Nice upgrades, particularly smart with the rear shock. The increased height will also quicken the steering. Great job Nick.

Ripping on the new guy never gets old! Rite of passage - and he just took it. Good boy.

Nice meeting you and the boys in person. Thank You for making my trip to LA memorable an not just a boring business trip. Thanks again for everything Matt, was truly a pleasure meeting you !

I've been in love with this model. I need this bike too! I'm loving almost all these upgrades!

Awesome Matt !!! I was waiting for this . Really brings out the bike in how I believe ( IMO ) it should look. Beautiful

Dude's got good taste! Super-awesome bike and well presented and articulated.

Sweet ride Nick! Probably the best looking Softail I've seen so far. The new Low Rider is the only model of the new Softail line I have really liked the look of, and this just made me like it even more. The changes you made really made a difference in the bikes aesthetics.

Love seeing this stuff. ...the explanation, ...why the changes, and to see the changes done. Great video.

The thing I love about these videos and this one, in particular, is the realization of the vision. What I mean by that is when I look at a stock softail and try to imagine what I would do to it I cant.. not really. I know my taste, of course, we all have different likes and dislikes and while I wouldn't do exactly the same I am able to actually see what can be done. The best part about it is the presentation of the reasons why someone goes in a particular direction. These expose's are really well done and very much appreciated.

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

QU13TM4N thanks for the comment. That helps me to know what focus and talking points to include in this type of video.

Man, missed it by one week! Congrats Nick, well deserved for sure.

Nick congrats on the new job and the new bike. Thanks again.

Beautifully done Nick,great vid Matt

Nice build. I cant wait until I'm able to get my bike. I love your videos because they give me alot of great ideas for what I wanna do. Keep them coming.

I 've notice the production value in your videos are getting much better

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

wimquill one thanks. I’m always trying to get better.

@HJ-sn5gt

6 жыл бұрын

wimquill one Agreed; I noticed the music stop when stuck in LA traffic: Nice touch!

@bishopofsahs

6 жыл бұрын

good example.....

Yes H-D needs to make a blacked out low rider again

@darkoflight4938

6 жыл бұрын

They sure do!

@robertpolkamp

5 жыл бұрын

The lack of dual front disk brakes though... love it otherwise. Wicked 114 build.

@d_ressu

5 жыл бұрын

How can I add 100 more likes to your comment?

@andynelson7773

5 жыл бұрын

New low rider S please, duel disk and blacked out

@TheSkyhighmusic

5 жыл бұрын

The only way I EVER THINK about trading my iron 12 is if they bring out another blacked out low rider s again

Another great build from Laidlaw!

Dude, I don't even want the lowrider anymore unless it's just like this badboy right here wow!🔥💣👀

These new softails have grown on me. This thing is sick. I think I'm sold on one.

Nice bike! Pipes sound meaty. Love the blacked out look. Great video Matt!

Bad ass bike Nick! Great video again as always Matt. 👍👍

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@Spacesuit_Charlie

6 жыл бұрын

That bike is awesome. Did Nick have to get new cables when doing that handlebar and riser swap?

When I'm ready I plan on visiting your dealership for a new ride. I like how your shop thinks outside the box. I used to work for SDHD and the always thought out of the box. Glad you are making people see that these are really bad ass 🤘🏼

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Hit me up when you’re ready to pull the trigger.

Great bike Nick! Maybe Harley is watching and can do the same for 2019! Congrats on the beautiful bike.

@michaelmaningding

Жыл бұрын

This comment aged well in 2023 🦅

Just bought a blue 2018 FXLR Tuesday and over the winter I’m wanting to Black it out like this one. Bad ass bike enjoy her.

Nice looking bike. Alot of thought gone into the upgrades. Very nicely done.

I see some very nice bikes coming out of your shop, these new softails sure are a good platform for customizing,I'm hungry now, I can't wait to see some more, this is getting me thinking about my next ride.

What a badass video! Nice changes on that low rider.

Nick, congrats on landing a job at Laidlaw’s and on one “Bad Motorscooter.”

YET ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO! THAT FXLR LOOKS BADASS!

@TH3G0ODGUY

6 жыл бұрын

oH STOP IT YOU'RE MAKING ME BLUSH

This should be a stock bike! This is what my generation loves. I just bought a Low Rider s this weekend 🤘😎

Awesome build. I’m curious if HD will bring the FXDLS back for the Softail frame

ANOTHER GREAT BUILD from Laidlaw! You guys put so much style to your builds and I really dig the aesthics PLUS performance that the builds seem to emphasize! I really like to hear the builds from guys that come from different riding platforms too, establisheds validity that HD can still satisfy performance needs. Great! Murdered Out theme with accents of silver, this one rocks! 💪😉⚡Flipping the mirrors would clean up the visual line on the top of the bars. Other than that, SOLID BUILD! I really like how Laidlaw is introducing Young Blood into the old HD community 👊

Grats Nick - awesome job on the bike!

Great build. Well polished vid Matt. Really like this kid.

Really cool I wouldn't change a thing on it thanks for the video Matt take care

Turned out great! Much better with black powder coating 😎🇺🇸

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

CJ agreed.

@RobimusPrime

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah chrome are for old foggies, anyway. I cannot stand chrome.

Magnificent bike and a superb vid. I was just thinking how lowrider will look like with apes or blacked out and suddenly this great machine popped out:). Great bike ride safe. Thx Matt for this great channel

Matt tell nick that’s Lobo said Congratulations!! Came out really good all Blacked out and it looks sweet good taste!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Ride Safe & Enjoy..

dude the tbr exhaust sounds awweesoomme,better than all other systems

Lovely looking bike Nick and a great video to match it Matt.

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

The new low rider s finally came out and this bike still looks better great build .

Wow! This has been (for me) the best argument to recommend the new platform. From FXR to new Softail, skipping Dyna... I own two FXR's '85 & '86, so, this video is very enlightening to me. I already tried the 114 2018 Fatbob, and I loved it (minus the forward controls). This could be the new bike to own. I still want a Dyna, though...

Fuck yeah! I have a 2018 FXLR that I'm about to customize too. Love the direction Nick took with this one. Killer vid as always, Matt🤙🏽

Hey man a realy good job done! Awesome ride...love it. Sounds pretty cool and hard. Greetings from Germany.

Nice build young man... great presentation... ride safe and keep up the great work.

@TH3G0ODGUY

4 жыл бұрын

@M R What about my riding makes me an ass?

Amazing bike !!! You're inspiring me to apply some of your ideas onto my bike.

@TH3G0ODGUY

6 жыл бұрын

leon323 good luck with your build man!

Nice bike, I like the way you presented this vlog; it was very well done. You must pay your people well, they own Harleys. Ford had a lot of employees who also bought their company’s cars. I enjoyed all the detail about the upgraded parts and performance work. You finished it off with a nice cruise around you town. I was reminded of those days in the 1970’s whenHollywood was producing all those biker movies. I bought me a 2018 Fat Boy, white, in February 2018.

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I always appreciate the compliments. Enjoy the Fatboy. The 2018 Softails are Great bikes.

@Joseph_CPA_JD_LL.M

6 жыл бұрын

I think having an employee purchase a bike, a Harley, from where they work is a great thing.....it shows the employee loves his bike, is earning enough income to buy it, and takes pride in his work. This is all around great for employee morale, makes the customers more happy and says a lot for the product.

@whitebeltforlife5271

6 жыл бұрын

Joe Hanlon I agree ! It is so fun to watch a dealership embrace personalizes bikes the way LaidLaw Harley does ....

@LA-ff6zk

5 жыл бұрын

I was shocked to see Non harley bikes in the employee parking area at the plant in york, pa. I think if you ride and work for harley, its sacrilege to ride anything else. that lowrider is nice. i got the street bob and it puts a smile on my face every time i ride it. nice video matt

That is a beautiful bike , I love what you did to it.

Looks awesome! I picked up a 2018 lowrider earlier this year, personally I really like the chrome and 70's vibe but I dig the blacked out look on your bike. Just curious, anyone know if it would it be possible to install a 117 kit on a M8 107?

Looks sick and sounds sick! Fantastic Build :)

Man! So glad they came out with 2020 low rider S. Got my 20 fxlr s for two days now and can’t be more happier! I’m pretty sure they copied your build, should charge HD for copyright. Lol

Great post, purrfect set-up on the LR S. I bet you could sell a ton of these.

Tasteful build. Really well presented video. He speaks really well unlike all of these other blokes who crap on and love the sound of their own voice on reviews. Awesome job mate!

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks on behalf of Nick.

@TH3G0ODGUY

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Bike is super awesome. You made all perfect choices. So close to what I'd do. I'm so happy someone did a build on the new Low Rider, it's a cool bike in its own right, even if it's not a Dyna. If I were going to finish it out, I'd also get rid of the stock seat (too fat and ugly like a couch), put in some custom dynamics LEDs (easy), and consider an inverted front end. Thanks for the video, as always.

Sweet, only thing I would add personally is mini apes and a tank and headlight lift, but I’m real tall. I love high clearance Harleys.

Beautiful bike. I have the red 2018 lowrider. Custom fit it with forward footboard controls cause I’m tall. I’m curious on how much higher the heritage shock raised the bike and did you have to also raise the front?

Dammit, this guy read my mind except for the wheels. I like the two toned wheels with white letter tires. Good job man!

damn Nick really killed this mod, this is amazing

This is a great build... I’m so excited to see this next generation of young builders and riders bring something fresh to the game with THIER insights and fresh perspectives. I sense a new dawn... one devoid of leather and posturing but filled with denim ‘n t-shirts, and it feels good!

Bars and fairing are spot on Nick, "T" bars and those fugly fairings that go with them are the worst look to come along for Harleys in a long time.

Very nice build! Rather have this then the new 2020 lowrider s as nick mentions in another video. This bike is custom and badass.

Great video! Nick has good taste

Lucky..Benefits of working at HD ..bike looks great 🤘🏽

Looks way cooler with all the mods. As many people have already commented, it would be great if Harley had a Low Rider that was more blacked out and less chromed out. But I couldn't afford it either way so I guess it doesn't really matter.

Those forks need to be done ! Gsxr gold forks would be great for that stage 4 kit

Something like this is exactly what I want.

I think this might be nicest Harley I have ever seen . Upgrading from my iron torn between lowerider and street bob seems like you get more with low rider. Still haven’t decided if Ima keep the sporty

@anthonygm85

5 жыл бұрын

I went from a sporty to low rider and dont reget it, I sat on sportys softball slums and streetbobs before I settled on the low rider. The Bob was great looking but felt uncomfortable and lacked tank bite for my knees. I felt way more balanced on the low rider.

They should make this model available, Softtail Low S I love that 2 into 1. I like that air intake better than the one on the Lowrider s. Great build man

Matt as always great job A+

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

when you powder coated the wheel's did you take the bearing's out or can they stay in? thank's

Debating on bars and risers for my 2018 FXLR to get that look. Considering the Street Slammers in chrome or risers and drag bar. Looking at the Memphis Shades cafe fairing too.

Absolutely hated the new bikes. After this video, I saw what you can do. And I have to say, I'm in love.

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Savage Cabbage the new bikes are bad ass man. The new frame is legit.

@rodneypratt4324

5 жыл бұрын

Hate really? It's really a strong word.

@darnellrogers8884

5 жыл бұрын

Why should you have to invest all that money though... the bike by itself is way over priced...

@Story_Teller925

4 жыл бұрын

Are the upgrades for the mono shock? Can covert it back to dual rear shocks?

Looks a lot sportier without those tiller handlebars. I found the most interesting part was changing the shock to the longer one. I wasn't sure if that would fit the other models. I really liked the ride of the Fatbob, but think the Sport Glide would be more practical. I like the look of the Sport better too. I hate the idea of its "slammed" rear pogo though. The only thing that gets slammed is the cartilage between my vertebrae. Well done!

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

saddlebag yea, that taller shocks helps the ride quality a lot. It’s a huge upgrade for the money.

@jsprite123

4 жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw Hi Matt, just curious, how much to get/install the Heritage rear shock onto a Low Rider (ballpark figure its OK). Thanks!

That's funny how he started on an fxr. A salesman at my dealership did the same thing, he just took a different direction with his low rider.

Your employee is a really good spokesperson for Laidlaw HD.

Great looking bike!

Looks amazing 👍🏻

This was such a nice build. I think I like it more than the new S. A second disc up on the front would have been a nice addition, but besides that, I love it.

Epic ride.

I like the low rider look anyway. But, it looks like Newbie Nick has a Boss ass ride. Thanks Matt.

Yo Harley-davidson can't you see people love the all blacked out motorcycle options directly from the factory ! It is also about time you started building all your motorcycles with inverted forks. You talk about improved ride & handling on the softtails but continue using obsolete technology on them . You guys went with the Brembo brakes. How about working with Ohlins suspensions ? Only the best for the best ?

@ColbyKnox3

2 жыл бұрын

I mean they are far from the best… I chose my dyna every day over my triumph, but Harley really only relies on customer base and the experience of riding. They have never focused on what’s actually best.

LMAO!!!! That traffic/music pause had me crack up. Nice edit.

... Hey @Matt Laidlaw, how much would you say the powder coating and all the upgrades would have added to the final price? Finally pulling the trigger on a harley, currently looking @ a used 2017 Dyna Low Rider S running 21K with 5500 mi on it here in northern cali, But seeing Nick's really makes me tempted to just get a stock low rider and do what he had done.

That turned out really nice, I'm not a dripping in chrome guy. I was bummed when there was no "s" in the new line up, hopefully it's coming

Nick nice bike and great choice of parts and colours.... the 2 Bro pipe really sets it apart. Matt I love the take a test ride today sign, you guys don’t miss a thing at your store 👀👍

@MattLaidlaw

6 жыл бұрын

Aggie Frazao Thanks Aggie. Its good to have a pro give suggestions.

@1550tc

6 жыл бұрын

Matt Laidlaw thanks Matt, Nick’s riding attire fits right in with us lol.... I like your dealership’s open mind approach to accessories it’s not all HD but what you guys like and works best!

Can you make a video on the fairing installation? I have the same motorcycle and I’m catching hell with my fairing!

Sweet, sweet, sweet, sinful black and mean. Love it!! HD really need to put out some blacked out S models... Dynacologist!? Hah! Great stuff! Keep em´coming sir!

Damn! Your employees must get paid really well to afford that bike and do all those upgrades. Well done! Extremely cool bike.

@kioftor

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe they get some kind of discount?

@CanadianTopG

4 жыл бұрын

The bank owns his bike for the next 15 years.

@DOC_AZ

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a 25k machine. You know the back Owns that

hella clean bike

It should come stock like this from Harley! Great Build!! I hope Harley took some pointers....

@greg4673

5 жыл бұрын

Hell no they didn't take pointers. Not in the way you mean anyway. Harley has catalogs FULL of aftermarket parts, and at 100 per hour for their labor, they're making a killing with bolt-on upgrades!

This is my inspiration bike, where i can find the mod list? (handlebar?) Nice videos!!

Awesome ride. Did you have to get new cables when you did the handlebar swap?

Man those 2 bros exhaust!

Powerful, coo! bike, sympatic man. Greetz Alex.

Love the bike looks awesome. Any chance on you letting us know what the total cost of the mod/build was?

@TH3G0ODGUY

5 жыл бұрын

@GIANT VEINEY PENIS I've answered it a couple of times already in different videos. We have one on the floor right now, its 23k without the stage 4, would be about 4k more with the engine mods.

Big fan of the blacked out look

Hi Harley looks great I am buying one in the uk was it expensive to powder cote all the Crome work and the wheels worth it looks great safe riding all the best paul

Great bike.. but i have question bro... my height is 170 cm. about my feet until or not when the foot rests on the rear brake footing and transmission bro .... Roughly which series Harley suits me....

Is the sound of pipes on par with older Harleys , decibal soundwise

Very nice. Next mod should be to get some new brake rotors. Those rotors your bike came with have been around forever. They are what my 2008 Night Train came with and I replaced them with the Vivid Black floating rotors. My bike looks much better now. Anyway, hoping you "have miles of smiles" on your Low Rider.

Hey Nick, is there a reason not to go for the 124ci S&S instead of the 114 screaming eagle? Just wondering because i would imaging the price would be the same roughly. Putting aside the fact you work for HD Is reliability or fuel economy an issue?