Andrew's Harley-Davidson Road King

Andrew goes into the details on his 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King that he just finished customizing. Inspired from a life-time in the motorcycle world, Andrew built his bike to be very performance-driven with a style influenced by the west coast Harley scene. He takes it for a rip up Azusa Canyon and describes what drove his parts and customization decision making.
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[@Peter-mcmcmc]

Love it, dude! It's cool to see a bike and initially be caught off guard and think, "wait, wtf IS that?!" haha. Seriously, it's incredibly unique and everything you've done is purposeful, classy, and good looking!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Peter. We appreciate the comment

[@clubstyleridahd4695]

Exactly how I would build a road king. 10/10

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Judging by your name I would think you'd do the same thing. Haha

[@kaniwetini2784]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this video Andrew as always goes above and beyond with his builds. This bike is no different, this things a killer ride 🤙🏽

[@MattLaidlaw]

He goes all in for sure. This one was about a year in the making

[@alanbobowicz141]

Great video Matt, and that’s a great build Andrew. I’m glad you kept Dad’s bike and are enjoying the transformation.

[@DeBa1226]

Andrew, bike looks outstanding, sounds incredible. Like all your choices, upgrades, always a big Road King fan. Nice work!

[@bav114]

Very different. You guys are very imaginative and set new trends that the world follows. Great work.

[@MattLaidlaw]

We are the trend haha (at least we like to think we are). Thank you. We appreciate the comment

[@jeff-le1tp]

Changing the fork lowers and tubes changes the look so much. Awesome bike.

[@luisoutumuro424]

Badass Andrew. Love the exhaust note!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Road Rage is a great sounding exhaust!

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

Real nice Andrew ! The fairing is perfect and the headlight modification is a nice accent. Thanks for sharing !

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Can't go wrong with a Baja Designs LP6

[@garyallen6486]

I love these stories- neat to see how much one’s personality can come through in a build! Congrats and “ride on”!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yes, Andrew definitely laid out exactly "The Why" on all his modifications.

[@jacobhiggins1195]

Love the channel Matt! Great content! Bought my 21 street bob last year after watching your reviews on them. Recently had the stage 2 SE kit added to the bike. Awesome bike love it!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Ditto. Except I got a 20 sporty iron. Brian is phenomenal, ive only had old sporsters and now a new one, dreaming of a street glide, but I absolutely love his content.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Awesome man. I've ridden the stage two Street Bob. It's a great feeling motor mod. Enjoy my friend. Thanks for watching the channel!

[@MerrittW]

Love it Andrew, makes a roadie look super sporty, chrome and black look is slick, your father should be proud of this build.

[@MattLaidlaw]

This ain't your grandpa's Road King Anymore

[@IanTheEarlobe]

These videos where other guys talk about their harleys are my favourite. Awesome bike and I love the fairing!

[@speedpig513]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@aussiebaggerbro]

Nice job Andrew, really like what you have done with your Road King!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Appreciate the comment !!

[@incmplteGORILLA]

Badass! Never thought of doing that to a Road King but you pulled it off beautifully! Absolutely 🔥🔥🔥

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you ! We appreciate it

[@robbiehutslar5509]

That's a kickass looking Road King you got there Andrew! Very cool setup you got there! I love those wheels! Nice build! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@speedpig513]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏻

[@rkrock2514]

There's just something special about the Road King! It's Classic lines, it's Kool demeaner! Andrew, your Road King is just Killer!! Thanks Matt & the Laidlaw Harley Krew! You guy's Rock!!

[@hemi398]

Great to see that personalized look and feel is still thriving. Never would haver guessed it was a Road King.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Andrew was going for something out of the ordinary and I think he accomplished that

[@arohaki1]

Love the BD light mod needs to be a standard option for the FXRT fairing

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Andrew, you knocked this one out of the park. I do like the fairing and the fact that they headlight sticks out just a little bit. It looks good that way. I know it shouldn't but, it does. Post an update if you go the S&S cam route.

[@speedpig513]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@eyoung74]

Love the look Andrew! I’m inspired for sure. I’m getting ready to step up to a touring bike coming from my Pro Street Breakout. Can’t wait to see it when it’s 100% done. Good job man!

[@jasongallagher7646]

Looks subtle but has a custom look. Great thought in your layout, like your style and especially your RG. Nice RK!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Great stuff guys. Very nice bikes. I'm still at sportster level, but I did buy a new one in 2020, some mods, but love to see what you guys are doing. Keep it up

[@MattLaidlaw]

Enjoy the Sportster. Everyone has to own at least one. There is a perfect tool for every job

[@keninthewind6216]

What a beautiful build! I had a '84 FXRT and loved it! I now have a '05 Road King and I would love to make it like yours Andrew! Very nice 👍

[@speedpig513]

Thank you sir!

[@TaterNate12]

Dad is going to want his bike back now haha

[@MattLaidlaw]

LOL, Andrew has been avoiding his calls.

[@gfunk63901]

Great video. California is so different in terms of the style. I may not like everything because I’m not used to it, but one can’t argue that all of you Californians put your soul and craft into what you all do.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. We do like our bikes out here.

[@robertrodriguez2412]

Man that is a clean bike. That fairing blends in well with the rest of the bike. Pooty nice! 👍

[@guntherkohler3076]

Top top job mate. Looks amazing. Admiring your roads too . All the best from Scotland 👍

[@ZildjianMan30]

Great presentation and editing. That's a very nice custom bike.

[@dextersuarez9948]

Incredibly cool build, made me look at chrome differently, never was a fan and now I can say I can see myself doing a build with chrome on black in the future. Love these videos with Andrew Btw. Excellent.

[@speedpig513]

Thank you sir!!! 🙏🏼

[@tommywise1702]

Very nice build. Made in America is important to me as well, thanks for caring! Loved the video footage, really shows the great build. Harley really does make a great bike off the factory floor but a solid vision makes takes it to the next level.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Agreed. It's nice to start a build on an already beautiful platform. Just make your own touches.

[@madfzr]

Love it! Great build andrew! Same feels on big Fairing on an HD is so nice

[@daemon9737]

Great vid and such a nice bike. Looks excellent!!

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Andrew try out the CR480 cam instead of the 475 cam if you want that more low end torque kick.

[@rudygrajeda1510]

Very cool. I like the out of the box thinking. I was going to put a Road Glide fairing on my Road King but ended up going with a bat wing . What you did is a lot of work, I really appreciate what you did...

[@timhenry6403]

Hi Andrew. That is just pure sickness!!! What a great story and what an amazing job you’ve done. Your dad must be proud! Ride safe!!!

[@gorillahd9247]

Really nice build. That turned out great!

[@user-qw3zt9vl4n]

The bike looks awesome Andrew. Clean !!!!!! Like the look with the smaller bags also.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!

[@kenmarapese9085]

Digging the headlight!

[@vmotobiker]

Dude! Nice bike! I had the Street Glide and the Road Glide accessorized. I totally dig your new look on this bike. The black and chrome look is posh! One word to describe your bike "Slick". Cool video and cool build.

[@nbt3663]

That exhaust was rocking 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@gtsteele6219]

Really nice upgrades and personalization. Blends the best of the new HD looks with some vintage vibe. HD should make it a Road King option.

[@warsteel1]

Nice job Andrew I think it worked out real well 👍

[@hoss6048]

A great looking bike Andrew! The Road King ST…

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. Andew's version of the Road King ST for sure

[@hoss6048]

@@MattLaidlaw seems as if Laidlaws go…so does Harley..kinda like the “as Cali goes, so does the country…

[@innovationgroupofsouthflor4744]

Great Job! The bike is beautiful.

[@jonomasonILoveU]

H-D+Andrew=Genius!.

[@talkingrock7011]

You are absolutely correct as riders we are never happy always looking for the next mod

[@ridemfast7625]

Very nice! Have a cammed 11 RK with faring. Ohlins rear, Race Tech spring and valves in front and the bike is fantastic 1 and 2up.

[@speedpig513]

Hell yeah!! 🔥

[@lorendavis2059]

Sweet ride bro!

[@btoso32]

Such a sick bike! Andrew always has an awsome taste!!

[@speedpig513]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🤙🏽

[@devildog272001]

Great video man, your bike looks awesome with that fairing, you gave me some ideas for my Fatboy but I’m still trying to figure out which way I’m going to go since I have lots of chrome.

[@robertluttrell2058]

Love the look, I’m a chrome guy myself. Great video.

[@shawnbickler3574]

That king is 🔥 Great job on the build!

[@jasperduncan6633]

Really classy, congratulations

[@Jonathan-L]

Best looking wheels ever.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Fugitive for the win!!

[@Bagrman-kt1ot]

Great build 👍👍👍enjoy the ride ..

[@dpinedoblog]

I love this. I have been considering a road king with FXRT fairing for the last few years. Still on the fence if I want the base to be a road king, Dyna low rider s, or FXR … nice job!

[@Dinoxt12]

Solid RoadKing & your input on it's designing...Watch-out now, Harley has a new design Road King for production most likely next model year. The 2nd one you guys have put together from the LowRider.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha, we aim to "inspire"

[@jonaqua8850]

Awesome bike 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 where did you get your vest from.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Espinoza's! Rosemead CA

[@jonaqua8850]

Thank you 😊

[@mikeessary4925]

Very nice Andrew!!

[@brodybenavides5533]

Beautiful bike, Andrew! Sure looks different than the Death Valley video with the fairing! Thanks for sharing

[@speedpig513]

Thanks you sir! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@blakebiltwell5]

Nicely done Andrew!

[@speedpig513]

Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@adamdmi5752]

Def badass, love it. Perfect balance of black and chrome. Damn... Yeah! :)

[@jeffdavis5723]

*Thanks **#Andrew**, beautiful build.* 💗🏍

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you

[@timscott70]

Thanks!!!! Been waiting on this one!! Epic series with Million Dollar Bogan!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you ! Danny is a great dude

[@JA-zh5xi]

Love what you did with the bike!

[@mrbjay5443]

Yes, love the floorboards, Too cool and functional. Classy!

[@Sn0wdawgz]

That's a nice setup. I love it.

[@andycoombs1136]

sweet looking ride

[@jeremyswaney4193]

Great looking Road King!

[@aarsenalfan]

Beautiful bike, great job. 👌

[@destroyer6867]

Now that's a nice bike/helmet camera setup

[@speedpig513]

Thank you!!

[@thomasangelo4219]

Motorcycle turned out really nice not overdone everything looks great Just love the road king classic

[@markjaycox8811]

What a transformation! I dig the look you made a lot. Those risers and fenders and fork treatments are dope. I'm surprised there is no aftermarket ABS you could install. Nearly every word I heard gave me new insights to Bike building. I heard terms I never heard before, so I felt like a student being mentored by a master. Thanks Andrew!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! We try to be educational so it's encouraging to hear that the videos and information come off that way. Thanks for watching!

[@markjaycox8811]

@@MattLaidlaw I love you guys. I only get emotional when I love. When i get emotional, I am a madman, because what I see is maddening! I react to what i know, and I know 14 digits of space consciously longer than the entire human race.

[@markjaycox8811]

@@MattLaidlaw I'm the 1st space traveler. The people of the Future are coming to greet you in public, and their presence will make you act like you're 12 years old again. We are scheduled for a reboot, and to retain memory of the reboot , you must consider it coming for you. We are the clones in the movie "the Island", and if Tesla were here, he would tell you this: If Time is a frequency, and you're on channel 2022, why have you never moved the dial? Love you guys.

[@markjaycox8811]

@@MattLaidlaw You can only be where you PUT yourself to be, and me? I choose to be in the future 10,000,000,002,022 so I measure it consciously everyday as my today, and Newtons law of action says I am defined by what I define, and when Eternity 10,000,000,002,022 is measuring me, I am immortal.

[@markjaycox8811]

@@MattLaidlaw please understand, every destination is defined with Math. Until you define Heaven with Math, you ain't getting to where you have not measured to be there. How could you? You know what? If Heaven is there, you don't need God, do you?

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

Hey, nothing wrong with GEEZERS. We tend to go for more comfort though.😆Nice bike.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Geezers = Smarter and more comfortable.

[@HarleyDavidsonHeaven]

Looks great Andrew!!

[@petelarrier1811]

Awesome Scoot! Along with the S&S 475 sent the manifold to Ward for porting. Anyways I do the same for seating as well. I run the same seat solo and have a Roadsofa for long range two up. Thanks for sharing.

[@ocglide2566]

I love it "Less Old Many" :-)

[@mojomanmurph1925]

That fairing works well with the Road King. I can relate and agree about going with more torque. Chrome looks great on this. I personally like the exhaust setup on this compared to the shorter pipes. Ever thought about just running speakers in the saddlebags only? Would it be enough or deliver adequate sound without adding the weight of speakers/stereo to the fairing? Lastly, has your dad ridden this yet?

[@MattLaidlaw]

The saddle bag speakers alone aren't great. They are more of a supplemental sound system. No, his dad hasn't had a chance to ride it yet. I'm not sure Andrew will let him. His dad won't give it back!!

[@dougbotha8768]

That’s really cool that you had the chance to get your dads bike. It’s kinda like he will always be riding with you. For the longest time I didn’t really like the faring on the road kings but they are kinda growing on me. The black is dope super clean

[@Jesse-jc4vv]

Real cool bro, the light was a successful after thought and I think it’s better then recessing behind the lens.

[@barrybarnes96]

The suspension and upsized wheels, +2 inch forks (and fairing) are everything. I'm guessing this Road King now has way more lean angle than any other stock M8 model.

[@craigweber1297]

Sweet, awesome bike, love the look

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks!

[@duncanwigley8416]

Nice bike, great job. I saw the supercharged race Prius in the video! 👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@jeremyweaver3016]

Awesome look. Love it.

[@remussantaclarita]

Awesome set up brother! Sounds and looks badassery:)) I'm digging the Krause bars. I'm thinking about it. I have to have my back, and arms straight. After an hour of riding my Slim through windy canyons in Antelope Valley, Palmdale area....I'm beat lol

[@dirtydynadepot5126]

Nice job very nice set up

[@Tristus23]

beautiful setup! the perfect mix of old school chrome and modern style black and carbon parts in my opinion. where can i geht these cool and big looking tank emblems? Greetings from Germany 🤘🏻🤙🏻

[@supermotodaveruiz5295]

This is my goal for my road king . Big Fxrt

[@chetcrowley6526]

I’m a big fan of Thrashin Supply they have gotten way too much of my money 😂. Nice looking machine!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha They got Andrew's cash as well. It's good stuff

[@403punk3]

That headlight is killer!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Looks real nice man. Do they make that fairing for 2004 road king?.

[@mrharleyguy2u]

They do. Fairing is $849 and the mounting kit is another $600+.🫤 russwernimont.com/collections/fxr-fairing/products/fxr-fairing-mount-kit?variant=30264586895411 russwernimont.com/collections/fxr-fairing/products/fxr-fairing?variant=30254165655603

[@jefflawson3574]

It looks like an H.R. Giger creation. Spectacular!

[@bradwoodward4221]

Nice video man! 👍

[@roadking681]

Beautiful unique bike the only thing I would do is swap out the plastic rear floor boards for either blacked out or chrome. Other then that that's an awesome looking unique bike that makes it your own and not a clone of everything else on the road. Great build and thanks for sharing.

[@adamm1072]

I like that Carbon Fiber fenders

[@InfamousCreep]

Awesome build 👍👍, considering a bagger build myself too.

[@jaycannon3295]

Matt , great camera work and post production.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you sir

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

🤘⚡🤘✨✨✨ i think the M8 looks best with the chrome rocker covers. 🤘🤘

[@RookieRay]

man oh man this is so sweet. change the windshield hardware to black bolts though and around the headlight