Nick's 2021 Low Rider S │ How we got here...

Nick of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson showcases his new Customized 2021 Low Rider S as he takes a sunset ride up Azusa Canyon in Southern California. He goes into the decisions he's made recently with his motorcycle choices. There have been a few adjustments and setbacks along the way but he's happy where he landed on his FXLRS.
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[@TheNostorian]

I am starting to think Nick plays even on the end of the month on his paycheck. Bike after bike after bike. Living the dream.

[@barry5402]

Glad to see you're alive and well Nick. Be safe. We enjoy your content.

[@MATTTHEGREETER]

Nice job Nick! My '09 FXDL and I live vicariously through your various bikes/setups, so keep these vids coming brother!

[@ihsanihsan3975]

Dude, sorry to read of your accident and injury. Get well soon. Video was great (content, length spot on) and good to know of the background before purchasing the FXLRS. Stay safe.

[@DjVendetta]

One vid I’ve been waiting for, thanks Matt and Nick!

[@davidyergensen4509]

Great video Nick and Matt! I haven't seen many videos discussing accident repair, so I found that section interesting. Your new/repaired Lowrider S looks nice and I like the fitment of the hardbags. I'm looking forward to seeing what Nick does next. 👍

[@paulbaker1000]

Sorry to hear about your leg and your mishap with the LRS. Glad you’re back in action and your bike is on the road again. I really like what you’ve done with it. Ride safe!

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Pretty rad rehab Nick, glad you’re feeling better.

[@bernardlesperance742]

Thanks Nick. Appreciate the update ... even if what feels like forever belated. ... Hope you keep this one for a while! ;)

[@isaacwolf2806]

This is crazy. I've had nearly the same experience this past year! Got 2020 FXRLS, did it up clubstyle with the FXRT bags and T-Sport fairing, and then got in a wreck that did a similar amount of damage. It's been sitting at the shop for over 3 MONTHS now and as of yesterday all the parts still haven't arrived (think we are just waiting on cables from Magnum). Needless to say, not having a bike has been driving me insane, and it's good to be able to share that pain with someone haha. So thanks for this video! Maybe I should go break my leg too...

[@faniesmith]

I really like what you have done with that bike. Looks brilliant!

[@rickdafrog]

Great vid Nick. I enjoyed it. Great looking bike.

[@InfamousCreep]

Put a NOS decal on the shock reservoir 😄. Another great video Matt, always enjoy hearing from Nick. Lot's of great info and knowledge as always.

[@mikeessary4925]

It's so cool how Laidlaws HD has such awesome employees! Great job Nick !! Enjoy that beautiful bike!!

[@7ludig]

Agreed. They're all pretty cool in person too. Matt is very humble.

[@mlanky2023rgl]

Thanks for the video on this bike. Mines in black and I love it

[@satudave]

Nick has great style. Digging his rides!!

[@robhart3451]

It's a lovely bike & I like what you've done to it. Enjoy & stay safe.

[@ntdfmaverick]

Awesome video, and really great to hear you ultimately made out OK after the track crash (and road crash). That's what's most important. Everything else regarding the bikes is icing on the cake, but also great. I totally agree, concerning the new HD LED turn signals, they're actually betting looking than anything on the aftermarket. For one of my bikes in particular, I'm planning to swap them in and take out the aftermarket inserts. The light rings are really cool. But great video, and great bike.

[@danielnovak8293]

I’m definitely getting those bags for my FXLRS.

[@thomasangelo4219]

Bike looks really cool really good motorcycle l Low rider Handles extremely Well Thank you for the video Nick take care

[@vernlochtefeld1626]

The upgraded master cylinder was good info to learn and now on my to do list. I also run the S&S Streetmaster 2-1 EPA and Harley warranty compliant pipe and am very impressed with it. I have a stage 3 107 to 114 Sport Glide. That cam allows it to pull to 6k without losing bottom end torque. Same with the pipe. So it still makes effortless torque at 2k but also made 116 HP. Like your stage 4 114 a neighboring dealership built one that also made 117 HP. Not much for more cam plus heads. To ride his cat less 2-1 softail then mine you would be shocked by how much stronger mine pulls between 2 to 3k. The dyno sheet torque curve was excellent no dip as was the AFR. Between the pipe & the cam so happy I didn’t go the conventional stage 4 & catless pipe.

[@MotoChili]

Man those bags are gorgeous.

[@russellmanning2448]

Just wanted to thank you guys for the videos. Three weeks ago I started selling Harleys at Gainesville Harley-Davidson. I went from restaurant management to salesman. I have been a rider my whole life but more of a sport bike kind of guy. Anyway thanks for the videos as I am learning a lot.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@russellmanning2448]

@@TH3G0ODGUY thanks we have the same Lowrider S in our showroom, color and all. This video is really going to help me sell it! I am glad to hear you are ok after your accidents.

[@bonedale]

Really like the sport glide cases on the low rider, wonder how they would look on a fat bob, with after market pipes of course. But the rear fender profile is so different

[@Ozmeister666]

Check out "thefastlifegarage" on Instagram. They've done an insanely sick Fatbob with the bags.

[@wasteofusername1]

I have the same pipe but in black. I love how throaty and guttural it sounds. Even with the Harley tuner and stage 1 it runs very well and sounds loud when you twist the throttle.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I love the pipe, I've purchased it twice now with no regrets!

[@chrisvantassel8867]

I think you made the right choice, I test rode that PanAm and hated it. I have a Low Rider S and love it. Currently getting a stage 2

[@GhettoGatesss]

Can we get an in depth review on the sport glide bags and how they mount to these soft tails models, how much they cost, and how you order them part by part through harley?

[@team_sixthree8956]

My low rider gets no love 🥺🥺 This one is nice too Love my dyna though y’all ride safe out there Great video 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lazzyrj1]

You and me both Nick. As soon as I saw the Bronx (which coincidentally is my dogs name ) I knew I was going to buy it. Now I’m crossing my fingers hoping they don’t axe the bike.

[@charlesskelton4058]

Ton of good info. Thanks

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Thanks for watching!

[@rockwellmodel1]

Glad you're okay Nick

[@super1234567891011]

That 2018 was insane

[@sl4305]

Great video. Can't wait to see your Sportster s review also! What are your thoughts about having a revolution max engine in future softail and touring bikes?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I don't think we will see it in the current softail chassis, nor in the touring chassis, it wouldn't make much sense. That motor is a stressed member, there is no reason to stick it into a perimeter frame chassis like the traditional bikes feature. So if Harley builds a touring bike on that motor, it will not use the current frame. The Pan America IS a touring bike that features that motor, and the Sportster S IS a softail with that motor, at least as close as we will see. The new motor is going to blur lines of what is what because its designed as a modular chassis that you can build a bike around. I think we will see some really cool bikes with that motor, of all different visual and functional styles, but that motor will never be mounted in the current softail chassis, nor the current bagger chassis. It negates that motors main benefit, which is that the motor IS the frame of the bike.

[@speedpig513]

I pulled on you Nick.... plus you got the jump. Lets run it again! ahaha

[@sergiomontalvao7650]

Hi bro, Awesome videos. Where Didi you get the bags and fairing front windshield ?

[@ndn2589]

I love that color

[@DWRECKED91]

Glad to see you are healed up, when I was in not too long ago buying my latest bike, you were still busted up. I bought a softail slim for the GF, and after riding that bike, I was very impressed with the softail frame, I have been contemplating trading in my RG for a lowrider S but I cant bring myself to do it, I love my RG too much, and at 6' 280 lbs it's a better fit for me. On a side note, Andrew now has a road king?!?! What happened to the badass RG?!

[@michaellawton3271]

Getting my 21 low rider back tomorrow had stage 1 and 2 done with this pipe se parts

[@joecro1453]

sickest color

[@ausforce1]

Gorgeous 😍

[@stevecrawford7814]

Interesting!

[@Dude_Virus]

I can understand the pain of the collision and the wait. But thankfully I was using front and rear crash guards on my Harley so my tank, shock and everything else was safe. Handlebar got a slight bent which i got straightened and getting new heavier gauge guards again.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Glad you didn’t have to wait for as much paint as I did! Paint tends to be the longest wait! Thanks for watching and hoping you were mostly okay!

[@Dude_Virus]

@@TH3G0ODGUY I am still waiting for the parts 😢 as they have not yet arrived. But thankfully due to my custom guards there wasn't much damage so the bike is rideable.

[@btoso32]

I would've been gone on those roads. so weak. Hope you're out on twos soon doe.

[@joeypetrosky9821]

Nice bike nick all bikes take time and money

[@carlosuribe9006]

Gotta admit i was wondering if this video whould ever come out, if theres anyone to fit a fxlrs its Nick

[@sergiomontalvao7650]

Hi bro, Awesome videos. Where Didi you get the bags and fairing front windshield ? I am from Brazil, going to US in November, I really want to buy those items and take it to Brazil.

[@anthony1776diaz]

Beautiful riding location. Is that North of Santa Barbara?

[@andromedach]

Do you have a parts list for the modifications? Especially interested in the setup to support the bags

[@Mrdrivereight]

Its a sport glide setup up on the bags. Any dealer will sell them to you

[@frankd2056]

That color is the best

[@SuperSnallygaster]

Looks awesome Man, just needs some hand guards!

[@ernieme101]

nice looking bike , like the colour match fairing and bags . sorry to hear about your string of bad luck but it sounds like you're mending ok . keep the rubber side down !

[@bishopofsahs]

did you do a video on legend shocks ? if so what year so I can go back to find it.

[@alfajranmotorternate]

Wow Fery good 👍👍❤️

[@lyndagreen6185]

So what did you have to do to fit the hard bags on the Low Rider S? Anything special, or do they actually just fit? Because the website's parts page says they don't fit.

[@GreatEgret]

Man, my path to the 2021 midnight crimson LRS is very similar to Nick’s.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Hahah I wish mine had been a bit smoother, but I’m happy where I’ve landed!

[@STAYHUMBLE302]

Does the s and s pipe require just the spacer or do yuh have to run that break arm

[@King_Moose]

beautiful bike. what kind of risers?

[@FrankieLowlife]

I have a huge question about the sport glide bags! I’m currently assembling mine and I hit a big snag with the latches. Is there any way I could contact you guys for your advice? You guys are the only dealer I know that has assembled multiples of these successfully.

[@nickthinkpainting1978]

Cruise control is a gift from the motorcycle Gods 🙏🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@drsparwaga]

It’s my first pick too once I got my licence. Literally cant go wrong with it.

[@TheNostorian]

Little overpowerd for you first bike mate. Setting yourself up for a disaster.

[@drsparwaga]

@@TheNostorian People say the same thing about cars. See all the kids getting financing on sports cars like S3, AMG 35s/45s, etc. What matters is how the driver decides to operate with the machine. If I ride like a maniac, then that power will be a disaster, sure. But if I drive responsibly enough, then I wont likely utilise all that power anyway. I like the aestetics of the bike and the modification options, that’s what’s drawing me to it. The capabilities are nice to have, to me at least.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

@@drsparwaga Totally fine to start on a big twin like the Low Rider S if you are a responsible guy. Power will be less of the issue and more of the weight. Big bikes are easier to tip over. But so what? Maybe you replace a mirror, lever, and turn signal/grip? Not the end of the world. Get an engine guard and you won't be any worse off than if you started on something else so long as you respect the bike!

[@drsparwaga]

@@TH3G0ODGUY Oh hi Nick, thanks for responding. Can you recommend a particular engine guard? The only thing that kind of comes close that’s on my list of modifications I want done is the crash bar.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

@@drsparwaga Bung King makes a popular one, its very clean and simple. Otherwise Harley has a coiuple available including one that has integrated highway pegs.

[@jeenyus91]

Hey Nick, What is the make of the mirrors on your bike?

[@justinwallace3974]

What tuner did you use for this? I have the same exhaust but can't find a tuner

[@devm.9189]

I never though loweriders could look soooo good... after seeing only touring bike stories..

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Great vid as always boys! Quick question off topic, I'm 6'2 and I'm on a Heritage and getting bad buffeting from the stock shield, what size would you recommend me upgrading to? I dont want to look through it I just want less head shake.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Unfortunately as a small guy I won’t be able to answer that one for you!

[@raceboy1971]

Check my channel for a 22" recurve screen on my 2018 heritage. I'm 6'3".

[@_audacerider3838]

HS missed a massive opportunity this year cause for 2021 Sport Glide should have gotten the front forks and dual discs front brakes from the Low Rider S. So basically this bike is what the Sport Glide sould have been this year! BTW sweet buid Mate! 🤜🤛

[@Clover-hs4de]

the sport glide with dual fronts, the 114, and mid pegs would've been my dream, LRS is closer to that though so I went with that

[@williamanderson9714]

love the channel. I also rode a gsxr1000 for years before i decided to switch to a harley and bought a Low Rider S. if I were to get a set of sport glide saddlebags from a friend would I be able to fit them to my low rider s with little to no modifications? if so what are the mods that are necessary? i have a friend that has offered to sell me his so I really need to learn how to make this work. I would appreciate the feedback. great video btw with great info.

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hello, my new friend. Wow, it's a very touching and healing motorcycle 💛💙💚 video. It's an honor to be a friend of your great channel 💞💕💜. Have a lucky day 💖🌺💜 👍👍👍🤙👌

[@GiancarloFloyd]

The s&s pipe doesn’t come with the pedal it’s $165 part that sucks ball’s my bike has a lift on it and is still scrapes bad. It’s almost ground the peg on the bottom. I’ve been looking for a different option.

[@amg5795]

What size risers are you using ?

[@dimitriospapafoteinos8624]

Hi everyone! Can I buy the ST bags for the LRS? Thanks!

[@pmanpp357]

Wait...what?? I'm confused @6:47!... whatever... The show must go on!

[@alexanderkaranfilovski4223]

Nice bike! 👍🏽 What height are those risers Nick?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Thanks! Those are 7 inch hard case performance risers!

[@LonerBoi88883]

Does cruise control come standard on the 2021 now? Was pretty disappointed when I realize my '20 didn't have it.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Still not standard unfortunately.\, I had it installed same time as my bars.

[@carlosbenitez6438]

Awesome bike. What are your thoughts on this vs the softail slim ?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Slim is more of a cruiser with classic styling, the low rider has a bit more grunt and better handling, so it’s relatively more performance focused. The low rider also has more options for customization

[@michaelmiziarski6740]

Glad you're okay after those two stacks Nick. I've been looking at putting those bags on my FXBB - would it be possible for you to list the parts you needed to get the bags installed? I remember looking about a year ago and they were split into a lot of different components and ended up quite costly. Wondering if things have changed and there is a easier way to order the kit? Also did they come colour matched or did you need to get them painted? Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

It’s still a very long parts list with every nut and bolt unfortunately. Still pricey too. They did not come color matched, you can get them in any sport glide color so no midnight crimson

[@michaelmiziarski6740]

@@TH3G0ODGUY Thanks for the response! Well done on going through that process. Bike looks great so definitely worth it!

[@since95hd23]

Video of the Road king special with the fxrt fairing please

[@MattLaidlaw]

Already posted brother. Check the channel

[@toolmaker5150]

Sorry in advance if I missed this but are you running that exhaust without a tune and how so ? I just went through this and ended up sending the pipe back and getting the slip ons instead. The tuner situation is frustrating here In California. Also I am told both the 50 state 2:1 and slip ons are not approved for use on a ‘21 in Ca. I could have bought a ‘20 with 1,000 miles on it but passed. The wait is brutal.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Hmm, not sure, youd have to talk to my parts dept. to confirm but I don’t think there is an issue getting the 50 state legal parts. As for tune I’m not running a tuner. This pipe has a cat in it and it doesn’t seem to mind not having a tune. No fueling issues.

[@toolmaker5150]

Thanks Nick, appreciate the response. My bike runs great with the 50 state slip ons. Just worried about it running lean and impacting my warranty. Btw, availability is not the issue with the 50 state exhaust. In CA , C.A.R.B. has not approved them for use on the ‘21 models. Not a huge issue, but if someone is buying them to stay legal, technically they are not for a ‘21.

[@nevillelynch8395]

What was the upgrade that you do to the master cylinder to improve the brakes?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I haven’t upgraded the master cylinder on the low rider, I was commenting on why the dual disk bikes have better brake feel than the single disk bikes and my theory is that it’s due to the different part number for the master cylinder.

[@chip9832]

So what is if any is the upgrade to the rear master cylinder for this bike or bikes like this. My rear brake master cylinder isn't performing very well maybe even malfunctioning not the end of the world but I would like something working better good info in this video

[@MattLaidlaw]

Good question. I don’t know if I can recommend something im confident in. Most people just stick to the stock Hd stuff and it’s usually good. Maybe brembo?

[@dabrownconservative7843]

Was there anything special you needed to do to add the sport glide saddlebags on the 21 LRS

[@MattLaidlaw]

Relocate the rear turn signals. Other than that it mounts to the softail docking hardware.

[@dabrownconservative7843]

@@MattLaidlaw already got the alloy arts turn signals. So I'm Golden

[@Crowbar381]

What are the details of the race tech shock? You mentioned at about 12:10 that it’s helping with ground clearance. Is it longer ? and by how much ? thanks heaps :)

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Race tech will custom make you any length you want up to the maximum for the stock swing arm which is 13.5. My shock is 13 inches, I had 13.5 on my previous lowrider but just felt that it was a bit much with the stock front end. Stock is 12 or 12.5, but keep in mind that every inch or half inch of length of the shock results in more than that in terms of total height due to the suspension geometry.

[@scottmiller355]

@@TH3G0ODGUY Are you running the factory cartridges in the inverted forks or are they race tech as well? Thank you

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

@@scottmiller355 stock front suspension, it’s on the softer side which is perfect for my weight

[@JasonYergin]

That is a wild story but glad you weren't injured and the bike is back. Also it was annoying me SOO much that the idiot in the minivan wouldn't pull off and let you get around.

[@mcscotty325]

3 new Harleys in a year. Matt, you must pay well.

[@rebel_ltz]

It's the USA, so everything is bought by a bank. :)

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

@@rebel_ltz I could pay cash for the bike if I wanted, but I'd rather have the money in the market and make more in returns than I will pay in interest. Finance the things you can get a decent rate on, so you have cash to pay for the things you either can't finance or can't finance at a decent rate. No sense in paying cash for a depreciating asset when the bank will let me pay them back in devalued currency at a low rate.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I've bought 3 new Harleys over the course of working here, so that's 3 bikes over 3.3 years.

[@firewalker6712]

If you work for Harley you can get one bike year for basically nothing. At least if you work in their factory. I can't say that for sure at dealership. I was offered a job in the York plant and that's what I was told. Of course I turned it down. Because they told me every Friday. I would be told what shift I was working the next week. It could be 1 of 3 shifts. So I turned the job down. Plus the way they lay people off he would probably be a waste of time anyway.

[@2008bluedemon]

Did you run the screaming eagle tuner to get the pipe to run right?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

No tuner. Seems fine since the pipe has a high flow cat, once I do an intake i will get the tuner

[@bighorn4x479]

what kind of mirror are those. really dig the blue tint

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Rizoma!

[@bighorn4x479]

@@TH3G0ODGUY thank you for the reply sir.

[@Johnthebruce]

"Long story short, Suzuki's are dangerous" 😄

[@daymaker5460]

Hey Nick, I have a 2021 low rider S, I love the bike but I cannot see behind I have been happily stunting with a cop behind me. it is difficult to see for lane changes. Canadian HD dealers have `no mirrors that will extend and fit this bike. they are still using 2020 catalogues and cannot give me one big shortage. I think 2022 bikes are due soon !. what is on your bike? Nice ride.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I have Rizoma universal mirrors on my bike!

[@daymaker5460]

@@TH3G0ODGUY thanks, nice bike.

[@El_Diablo666xxx]

¿Alguien sabe de cuántas pulgadas es ese manillar?

[@TrevorCardozo]

Hey just curious, how tall are you?? You look very comfortable on the bike. Scared that me being 6'1 would be too tall.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I’m 5’9” on a good day

[@anthonyr587]

Is that the S&S 2-1 SuperStreet? When people talk about California legal is that because of noise or what? I am here in Austin, Texas and looking for the best performance 2 into 1, I was looking at S&S.

[@leesunga9368]

Compliant with CA emissions standards. That's why it's got a catalytic converter in it.

[@anthonyr587]

@@leesunga9368 Ok so I am guessing Texas doesn't care about that, can I get a more monstrous exhaust? lol

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

@@anthonyr587 That was the point that I brought up that S&S told us, their Cat California Pipe makes more power through the midrange than their exact same pipe without the highflow cat. Biggest downsides to the S&S pipe are its not as loud, its a bit longer, and you have to run their brake pedal which makes it expensive. But you also dont need a tuner so that makes up some of the ground between the pipe and others on the market.

[@nevillegreg1]

I have the same S&S pipe on my 18 LR (114 Stage III), no complaints with nice sound and nice pull, my only complaint is the rear brake performance, just feels like it's doing nothing.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Hahha yeah that’s common among all the softails

[@dannywywiasjr6199]

What’s the model of the pipe?

[@nevillegreg1]

@@dannywywiasjr6199 I have the S&S 2 into 1 Superstreet. You can get it with or without the cat converter and in various finishes. For mid control bikes like the LR or LRs, you also have to purchase the S&S foot brake kit.

[@barrybarnes96]

I wanna know why you sold the M8 Slim for the LRS?.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

I sold the slim for the Pan am. But it took too long to come out.

[@devondelorme151]

if you knew the Bronx would get cancelled would you have just kept your FXLR 2018?

[@ryanbeall5124]

Wait, did you say you can get the fairing color matched from the factory?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

You can get the new fairing in midnight crimson in the P&A catalogue

[@ryanbeall5124]

@@TH3G0ODGUY Solid, I had no idea. Bike looks great btw.

[@ryanbeall5124]

@@TH3G0ODGUY yo if you ever get a minute, see if you can find that part number. I can't find it anywhere, (used my catalogue and SIP), last I found was one with the 2020 model color codes.

[@michaelhutchins1]

Matt will you ship a bike to Texas. I would rather deal with you than many other Harley dealerships.

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

We do ship out of state but due to Harley’s policies you have to be in store to sign paperwork. You won’t have to pay California reg or sales tax though if we ship it.

[@sideball88]

Can the saddle bags fit with stock pipes?

[@MattLaidlaw]

Good question. I want to say yes.

[@williammatthews9033]

Where can I get mirrors like you have Nick?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Not sure, I bought them years ago and they had been sitting for a while. They are Rizoma mirrors but I have no idea if they are still in production

[@tomhackman2413]

Is the riser on this bike a Kraus 10” ?

[@MattLaidlaw]

On this bike I believe it was the 8

[@maximusdecimusmeridius5438]

When is HD going to make a Low rider S with the revolution engine

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

Never, at least not with a perimeter frame

[@sideball88]

Would the bags fit with a sissy bar?

[@TH3G0ODGUY]

The bags mount in a way that lets you use Harley’s hold fast system for the new softails. So you can at least use the factory sissy bar options, aftermarket your mileage may vary as always