Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson
Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson
Matt Laidlaw
The Crew at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson talk all-things Motorcycles. From Tech Tips to Influential Guests in the Industry, this Podcast will cover tons of different topics. Get educated on some of the most commonly asked questions in the Harley-Davidson world. Hear from from some of the guys who have brought about the most innovative aftermarket products. Learn from Harley-Davidson Dealership Professionals how to navigate the great American Pastime of riding Harley-Davidson Motorcycles! Recorded on location at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson in Baldwin Park, CA
I Sit Down with DJ Yella of NWA and Talk Harley-Davidson Trikes
Growing up in Compton, CA lead DJ Yella to create music with the group NWA. After their huge success during the 80's and 90's Yella was able to really get into powersports and develop a love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. After owning a Fat Boy and Sport Glide he decided to give H-D Trikes a try. Yella is now on his third 3-wheel Harley - a 2026 Road Glide 3. Matt and DJ Yella discuss his career and his new Road Glide 3 and go over all the updates H-D has made this year along with his custo...
May 15
52 min
I Sit Down with Becky Goebel │Actually its Axel
Becky has become the epitome of Female Chopper riders. She's done everything from building a chopper for the Born Free show to riding to Mt. Fuji in Japan. After years of working at Red Bull and writing articles for motorcycle magazines Becky moved from Canada down to the states with only her van and some belongings. After years of growing a social media audience and hustling in the motorcycle industry she now has her own business and has appeared in a lot of Harley-Davidson media campaigns. ...
May 8
1 hr 10 min
Top 5 Neglected Service Issues on your Harley-Davidson
Some of the top Neglected Service Items on your Harley-Davidson that could be compromising your ride or doing damage to your motorcycle, costing you more money. Steve of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson talks about some of the most common under-serviced parts on your bike and some of the symptoms that can result in a poorly maintained motorcycle. Tires, loose bolts, non-lubed parts, out of adjustment belt, brake fluid, just to name a few. Matt and Steve go into the details of some of the most import...
Dec 12, 2025
31 min
Indian Motorcycle Sold to a Private Equity Group - What's Next?
Private equity firm Carolwood LP has purchased majority share of Indian Motorcycle from Polaris. After 14 years of Polaris building on-road cruisers and slapping the Indian badge on the tank, they've decided to call it quits and pass the torch onto the next suitor. A lot of unanswered questions linger. What does this mean for current and future Indian motorcycle owners? What does this mean for the race team? How is this new private equity firm going to run the company? A lot of speculation ci...
Oct 30, 2025
22 min
Do Accessories Increase the Value of your Harley-Davidson?
Most riders love to customize their Harley-Davidson. It's easy to get carried away in spending serious coin to make upgrades and modifications to your motorcycle. What happens, though, when a new bike model is released that you HAVE to HAVE and all the sudden you find yourself looking to sell your old bike? Are you gonna get back all the money you spent in upgrades? What can you expect to get back based on how many and what type of modifications you made to your Harley-Davidson? Find out from...
Oct 30, 2025
44 min
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX) Review & Test Ride
A discussion and test ride of the 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Mickey and Matt of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson take out the new 2025 FLHX Street Glide and put it through the paces. 2024 was a big year after H-D completely redesigned the Street Glide. New body style, bigger engine, new suspension, and new infotainment to name a few. Learn about the differences and similarities between the Street Glide and the Road Glide. Figure out if this bike is best for you. #2025StreetGlide #harleydav...
Oct 3, 2025
44 min
The Direction of Harley-Davidson's Styling: Classic vs Modern
Has Harley-Davidson gotten too modern in their styling in recent years? Or are they still living too much in the past with an "over-played" classic styling? Or does it depend on the motorcycle? Matt, Nick, and Mickey of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson sit down and discuss the topic and give their opinions and perspectives on the matter. They talk specifically about potential tweaks to current models and identify some opportunities for new models. Buy Your Next Harley-Davidson at Laidlaw's H...
Aug 25, 2025
44 min
Battle of the "Mid-Tier-Touring" Motorcycles │Road King Special, Heritage Classic, Low Rider ST
A comparative look at the 2025 Road King Special, Low Rider ST, and Heritage Classic motorcycles. Three bikes that can easily cross over between long-haul rides and local cruising. The Road King is part of the "Grand American Touring" line and has the same chassis as the popular Road Glide and Street Glide. The Heritage Classic and Low Rider ST are built on the Softail chassis which is lighter and has been updated recently. Matt, Nick, and Mickey talk about the Strengths and Weaknesses of eac...
Jun 3, 2025
41 min
I Sit Down with 2 Lane Life
I talk all things Harley-Davidson, motorcycle traveling, moto-vlogging, etc with the crew from 2 Lane life. Gaylin, Lance, and Josh started documenting their motorcycle adventures together about 5 years ago and have quickly become of the most well known Harley-Davidson personalities on YouTube. We talk about how they all got started on 2 wheels and how the group came together to create 2 Lane Life. The guys share some of their best experiences about their travels on the road and how they shar...
May 16, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Gen 3 Road Glide vs Street Glide Fairing - Which is Better?
How the new, generation 3 Harley-Davidson fairings match-up against one another. The age-old debate of which is better: Shark nose or Bat wing fairing. Matt and Mickey of Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson break it down and weigh out all the pros and cons of each of these fairings. Factors to consider like wind deflection, storage options, bar compatibility, ergonomics, etc are covered in this discussion. Shop my My Gear https://bit.ly/3YqAgkD Cardo Headset (Discount Code: laidlawcardo ) ...
May 2, 2025
31 min
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