A Performance Bagger is Born│Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

[@lilowhit2755]

I recently got three weeks with my cousin's 2019 CVO with a stage 4 kit in it. The ride was awesome but coming from a CBR 954 I still like to cut corners and lean hard. I am 50 now and am in the market for a Harley. I had come to the conclusion that I need both worlds and this is it. I love it. I'm glad I found it while the culture is still young. I'm thinking about a salvaged road glide and go from there. This is the type of bike for me.

[@jasenhaynes8046]

I own a street glide and I love it, but now I want a road glide now sooooooo bad after watching this. love this bike and video, I think I’ve seen this video 100 times already.

[@The_Great_Roberto]

This machine looks and sounds amazing! I am also a firm believer in a good balance of comfort and power, comfort for when me and my wife ride together, and dialling in the suspension and the power when I’m on my own.

[@jimedward8908]

This motorcycle is in a league all it's own. Fantastic.

[@rallythru]

My favorite build at Born Free!!!

[@JOHNJCLARK]

It's on my 🪣 📜 to attend that show

[@vernegibb621]

Sorry cal local shop owner here in Killeen Tx has been running a bagger with a super charger for the past 5 yrs. You are the ones catching up.

[@harleyrider8085]

Awesome Matt! Thanks for being the best at what you do and bringing Harley Davidson into the performance scene we all have been waiting a long time for this! You guys are making Harley Davidson take notice and adapt!

[@quickshoe6]

God bless Harley Davidson. God bless America. God bless the world. Ride on people.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. I try. Thanks for the support and viewership. 👍🏼

[@TravelingTall]

Hey Matt, I may be visiting Laidlaws Harley-Davidson soon. Hope to ride with you. You did a great job on the Road Glide performance bagger, it looks great. Thanks for the upload. Keep Glidin and have a blessed day. Tall

[@MattLaidlaw]

Visit any time. Let me know when you’re coming. Yes, we need to go for a ride

[@jordanox2051]

Good thing Harley finally caught onto the performance bagger thing. The Indian challenger has been slaying road glides for the past 3 years

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

This is my DREAM BIKE! I came from riding sports bikes for many years and I finally got my 1st Harley last year, I went with the Street Bob because it’s what I could afford and I did a Stage2 with a 2-1 TBR with carbon cap, Whiplash Slipstream seat and some other mods and I love the bike. BUT, I really want to do a Road Glide “Performance Bagger” because the touring platform is just so nice, it’s comfortable and solid and to have that performance aspect would be such a benefit especially with the way I ride, I like to ride my bike like a sport bike but I also enjoy the cruiseablilty and torque on the city roads. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford to build a performance bagger but I’d have to get the bagger first 😂🤣😂. This build is DOPE, it’s done right and it looks badass. The owner is a lucky dude and I bet it puts a smile on his face every time he rides it because if I saw it on the road it’d put a big smile on my face! Great job!

[@GiancarloFloyd]

I want to see a performance road king, everyone’s doing the road and street glides.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Search my channel for 131 road king special. I got a pretty awesome one up there.

[@gregorybosenbeck866]

Heck yeah !

[@gregorybosenbeck866]

@@MattLaidlaw love it

[@ianloyd6384]

Or shadetree’s “road King Kong”. Road king 131 out of Florida

[@andrewmoore4744]

Road kings are the shit

[@santosbartolomey581]

Great build. The owner will be pleased to the fullest. A build I can appreciate. Quality parts & workmanship throughout that incredible build. Congratulations 🍾 on a job done right. 👍🏽

[@douglongval5286]

Every time I watch a Matt Laidlaw review I want the bike!!!

[@JOHNJCLARK]

Comfort, usability, display area, and able to "haul ass" that's a dream! And the exhaust hmm hmm yes... to bad I'm not the " Texas customer" John

[@exzackt]

As a young Harley rider I can guarantee this is the way baggers are going. Dream bike material for sure!

[@funhumanusa]

Hey Matt first thanks for your video's. I have been watching your videos (old to current). Bought my bike in May, 2021 FLHTK. For me the gains in performance outweighed the possible cost of non-warranty repair. Built an SE 131 Kit, added Max-cell 837b cam kit, Fullsac header, Khrome Werks slip-ons. Dyno 150hp 162 torque. Man-O-War compensator, Trask basket, G3 Carbonite clutch, SE pressure plate, 1275 springs. Ohlins Blackline 772's, Ohlins NIX 22 front cartridges. Ferodo 300mm rear rotor, 320mm BrakeTech front rotors. EBC brake pads all around. Krauss Vector One axle adjuster. For anyone interested the SE 131 kit plus a real cam and tune is awesome!

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

which tuner did you go with, its a awesome build too ! love the end result of 162 torque and 150 horsepower, I bet it sounds fricken awesome

[@hs-bk4xx]

That handlebar setup looks very comfortable for his size, bent elbows, straight back. Plenty of luggage, fairing. That indeed looks like a dream.

[@since95hd23]

Killer intro!!! Best harley videos to watch with information and entertainment through the end.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Much appreciated 👍🏼 thank you for the positive comment.

[@KBOY1]

Definitely my next bike after I'm done with my FXDLS.

[@nickhildabridle1612]

Love the performance baggers!!! Only part of this build that is not in my love zone is the risers and bars. Great Video

[@luisoutumuro424]

Hearing that growl... I just drooled on myself.

[@JOHNJCLARK]

I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Imagine this sort of thing on a twin cam tho! I had a 2010 Fatboy 96b twin cam .. Vance and Hines pipes.. sounded sooooo good. My 2019 FLHR doesn’t sound anywhere near as good. I’m gonna try the tabs with zombie baffles (should be here in a week) .. the cobra neighbor lovers aren’t doing it for me

[@luisoutumuro424]

@@geraldgoodiii6993 I hear ya. I have a 2008 H-D Rocker C with Stage II 103. Vance & Hines Big Shots, and a FuelPak 3. Dakota Digital instrumentation. Custom Dynamics lighting. Heartland lowering, suspension, fender and seat kits. Progressive 422 shocks. 4 piston CVO calipers. And shiney stuff. In my neighborhood, to paraphrase Lord of the Rings... "One Rocker to rule them all."

[@joesainato8051]

Great looking and performing build. Personally Im with you. Ive been on baggers for about 20 years. Built a big motor RG way back and people thought I was crazy. The trend continues but now the support from aftermarket has gone far beyond just motors as you showed in this build. Nothing better than twisting the wick past people but still be able to load up the bike and go on a road trip for days. To me this is one if you want to call it fad that will be around for some time. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@tripn8888]

When I lived in cali in 2010 we were doing stuff like this to sportsters. Tall shocks +2 front ends and ripping on Palomar mountain and the pch. Technology has definitely come along way since then.

[@tasoftail]

Sweet bike! Love the sound!!

[@garrysceppa7508]

Laidlaw does it like no one else I’ve said it before they set the bar so so high.

[@carlosmorales2469]

I love it,the new era of the bagger, the performance bagger!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yes sir!

[@georgesnuffleupagus7920]

“The middle of the country will get it later?” Check out Moonshine Harley. And the Milwaukee 8 is made in Milwaukee. Then there is S&S.

[@patheally]

My favorite kind of bike - practical, aesthetic, and powerful. Badass.

[@JonV-r7q]

Really like this performance bagger. I'm 60 years old and if I could afford it I would build one also. It's a HOT ROD on 2 wheels. Very nicely put together. The shorter bags look great also. I like the idea behind changing them out. Well Done Guys...

[@baggertrash1327]

Incredible build again 👏 Matt. Well done!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑Matt….Serious Bad Ass Bike!!! The owner is going to have a lot fun “ripping around town” on that rocket!!😀👍💯

[@Jscogs]

I have one myself and love it Just knocked out 1800 miles from Michigan to Oklahoma for the stubborn American camp out

[@mojomanmurph1925]

Magnificent!!! Killer build 100% She sounds so mean. Agree with all your points you make. If you are on the fence about HD Big Bores, I logged 15,000k on my 128 HD Big Bore, HD Pro Street/Auto tuner and Fullsac MX headpipe from the beach to the mountains and it's worth it. It's a blast to get into the throttle.

[@TheCuttz1984]

I bought a 2020 road glide special. This is basically what Invision to turn mine into. Much love from Australia

[@MattLaidlaw]

Enjoy man. It’s a good setup

[@kimmarshall6047]

Shame we’re in lockdown here cant go more than 9ks in the hunter valley mines been sitting around going grey like me

[@TheCuttz1984]

@@kimmarshall6047 I hear that. Victoria is a prison ATM

[@edwinparedesnjusa]

Performance baggers is the best thing we add to the motorcycle culture, I love Performance baggers

[@dillon6847]

Absolutely sick bike Matt! This is many people’s dream bike! Well done!

[@mikedanaher2409]

I think I would do it a bit different but, it’s definitely a great build. I’m very confident that your customer will be very happy.

[@craigwilliams1073]

I love everything about this bike except Handlebar placement and the 2 into one pipe, and the thing that really make me want one is the 131!!!!

[@usaferoz]

A great build. Can you make a short video of the headlights at night ? I wanna see how bright are those ? Thanks.

[@peewee4523]

Performance baggers are only beginning! Can’t afford a one stop shop buy, but I’ll slowly get my 17 Streetglide the suspension upgrades it needs to perform!

[@captaina4458]

Fkn BEAUTIFUL!!! Glad to see the Harley community has been influenced by a lot of former street bike riders throughout the years. It’s a win/win. I myself have included Harley into my lineup as well. 02’, 12’, 22’ Yamaha R1(M), 23’ KTM 1290 SuperDuke R, 23’ Road Glide going performance soon. Stoked these bikes are getting performance attention. Great jobs guys.

[@roadglide]

100%. Performance. It’s why we ride. Good show Matt.

[@robbiehutslar5509]

Only have one word to say: AWESOME! Another cool video.

[@martinsmith9054]

A good idea. The carbon fibre solves one of my complaints of baggers, weight. The upgraded power, suspension and brakes are great.

[@russmode]

Sounds gnarly..like an old school V8 going down the road!!

[@shane8493]

I have built a bagger. I bought my 18 Road Glide 107 FLTRX new. I added things as I could afford them. I put Legends suspension front & rear, D&D x-pipe because I’m old school & like the dual exhaust look with S&S mufflers, 128 screamin Eagle kit, S&S 540 torque cam, S&S roller rockers, fueling cam chest, S&S lifters, SE pushrods, SE Heavy breather. Dyno numbers 132 hp, 148 tq. 148tq peak hits at 2750 rpm & carry’s it to 4750 rpm & doesn’t drop below 125 tq until 5500. My bike shows that you can get exceptional tq numbers with dual exhaust.

[@tanyavo708]

Oh man!!! If only money were no object…❤️❤️❤️great job on the build! Thanks for sharing.

[@marioduenas1252]

Would love to see this done with a road king

[@petterin1]

Beautiful, sick! That is a cool ride!

[@nickb408]

Bike is unbelievably gorgeous.

[@capaulatosable]

I love the bike!! I live in Charleston, SC. Too much traffic over here for that motor size. But, I’m digging all the other features on the bike.

[@FreedomRiderB3]

That is a monster , love that gold front end, well done 👏👏👏

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

I love it too along with the carbon fiber n black combo it looks awesome together

[@vtwinpower1903]

I got a OLD SLEEPER ,2003 ultra with olins shocks ,front n back, chain drive, air shifter, N A DRAGON T143 ON NITROUS!... 225HP BABY!!.💯💥🥳

[@CHILANGOSTALLION]

I Love everything about this build! As always great content, keep up the great work Matt!!!

[@rockintwisties2011]

Love the performance bagger stuff its fun rocking baggers like they are small bikes. I ride a kawasaki vaquero bagger an played with suspension an stuff to make it handle corners always been fun for me

[@mattblowers8374]

A stunning piece of creative innovation Matt and all the team 👏👏👏👏

[@stevencorry5790]

wow...cornering at 30mph....that's incredible

[@RoadtoNowhere73]

Just picked my new road glide. I now have some dream parts to plan for

[@TheCjohnc]

Such a clean build, Good job!

[@charlesmccurry3602]

Love the bike and what you did to it . I have a 2020 Road Glide special with a S&S 475 lots of extras runs great vert fast . I was a Harley Dealer in Colorado years ago . We had a Dyno at the shop and I had a 2000 HD Road Glide special orange and black that made 117 rear wheel HP. Have had a lot of bikes Ducati etc. loved the Road Glide always best bike for all ridding condition .

[@balzonyr4head]

As a long time Dyna rider I'm switching to a Road Glide this year, definitely thinking performance bagger.

[@daemon9737]

Such a beautiful, awesome bike. Performance bagger is not an oxymoron but rather the blending of the best of both. Great vid again Matt!!

[@alancontreras1362]

That’s my favorite spot to ride..I would go up and down for a few hrs..hopefully it never get congested like many other spots.

[@talkingrock7011]

I really enjoy my stage 1V build it’s easy to ride down low and really comes on at 4 grand , it’s a blast to ride just get ready to give up some fuel mileage

[@adrianmontano371]

I absolutely love the performance baggers.

[@Eastsi9e]

A road glide with the 131 kit is the Jeep Trackhawk of the bike world

[@tccalvo]

Beast !! Great attention to small details on this build. Congrats on the results! RG's are my personal favorites and this one kills it ! There is no mention of the exhaust? S&S from what I gather. Would be great if you could include a list of all the parts on your description ✅

[@velcacic743]

Hey Matt thx for a great vid and congrats to your team on an amazing build a couple of quick questions ...first the tank cover is DTF who manufactured the gas cap... and for the front fender spacers size with bolt length plz appreciate it and thx man keep killing it...Vel Toronto Canada

[@filmcostar]

i want one , glad comi-fornia carb finally passed 131cui motor builds

[@1986mcmarti]

I love it! I definitely agree with how it was articulated in the beginning. It was mentioned that with the functionality of riders love in baggers, the ability to make it perform and truly have the versatility to match functionality with performance has a huge demand right now. I don't think that is going to change ever. I'm excited to see anytime people are doing things differently with their bikes, but the major consideration have to rationalize is, does it make sense? I love that it was kept tame enough to be able to justify it being a daily driver on the streets but also has a bolster power plant with the aesthetics to match!

[@joepere784]

Most definitely a top notch build I don’t know how I feel about the bars And Speedo being so high. A thing of beauty for real

[@jackmac66]

Matt this is my definition of what a cvo should be like

[@daveroush4896]

Thanks Matt for all the great videos!

[@andrewpurton8508]

Awesome build … just love it !

[@jefftunnell1964]

Beautifully built bike. Kinda like building a Goldwing. The wing has been a performance touring bikes since 2002. I hope sometime they ride one of those on the bagger race circuit. And I do own a harley as well. The performance for Big bikes has been out there it’s just typical for Harley to be behind.

[@leward]

It’s like having a recliner made by La-Z-Boy and Recaro

[@pendragon808]

I love it, an everyday rider with a kick!!

[@mylifeuncut5814]

Wow its just amazing...I wish I could ride this..

[@onOnewheel_jay]

awesome build i have a 99 e glide im currently taken off all old parts and replaceing with modern day Performance parts currently I have thrashin 8 inch risers pull back plate Aggressive mid bars my next project is gonna be two and one exhaust already have a cam installed

[@kerwinj30]

Beautiful bike! I have 2021 Road Glide Special. I'm still getting use to it!

[@Bg-ni3kt]

Very European look, very light in perception even though this is still heavy bagger! Team at Laidlaw's must have had super fan building this and demonstrating to us. Beautiful work!! Kind regards...

[@aaronduthoit1278]

Definitely a cool build. I love that mjk swingarm so much. Not really into the mjk air cleaner and gold accents on the engine and the bottom half of the bags for sure need to be carbon and I bet they end up being. Woulda been cool to see some bst wheels on this. A 12” klockwerks would cover those gauges from the front 👌🏼 never like seeing the cvo badging on a non-cvo bike. Awesome video

[@kingbryn1692]

That’s badass. No doubt the owner is gonna enjoy the hell outta that bike!

[@williamsosebee8386]

Y’all head built one mighty fine motorcycle!!!

[@Silvermototsurfer]

That bagger is a show! I love me FXSE and I never thought I would say this but this build has me considering a RG. I've always said that Harley's are like tatoos. You'll never be content with just one. Matt, amazing job with the production quality and content on your channel..

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you sir. I love the taco analogy. So true.

[@PAUZED]

Nice build , i have the 131 and I’m very happy with it .

[@ТоляБорисов-д6я]

Very cool bike! Rear swingarm showed, almost finished!

[@marcleblond9733]

Matt, this bike is amazing, you built my dream🤩

[@team_sixthree8956]

This is the only bike I would transition to from my dyna.

[@GhettoGatesss]

This bike is 100x better then any dyna lol jump off the wagon and try the new platform

[@maddogrob]

*cough cough FXR cough cough

[@anthonythomas3646]

What kinda dyna you on?

[@team_sixthree8956]

@@anthonythomas3646 2017 Lowrider S

[@anthonythomas3646]

@@team_sixthree8956 nice mine is a 2012

[@dansklenicka8403]

Great build and love you pre-thought all the variables in this build like the 2-1 pipe.

[@danielbates4137]

I love performance baggers. 1 day I'm going to have 1 built for sure. Great job on the bike its killer👍

[@bigb6548]

Absolutely my favorite bike.

[@arthurfrey1410]

You gotta meet up with blockheads goldzilla. 2 awesome bikes!

[@andraealexander364]

Ive watched this video a few times. Enjoyable content. Awesome motor !!!!

[@bavarikus4103]

Great. I like the wave of the performance baggers. Top video.

[@michaelorr181]

Performance baggers are really nice ,just like the 98 oldsmobile with the 455 rocket motor there is definitely a niche, if you ever drove one from NY to LA it's a must have ♥️ ..... Pure America ✌.

[@roadkingrider6532]

Beautiful bike and amazing performance!

[@angelosenteio]

I love these bikes. I just can’t justify it over a LRST because I don’t have time to travel long distance not to mention the price difference. That being said I’m stoked about getting a Road Glide and turning it into a performance bagger when the time is right and if I keep watching your videos it’s going to be sooner rather than later. 😂

[@chuckB617]

Awesome bike!! Thanks Matt your videos are so well done. Keep up the great work.

[@jasonharden2732]

Lol, that swing arm is almost identical to 04-06 R1 swing arm. Looks damn good on this bike

[@davidkaychannel]

Great bike! Great Video! Yes, I like performance baggers. Even though most of us don’t have this kind of budget, we still like to dream and it gives us ideas for a lower cost version. Thanks

[@DynojetResearch]

Always loving performance baggers!