Jamie's Roadster with Hammer Performance 1275cc Engine Build and Cobra Exhaust

Master Technician Jamie Myers of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson recently built up a 2018 Harley-Davidson Roadster for his personal use. He outfitted his bike with a 1275cc engine build with parts from Hammer Performance. Jamie takes us around this build and gives us the details. Then rips it around town.
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[@tms372]

Finally, a guy thats not afraid to use the right hand.

[@STEP_BACK_3]

I use my right hand nearly every morning. 😉

[@dkelli6020]

This was all the confirmation I needed to do the Hammer upgrade.

[@santyclause8034]

They stock a sweet air filter cover and everything!

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Best looking Sportster ever? Love the black and blue. Sounds great! You can see (and hear) the extra giddy up upon acceleration. Love it.

[@geoffozevans4500]

That bike is so nice, massive increase in HP, what a blast, well done Jamie (& Matt) 👍👍😎

[@eduardosandoval3681]

Sexiest Harley I've seen. I was on the fence about getting a Sportster until I saw this one

[@adibee88]

That Sporty Roadster is RIGHTEOUS, like Sunday Morning Service, Amen!

[@westifer9]

Inspirational, I have an iron 1200 that I’m considered doing the hammer kit to.

[@leelizardwilcox6271]

Dont consider it just do it. Best performance youll ever obtain from a Sportster thats streetable.

[@SuperThugnifacent]

Can somebody post the link to the kit for a 07 sportster nightster thank you much love fam💯💯

[@expendable4h002]

Same here. Does the ride get smoother on the freeway. Right now I’m at at stock and I can get it to 70-75 with some vibration. Not terrible. I want to increase speed and power but what can be done to make the ride a little bit more smooth?

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

@@expendable4h002 i did a belt to chain conversion on my 07, 51 tooth rear gave me a little more top end and much more comfortable around 70~75 but yeah you can experiment/research with different size front and rear sprocket to see what's comfortable and it wont break the bank

[@rimzul9466]

@@leelizardwilcox6271 last time I checked the DMV doesn't Dyno your bike once you buy it you can turn it into a damn spaceship how are they going to know...

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Total badass bike, the sound, performance ,and looks!

[@MrHemirox1]

This is one of the most beautiful sportsters' I've ever seen. Tastefully done.

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

30 years of sport bikes & I bought my first Harley 1200 sportster. Love the low end torque but needs a lot of tweaking. Love that bike!

[@welikegoodies]

Congrats. I pick up mine next week, can’t wait.

[@Dionydejesus]

Dude! The HAMMER KIT TO THE ROADSTER, IS THE WAY TO GO! 👍 AMAZING.

[@user-fw1cc5gd1k]

Fantastic bike and built,the best roadster I’ve seen. Looks really fast, ride safe

[@tomdillon363]

Nice build, Jamie! I love it when dealer wrenches run outlaw bikes!!!

[@Ted_Stryker]

Dig the sound. And, it does look fast too. Bad ass, brother. 👍

[@michaelmorelli4026]

Thanks to this video I finally found a windscreen I like for the roadster. Just put a mowhawk on mine and love it.

[@uglyboysmallz3845]

You guys have a great dealership and channel. Nice build; glad you took the Hammer route on your Sportster. The day a manufacturer makes a 2-1 system that sounds like a 2-2 I’m buying it. Harley, the sound of FREEDOM! It’s the only bike that has it.

[@ksckerpacheo8353]

This is excellent! I bought a Roadster a year ago and have wanted to do something just like this. Perfect! Thanks for posting!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching !

[@inzimmf]

I love the hammer kit, i changed my 883 superlow to the 1275 hammer kit. Man what an improvement. It's a beast now. Nice bike!

[@richards.2690]

No short shifting... awesome... Great use of the throttle... perfect 👌!!!!.... I really enjoyed watching this... haha 😄 🤣!! OK 👌..... thanks for keeping it Real...!!!!

[@mchristr]

This build inspired me to buy a 2017 Roadster and, after 50 years of riding, I love this motorcycle. Modifications included a 4.5 gal. XL1200C tank/seat, Cobra pipe, Euro fender-mounted license plate, factory 48 rear fender and handlebars. Will probably go with the Hammer 570 drop-in cams. Can't wait for summer.

[@grayghost1423]

Miles, did you have to change anything for the bars?

[@oregonoutback7779]

Glad to see you're taking it super easy on the break-in …… :)) Absolutely awesome sounding bike. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s already broken in. He has owned it for a little while.

[@TheDioginese]

Awesome video, and Fun bike. Thanks Matt!

[@jamisgood21]

Dude that is one sick sporty! I love it. I bought a Buell recently and it has reinvigorated me on Harley V-twins.

[@Bostonterrier97]

Looks like a very fun sporty! I'll keep this build in mind.

[@andrewsumner5388]

Damn get some!.. Sweet Sporty I dig the colors and the speed...

[@freedom6919741]

That thing sounds filthy ! Love it !

[@Johnclark300]

That kit is just insane

[@scottwilloughby3840]

Great build looks and sounds great

[@KemDIY]

Awesome ride!!! Sounds amazing.

[@FLHTPGlide]

Cool bike - looks and sounds strong and healthy

[@arnoldmosk494]

A true Sportster used the way it has to be used , nice bike Matt!!

[@simonfuller7331]

Love the looks and the colour

[@brenthill3241]

Very nice indeed. I've always loved Sporties.

[@dadtrap]

Only three words come to my mind BAD ASS SPORTY

[@thomasangelo4219]

I spilled bike respond very well to the throttle thanks for the video Matt take care guys

[@adrianreyes4048]

That's a sweet looking roadster! And don't worry Jamie, your old heritage is in good hands! 😎🤘

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. I love it!

[@santyclause8034]

@@MattLaidlaw whut about a 5 gallon tank, too rich?

[@SuperThugnifacent]

Lol pimpin

[@mdh1048]

This is amazing, nice set up!

[@GraemeBlore]

Thanks Matt. Excellent informative video. You talk sense without hype or b...t!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks !

[@sharkzf6]

Ah! There IS a name for it! I got a motorcycle addiction too! Recently added a Ducati Superbike to my stable! Love it!!🍺

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. Nice.

[@johnscaife2725]

Sweet sounding exhaust!

[@7heAteles]

love this bike looks great sounds great!

[@markohara6855]

Sounds and looks awesome!

[@ericconejo8038]

Sounds so good man

[@roadglide]

Very tight. Love that lope.

[@larry39208]

That is one fine looking bike!!!!

[@WarpigGunsout]

0:08 something fell a Out of you pocket xD , sorry, I just found that part a little bit funny. Awesome video and awesome bike!

[@mbbeard3308]

Nice Sportster! I used to ride my 1997 Sportster S at the track when I was stationed in Sicily. I had the Zippers Kit in my bike with Buell heads.

[@jansirkia3809]

What a great Sportster!

[@bigdude382]

Can't wait to get mine installed next winter. Have a 2000 883 Hugger with an S&S 1250. Going with the Hammer Performance 1275 120+hp package but with a different exhaust and possibly a Mikuni carb. Gonna run me around $5,000 without installation but by the time I'm done converting it to a balls to the wall bobber it'll be well worth it

[@willjohnson211]

Always wanted the hammer 1275

[@michaelgurgone2825]

As usual another nice build coming out of your dealership. Sportsters are all about having fun! I have a blast on my Dyna BUT... my Sportster is a very important part in my stable with its rich history. after all these years I find it a must to own one, in fact I am looking to get another to build up. I would love to see some more hot rod Sportster performance builds coming out of Laidlaw Harley-Davidson.

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Michael Gurgone That’s what needs to happen! I don’t know why Harley slept on the sportster for so long. Give it a six speed transmission and brembos and punch out the 1200 to something bigger. I always thought they could have done so much more with that line and they aren’t exactly cheap. Look at how fast and what some euro or Japanese bikes come with in the 10-12k price range. I mean you can get on a track purpose 600cc bike that’s decked out with the latest tech and amazing suspension. I don’t know why Harley doesn’t offer Olin’s shocks and brembos etc. Along with some more CCs. There’s just a lot of things they don’t do.

[@joereyes5071]

Joseph Andreuccetti I agree and why I love my XR1200 sportster. It’s a rowdy bike and what converted me to Harley Davidson.

[@jeffsecrest8135]

I am in the process of putting the Hammer 1275,600 cams and head work on my 96 S1 Buell. I have been doing track days and the stock heads failed and also got a piston. Enjoyed your video and everything I see coming out of Laidlaw is great I live in Tampa and we have lost are family dealerships such as Jims and Fletchers

[@SHIFTINGSTATE]

Gave me some good ideas for my Roadster. Thank you

[@Twilson_Vtwin]

Wicked sporty man 🤘🏻

[@remotorcycled]

Bad ass sportster. Hoping to do the same engine work on a future project. 👍

[@bikerbrian6452]

love the way the engine rev's so fast........unlike a stock Sportster

[@CNCFatBoy]

Biker Brian I had a 1200 and it revved up pretty quick. It wasn’t as fast as this bike but 0-110 was pretty quick. I miss that bike.

[@ronlheureux7623]

I've just seen my idea of the perfect HD Sporster Roadster. From the color to the hop-ups to the powder coating and the exhaust. Simply perfection, or badass, if you prefer. Nicely done.

[@ronhernandez9198]

Its currently for sale at Laidlaws

[@GLH1213]

@@ronhernandez9198 is it still for sale?

[@adibee88]

That Sporty SOUNDS and LOOKS like it would give Lesser Big Twins and all Adversaries the BAD End of the Business Stick! ⚡💪🏾

[@palladimirovich]

What a ride! Do want!

[@SuperSnallygaster]

Bet that thing is a blast to ride!

[@donniebraham6156]

Sweet bike sounds awesome

[@vivepopo]

* Literally upgrades every single thing on this bike - " I didn't do too much to it, oh and I powder coated the stock bars"

[@ronlheureux7623]

Yeah, I definitely caught that, too. Pretty funny.

[@hughsnyder891]

Nice bike . Good engine build . Enjoy the ride which I’m sure you do . Sounds good 😊

[@DavidAdiv]

The sportster is famous ones more, freaking awesome.

[@mtlindley3338]

love the videos.....such a badass bike

[@BryanMoreno_]

Sounds awesome. I want to do that kit to my sportster

[@tocqcu1338]

The Roadster seems to be great..It creates the vibe to get one..

[@rowdync]

Great vid and awesome sporty. Wish you would have talked more about the Hammer kit. Pistons, cam, heads, etc.

[@CactusJack252]

Love it!

[@Cool_Rider25]

i was expecting some other video like that stage 4 48 video that you did sir! and am glad i found this video of a fast sportster as well, and happy that you uploaded this video too! expecting videos like this made on a 1200 custom as well, don't we all want to see a fast cruising sportster? :)

[@talkingrock7011]

Good job that’s a nice ride

[@kenster007]

Nice build brother.

[@mattthegreeter9074]

That thing'll turn a lot of heads & maybe convert a couple Harley-haters along the way! Great build Jamie! What a blast

[@MattLaidlaw]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@danielbates4137]

Badass bike bro!😎

[@timmurphy2825]

Forth. No kidding, that was one badass Heritage.

[@toddduncan4071]

If I wasn't 6'5" I'd have me a sporty! Maybe a stretched hardtail would work with a 1275 Hammer kit. Sweet bike man, hell yeah

[@AverageAlarm511]

I'm 6'4" and I fit decently comfortable on my 883, mid controls

[@bluesriderDF]

Awesome!!

[@robertmeyer8735]

I just bought a 2019 XL1200X forty-eight, i'm a lighter guy @ 145lbs, and the bike is bone stock, it has some pep to it- but this thing is a beast!!! I definitely need to open mine up!

[@groundhitter9209]

He said haven't done too much.. ha. Awesome bike, dream bike

[@Ihipa1]

Awesome bike 👌

[@Sam-w9des]

when I first seen a roadster I was like who would want that lol well im to the want part of that story

[@Alexgvigo]

Front pocket empty when you returned! I saw it coming !

[@dimitrijedimitrijevic2464]

Very nice bike.

[@georgecostanza2695]

That is one of the coolest bikes I've seen on this channel. Those shocks are yummy, and that windshield looks great!!

[@nikolaiownz]

Dope sporty man

[@BadBlue32]

I guess if you’re going to buy a Roadster, then you did it up right! I feel like others on here though, your Softail was straight bad ass. At the end of the day, you work at Harley-Davidson and have some latitude to experiment and play around, especially since you’re a Tech. Well done!

[@CactusJack252]

Matt did Jamie ever throw this on a dyno? I’m curious to know what numbers he got.

[@evinnice3321]

gotta love those tank lifts without taking the plastic off and rerouting wires lol

[@eddieastorga]

Hell ya awesome👍

[@toms5oh]

Sweet

[@joejackson9546]

Nice bike.

[@moto-tec2377]

All you need now is a steering stabilizer and chain conversion kit. Those 2 change the bike considerably. Awesome video

[@stephendrake8145]

Available thru Storz Performance...

[@ManuelGarcia-qy6yz]

Wow!!!

[@chip9832]

Nice bike

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

I did just the 1275 jugs and pistons on my 883 and it turned her into a beast.

[@Sam-w9des]

how much?

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

@@Sam-w9desunder 1k for jugs, pistons, ring installation, gaskets and clutch (I already had a tuner). That is about the cheapest possible. Start adding in cams, head work, etc. And it can get into the thousands fast. I also did my own install. If a shop is doing it, that id pricey too.

[@Sam-w9des]

@@TheBeardofDOOM thanks

[@peterherrington3300]

I come from a modified sports bike background (30 years riding) and yours is the first Harley I've seen that is close to what I'd like . It clearly pulls strong with great power and torque but can I ask how the handling (ohlins) and brakes compare with stock sportster. I currently run a supercharged busa and I'm intrigued by a sleeper sportster. Great build Sir

[@ShaneSparrow]

Awesome build, glad to see you're enjoying the transition. I have to come down and see how I fit on one (6'4"), but the power is impressive.

[@MattLaidlaw]

At 6’4’’ you won’t fit very well and there not a whole lot you can do to make that better.

[@ShaneSparrow]

@@MattLaidlaw Even my Fat Boy feels too low at times, guess I'll stick to a Low Rider build next 😂I gotta come visit you guys sometime

[@fredrickfair1847]

Nice bike what size rear tire

[@bobber1656]

I absolutely love it! All H-D "Heart & Soul"! I also own a 2011 XR1200x which I really love. A true Harley through and through. Still sad that you got rid of the Heritage. It was totally badass. The person who bought it is very lucky indeed. :)

[@MattLaidlaw]

The XR 1200 is a cool bike man. Thanks for the comment. Enjoy.

[@bobber1656]

Thanks Matt! Whenever people see it, It's the one I get asked the most questions about. Very cool & fun to ride. My only complaints are that it lacks power compared to other V-Twin sport bikes and the 5 speed transmission. It should have a 6. Still, I totally love it and plan to keep it forever. It's 100% original - no mods whatsoever. ;)

[@stephendrake8145]

@@MattLaidlaw The XR1200X is the ultimate air cooled Harley Davidson ever produced. The handling is excellent(especially with the rearsets) & I've always wondered how high one could go on the horsepower wars. Only real problem is the weight...

[@renniesmith8073]

When my wife's 48 is out of warranty I may do something like this to hers!

[@krseper]

What external breather, catch can and hose length is that? I definitely need one, I have an issue with oil leaking onto the top of my primary and pooling as the bike cools down.