Andrew's Low Rider S 117 C.I.│How to Break-in a New Engine Kit

[@stanleygraham1389]

The more I look at Andrew’s Low Rider the more I like it. You rocked it, Andrew!

[@speedpig513]

Thanks man! much appreciated!

[@christianfrey7144]

An ultra'ed out street glide AND a super'ed out lowrider S? Andrew is ballin outta control!

[@dustinwheelen]

Very informative and genius cuts on the audio, especially when you changed camera angles. High quality stuff, as always!

[@slyguyaction]

117ci. Wow. What a great engine. Must be a blast. Proper engine break-in is key. Thanks for sharing and ride safe

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Ryan!

[@hotmixAC]

Gosh Darn Andrew! Can’t wait to go on rides with this dude again. Had to watch the vid after seeing the pics of the bike. Y’all are doing well with these videos!

[@ChaohsiangChen]

This is an insanely awesome paint job.

[@mikewastian3007]

Sounds amazing. The TBR exhaust is really cool.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea, it's a great sounding pipe

[@cluuck4617]

Another trick, always point the gas nozzle toward the ground before trying to refuel. They leak and have a surplus of gas stored up.

[@usarmy3111]

That’s a good idea especially if you have an custom paint on tank.

[@massivekilla121]

Along with using the underside of your gas cap as a catch while transitioning to the tank.

[@Medes06]

we all thought the same when seeing it hahahaha, yep

[@coltonwancho6571]

I agree 100% when engine kit are being discussed. Not so much when it is a full build. When it's been sent to a shop to get bored over and gets cams and high compression pistons and ring, complete head work and the whole nine. Fallow your builder advise. Lots of real hot engine built for big power get a hard brake in. They cycle it to operating temp and let it cool then run it with a light load. Then they just give it hell. Some ring need to imprint on the cylinders. Many race team brake engine in like this. It is only for builds that call for it, not the majority. Still important info none the less.

[@WolverineX1996]

Now that is a sweet bike, not much into club style but wow, astonishing dyna, love the color and the sound she makes

[@MattLaidlaw]

LOL yea, I almost dropped the camera when he said that

[@Ali-iq4bb]

For gauges, use your phone. Download a app called “speedometer” from the App Store. Place your phone on your bars and that’s the end of that. You’ll never have to look down again

[@thomasangelo4219]

Bike turned out really awesome it's all the little things that make a cool take care guys thanks for the video Matt

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching brother

[@RossMalagarie]

Great looking and sounding bike

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Will a 117 inch engine keep with with a 600cc bike or a Vrod?

[@bluecapone]

Maybe from 0-60 but I doubt beyond that.

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

bluecapone It’s impressive how fast a Vrod really is when you start looking at all these big stroker bigs with mods etc.

[@bluecapone]

Joseph Andreuccetti For sure, a modded vrod can really rip. I’d like to do a hammer 1275 kit for a Sportster and make around 120 hp. I think it would be a killer. They have a video of one on this channel in a roadster. So badass.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

The spirit of John Candy has possessed Matt Laidlaw. Polka! I see how it is. To work for Laidlaw H-D you have'ta be passionate about the bikes. Secret to a happy life.

[@speedpig513]

hahah YES!!

[@roninsoul88]

LOL! That intro ruled! Loved it. The bike is sick. I would love to have a bike like this someday.

[@chrissmith7669]

Lol. Polka. I’m not that concerned with the break in but ... oh .. my .. gawd.. !!! That paint is just the bomb! That is stunning!

[@oregonoutback7779]

Best music and comment (stretch marks on your face) on a motorcycle video EVER !! Haha, love it. Andrew, love your bike, enjoy.

[@speedpig513]

Thanks man! Much appreciated!

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

SUPER paint job ....really makes that bike !!!

[@1550tc]

Matt with that music I expected you guys in leather Harley lederhosen LOL . Andrew this project bike WOW the paint you guys do out there is so KOOL, yeah do the suspension and put some gearing into that bike to give you at least a 3.23 final drive. Get the calculator out, figure out the gearing and then see how fast you come out of the corners…Matt excellent explanation on the breaking in of a new bike or a new engine build……seating the rings is the key to engine longevity……….Matt I hear you on the forum guys and they wonder why their burning a qt of oil every 600 miles

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks Aggie.

[@jaredforbes6466]

Love the bike! Love the polka! Love the videos! Keep em coming Matt.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! thanks for watching!

[@chrishodapp1962]

Interesting on the breakin procedure... “ ring micro welding” something I’ve never heard of but makes sense...

[@russpost2557]

Very nice ride .....love to hear the dyno numbers ...light bike that should rock out

[@charlesgiles4447]

Another awesome and informative video didn’t know the extent of the break-in cycle. Thanks guys!

[@anthonyforret2117]

Awesome paint! What is that color?

[@darkoflight4938]

Killer bike and informative as always Matt. Keep em' coming sir! Btw, nothing wrong with an occasional polka every now and then.

[@ScottMcLinden]

these guys must make the big money at Laidlaws to be riding these sweet bikes!

[@corneliusx1811]

Thanks for going over the break-in protocols. Can you do a Stage IV 117 kit for an out of state Low Rider S? Indiana to be exact. Nice bike.

[@jason3521]

Curious how you have attached your custom dynamics license plate to fender

[@xpurpled]

How much should I expect to save up to get a paint job in this style? I see alot of club styles like this online. Id love to be one of the only guys around here with one.

[@cjmacc5142]

Who did this paint job? I tried looking him up but couldn’t find any info. Thx

[@jaytouvelle2359]

I Love your paint job very class. Lucky Daves seat is also the best unknown secret to saddleman step up, it much better quality and comfort. Just put one on my Lowrider. Love it made the ride so much better, best thing I have done to my MC and I have done a lot.

[@kennethreynolds8]

Makes perfect sense Matt, I was curious about the technical aspects of the break in on a new engine, I rebuild CNC machinery and the bearing mfgs recommend the same type of varied run speeds and cool down cycles.

[@jerrybisbo3824]

Beautiful paint job. Great looking bike.

[@deangelos1980]

This bike is beautiful can you get the same look with a streebob

[@tommycooker3996]

Well, it’s not my cup of tea, I’ll just stick to my Streetglide, but it is a fine set of mods you did to that machine. Enjoy it!👊✌️

[@marvelharris9540]

Beautiful paint job!

[@marwannabe]

Replaced the 117 cylinders twice due to an oil leak on my low rider S, till finally the dealer got me a brand new 110 again and I stuck with that... The 110 is a bored out 103 and couldn't handle the 117 upgrade... That H-D cutting corners...

[@Roosterrob7]

Awesome video! Can't wait to put the 117 kit in my FXDLS. What kind of helmet is he wearing? I've been looking into SHOEI.

[@speedpig513]

Its a RF-1200

[@Roosterrob7]

Arcon13 thanks!

[@irishdunn3455]

Matt Laidlaw do you think they’ll bring back a blacked out low rider S in 2020?

[@Richfiekd]

Nice looking bike sounds good too. I've got a 2018 sgs and looking for a nicer 2up seat couldn't make out where you got yours could you help me out? Thx.

[@speedpig513]

Its a Lucky Daves seat really nice

[@sylentmyst]

Hey Matt, I did learn a couple things from this, but I do have a question. This being the proper procedure, is the engine configuration the reason for a different break-in than other bikes? I don't know what Harley does at the factory, but many of the Japanese bikes are put on a dyno before leaving factory and do wide open throttle minutes into its first start. I think we can agree those sportbikes are pretty powerful. Also, I love this FXDLS! Mine has yet to get custom paint. It's a daily and weather blows in Indiana.

[@I_am_archie]

Love the paint, I need a ride that needs paint like that! Who makes that 2 into 1 pipe? Thanks, Mormon Bret

[@rSANTOSx00]

Bret Archibald TBR

[@speedpig513]

Its a Two Brothers Racing megaphone exhaust

[@wolco003]

They may need to make a Tuba exhaust now...(Polka!)

[@billgonzales2339]

what exhaust pipe is that? what diameter are the pipes at the head are they 2inch?

[@mikeessary7691]

Andrew I'm going to buy a lowrider s and I'm considering an oil cooler. What are your thoughts?

[@speedpig513]

Im going to do it for sure! anything to help my bike to run cooler, especially cause im running a 117

[@mikeessary7691]

Arcon13 thanks man. Which one would be best? Have you researched any?

[@twomontess]

Awesome bike ! Please give me a link to those rear signals !

[@deangelos1980]

Just new to harley game I love this style can you achieve the same look with streetbon or soft tail

[@SwollenBlade]

I'm looking for a stainless 2-1 exhaust for my dyna, I wonder if the two brothers pipe in this video will work with forward controls?

[@arevans5986]

Does the same apply for running in a new bike? Or are they run in before delivery to some degree?

[@KevinTaddeo]

Matt you obviously pay your guys well...not 1 but 2 bad ass bikes... #jealous

[@boppinkid1991]

I want to know if the shoei rf1200 is a good helmet for upright cruising. I know it’s more a sport bike helmet so.....?

[@MattLaidlaw]

I’ve never personally used that helmet. Shoei is a great helmet though. I’m sure it’s great.

[@jakesmith3692]

what company is the license plate mount from?

[@ProTuner06]

Not a fan of gloves on the highway?

[@FrankReiland]

Where was the fairing from?

[@Davincisgarage]

Were these protaper bars of renthal Bars??

[@speedpig513]

DaVinci's Garage sorry you’re right! They are Renthal Fatbars!

[@Davincisgarage]

@@speedpig513 i went with the rc mini bar from hardcase. IMO its the perfect setup!

[@Hawkeye23456]

Matt Laidlaw if you can make guess, do you think the 2019 touring models will get the 114s stock like the Softails of 2018?

[@MattLaidlaw]

My friend, I get in trouble if I speculate. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to be notified when I publish new content. I will be live streaming at the show like last year. When I know you will know whats new for 2019

[@Hawkeye23456]

Matt Laidlaw it was worth a shot to ask. I’ve been a subscriber for a while and look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@sammubi958]

Nice bike @Andrew Haw many inch the fairing and what is your hight

[@TheOriginalemoticon]

Can we get a contact info for the Ted Courts guy, who did the paint job?

[@zacharymacdavid1594]

I know I’m 2 years too late, but I love the paint! I’ve been trying to track down who it is. Matt or Andrew, if you’re reading this, can you throw me a link or a handle for his socials or website or something?

[@anthonyfxbb9040]

What am I looking at price wise on a paint job similar to this? Ballpark?

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

anthony FXBB $8k-$10k

[@johnneal539]

Sounds serious, beautiful paint. Wow factor. 💯🇺🇸💪

[@LeoZachman]

What air cleaner do you have on that bike?

[@MattLaidlaw]

HD heavy Breather.

[@porkchop7268]

That thing is fawkin sick, keep it coming.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Andrew is pretty happy with it!

[@porkchop7268]

Matt Laidlaw I bet, I've been wanting an FXDLS with a 117,it's just so badass.

[@BlacksheepTyler]

what is the license plate bracket is that?

[@Ozzy2341]

Love this bike ....I’m surprised it’s for sale on cycle trader. I might buy it.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Get it man. 👍🏻 it’s a great bike.

[@Aprojeep]

POLKA........Just in time with German Fest here in Milwaukee.....ooooommpaa

[@MattLaidlaw]

Lol, yea we planned it that way

[@1550tc]

The 🎶 get the lederhosen on !!! Love the bike Andrew..nice to see a loud bike in CA...just get the suspension done...raise that final drive to 3.23 or more !! you sound like you like to ride where your getting max Tq 👍 Matt excellent info on breaking in a build... seating the rings is so important and crucial to longevity of your engine build

[@josephmalick5211]

Love that paint...awesome scoot !

[@gustavogonzalez8529]

What’s the persons name again that did the paint ?

[@lowriderstliving]

Hey Matt, I recently bought this exact bike from the guy that bought it from Andrew. Am trying to locate the painter so I can see if he will paint a FXRT fairing for me. Is there any way you could msg me his info or shoot him mine?

[@A-FrameWedge]

You need to put a load on those rings in a new engine which means doing a lot of short 75% full throttle runs but only do 75% of the redline, stop to let engine cool and repeat and don’t to do any sustained speeds for any length of time, as don’t go on the freeway for any longer than 10 miles, otherwise the cylinders won’t be scored properly and the rings won’t be seated in correctly causing oil blow by. Do this as much as possible until 1000 or 1500 miles.

[@TheTschikof]

Wow, pretty cool bike! THX for the Video! Keep rocking!

[@Rhino-ux7yf]

How much power and TQ ?

[@mhough3]

Awesome bike! That bike is sweet!!

[@CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC707]

Sweet paint...Time to change the rims! PC black....they just dont go with the paint job...

[@brapsquatch]

What a gorgeous bike. 🤘

[@davidz4189]

Where does the elevator go to?

[@speedpig513]

Heaven

[@qf76mnd15]

The old saying don't get high on your own supply, just because you work at a restaurant doesn't mean you have to go broke eating everything in the restaurant. Lol

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

This is a really cool bike, but i for the life of me cannot stand fairings at all. The 2018's Fat Boy nacelle is about the only "fairing" like design ive ever liked. The paint is killer though, and 117ci Twincam? I didn't know that you could do that. That's insane.

[@84blueWRX]

Hi,great video:-) I have one question,I just got this kit installed on my Fxdls..the engine has 17492km on it from before the kit was installed..I have done the 50miles (80km) below 3500rpm brake in but the dealership that installed it says that I only have to do 186miles (300km) for the next brak in stage below 4000rpm not 500miles (1600km)because that’s for a brand new engine with the kit..is this true..?

[@MattLaidlaw]

I haven’t heard of this. I would do 50 miles below 3,500 RPM then 500 miles below 4,000 RPM.

[@djohnson3678]

no good when you cannot see the lil old lady in front of you..... insta crash . where your rider boots at? lol , Matt ... introduce that guy to a pair of highway safe H-D rider boots plz. seeing him riding like that ( may as well say he gone barefooted ) is sad. very good introduction of polka music, it works really well. well done on the break-in process of the new engine kit. awsome vodeo !!

[@gregormiller4037]

Nice ride, really like the paint scheme. I would like to make the front wind screen into The Predator (from the Schwarzeneggar movie) using the two front bolts as eyes. Shameless plug for Longhaulpaul doing 1million miles to raise awareness for MS on his Teneres. Check his seat maker friend Bill Mayer Saddles near Ventura if ya get a chance. Really appreciate the note on a soft break-in. Seat the rings, valves etc, great info, thanks.

[@sk8777kid1]

That’s the best sounding M8 I think I’ve heard.

[@cavscout62]

sk8777kid1 - It’s a Twin Cam.

[@thehexter1]

Perfect music for spilling gas on your tank! Very trick bike, he must not be married. LOL!!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Hahaha

[@1550tc]

Either the wife or GF have a great bike to ride :)

[@sakatooch69]

I’m married an own a low rider s

[@blownonpurp]

I felt his pain on that spill.

[@DavidAdiv]

Nice bike, and very good info thank you

[@JOBOWEEZKING]

Damn... nick and Andrew should have a vid where they compare both stage 4 bikes. Dyna vs softail

[@speedpig513]

Stay Tuned!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Interesting you said that......

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

There is no comparison. Let's be real here.

[@mopar21]

Patiently waiting lol

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Its going to be a bit, we want the dyno to be in that video and its being updated/upgraded currently. And then its going to take a while to edit it all together, and there are a few videos we need to release before then as well. Hopefully soon though!

[@barry5402]

David and Andrew have two of the best looking FXDLS' I've seen. David's paint job wins by a hair though lol

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Bike came out Chingón!!

[@Daxm15e2s]

Is this the same bike on your website? If so why is he selling it? Did he find another bike?

[@Daxm15e2s]

Nevermind I think it's a different bike

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

That was David's bike, he was selling it to get a new softail.

[@Daxm15e2s]

I hope they make a vid about his new bike

[@TheBigkal201]

Awesome bike awesome video as usual keep it coming bro! I have to say I love Harley but that break in process is fucking ridiculous.

[@armybiker]

Love the Polka!!

[@colvilletitus1020]

Great information for breaking in a new engine.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. Thanks for checking it out.

[@Posibrian]

Lol reading the break in procedure straight from the book like Mr. Rogers

[@Charlie-sn4tk]

can anyone tell me what where to find that oil cap?

[@urnzwayzmoove]

Awesome intro!

[@mopar21]

What kind of shocks are those???

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Those are progressive shocks.

[@mopar21]

@@TH3G0ODGUY nice. Do you know what model number by chance?

[@mopar21]

@@TH3G0ODGUY disregard, finally watch video all the way through

[@wolco003]

SICK! Great info on the break-in as I have read lots lately about "break it in like you're gonna ride it" quite different info from the Corporation that will have to do the warranty work! And the Polka...LOL!!!! Someone should let Chevron know how much better getting gas would be with Polka music!!!!! I use my gas cap to catch the drips when putting nozzle back after fueling...Almost like it was made for it!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea. People are all over the break-in procedures. There is a right way to do it and a wrong way.

[@texasnativetexasnative8517]

What exhaust is that

[@JElledge37]

The "Chicken Strips" on the rear tire are very skinny! Very Nice!

[@breakoutpete210]

Beautiful Harley❤️🏍💨🔥

[@JorgeRivera-fq9nm]

Sick bike good info on break in