Azusa Canyon Hwy 39 on my 2018 Street Glide Special│Harley-Davidson Rides

[@tomdillon363]

Your vids just keep getting better as your skills (and equipment) improve. You keep makin em and we'll keep watchin em!! Thanks Matt!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you Sir! I appreciate your viewership

[@breakoutpete210]

Nothing like a great ride, great weather, good friends and Harley Davidsons!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Peter Kotsovos amen brother.

[@thomash8368]

Lived on the east coast my entire life (almost 7 decades). Love seeing the roads and beauty of the west coast. Love your vids, Matt. Keep them coming.

[@badkarma3059]

Great video Matt! The drone footage mixed with the footage from on the bikes was great. Your editing and style overall has greatly improved. Keep it up!

[@michaelrevis1629]

Iam 64 years old and still ridding Harleys have 2 bought my first harley at 20and had my first legal beer at crystal lake it was a beautiful ride I grew up in glendora and lived on azusa canyon and glendora mountain Rd thanks for the video and memory's

[@cvang234]

Great clip Matt. Love it that you show your routes to your subscribers. Wish more people do this. Gives me an idea of what to try and do when I am in the area/plan a trip to CA.

[@MattLaidlaw]

cvang234 glad I could help.

[@mikewastian3007]

Awesome vid Matt ! The drone shots looked really cool and your bike sounds amazing. Ride on bro !

[@MattLaidlaw]

Mike Wastian thanks man. Yea, I’m loving the drone.

[@Neocleese]

Great bikes, great music, great roads, great video. thanks again Matt

[@MattLaidlaw]

Clint Young thank you

[@saliston]

The music was close to horror movie music. A slight change and that would have been epic. Loo

[@jhdvalencia]

Matt outstanding videos!!! I like the way you add the pics/part numbers of parts/gear for your bike and ride. The “Learn how to ride a motorcycle” video is on point thanks!!! Perfect for new riders to get that understanding!!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for taking the class my friend. Hopefully it helped

[@joels.strickland7558]

Thank you for the warm sunny ride Matt! The temp is 15 with a wind chill of 1 here in Oklahoma. ✌🏻

[@CaseyJones-Engineer]

Great bike and great route Matt! It's about 5 degrees F where I am with salt on the roads so saying I'm jealous is an understatement.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Dang. Take a trip to CA! Weather here is great right now.

[@harleydave2316]

Just what I needed as I have ice and snow all over my roads. Music was a great choice and your bike looks soo amazing!! Thanks for the vid....

[@oregonoutback7779]

Really nice video, Matt. I love this ride series. Great mix of showing the bikes, on board camera footage and drone. Great way to lower my blood pressure after watching the news :))

[@MattLaidlaw]

Oregon Outback haha. Motorcycle riding is therapy for the soul.

[@armybiker]

Crystal lake trading Post breakfast burritos are awesome! I love going up that route

[@MattLaidlaw]

For sure man. Great spot to ride to

[@jbob2176]

One of your best videos. Not to take take away from the others but this was great especially for those (like me) who can't ride because its the dead of winter.

[@scootjockey]

Great stuff , seat looks good it,s still winter over here in Europe salt on the ground. Prepareing my seat to get a new upholstery,and look ,and finaly sort the suspension out with the LDC nivomat from wilbers. What a blast you and your mates had.

[@fredgfysmith6171]

I live 3 min over on the Canadian side of the boarder and i'm getting a throttle itch too finally get a passport i have family in Arizona so this vid is really making me itch. Haven't seen then since we were little kids and of course they're bikers too.

[@klh3244]

This is what I like to see from you Matt! I enjoy all your videos but really enjoy it when you go out and ride in a group like that! Keep up the good work and Ride Safe!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! You too - Enjoy the ride !

[@sumners1]

Great thanks for sharing, looks like the ideal playground for riding. Good to see David's customised S in action he's made a fantastic job of his machine. Wishing you all the very best for 2018.

[@jasontalley4560]

Great video Matt. Love the 2 different perspectives with the drone and the rider on the bike.

[@FLHTPGlide]

Hey Matt, I am a kind of jealous about what sort of great roads you can travel on. This is really a very good video to watch. Thank you!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching

[@whitebeltforlife5271]

Great Video !! Thank you for a new Hwy , and campground to check out ... the drone footage of the guys descending the Canyon was great !

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!

[@Agonarch50]

Honestly your videos are what made me decide to get a Harley. Up to this point it’s been nothing but sportbikes. You should do more videos like this. Really enjoyed watching the ride.

[@Mike1Hayes]

Fantastic video Matt. Keep on making them. Love the dro e shots. For what it's worth, I bought an 18 street glide special halfway based on your videos.... You are a credit to the Harley Davidson company and brand...

[@MattLaidlaw]

Gun&Fun 1 Thank you. You got yourself a nice bike if I do say so myself. Enjoy man. The 2018 specials are awesome.

[@robbiemccown9359]

One of the coolest videos I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing guy's. Keep up the good work.

[@billhanley5878]

Cool ride. Love these adventure spots with all the cool places to stop at and checkout. Thank you

[@tbtb196]

Nice ride, been wanting to get the crew out there and check it out. This weekend weather looks prime...

[@MattLaidlaw]

If you haven't been you'll definitely like it. Check for ice and snow (road Conditions) before you head out

[@CUInMySights]

Love this ride! Did this ride with the OC HOGS back in October. Very scenic and made for motorcycling! Ride safe.

[@sessions1617]

This may be one of your best videos- such a sick ride...

[@MattLaidlaw]

Danny Clancey thanks 👍🏻

[@flhtone]

Fantastic video, Matt. I travel from NYC back to So Cal once or twice a year to visit old friends (I was stationed at El Toro, Camp Pendleton and Miramar from 90 - 96, when stateside) and ride. Your videos always give me inspiration for routes and places to visit. P.S. The resole now needed on your homeboy Wings made that an expensive ride, but it looks like it was worth the fun you guys had?! Keep em' coming!

[@JOHNJCLARK]

Beautiful scenes I'm not a fan of heights. But it's breath taking! Love your done shots.

[@AV8R_1]

Damn that sounds awesome! The seat makes that bike! I just put V&H head pipes and Bassani DNT cans. Haven’t ridden it yet thanks to shit CT winter temps and salty roads, but I can’t wait to hear it open up!

[@mobilmotornet1756]

Greet form Indonesia Matt... I love Harley-Davidson since 1981, the first Harley I touch was a 1955 one. I never ride a Harley until today, but I will buy one next year. Street Glide and Street Bob are my favourite ones... Great video Matt !! (sorry for my poor English)

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment - enjoy the ride !

[@ShenanigansMCGuys]

I lost it when you said, "and here's your snacks" as if it was another Harley review. haha I love it buddy! great videos, always watching for updates.

[@mariano7158]

Bonito video, Matt. Son ustedes los mejores. Gooooood Saludos desde Asturias, España.

[@aldavis904]

Like the sound of bike.....and the views...awesome job Matt

[@quocanh-f9u]

beautiful customized bike and how great the cafe is

[@GarryFullerSr]

Great Video Matt. Loved doing this in the 70s. Still Enjoy it just don't push it as much. Have gained a little wisdom in my old age, not much but some. Have a 2017 S.G.S.

[@sf940477]

Nice bikes nice roads nice weather what more could you ask for 👍😎

[@MattLaidlaw]

agreed! can't ask for much more

[@lonewolf3804]

I never liked this model, BUT, I like this bike, a lot! Congratulations Matt.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Matt, that road looks a lot of fun. Your new bike is a cool ride. Cheers

[@simonclark8176]

You were flying Matt ... Loved it !

[@MattLaidlaw]

Simon Clark 👍🏻👊🏻

[@johnshell118]

Great video! Cool drone shots. Ever notice the faster you go the foggier the Speedo? Happens to me all the time. 🛵

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea its a Harley defect

[@darkoflight4938]

Great scenery and of course them bikes, them bikes... Keep up the good work and keep em´coming sir!

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Excellent video with nice bikes . I haven't had any close calls in the mountains , but this guy I'd ride with did. We'd go to Denver on the sport bikes and put the bikes to the test , at one point we weren't going very fast , he was maybe a block ahead of me , I seen white smoke . Turns out a black BMW hit his brakes and so did this dude , this dude said it was the cars fault , going into his lane . No many people are as good as they think till the test comes , I myself learned that a bike will quickly go into the other lane if the curve is too sharp . I know , learn the rode first . I really like Denver's mountains , it's a beauty out there

[@tonniecate4231]

Looks like a nice ride but I wouldn't trade the hills of San Diego out towards Julian. Its nice up where you live but traffic is nuts. I went to college up in La Mirada and can't believe how much things have changed. Dig watching your videos Matt.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you! I love Julian too. I ride there at least once a year.

[@deanxxi]

Nice job on the video plan with its good Harley road and ride vibe

[@syper4202]

Hey matt i am a fan of your videos and have been for a while i like how you really go into details in the review videos and i love your bike. i plan on getting the same bike in vivid black, im gonna call it the vader glide. Ride safe bro

[@warrenmullett]

Awesome editing and footage of the drone mixed with the go pro near the end of video.. good memory captured and shared..

[@reyes_s1k341]

Wow nice road! It’s on my list now. The 241 looks like it’ll be a great ride from San Diego then take the same route you did. I’ll sire be bringing another gopro with me so I can have sick footage. Hope to see you there one day.

[@deviltube36]

New Street Glide looks and sounds great. Crystal Lake trading post looks like a cool out of way place.Angry Leprechaun looks great also!

[@MattLaidlaw]

OldJarhead36 Thanks brother.

[@ecoboostluke1755]

That Low Rider S is sweet. I like it a lot. Not as much as the SGS but I do like it quite a bit. I love the videos you upload.

[@geoffozevans4500]

Great vlog Matt, I don't think my Fatboy lo Special would like it though, when I lived in Oz for 25 yrs I had a Laverda Jota , triple cylinder 1000 cc, that would have loved it. You've done a lovely job on your new machine, imagine what it'll be like when you Stage 4 it, all the best 👍 😎

[@MrXo]

Sick ass video as usual. I used to love that road, heading up to the Rock Store when I had an R1. Haven't been since I bought my SG. Can't wait to hear back up Enjoy your bike, and keep the videos coming. P.S. Why is there always that one Yahoo that gives a thumbs down to a nice video? smh

[@7ludig]

I enjoy your videos. Please keep it up. 39 is a GREAT ride.

[@MattLaidlaw]

7ludig Thanks. Yes, 39 is good.

[@gergs007]

Nice ride Matt, I also grew up in Glendora

[@edwardleniston1076]

Great to watch on a cold and wet night in the U.K.

[@thomasangelo4219]

The bike looks great beautiful Road great video Matt take care

[@DTMFJeff]

Matt, your new StormGlide is white hot! I probably would go for something like that if I didn't have a Lava Orange CVO SG on order. Love the vid's keep'm comming.

[@coyote102076]

LOVE your "storm glide". That bike is just as damn cool as it can get! ;-D

[@StanfordC95120]

Great video Matt. I'm curious, for this kind of trip if the lighter Sport Glide would shine, especially with a stage 4 kit?

[@dry509]

You have access to such great roads. How is the ground clearance/ lean angle on your bike? That is what concerns me most on cruisers...some people run out of lean angle entering a corner too fast on a cruiser.

[@estebanmarin6091]

Awesome Video! love the bike. What kind of seat is that?

[@bcbsilverhawk8426]

Matt Awesome ride. I really like your choice in the SGS. I just picked up one the same color just over 2 weeks ago. Love the bike. I have just over 1300 miles on mine so far. Quick question if you don't mind. What brand is the phone mount you are using? I'd like to get one of those. Love the low profile. Take care.

[@calvinpugh7767]

Matt, Can you do a video on what adds you have done to your 2018. I really like the bar setup!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Here you go my friend kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqvNYoGqhLqIjas

[@outdoorsnomad]

Awesome scenes. Great video Matt.

[@DixieWhiskey]

It looks like you and the boys had a tripped out time tearing through the canyon. We have some good riding like that around my way as well. Should you and the Storm Glide ever find yourself in the mountains of Southwestern PA, you gotta head up to world famous Ohiopyle.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks I'll remember that

[@cityadvrider187]

👍. Was just thinking about riding up this way. I’m a newer rider bought my first bike at your dealership in 2015. Always Love your videos keep them coming!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

fabe 1 Thank you. Yes. Try it. It’s a great ride.

[@MCTeck]

A 1978 mud-and-rock slide took out a 4.4-mile chunk of the mountain highway about 27 miles north of Azusa, leaving a gap between State Route 39 and its more famous cousin, State Route 2, better known as Angeles Crest Highway. In 2011,Cal Trans had 32 million set aside to re-connect Hwy 39 to Hwy 2. Before construction was to begin, Cal Trans allocated the funds to repair a bridge on California Hwy 1 in northern California.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Interesting. Thanks for the info

[@user-bl8bn4kb8m]

It appears your new bike is performing the way you want!!

[@AlenP996]

Could you please tell me what the name of the song is? Great ride and sick bikes.

[@edwinparedesnjusa]

Great video Matt, hey can you tell me what exhaust system and Cams are you running please?

[@twogungunnar9456]

That looks all kinds of fun. I recently acquired my first bike after having moved to Florida. I WAS in Idaho...in Idaho there's twisty mountain and canyon roads all over the place, but work necessitated a move to Florida, which is literally flatter than Kansas. Nothin but straight flat boring roads through straight flat boring countryside. I need to get back out west pronto.

[@aaronrushfit]

TwoGun Gunnar there's a road in east TN that goes to NC that is a great ride called the Dragon. Like the one in this video there's a ton of kids who think they're on fast and furious which includes some sports bikers. It's full of tight turns but also amazing views.

[@twogungunnar9456]

Yeah I've heard of it. It's renowned as one of the most dangerous 11-mile stretches of road in the world. I'd love to ride it one day.

[@aaronrushfit]

TwoGun Gunnar yeah it can definitely be dangerous. It's still a great drive in a car as well even if you want to drive it before riding just to get comfortable with the turns. Some of them are very tight.

[@twogungunnar9456]

First I have to escape the sun-drenched nightmarescape which is Florida.

[@tonypuricelli1990]

I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work. If I lived in your area I would buy from you just because of all the info you give everyone. Would like to know how you like that seat? Thinking about it for a Road Glide. Thanks Matt.

[@tccoup355]

Wow Matt, that is one sweet bike you have there. Love the white paint. Peace brother.

[@MattLaidlaw]

tccoup355 thank you. Take care.

[@tsav6952]

Nice job on the video Matt you're really getting good sir! By the way do you notice a difference with the taller rear shocks? Thanks!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea, very noticeable difference. The ride is significantly better

[@saddle8bag]

Loved the canyon footage. The drone stuff was great. Engine seemed pretty darn healthy pushing 900 lbs of tin up them hills. Enjoy the reviews, but this was a nice change of pace.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. I’m trying to make them more cinematic.

[@saddle8bag]

www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-covert-white-helmet

[@ronhamilton515]

Matt, I noticed that you don’t where any armor in your jacket or gloves. Have you ever went down? Great road by the way 👍

[@MattLaidlaw]

I have never been down on the road. I've been down a lot in the dirt.

[@FXDLS-ot1wq]

Matt, When you go out canyon shredding; what music are you blasting out the speakers on you RGS? What bands does Matt laidlaw listen to?

[@MattLaidlaw]

FXDLS1990 breaking Benjamin, 21 Pilots, Korn, weezer, rise against. Just to name a few.

[@mistydouglas9414]

What bars are those? So many for my new street glide special to choose from!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Did your suspension upgrade give you more lean angle? BTW, great work switching between drone and rider footage.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yes. It raised the rear-end up and gave me slightly more lean angle

[@timothy9596]

Currently my favourite road. That's insane you ride from San Clemente to Baldwin Park. Not a chance in hell I'd do that every day. I lived in Dana for a few years and I thought the ride up to Huntington was too long, lol.

[@MattLaidlaw]

TJ I’m not on the bike every single Day. I usually take my car.

[@timothy9596]

Matt Laidlaw that's even worse, lol.

[@justinpigg1694]

How are you so calm in your videos im watching you run thru your gears and listening to them ponies i start cussing maybe cause i havent rode in 2 months

[@MattLaidlaw]

justin pigg haha. You need to get out and ride!

[@dimitrijedimitrijevic2464]

Very nice. I have to come in the USA one day.

[@rglide61]

Hey Matt........Really enjoyed your video!!...Looks like a fun ride for sure!!......How does Brian like the Stage 4 in the Mil 8 ??.....I had a Stage 4 in a 2013 Limited with the 103 (111 HP & 122 lbs. torque).........Had nothing but problems with it!!!...........so I got rid of it and bought a 2018 Limited and put the torque cam in it...............really like it..............JC

[@MattLaidlaw]

Dang sorry to hear your 2013 gave you issues. So far as I can tell he likes the stage 4. He runs it hard. Here is a video of me riding his bike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Sxi4yOqstrnKc

[@rglide61]

Thanks Matt, I just watched it..........I really liked it.......could tell that you had a lot of power at the throttle!!.......My problem could have been with the install.........not sure......It was installed at a HARLEY dealership and was dyno tuned............I guess!?!

[@natefrieden]

Hey Matt could you tell me what kind of bars you have on your bike and what the pull back is on them I ordered a set of vindikta bars with 8.5 inch pull back I hope they aren't uncomfortable

[@cjsmith]

That looks fun, I’ll have to try that. I just took a 200 mile ride starting on the 74 from San Clemente to 15 south, 79 to Julian, 78 Borrego Springs, to Palm Springs to 74 home 🏡

[@MattLaidlaw]

Very Nice. What are you riding?

[@eddiebenzz]

Matt Laidlaw Whats up Matt ! Eddie on the Roadliner here. Ya , joined my friend here on that ride also. I noticed you didn’t have a run in w/ JASON ! ( up by Crystal Lake ) Haha ... one less problem !

[@cjsmith]

I’m riding a 2017 Softail Deluxe. Tours pretty good and nimble around town. 🤙

[@OSOFLHP]

I’m with you, GMR is a favorite of mine, Adam who owns the crystal lake cafe is a friend.

[@bryanfrederick6384]

Watching an dreaming bikes in the barn on tenders mix of snow an ice on the way by Friday morning here in Northwest Bama 😞

[@hanleydaleson954]

How crowded is this compared to Ortega or ACH?

[@Aprojeep]

Makes me wanna ride.....too bad winter snow gets in my way.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Sorry man

[@Aprojeep]

Matt Laidlaw My brother use to rub it in pretty hard when he was stationed out there. Now that he lives 10 minutes away, now he shares that same winter grief. Keep up the great vids!

[@Ekshaggy]

Awesome video Matt, keep them coming. Trading my 2010 Fatboy lo for either Denim Salt or Twisted Cherry Street Glide Special next month. Are you worried the Bonniville Denim Salt will discolor over time(more yellowish)?

[@MattLaidlaw]

Nice, No I'm not really worried about that. Harley Paint is very resilient. The denim kinda hides things too plus I take care of my stuff

[@mixalis6168]

Why did you chose the SG instead of going for a CVO SG ?

[@EduardoAnguloMW]

Hi Matt. You ride everyday from Can Clemente to Laidlaw’s HD? That’s a quite long ride Keep up with the great vids!

[@powerman1972]

Meanwhile in Minnesota it's -35 below with the wind chill and a fresh 6" of snow on the ground. Winter sucks.

[@k-2so337]

powerman1972, well Minnesota has its own unique endearing features and characteristics

[@powerman1972]

At the moment, it's only unique feature is that it sucks. Can't wait to retire and move to a warmer climate. 46 years minus 4 years in the military i have lived in this swamp. The older i get the more and more winter blows.

[@chadernest1471]

Nice ride! I am jealous. Bike is looking and sounding good. Love those handlebars. Are they comfy on long rides? By the way, where's your stormtrooper helmet? 😁

[@MattLaidlaw]

Chad Ernest Yea, the bars are perfect For me. Haha. I don’t know if I want to go way over board on the Star Wars theme.

[@talkingrock7011]

Nice ride coming off the mountain you could get in over your head if you weren’t careful ride safe

[@kdoggy6069]

Matt, Is David wearing Espinosa leather gloves

[@MattLaidlaw]

k doggy probably. Yes I think so.

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

You talked about airing out the bike on the freeway... Do you find yourself fighting the handle bars with instrument panel attached to them? Thanks

[@MattLaidlaw]

Janahreturns instrument panel attached to them? I don’t understand.

[@Jesse-gv9tf]

oh nice. I thought the fairing with wind pushing on it would tend to move the handlebars or worse cause the handle bars to feel heavy. I'm looking for a Harley, but haven't decided on model yet. Thank you for being able to interpret my comment.

[@jaquenthlamonte5683]

He mentions the difference of the fairings between BatWing and Road Glide and other in many of his videos. They are great on any bike especially at highway speeds, rainy weather and long rides. If researching for possible purchase, browse Matt's videos since he has done a review on many models. If you have your MC endorsement, just visit any HD dealership to test ride any. They want you to test ride. If I lived closer to Matt's dealership, I would definitely being doing business with him. Good luck in your search and see you on the road.

[@MrChuck6060]

When you're in the front turn your trunk camera around so we can see the guys behind you, maybe??? Not sure what we'll be able to see but it might be cool to watch the bikes behind... Just a thought.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Chuck Emry yea. I’ll try that.