It's always a pleasure to hear your dad's perspective and insight on anything HD! Would be awesome to see some more videos of you all tackling some trails.

Jerry Laidlaw also is a exceptional welder, watched him do some amazing things at the Rosemead store. No one had the guts or knowledge to weld gas tanks in the 1990’s. Jerry had it down to a science, like everything with him was not a big deal. Very humble man…

Great video Matt. Really good to see your Dad out on the trails living life to the full 😎👍

I'd love to see more videos with Jerry Laidlaw in them.

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Coming!

Great video. Always glad to see a great dad and son riding together.

Anytime you can ride with your Dad is always special!

Great video and awsome to see Laidlaw Senior out and about and to get his opinion too. Let's see more of Dad 🙂👍

Great video.....of course, invite Dad more often! 6'-8"? Damn.....surprised he wasnt complaining about his poor knees!

@addicted2baseballrgd21

3 жыл бұрын

I can't envision him on a Yamaha Tenere 700.

I’m 66 years old and have a lot of off road, flat track and TT racing experience from my younger years. Though the years naturally I owned many street bikes like my current Low Rider, Electra Glide… I honestly have to say I have great interest in the Pan America platform because of its obvious on/off road versatility and getting to see the beauty of things off road the average street rider never sees! And it’s so much safer and enjoyable riding a motorcycle off road, then instantly having the capability of taking to the open highways, grabbing some food and staying in a comfortable hotel or just camping out. Next time I buy a new Harley Davidson I won’t be so undecided of which model I want, I am making a bee line to the Pan America and see how it fits me. I love what this bike offers.

Yes have your dad ride more with you. He totally has fun on a bike and it shows.

It's so cool you get to ride with your Dad. Enjoy it, they are treasures! Great video.

Matt your dad is pretty cool so bring on the videos. That was funny when he asked that rider if they were okay and alter that he burns off.

Its awesome that ypur dad is healthy enough , that ypu still get to ride with him. I am jealous if I'm honest. Fantastic!!

I've been watching your videos for years. Your detailed review on bikes have definitely helped me in my decision making to make purchases and be extremely happy with them. It was really good to see your Dad and hear his ideas on HD's new hotness of a bike. I straddle the fence on if this would ever be a purchase that I would make and while I am probably closer to your age, Matt, I think more like a person of your Dad's generation on these things. Also, I have a small link to your family but that is a story for another day. Thanks for the work that you do.

@MattLaidlaw

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching over the years. I appreciate your comment. The pan america is a great bike if utilized for its purpose of on and off road. It’s nice to have some off road experience too.

I absolutely love this overview with you and Jerry!!

Yes, Jerry buy one. Seeing you and your son out on a adventure makes me want to buy 2 PA Specials. 1 for me and 1 for my son. Looking forward to see the on going saga of "Where the roads don't go".

Great video- yes, “more Jerry”, please! Would love to hear some of his “war stories”- I bet he has some gems. Keep the great content coming, Matt!

Looks like a ton of fun, and awesome to hear the experienced perspective!

I like how Matt just sits quietly and listens to his Dad speak. You can see the respect. Would love to take a couple riding lessons from Mr. Laidlaw. That man knows how to ride! Love your videos Matt! Great family you have and the Best bikes!

Every time I see the Pan American I like it even more, definitely not a cruiser, but for camping trips or off the normal roads it be great, we still have a lot of gravel roads here in KY and it give some more areas to explore on a bike.

That’s awesome your dad went with you. And you two have motorcycles in common

Best way to chair beautiful moments in life with your dad. Another way in H.D lifestyle.

Loved having your Dad in the video…wonderful video.

Ok but why did your dad have more swagger than all of you combined? He looked badass on that bike.

Got mine a few weeks ago love it!!

Good to see Jerry

Great to see you and your Dad riding together!!! I’m 64 years old and thought I was too old to ride a bike like the Pan America but after watching your dad I’m having second thoughts!!

Always great to see your dad! Jerry also mentioned Mexico and Baja... how about the Laidlaw's Crew going on Biltwell's El Diablo Run in San Felipe, Baja.

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

It's on the bucket list for sure. I'll need to do it next time maybe

Great video. I enjoyed the other “family video “ about the H-D revival bike and this one was great as well. You’re father does a great job breaking the bike down. I was going to retire my 93 FLHTP in 2 years when I retire and buy a new bagger but now I’m considering replacing it with a Pan-America. Oh also loved the aerial shots Matt

Need more Jerry and more Pan America content! 😎

Of course Jerry needs one! It will be my other Harley and I’m guessing many Harley owners will want to have one - after watching this video. Love my wide glide and it’s a keeper for life but the PanAmerica will be my touring bike instead of a bagger for sure.

Good honest talk of the capabilities and limitations of PanAmerica. Yep, a great highway and decent Jeep trail bike, but risky in the rough stuff. You don't want that batch to fall down in the rocks downhill or in a gully--especially if you're alone. Already I'm hoping for a mini version.

Great presentation, thank you my friend.

Cool video Matt! Yes your pop’s should ride with you more often in your video.. Ride safe and thanks for sharing..

Matt, While your vids are generally excellent, this one was very cool! I really enjoyed the father/son ride and bonding. That your Dad, Jerry, is an accomplished off-roader, rider, and cool in his own right was great. I’d definitely like to see more content like that. I never got to share rides with my dad (or my Godfather/Uncle) as they both rode prior to my tenure and both passed-on (‘14 and ‘97, respectively). My little brother and I rode extensively, but he also left us in ‘14. I’m retiring from 30-plus years of public service in ‘22 and taking my show on the road from NJ to AZ, where my new life and a future new wife awaits. I’m definitely making a b-line road trip for Laidlaw’s H-D once out there for good! Cheers, Kevin

Great vid💯. Family, good quality editing, inspiration, honest opinion and also proper spoken english. Rock on🍻

Nice to see dad out and about. Great to see HD venturing into the off-road and bringing tech into the Sportster S. Exciting times. I'm still a Heritage chrome guy though. lol

Man, I’m definitely thinking about getting one of these! Seeing these videos makes it more appealing to me for sure 👍🏼

Love your dad! Totally want to see more of him in your videos!

I was expecting to hear cash register sounds when that bike hit the ground 😄 Glad to see the crash bars came through

Your dad is 6'8"?! I need to find out what the Laidlaws eat for breakfast! Haha. Great vid having your dad over, give different perspectives on the Pan Am.

Thanks for great Insight and great video ! 👊🏼💯

Love the orange & black combo!

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

We did some mixing and matching on that one. 👍🏼

Awesome video Matt and Jerry, thanks for sharing a good time!

Jerry! Jerry! He talks my age. Thank you sir for being with us.

Just bought 1. LOVE IT

Absolutely would love to see your Dad in more vids! You and your Dad are two peas in a pod Matt, and yes he should get a Pan America. Nice bike!

Best bike that Harley is building too date… kudos to Milwaukee.

Definitely keep the off-road videos coming with Jerry!

What a cool jacket your dad has

Great video with you your dad!

Really nice seeing you ride with your dad. You can see he's an accomplished motorcycle rider. Looking forward to more videos like this. The Pan American looks like a big hit for H.D.

Great background music Matt...!!!

Great video once again Matt! The more I see and learn about this bike the more I am talking myself into buying one. This is a perfect bike for those of us who live in the desert. It is a street bike as well as an off-road bike. I like the looks of this bike and the durability of the design for going off-road. With its mind-blowing features like its adaptability to the various terrains, right down to the sturdy kickstand its extra features Harley did on this model. This is so worth the money, it is the most versatile bike and I think Harley batted it out of the park on this one! Love Silverado Canyon used to ride there in the 70s and take in four corners. Another cool ride is the back road Hwy.18 up to Big Bear.

I'd love to see more "Riding with Jerry"!

One of most awesome rides ever seen you do, especially with your Father👍he is a really cool dude!! Guessing he is in his 70’s like me, very impressive rider and great at expressing his review of the cool new HD! Like to hear more about his bio, how he became a HD dealer and his riding experience an accomplishments. You are fortunate have such a cool dad👍❤️

@MattLaidlaw

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very fortunate. The plan is to definitely include him in more videos.

Just loved this video..nothing quite like Father and Son quality time together and “Jerry” got a kick out of you calling him that! Haha You both have no problems giving honest opinions on the Dirt Glide so why not touch on the real problems folks are having with it?..and plans to address them in the next gen..(quick shifter/ auto blip please?! Lol) but yes, bring Dad along more..no resemblance at all btw..haha

Amazing views. Great camera work as always!

I don’t know, everything I’ve heard about that motor I absolutely LOVE! Just in a street bike! Sorry I’m not going OFF-ROAD on a 600lb. Bike.

Great video Matt. Good to see you dad out on a PanAm also. Heather wants one!

Looks like a nice ride! Lots of dust; easy to forget about that when you are mostly on pavement.

Having had the chance to ride the pan-am, I just can't get the idea out of my head of trading my FXLRS for one. I mean I could live on that pan-am for sure, a lot more comfortably than the FXLRS. It really is an adventure bike built for our lovely continent. Always nice having your dad bless us with his knowledge and input too. Great video as always Matt.

🛑🛑 Matt…..Great Job on the video👍 Enjoy the time with your dad. It is “great to share” similar interests and make memories.

Matt, Definitely more ADV vid's. Yeah, Jerry needs a pan america. Thanks for posting & Stay safe

Livin the life, Nice pan american, keep vids coming, your the best on my opinion on KZread on motorcycles.

Love the vids with you and your pops

Thanks Jerry. You guys make a great team!

I'm trying one out tomorrow Looking forward to seeing how it compares to my last ADV bike

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be curious to hear your thoughts and impression

Great video Matt! Jerry needs to buy a Pan America and then you guys need to make a series of videos with the Pan America. Your dad is great in the videos, I keep thinking of the one with the Fat Bob, now that was funny! Famous quote from Jerry, "I'm not going on KZread!" Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

Great video! How about the Sportster S review

It would be great if your dad will join you for some more rides and videos…the more the better! Hope he will agree!

Awesome video 🤘⚡️🤘✨

I have the orange one as well and was curious to how it would look with the black front instead of the white. Glad to see that you switched it out. Not sure if I like it better than the white. But it’s cool how easy it is to pull it off and switch if you feel inclined.

Great video Matt, Good to see your dad still at it. The drive chain on the Pan America is it a standard size or is it a Harley exclusive , finally saw the bike in person and the drive chain looked huge almost looked like a piece off of an industrial machine..

@MattLaidlaw

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about the length to be honest

Hi there. Just bought a Pan Am. Love the bike. Your video was great. Where in Orange Country is that trail? I would love to visit your shop and ride that trail. Thank you.

I did not get the PA and stuck to my fxbr 2019 breakout but i did ride it a great bike.

I love that bike I was thinking of a touring bike but the more I think about it the Pan America is for me. What a bike! I come from dirt riding them I had a street bike for years.

The Pan America is a segment that go everyone’s attention two fold. The 1st being the adventure bike entry in a big and thought out way. Secondly, the new engine technology that was introduced in a way to let everyone know what was coming as far a a new power plant that’s in the works that’s smooth, liquid cooled, fully counter balanced, latest electronics, and injection oiling system, single oil fill and single draining with less problematic 1950’s/1960’s parts.

truly amazing

Awesome video Matt

Is Grandpa Laidlaw still around? If so, I'd love to hear a round table discussion between all 3 generations comparing and contrasting the PanAmerica to the K-Model and Sportster XLCH which were used for scrambles, TT racing and enduro riding.

@MattLaidlaw

2 жыл бұрын

He is still around. I will try to include him in an upcoming video

@browngreen933

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw Thanks, that would be great.

Looks like HD hit it out of the ballpark with Panamerican all the videos I've seen on this bike have all been highly rated as a ten good job Harley Davison I think Harley Davidson should give Jerry a brand new bike

Its a really nice bike, I had a GS and Africa Twin before. I have a 2019 Street Bob now, thinking now maybe should have got the Pan Am instead (maybe). Wonder which bike you will ride more? Should come up to Canada and ride in BC and Alberta, many awesome roads.

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe just get both. haha

@ShineBright__

3 жыл бұрын

I confirm the beautiful roads in BC specially down in the kootenays

@mojomanmurph1925

3 жыл бұрын

Go test ride one then make a decision.

great video , sweet ride , really cool dad. :)

Hey Matt! Are u going to make a video on the new sportster s anytime soon?

Yea put Jerry in there more often..great added perspective!

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try to get him in more videos.

Hello Matt Laidlaw. Guys, i congratulate all the employees of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and absolutely every biker and motorcycle on Earth with the celebration of the 118th anniversary ​of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company:) Harley-Davidson Motor Company and their motorcycles Harley-Davidson are still the best in the world!

Matt, 2 words.......Idaho BDR! Great video thanks.

It was unfortunate to see the dropping of the bike on the left side damaged the clutch lever like that. Not sure what Harley was envisioning with the basic plastic "break away" hand guards. Harley needs aftermarket hand guards, which in reality if they are advertising this as an Adventure Touring machine needs to have various parts of the bike hardened.

I had the same bike as your dad, but I traded it in for LiveWire. The engine is running hot sometimes and I feel a lot of heat around my ankle. I don’t know if that’s a design flaw. LiveWire fits my riding style better.

This is what these big adv bikes are for, lots of peagravel unmaintained trails in alabama south ga that i am having a good time on that i would hate to bring my ultra on! Harley needs to work with a boot manf like gaerne and market one of their enduro boots like the fastback.

More Oscar buzz for Jarold Laidlaw???

I Might buy one! Love, love

Nice Video Matt Can a short guy ride this bike? 29” inseam.. can you get a lower seat and set up? I ride a slim and a Honda CRF250L Thanks Stu

My Pan America Special overheated and blew the engine at 5,000 miles halfway through a 2,500-mile trip. The bike has now been in the shop for three weeks, and today, I finally got an update on the cause. The Tech tells me the manifold going from the Oil Pump to the engine's top-end came loose. They are still waiting for Harley Corp tech support to get back with further instructions. I love the bike, but it doesn't seem like the dealerships want anything to do with servicing and repair it. I hope Harley takes care of me, but I'm skeptical due to being in the shop for three weeks and not getting any update other than they are waiting on Harley's tech support. I did ask the Tech how much internal damage there was, and they said Harley had not instructed them to make any more tear down; they just wanted pics of the cause. However, the Tech did tell me that they did a compression check on the cylinders, and they are entirely different front to back, and there is coolant in my engine oil. Fingers Crossed!

@MattLaidlaw

2 жыл бұрын

Dang man. This is the first engine failure I’ve heard of. I’m sure they will get you fixed man. The thing that sucks right now is parts availability.

@AdventureGlide

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw The dealership informed me yesterday afternoon. Harley is shipping a new motor asap, and they have the engine ready to ship. Snake River Harley Davidson in Twin Falls, ID, also told me that it's their number one priority to get my bike back on the road. It was a slow-going first three weeks in the shop, but things seem to be moving now.

Green and RED stickers... COMMIEFORNIA....lol

Nothing beats suspension travel on bad roads.

Pretty sure having just traded my 1200GS for a PAS here in the UK that GS will sales will drop as Harley have hit the spot with this bike.

Thinking about trading in my 18 CVO SG

What a blessing for you to be able to ride with your father!! What’s the status of getting bags for this bike?