My "Storm-Trooped-Out" 2018 Street Glide Special │ Matt Laidlaw's New Bike

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[@carm2005]

Storm Trooper motorcycle would be the safest motorcycle ever. It couldn't hit anything.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Lol! Comment pinned.

[@DukeHard]

Squirrel Bobber ....Never seen Return of the Jedi?

[@JDLowin]

@@MattLaidlaw I tell you what !!...I've become enamoured with your videos !!! My old, 2006 Wide Glide has 92,000 miles on it, and it's tougher than I am. Your parts applications are both interesting and extensive !!!!

[@nbt3663]

That is hilarious.

[@davidhoare2100]

hey matt, after watching your great content i finally got my first harley last week after waiting 25 years , a road king s

[@sumners1]

Great job, the saddle is excellent and really flows through giving the feeling of continuity to your feel for the bike, ride safe and enjoy.

[@adibee88]

Great looking Street Glide with the Storm Trooper motif!

[@Nate01693]

Storm Glide, that's perfect!!! I was wondering how you were going to make this bike look any better than it already does from the factory..... But you did!!!! Nice!!! Shout out to the Mechanics at Laidlaw's too. PS I think TIE fighters have that same seat.... just saying.

[@twomontess]

For now get the stage 2 power cam. Really wakes up the M8. Your bike is SICK ! GREAT JOB

[@MattLaidlaw]

I thought about that. Thanks man

[@ztfbikelyfe]

I trying to decide whether to go with the power or torque cam. What do u suggest. I normally cruise 90 to 95 on hwy.

[@twomontess]

Z.T.F Mr. G i have the power cam in my 18 CVO limited. Really helps move that heavy bike rather quickly. Do you like to rev it out or just cruise at hi speed? If you cruise than get the torque cam.

[@DarthVader-1701]

Nice motorcycle, although the weird alien music kind of freaks me out a little the only thing missing was Giorgio Tsoukalos talking about extraterrestrials.

[@MattLaidlaw]

It’s a scary sci-Fi build I guess.

[@DarthVader-1701]

Matt Laidlaw yeah it kind of sounds like that creepy outer space music that NASA plays when they want to show people UFOs but there aren't any UFOs in the footage.

[@MattLaidlaw]

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[@harleydave2316]

That looks great!!! I like the knee pads with that color. Awesome job and ride safe....

[@tsav6952]

Really nice Matt all in good taste, really good design. Enjoy the bike. I would keep this bike forever it's so nice.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you.

[@QU13TMAN]

I have been waiting for this video and man it did not disappoint! What an awesome looking bike. Love everything you've done to it and can't wait to see more of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@1960sGeek]

Sounds great, looks great...thanks for making your vision reality and sharing.

[@chrisdoering4591]

What an absolute beauty of a motorcycle! Thanks for making another awesome video

[@stevewurr3214]

You did an awesome job dang looks so great and I just can't get over how great it looks awesome job

[@justinpigg1694]

Dont any of you people judge me ... but is it wrong to be sexually attracted to a motorcycle

[@MattLaidlaw]

No, that’s perfectly normal.

[@markhenry192]

As Matt says plus you get to ride her when you want!!

[@012434100]

Lol, I agree!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha.

[@HWYHOG1]

No..I sniff the exhaust pipes on mine all the time....turns me on.

[@rudy6223]

Hey Matt, it’s been two years since you posted this video. Have you made any other changes? You were talking about maybe doing some motor work and possibly some stereo work, did you ever make those changes. You should do like a 2yr update/review on you bike.

[@natefrieden]

Looks good Matt I put some of the same parts on my new rgs I can't wait to see it all done I ended up getting the svt boneshaker exhaust and great video your doing a great job

[@joestubbs3330]

Looks great I’d be interested in how you like the new headlight compared to your old daymaker

[@jasonhodge696]

dude, that background music is epic;)

[@HaiPham-dw2kg]

beautiful bike, love it.

[@shasiceruti8994]

Awesome build Matt.. Will those bars fit on a 18 Road Glide? Since the video have you changed your headers and if so did you stick with Rinehart?

[@Hoggmedic]

Nice work Matt! Love the color contrasting. Does Harley offer any different engine bolts? The stock bolts always fade and look like crap in time. Thanks

[@paulkivi4923]

I know this video is super old, and I'm playing catch up. My buddy has Terry Cable shocks and I'm curious, after I've watch your videos of RWD Shocks, Fox, Wilber, etc......apparantly you landed on Terry Cable as your preferred. What are your thoughts?

[@twogungunnar9456]

That bike is now the ultimate power in the universe. Fear will keep the local systems in line - fear of Matt Laidlaw's motorbike. Feel the hatred flowing through you!

[@MattLaidlaw]

LOL. Thanks man

[@svenklaas1210]

...just on the point! It' s perfect in every way!!! Best new year wishes from Bochum (Germany)

[@camhester4251]

super nice , you have good taste

[@jpetty8837]

Matt really beautiful bike! On the BMC Seat you say you had it set back 2”. Is that on top of the 1” it sits back from factory seat already? Or did you just have them move it 1 more inch for a total of 2” Thanks !!

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

What kinda quad did you use for the sky view ???? My 1982 lowrider doesn't like the thin air , I bought a breakout with less than 500 miles on it , I'll be taking that bike to Denver. I'll share this video with a Facebook group that likes star wars

[@iancatlin5985]

Looks great Matt... I didn't pick up if you've put taller shocks on this one? I'm 6'3" and am thinking about a Street Glide but think it's a bit cramped....

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea. It has taller shocks. Terry Cable shocks. My seat sets me back 2 inches. With the taller bars it fits me okay. I’m 6’6’’ so with those two changes you should be okay. I also have footpegs to stretch out when I need it.

[@ut1004bp]

Great video Matt, but Ha, soon as I saw that seat, and the high rise bars (raising hands and arms up out of the batwing protection), and having to buy new wiring and cabling, I was out...wouldn't have taken that road...safe travels Oby One

[@garydarden6048]

Very nice bike .... great job!

[@TEXASpatriot76]

Matt, so putting on a different brand of slip ons wont void your warranty?? I have been told it has to be screaming eagle is this not true?

[@anthonyfsenioraf7804]

Hey Matt, love your videos👍👍👍 just dropped off my 2018 Roadglide at my local Harley dealer. Getting my 1k mile service and doing what you did, 4in Rinehart slip-ons along with the screaming eagle AC and tuner. I've also had these slip-ons on a priveous bike 2015 Roadglide but never changed the AC or did the tuner, and really liked the sound of the Rineharts and the bike ran fine. The question I have, does your bike run slightly better now? Or pretty much the same with just a little more sound. Was worried if I did more then just slip-on mufflers I might mess up the way the bike runs. I feel the new M8 runs fantastic stock but really want that Rinehart sound.

[@hd100th03fatboy]

Whats the part number on the Rinehart exhaust your using? I have been looking for some for my black 18 special. Great build.

[@pjc8682]

Awesome job and concept!

[@ezalocusky6424]

Your "Storm Glide" is awesome!! I have two questions for you about the Corbin seat. Do you recommend it for someone who is 5'9'' and is it good for long trips?

[@douglastanney2509]

Do you think that the 114 will be offered in the street glide or road king? Very nice bike by the way,

[@chadernest1471]

Sweet Bike! Where's your stormtrooper helmet?

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha I need to get it.

[@chadernest1471]

Matt Laidlaw perhaps the full suit! 😁

[@SergioPerez-oy7sz]

What materials did you use on your BMC seat? Specially the black panels, is it black leather or black vinyl?

[@garymoore3497]

I really don't know if you are reading this ; but the issue of mitigating high heat in air-cooled motors ; like the 103 and Mil-8 motors ; already been long resolved by using ceramic coating on tops of pistons, inside the heads, and inside exhaust header. All this water / oil head coolings for 103 , 107, 114 CI motors maybe not required ; short of just running a standard oil cooler for the entire motor. Just another example of HD motor company using bad engineering to solve simple problems.....

[@Lex-Rex]

Does the stage 1 get the bike up to 0-60 in 10 seconds over stock LOL. JK sweet ride awesome choice of parts. The seat is freaking awesome. I want the wall seat, but they don't make it for my year.

[@marcellocfp]

Matt, your videos are both informative and easy to watch (not boring). I have 2018 flhxse. When changing slip on pipes like Cobra, do you recommend using a fuel tuner as well? Would the bike run rougher without it? Thanks!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yes, I recommend the stage 1 setup as described in the HD P&A book. So get a pro street tuner and air cleaner. It will run sightly better. If you just put the mufflers on there you’ll get the sound benefit and the bike probably won’t run bad but you’ll get zero performance benefit. The pro street tuner can be utilized for any future upgrades as well like if you decide to do a cam or something in the future.

[@marcellocfp]

Thank you Matt. That's what I'll do.

[@roblord7610]

How about a video on recommended way to run the new bike in

[@MattLaidlaw]

Good idea thank you

[@JOBOWEEZKING]

Did you put your license plate “NERD” 😂😂😂❤️

[@tonydman9930]

Bike looks great. Wishing you many miles of enjoyable and safe riding. Maybe if i ever upgrade my Deluxe I might consider the Glide. Only a reach issue then...sigh

[@bluesriderDF]

Matt, I love what you did with the bike! I don't comment much but I love your channel, and especially right now since the temp in Pennsylvania is around 0 right now! What I'd give to be in the sun!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Come Visit!

[@jasontalley4560]

Yes! More destination rides please! Love your bike. Gotta get those saddle bag handles and shift linkage for my road king special

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

The "Storm Glide" came out fantastic!! Your choices were spot on.....I gotta steal some words from the other commenters "clean and outstanding". I hope you do more riding through SoCal vids. I am having a 'climate envy' attack.....woke up to -12 this morning, and that's before you calculate 15-25 mph winds!! Safe riding and Happy New Year!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Yea we are pretty spoiled with our weather here. We pay for it in crowds and bad politics though.

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

Haha LOL!!!

[@MatlockMoto]

That thing looks friggin sweet! I think the grips look a bit out of place, but not enough to bring down the overall look. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@vrich3733]

You nailed it Matt....I was never a fan of white and kinda not a fan of the ALL blacked out look but you set this up right! Awesome! Good luck and Happy New Year from a 4 degree dirty Jersey.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Stay warm my friend.

[@Plowhandracing]

Matt. How did the taller handlebars affect slow, tight area handling? thanks

[@883xhlHD]

You said your budget was 10000 was that Parts only or parts and labor? Or how much was Labor if it was only parts

[@MattLaidlaw]

That’s parts and labor combined.

[@gregshubert1785]

Boy thats sumping specail. Hope he enjoys transferring it to the road. Haha

[@MattLaidlaw]

What do you mean?

[@yvonbilodeau1102]

Really Nice ! 👍

[@richardsak887]

Matt, gotta say I love your builds because they all integrate together to one ultimate "theme". Some guys, when customizing their bikes, end up with a very haphazard look, like the accessories were chosen at random. Yours always come together very well. Your also the only guy I know that can do the whole customization in one shot!! Lol. Most of us its buy as you go lol. That's awesome dude, love the bike. Now if only Harley could still make the SE PRO SUPER TUNER! Ride safe brother.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Yea, I always tell people that you should have a Ultimate vision in mind when you start that way it your bike doesnt just look like a hodge-podge of random additions

[@1selfmxdejay]

Why don't they make the SE Pro Tuner anymore Matt ... How much tune ability is there with Harley's present tuner in relation to the aftermarket units

[@AndrewD50297045]

Dang! that would match my truck! I have a trooper truck.

[@brettoctane]

So Sick !!

[@Teachering]

Congratulations on the new "Storm-Trooped-Out" Harley Davidson Street Glide Special, Matt Laidlaw. The bike is beautiful! Happy New Year!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you. Happy New Year!

[@geoffozevans4500]

Lovely mods🖒😎

[@bussah14]

Very nice Matt I’m waiting for my GUNSHIP GREY CVO FROM GARDEN STATE HARLEY IN NJ

[@MattLaidlaw]

Congrats man. That bike is epic.

[@bussah14]

Thanks and so is yours .

[@CaseyJones-Engineer]

Matt, What would recommend for upgrading the lighting for night riding without doing everything at once? Would you just leave the stock headlight and add the auxiliary daymakers? Or would just change the headlight for the 7 inch daymaker? Thanks!

[@saddle8bag]

You ever fly over the top, you'll really be happy you didn't go with the "meat hooks." ;) I'm not much into the customizing thing, but I enjoy seeing what other people dream up. I think yours looks great. The knee pad thing was a great touch.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks man. Yea, I don’t want to get impaled 🙂

[@michaelalexander1717]

What inch did you use for that klockwerks windshield and what type is it ? Thank you

[@michaelalexander1717]

Oh its genuine

[@tylernelson1993]

That thumbnail picture. You're not even the tallest on in your family..

[@arnesobolewski1584]

Nice Machine ... you have made the secuond Step of to be a Designer, you give a Bike a Thema ( you combination ready Customizing Parts with some owen Details ) ... So it was an Personalety Bike of your owen ... it look harmonic and complete 👍☺ and it Sounds awesome ... hey that's you ... I like most you Touring Videos and New technical Part are informical too ... Thanks, stay clean your Arne 👋

[@sw00pable]

All you need now is a Blue Light! lol

[@tomphillips8565]

What a super cool bike, Matt. Very nice.

[@johnrivera9336]

Good shit Matt, sick bike. I recommend some open headers and the SE447 cam and the bike will sound much better. Nicer choppy lope on idle and louder, deeper exhaust note from you slip ons. The torque cam will make you forget all about a stage 3/4, unless you really enjoy winding you motor up to redline. The M8 is a fuckin beast with just a stage 2, the bottom-end is the best thing about them IMHO.

[@markbelculfine1814]

Matt, how do you like the brass hand grips? I love the look of them but I was worried they would get sweaty and slippery in the summer. Do you like the feel of them?

[@tygate83]

Matt, can you break down the differences between the three different LED headlight styles H-D offers and maybe some pros/cons to each? My 2018 RK is in dire need of an upgrade but I’m not sure if I want to go protector Daymaker, Signature reflector or standard refelector. Thanks. Local dealership is unfortunately pushing replacement bulbs which I’m not interested in.

[@alross18058]

I saw T-MAN Performance has done quite a few M-8 engine builds and has found many heads that had poorly machined valve seats that were too large before the seats were installed. mostly exhaust seats that were causing high leakdown #'s. normal leak down would be 3-5% he has been seeing as much as 25% the video showes the problem . ......kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl69cqOEfM-Cq68

[@Firestorm637]

I have customized so many bikes and cars. It’s a lot of fun but also sad on the sale of the vehicle when, like any options, are depreciated along with the vehicle. Actually more people looking for stock cars and motorcycles recently. With expanding emission laws it will be difficult to modify anything as we are already seeing locked ECU’s. More manufacturers have proprietary scanners and tools where backyard mechanics will fade to electric everything. I buy the bike for the engine as it costs so much to modify for a few more horses. I can always fiddle with the less expensive suspension to my liking. Harley could offer stages from the factory to stabilize depreciation.

[@fanboy5769]

I love your bike. 2nd street glide special with yet another slam dunk on styling. Ride her safe.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!

[@terence73]

Very nice

[@soranrix]

looks really nice thumps up, just want to know why you did not chose the Hd led turn signals???? regards sören

[@soranrix]

oh and that wind shield is that enough for that 6 foot 6????

[@MattLaidlaw]

The custom dynamics are brighter and i like the halo look of them. The HD ones are nice too though. No, the wind shield still gives me a lot of head wind.

[@soranrix]

cool thanks for the update , well since your taller then the hover dam that would make sence he he, had a claer on on a rental m8 street glide from eagle rider i april last year it was maybe wider at the top but not taller, it came stock and was alright we did have wind on the trip but iam only 6"2 aka dwarf compared to you he he regards Sören

[@user-jz3vc9kd2j]

Nice look Matt. I noticed you ended up changing to rear mirrors up on your bars....could you not see very well under your hands? I have a 19' Street Glide Special and wanting to put some type of similar bar. I'm close to your height.

[@noahsmith2630]

Does the windshield fit with the 3 pouch HD windshield bag? And how does the windshield do with being 6’6”? I’m 6’6” too and live in Illinois with no helmet laws. Riding without a helmet and to short of a windshield makes my glasses flutter. Beautiful bike!!!

[@glennfannin5386]

I’m seriously considering the Corbin seat. My bike is the Twisted Cherry color and I’ve pretty much figured out everything I want on it but can’t decide on the finish of the seat portion. What is the finish that you went with? Black Natural or is it something different?

[@shanefortune184]

You said they were 15 inch bars from Vindikta, however they only make 14 or 16 inch. I want to order these bars. Can you verify the size, please? And, thanks for the videos!

[@thebeardedyorkshireman8368]

Which Rinehart slip ons did you go with 4” or 4.5”?

[@simonclark8176]

Great lookin bike Matt .. look forward to your rides this year ..

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Reason for the Roadglide SharkNose is you don’t have to fight the wind like you do with a street glide. Street glide, you are fighting the full fairing and add wind to it. Sucks! Batwing is just ugly as Fuck! It’s not a good looking fairing at all!

[@simongoddard8490]

Another well thought out bike Matt, great follow up to your 2014. Someone got a drone for Xmas too!

[@dewayneatwell7604]

Congrats Matt! Really sick ride. I like the storm trooper theme and think the paint scheme looks great. On your shifter linkage, did you consider the slotted black anodized linkage? On my FLHTK I think it is p/n 34018-08. It has the bar and shield look similar to what you had painted on your tank.

[@MattLaidlaw]

I did. I think I had that one on my last bike. It's really nice but I wanted something different

[@ArmeroPR]

I'm a you can have any Harley you want as long as It's black type of guy but my Lord is this bike beautiful. I'd rock this bike anytime. Love it.

[@DennyBass]

Have the same bike, same color, but mine doesn’t look this good.

[@golferunderpar]

So fucking sick. Great job!!! I’m not a big street glide fan. But, now I like!!! Keep posting videos, I watch every video.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you

[@socalgolf9978]

Harley accessories are crazy expensive.

[@tank7358]

I was gonna ask if you parked the Simpson lid and ricked a Storm trooper helmet, but someone beat me to it. I like the use of a coordinated Harley collection. Ita a great way to showcase how they look on a project build.

[@mickyfingaz]

Those LED Auxillary lamps set that thang OFF!! That was a nice add-on. I get that thing looks like a spaceship coming down the highway at night.

[@psu1704]

nice bike matt why not a road glide ?

[@MattLaidlaw]

I like them both but I just prefer the smaller fairing of the Streetglide.

[@lucasberndt850]

Hey Matt, didn’t know if you’ve changed much on your bike? Doing a follow up video to show any changes made since this vid? Ride safe!

[@k9m42]

Amazing design/vision whatever. Came through perfect looking terrific. Harley should offer this as a trim for Street Glides.

[@darrellfolk5284]

This was a Perfect Build. I came to see what mirrors you ended up using in some of your latest videos and the custom windshield is sexy!! Love the Bike Matt

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Curious to why you went with a street glide? Roadglide is such a better bike! Goobers always but streetglides! They suck hauling ass in the wind compared to a Roadglide!

[@outcastedbro]

Hey Matt. I am the same height as you. I have owned an electra glide, a vrod muscle, and a fatbob (ouch). I am always gonna own a Harley but have a bad back. I have owned a sport bike which was much better for my back. I hope they make a big engine sporty bike for a guy with long legs. Thanks for posting your informative videos.

[@MattLaidlaw]

The sport bike was better for your back? Usually it’s the opposite. My advice is get a touring bike with the rider back rest. They make a huge difference.

[@ztfbikelyfe]

Who did the custom painted logos and what was the cost?

[@MattLaidlaw]

Aggressive Designs all the paint work was about $1,300

[@Twincam808]

Matt, wish you would invest in a 360 cam. It will be a pleasure to watch your riding vids.

[@Rickybobby1340]

Lucky you're a dealer, us mortals would have to sell a child or kidney to affordable those genuine accessory after shelling out 30k for a bike...

[@terrillwolf2552]

I honestly have never been a fan of white paint on a bike, BUT...that is one AWESOME bike! Great choice of accessories and accents. Enjoy! You did good!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thank you!