlaw]

+Erik Johnson I'm 6'6''. Yea it was a nice fit.

[@MrMegaTruong]

if avatar had a bike . . .

[@MattLaidlaw]

Mr MegaTruong LOL comment pinned

[@EBM_Worldwide]

whats best seat for tall people

[@MattLaidlaw]

This one is amazing. Corbin does good at making seats for the tall dudes.

[@ecrusch]

THAT is the riding p[osition I'm looking for on my new Honda Rebel. The aftermarket hasn't caught up sufficiently yet to achieve it, but I'm sure it will eventually. (Great job on your bike, Mike!)

[@sarnaldo6602]

Vance & Hines exhaust*

[@MattLaidlaw]

Nalex Drums wow. I'm an idiot. Thank you.

[@bobbyvegas666]

Fuckin awesome

[@zozoa1]

If only if it was a Raider be perfect

[@ianberry5879]

Ok now let's see Danny Devito trying to ride it.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Too bad the owner isn't in the video...

[@ph5056]

You can put all the bells and whistles on , apes do nothing , he will still look like a little bike is growing out of his arse I'm afraid...at 6' 5"+ what you need is a long wheel base , height of machine not important , otherwise you big lads will look like your riding 125cc bikes.

[@stevekim4162]

to me its faking ugly

[@stevekim4162]

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Cool video Matt! Mike has a awesome Harley! Very nice! It sounded very nice on my iPhone I can only imagine it in person must be a beast. Lol🤘🏻