This is a slice of American history. The Chicano culture of SoCal has had such an influence all across the world. Good to see it captured and preserved so well right here 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
This is Harley!!! You can not find this with other motorcycles manufacturers. 120 hp?? Who cares when you are cruising on boulevard, 88, 96, 103, do you need more?? Not really. My very first comment in years of being watching youtube videos is to congratulate you Matt, an awesome video.
Grew up around this style of bike in TX. I love 'em. The effort that goes into building this style of bike is crazy. You can only really appreciate them when you get up close and see how each fine detail was covered when considering what parts to upgrade. I've seen some of the best custom paint schemes on these bikes.
I was a teen when you had the shop on Garvey, we would buy our cholo clothes at Doughboys across the street then stop in at Laidlaws and dream of owning Harleys...thanks for that trip down memory lane.
Always nice to see guys (and girls) ride and talking enthusiastically about their bikes, their passion. Gets me through the "dark" months while not riding my Fat Boy. Nice video as always.
This a heart warming video, it’s nice to see Mexican heritage in something I love so dearly in a time when I feel like there’s a lot of people who are divided, thanks Matt really 👍🏽
By far, my favorite video Matt! Being from that area brings back so many great memories, thank you! I miss the culture, the food and the scenery. But I don't miss that state. And thank you for introducing this way of life to those not in the know.
Hey Matt this is the guy from Texas that visited you today at your dealership. Thanks for the picture and the time you took to greet me. Next bike I buy will be from you. Keep up the good work.
Orela! Thanks for sharing Matt, it brings back memories of cruising down Whittier Blvd from East Los! I'm trying to get my hands on an old Bicla for cruising. That 05 got me drooling!
I just wanna thank you for your videos , i suffer from ptsd and other issues ,your videos help me get thru my day even if for a lil while , ive always dreamed of having a bike but being on disability really will be a dream unrealized , again thank you for videos and your time to make them ... Bill
Is an amazing feeling cruising with your brother's . This is why Harley Davidson is the best. Bringing all kinds of cultures together. I bought my 2015 sportster 72 from Laidlaw and I love it. Cant wait to go back for a street glide. Best video of the year Matt. 😎
I love this piece, Matt. I think the Viclas culture is so bad ass, and this video really dove into that and let the viewer get a taste of it. Great bikes, great staff and great video!
I'm American Cuban so I'm a Latino and I never liked motorcycles when I was younger but now that im older I'm really looking forward to 2020 and purchasing a Harley Sportster 1200cc
@@viperjn813 With everything that has been going on since your initial post 6 months ago, are you still on track to get that 1200 this year?🤞🤞 I ride an Iron 883 and love it, and that bike gets a lot of compliments at stop lights and gas stations (which you'll be visiting frequently with that little gas tank, lol).
Thanks for taking me back to my young days Matt... Grew up in Rosemead and used to look at bikes all the time.. Now I am in Pittsburgh Pa since 1985..... Thanks again
I have a 2016 Heritage Softail Deluxe, Progressive suspension front, back and lowered, Vance & Hines exhaust and cams, Arlen Ness Big Sucker under stock intake. This was the bike of my dreams! I grew up around Whittier Boulevard, went to junior high in Norwalk, and high school in La Puente in the 80’s. Loved chrome so much I dream in chrome. Good video and good memories of that time!
Appreciate you taking the time to share some very cool West Coast Harley Davidson style and history. Stay up Bro, keep the content coming! ML&R, Joseph
Love how you feature the bikes at your dealership with the history of your family's business and how you were first introd to viclas. Next time I'm in SoCal, I'll make sure to stop by for some merch!
Matt, please show more history about your family business. Pics.,vids, etc. I think it would be interesting to see how the family owned dealerships served the local bikers.
Matt Laidlaw i currently ride an 09 883c 9,000 miles, black , 14” apes, fat spokes , super clean but i want to buy my buddies 01 fatboy vicla ... could we both take our bikes to our local HD shop and me get his bike and he get the cash for mine??? TIA any info is greatly appreciated!!!
Im not a big fan of chrome, but like you I grew up thinking this we what Harley Davidson was, so I love the Chicano style culture bikes. Those are amazing motorcycles. Thank you for this video. Bravo!
Loved the video! I just sold my 2001 Heritage with 16” apes and crazy loud exhaust, solo seat, etc. This video made me miss that bike, but it was time for something a little more comfortable on the long trips. I’m still a huge fan of that style of bike..
In addition to my previous comment, I’d love to see some more videos like this. Not only was it informative but it was definitely a lot of fun to watch. May even stop by that restaurant on my bike when I get back home to the states
You Guys and your Bikes are so cool. I can listen to the sound all day long. I recently purchased a 2014 Harley Davidson Road King after 40 years with no bike. I'm stoked big time. You Guys are inspiring me to get another bike in that Cholo style. Ride on, Brothers.
Laidlaws Harley is such an iconic dealership. This was my dads go to dealership back in the 60's and 70's and I remember going there many times as a kid. Back then my dad built choppers so the long and chopped frontends is what I was used to, but I remember the first time I saw a cholo style I was hooked and is what I build still to this day. Thanks for the vid.
Great video. Being an Indiana rider today was a reminder winter is in the way (25 degrees this morning). Jealous of East LA weather. I’m old school, started riding in the 60s. Reverted to my roots when I bought a Seventy Two in 2012. Didn’t know where the design idea came from, only know it was what I wanted. Just went to a 2020 street bob. Gracias for the great history lesson and the virtual ride along. Muy bien!
Great video!!!! I will be getting a 2020 Deluxe from you in the near future!!!!! I was born and raised in ELA, now live in Upland(30year)! Need to bring some of that Viclas here!
Here in South Georgia, the Vicla is catching on. I love ‘em, not a spokes guy but we put our country boy touches on an awesome bike style. Cholos, fish fries, and homemade whiskey… hell yeah.
It’s a very fascinating aspect of American culture how subcultures have impacted the American way of life, from food, TV, clothes, vehicles, etc. Really love HD’s story in this case: immigrants from Scotland built up a powerhouse motorcycle company, and the Hispanics added their touch to their motorcycles to give it their own style. Just amazing. I saw a Viclas style HD (I believe it was the same as the purple one in this vid) in the UK at the London Ace Cafe recently. Very cool styling language. The fish pipes are extremely loud, and they sound awesome.
Awesome video as all of your content, great to see the perspectives and hear the history! So awesome how the love of bikes can bring everyone together!
One of my favorites so far! Don't abandon the core content but it'd be great to see more documentary style content about the culture around the LA MC community and the larger MC community.
I m an L A Mexican living in Texas. I got to tell you when I saw Whittier Blvd. I started chocking up. When I saw El Tepeyac I broke down. Is the Mascota bakery still there? Cruising on Whittier in the sixties was a gas. Looks like it still is. Ok muchachos dale duro and have a Manuel special for me.
The exhaust are Bassani. The way you can tell is the fishtail tips are not removal. I run Samson fishtails just because I can remove and replace the tips so I can drag them at times.
Awesome video Matt!! This is what Harley is all about; people, culture, good times! Own one of these and you don’t have to worry about it NOT standing out in a line up of 100 SGs lol!
This is a slice of American history. The Chicano culture of SoCal has had such an influence all across the world. Good to see it captured and preserved so well right here 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
This is Harley!!! You can not find this with other motorcycles manufacturers. 120 hp?? Who cares when you are cruising on boulevard, 88, 96, 103, do you need more?? Not really. My very first comment in years of being watching youtube videos is to congratulate you Matt, an awesome video.
This video should be preserved forever!
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Came back here after a while
Love the culture and this style ❤️
Matt Laidlaw, you are an honorary Chicano 😎👍🇲🇽🇺🇸
Don't insult Matt
The nice thing about HD, you can make your own style. That's so amazing
Grew up around this style of bike in TX. I love 'em. The effort that goes into building this style of bike is crazy. You can only really appreciate them when you get up close and see how each fine detail was covered when considering what parts to upgrade. I've seen some of the best custom paint schemes on these bikes.
Matt is down with the raza🤙🏽
I was a teen when you had the shop on Garvey, we would buy our cholo clothes at Doughboys across the street then stop in at Laidlaws and dream of owning Harleys...thanks for that trip down memory lane.
Thanks for the comment my friend. 👍🏻
one of the best episodes, its like a documentary. Thanks for sharing the vibe (Y) Cheers from Istanbul.
Thank you.
Laidlaw you on point like always !! Love chulo style big up to la Raza saludo from boriquas in philly !!
Always nice to see guys (and girls) ride and talking enthusiastically about their bikes, their passion. Gets me through the "dark" months while not riding my Fat Boy. Nice video as always.
This a heart warming video, it’s nice to see Mexican heritage in something I love so dearly in a time when I feel like there’s a lot of people who are divided, thanks Matt really 👍🏽
Media divides us and democrats for votes , us people are doing just fine especially in the bike community
And Mexicans are loyal and faithful Americans
@@christophermoon3302 sure
This trip down memory lane was the coolest thing I've ever seen , Thanks Matt .
By far, my favorite video Matt! Being from that area brings back so many great memories, thank you! I miss the culture, the food and the scenery. But I don't miss that state. And thank you for introducing this way of life to those not in the know.
Some of the most beautiful Harleys I have ever seen. These are works of art. My hat is off to these super talented builders. wow
Viva la raza, viva Las viclas, viva Matt Laidlaw!
Awesome video glad these lower bikes are here to stay
Hey Matt this is the guy from Texas that visited you today at your dealership. Thanks for the picture and the time you took to greet me. Next bike I buy will be from you. Keep up the good work.
Matt, you’re doing the best job H-D could ever imagine. Company should definitely be proud of you if they’re not already 👍🏻
Orela! Thanks for sharing Matt, it brings back memories of cruising down Whittier Blvd from East Los! I'm trying to get my hands on an old Bicla for cruising. That 05 got me drooling!
I just wanna thank you for your videos , i suffer from ptsd and other issues ,your videos help me get thru my day even if for a lil while , ive always dreamed of having a bike but being on disability really will be a dream unrealized , again thank you for videos and your time to make them ... Bill
Only channel I consistently watch on TH-cam. Always love the content! I’m a history guy, so really enjoyed this!
Those are sick bikes!! Thanks Matt to you & your staff for sharing a little information about the Mexican culture and H-D embracing diversity!
This is not mexican culture. Chicano maybe
It's not my style but I can totally appreciate the beauty of these bikes
I love all bikes, all styles...
Is an amazing feeling cruising with your brother's . This is why Harley Davidson is the best. Bringing all kinds of cultures together. I bought my 2015 sportster 72 from Laidlaw and I love it. Cant wait to go back for a street glide. Best video of the year Matt. 😎
Back on track! - great episode Mr. Laidlaw - Top quality, top entertainment, top everything!
mom
It sounds like Matt got the speech, some one reminded him where he came from and how he got what he has
Thumbs up to his great employees
No speech needed man. I'm blessed and I know it.
The Laidlaws familia are one of the most humble families I've met, thanks Matt and everyone at Laidlaws😎
Best episode I’ve watched on the channel. Congrats
Super cool machinery.
Nice addition to any stable.
I love this piece, Matt. I think the Viclas culture is so bad ass, and this video really dove into that and let the viewer get a taste of it. Great bikes, great staff and great video!
I'm American Cuban so I'm a Latino and I never liked motorcycles when I was younger but now that im older I'm really looking forward to 2020 and purchasing a Harley Sportster 1200cc
Do it buddy, you definitely won't regret it.
@@usmcvet0313 Yes sir definitely looking forward to it!!
@@viperjn813 With everything that has been going on since your initial post 6 months ago, are you still on track to get that 1200 this year?🤞🤞 I ride an Iron 883 and love it, and that bike gets a lot of compliments at stop lights and gas stations (which you'll be visiting frequently with that little gas tank, lol).
Great video! Love the connection to history and culture with HD and the Latino community. Keep it up!
This is one of my fav videos now. Always loved the "Cholo" style and went a dark route with my 18 Heritage. All three bikes look and sound amazing.
Thanks man.
Luv that 21" rim on the Deluxe.
Thanks for taking me back to my young days Matt... Grew up in Rosemead and used to look at bikes all the time.. Now I am in Pittsburgh Pa since 1985..... Thanks again
Really enjoyed hearing about the culture from the guys who lived it. Beautiful bikes, love that style.
Matt got roots! Awesome
I have a 2016 Heritage Softail Deluxe, Progressive suspension front, back and lowered, Vance & Hines exhaust and cams, Arlen Ness Big Sucker under stock intake. This was the bike of my dreams! I grew up around Whittier Boulevard, went to junior high in Norwalk, and high school in La Puente in the 80’s. Loved chrome so much I dream in chrome. Good video and good memories of that time!
These are a bike that CANNOT be replicated by any other brand ! Nice reminder Matt . Nice video 👌
Appreciate you taking the time to share some very cool West Coast Harley Davidson style and history. Stay up Bro, keep the content coming!
ML&R,
Joseph
Great video! I have always loved the Vicla look, the apes and fishtales scream badass!
Love how you feature the bikes at your dealership with the history of your family's business and how you were first introd to viclas. Next time I'm in SoCal, I'll make sure to stop by for some merch!
Hermosa transmisión del arte en motocicletas! Cheers for Tel Aviv!
Great Video! I enjoyed the throwback pics and the history of younger Matt in the family business. Keep up the good work!
Thanks John.
The Bring it home ride looked epic man. 👍🏻 Congrats to Adam, you, and everyone that participated. Much respect.
Matt, please show more history about your family business. Pics.,vids, etc. I think it would be interesting to see how the family owned dealerships served the local bikers.
I’ve been meaning to do that for awhile. I gotta get my grandpa on board.
@@MattLaidlaw would be greatly appreciated. Dealerships like yours are important to the history of Harley Davidson.
YEAH! What a great idea!!!!
awesome idea! Be great to see! Im from Aus but will definitely be coming past next time I'm in the states!!
Matt Laidlaw i currently ride an 09 883c 9,000 miles, black , 14” apes, fat spokes , super clean but i want to buy my buddies 01 fatboy vicla ... could we both take our bikes to our local HD shop and me get his bike and he get the cash for mine??? TIA any info is greatly appreciated!!!
Im not a big fan of chrome, but like you I grew up thinking this we what Harley Davidson was, so I love the Chicano style culture bikes. Those are amazing motorcycles. Thank you for this video. Bravo!
Really cool...… Matt you are the man...….Always great coverage and personal touch.....
I absolutely love the artistry that goes into these works of art!!!
Love this. I keep coming back, one of the best Laidlaw uploads EVER 💖
Great vid. Awesome. These bikes are the reason why i like Harleys. And why I ride a Harley not just another motorbike. 🍻from Istanbul
Loved the video! I just sold my 2001 Heritage with 16” apes and crazy loud exhaust, solo seat, etc. This video made me miss that bike, but it was time for something a little more comfortable on the long trips. I’m still a huge fan of that style of bike..
Kept the 2 up on mine for the wife on back, pull that back rest off if want to go solo!
Great documentary.. love it. Very cool to be proud of ones bike and where you come from. Those bikes are sweet. Unbelievable style. So freaking cool.
As a Puerto Rican the vicla is a great expression of Latino culture acho. Good job on the mini documentary
#FXLRS
Great video, nice having a breakdown on the different styles of bikes. Big (dirty) thumbs up from the uk.
I love the look. Just wish the pipes ended right at the fender
Steven, Me too, also drop the apes for wide beach bars.
Different look for a different era
As kid growing up in Rosemead ................ used to stare in window at bikes in the late 70s early 80s.. Now live in PA
Love this kind of stuff Matt. You should do more of videos like this and destination rides.
I'll be trying to do more of this stuff.
In addition to my previous comment, I’d love to see some more videos like this. Not only was it informative but it was definitely a lot of fun to watch. May even stop by that restaurant on my bike when I get back home to the states
Will do, thanks for the feedback!
I've seen a lot of these type of harleys around didnt know they were called viclas. Learn something new every day! Cool video Matt!
Viclas doesn't necessarily mean motorcycle. It's spanglish for bike. Viclas are also lowrider bicycles, and by extension any bicycle.
Awwh! Those bikes look so amazing!! Alot of history in them, Heck yea keep that motorcycle classic history alive!! 🐺👍
Stunning bikes! You got a great crew there too!
Muy bueno, Laidlawwww.....😎
Riding a customized '19 Special midnight blue...
🤘🏻 thanks man.
You Guys and your Bikes are so cool.
I can listen to the sound all day long. I recently purchased a 2014 Harley Davidson Road King after 40 years with no bike. I'm stoked big time.
You Guys are inspiring me to get another bike in that Cholo style.
Ride on, Brothers.
That was a fun video to watch Matt!
Fantastic video!! I love the old pictures and history.
that's cool. definitely a vibe and style that is all East LA. don't have that here in philly, jersey
Wow...Beautiful bikes. Great vlog. 💖
Laidlaws Harley is such an iconic dealership. This was my dads go to dealership back in the 60's and 70's and I remember going there many times as a kid. Back then my dad built choppers so the long and chopped frontends is what I was used to, but I remember the first time I saw a cholo style I was hooked and is what I build still to this day. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for giving credit to the Chicano community!!!
Great video. Being an Indiana rider today was a reminder winter is in the way (25 degrees this morning). Jealous of East LA weather. I’m old school, started riding in the 60s. Reverted to my roots when I bought a Seventy Two in 2012. Didn’t know where the design idea came from, only know it was what I wanted. Just went to a 2020 street bob. Gracias for the great history lesson and the virtual ride along. Muy bien!
Outstanding video, Matt. Total respect for and admiration of the SoCal/LA Hispanic culture. Great people.👍🏼👍🏼
Great video!!!! I will be getting a 2020 Deluxe from you in the near future!!!!! I was born and raised in ELA, now live in Upland(30year)! Need to bring some of that Viclas here!
Here in South Georgia, the Vicla is catching on. I love ‘em, not a spokes guy but we put our country boy touches on an awesome bike style. Cholos, fish fries, and homemade whiskey… hell yeah.
Awesome video and THIS is how you market an amazing product!
I've been building my bike for the past few years. But these videos are actually making me want to go down to Laidlaw Harley and finance a new one..
I’m a gringo biker enjoying this heavily waxed video. Keep posting.
Excellent editing and production value!
That is on top of an already awesome story and great narration, keep the great content coming! 🎯
Will do, thank you
It’s always cool seeing different cultures connect
Anyone know what that gun accessory is at 1:50?
great video Guys !!! awesome piece of history, and sound of the bikes !
Thank you for sharing storys and these beautiful bikes! 🦾
Some of the best looking bikes ive ever seen. Would love to cruise around on one of those. Wish i could afford two harleys. Lol
Wish I could afford just one!
Beautiful motorcycle’s
i'm was waiting all week for a video from you Matt, good video like always
Thanks. 👍🏻
It’s a very fascinating aspect of American culture how subcultures have impacted the American way of life, from food, TV, clothes, vehicles, etc. Really love HD’s story in this case: immigrants from Scotland built up a powerhouse motorcycle company, and the Hispanics added their touch to their motorcycles to give it their own style. Just amazing.
I saw a Viclas style HD (I believe it was the same as the purple one in this vid) in the UK at the London Ace Cafe recently. Very cool styling language. The fish pipes are extremely loud, and they sound awesome.
Awesome video as all of your content, great to see the perspectives and hear the history! So awesome how the love of bikes can bring everyone together!
Thanks man. 👍🏻👍🏻
Super cool documentary style on a segment of the riding culture...great work.
Awesome video. That blue and silver bike is something else. Much love from Australia.
Such gorgeous bikes!!! Wow great vid!!!
One of my favorites so far! Don't abandon the core content but it'd be great to see more documentary style content about the culture around the LA MC community and the larger MC community.
I’m going to try and do more.
Matt, best video you ever made. Thank you! EPIC!
That was great Matt, thanks mate.
Great bikes!
Dam Matt, your video production is next level man. So cool, so good!
I m an L A Mexican living in Texas. I got to tell you when I saw Whittier Blvd. I started chocking up. When I saw El Tepeyac I broke down. Is the Mascota bakery still there? Cruising on Whittier in the sixties was a gas. Looks like it still is. Ok muchachos dale duro and have a Manuel special for me.
Rad man. Thanks for the comment.
The exhaust are Bassani. The way you can tell is the fishtail tips are not removal. I run Samson fishtails just because I can remove and replace the tips so I can drag them at times.
Viclas...... Bitchin........ Ain't been to Laidlaws since the 70s. Gonna mend that.
Man , those bikes are beautiful.
Dude I hate to say it but this is the best video you have made this far
Me too Matt I agree it’s the classic way to start any bike build
Awesome video Matt!! This is what Harley is all about; people, culture, good times! Own one of these and you don’t have to worry about it NOT standing out in a line up of 100 SGs lol!
One of my top 5 fav vids from your channel