A Performance Bagger is Born│Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special

A detailed performance bagger build completed on a 2020 model year Road Glide Special Harley-Davidson. The complete parts description and assembly footage of a no-expense-spared, race-inspired Road Glide. Built at Laidlaw's Harley-Davidson by Jamie Myers. Matt goes into the objectives of the custom work and what influenced the different parts and decisions. Then he takes it out for several test rides and gives his thoughts and things to consider if you're thinking about building a performance bagger.

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[lilowhit]

I recently got three weeks with my cousin's 2019 CVO with a stage 4 kit in it. The ride was awesome but coming from a CBR 954 I still like to cut corners and lean hard. I am 50 now and am in the market for a Harley. I had come to the conclusion that I need both worlds and this is it. I love it. I'm glad I found it while the culture is still young. I'm thinking about a salvaged road glide and go from there. This is the type of bike for me.

[TravelingTall]

Hey Matt, I may be visiting Laidlaws Harley-Davidson soon. Hope to ride with you.
You did a great job on the Road Glide performance bagger, it looks great. Thanks for the upload. Keep Glidin and have a blessed day.
Tall

[jasenhaynes]

I own a street glide and I love it, but now I want a road glide now bad after watching this. love this bike and video, I think I’ve seen this video 100 times already.

[The_Great_Roberto]

This machine looks and sounds amazing! I am also a firm believer in a good balance of comfort and power, comfort for when me and my wife ride together, and dialling in the suspension and the power when I’m on my own.

[jimedward]

This motorcycle is in a league all it's own. Fantastic.

[vernegibb]

Sorry cal local shop owner here in Killeen Tx has been running a bagger with a super charger for the past 5 yrs. You are the ones catching up.

[harleyrider]

Awesome Matt! Thanks for being the best at what you do and bringing Harley Davidson into the performance scene we all have been waiting a long time for this! You guys are making Harley Davidson take notice and adapt!

[santosbartolomey]

Great build. The owner will be pleased to the fullest. A build I can appreciate. Quality parts & workmanship throughout that incredible build. Congratulations 🍾 on a job done right. 👍🏽

[TaterGrabbinBass]

This is my DREAM BIKE! I came from riding sports bikes for many years and I finally got my 1st Harley last year, I went with the Street Bob because it’s what I could afford and I did a Stage2 with a 2-1 TBR with carbon cap, Whiplash Slipstream seat and some other mods and I love the bike. BUT, I really want to do a Road Glide “Performance Bagger” because the touring platform is just so nice, it’s comfortable and solid and to have that performance aspect would be such a benefit especially with the way I ride, I like to ride my bike like a sport bike but I also enjoy the cruiseablilty and torque on the city roads. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford to build a performance bagger but I’d have to get the bagger first 😂🤣😂.

This build is DOPE, it’s done right and it looks badass. The owner is a lucky dude and I bet it puts a smile on his face every time he rides it because if I saw it on the road it’d put a big smile on my face! Great job!

[georgesnuffleupagus]

“The middle of the country will get it later?”
Check out Moonshine Harley.
And the Milwaukee 8 is made in Milwaukee.
Then there is S&S.

[douglongval]

Every time I watch a Matt Laidlaw review I want the bike!!!

[genekelley]

🛑🛑Matt….Serious Bad Ass Bike!!!

The owner is going to have a lot fun “ripping around town” on that rocket!!😀👍💯

[JOHNJCLARK]

Comfort, usability, display area, and able to "haul ass" that's a dream! And the exhaust hmm hmm yes... to bad I'm not the " Texas customer" John

[sincehd]

Killer intro!!! Best harley videos to watch with information and entertainment through the end.

[patheally]

My favorite kind of bike - practical, aesthetic, and powerful. Badass.

[nickhildabridle]

Love the performance baggers!!! Only part of this build that is not in my love zone is the risers and bars. Great Video

[joesainato]

Great looking and performing build. Personally Im with you. Ive been on baggers for about 20 years. Built a big motor RG way back and people thought I was crazy. The trend continues but now the support from aftermarket has gone far beyond just motors as you showed in this build. Nothing better than twisting the wick past people but still be able to load up the bike and go on a road trip for days. To me this is one if you want to call it fad that will be around for some time. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[KBOY]

Definitely my next bike after I'm done with my FXDLS.

[baggertrash]

Incredible build again 👏 Matt. Well done!

[robbiehutslar]

Only have one word to say: AWESOME! Another cool video.