Ortega Highway 74│Harley-Davidson Destination Ride with Matt Laidlaw

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6 жыл бұрын

Matt Laidlaw takes a ride up Ortega Highway, a popular southern California Harley-Davidson Ride. He takes his 2018 Street Glide Special up the road and meets up with an unexpected friend that shows him some hidden roads.
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@dadtrap 6 жыл бұрын

Matt, the motorcycle gods were shining on you that day. Not only to have run into a friend of your Dad's but to have him take you on a wonderful journey.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Trapani Absolutely! It was very cool!

@JReed305 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome that you met up with Jerry. I have ridden with him a few times. Great guy and a lot of fun to hang out with.

@timmurphy2825 6 жыл бұрын

That's cool you ran across an old child hood friend of your dads. Agree, I have met some of the coolest folks when riding, it's like you never meet a stranger who rides. RIP Annette.

@tonifoster660 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking your wife's missionary companion for another wonderful ride!

@BudzzableRides 3 жыл бұрын

Ortega is definitely on my bucket list someday.

@motofrodo 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. Road the route today. It was awesome! Stopped in at Hell's Kitchen for a burger and met Frank the new owner - very cool guy. After he bought the place he had a grand reopening in March and said he had over 7200 bikes show up for the event and showed me some awesome pics. He asked how I heard of his place and I told him from this video and he said he knew you. The best part of the ride was coming back from the lake. Very little cagers in the way, lots of twisting on the twisties. Next time I'll take the backroad route as this was my first time on the main road.

@arnesobolewski1584 Жыл бұрын

Greatful Dayride ... thanks Matt 😊

@rezaarjmand7866 Жыл бұрын

I have ridden on this road many times from 15 to Cooks corner. good 3-5 hours round trip. I also recommend it.

@mikedanaher3413 4 жыл бұрын

Took that beautiful road many times going to base back in the 90’s. Beautiful country outside of large metropolitan areas. I don’t miss the traffic out there, that’s for sure.

@bobhartman2571 6 жыл бұрын

A sweet ride, thanks Matt. Love your ride.

@simonclark8176 6 жыл бұрын

Another great ride Matt thanks ...always so kool to see a real slice of America on the way ^^

@tsav6952 6 жыл бұрын

Nice of the GS rider to show you new roads. You do meet nice people out on bikes. Nice video as always Matt. Hope you are selling lots of bikes too. Thanks.

@nevillegreg1 6 жыл бұрын

I love it when you find roads like that. Thank you for sharing.

@SaulOjeda 6 жыл бұрын

This video restores my faith in America

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Saul Ojeda haha. I didn’t know it would have that kind of effect. Thanks.

@e_g_dd7489 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for capturing and sharing this ride Matt! My friends and I used to travel from Perris to Salt Creek by way of Ortega Highway back in the 90's. I miss surfing Salt Creek...man, this brought back so many memories. Keep up the great work and rides. Cheers from Australia!

@roadglideusmc 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video Matt!

@14Marathons 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual...very interesting. Thanks Matt.

@phil903 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Matt, one of the reasons I like riding in So Cal. Great ride I never even seen that road and I ride Ortega every once in while. Can't wait to check it out. Nice bonus, you never know who you'll run into on a ride, great community in So Cal. Keep em coming Matt

@roadglide 6 жыл бұрын

Always nicely executed camera work, with clear, articulate and thoughtful content Matt. Easy to listen to, thank you. Always safety first. Keep the big picture and ride safe my Road Warrior brother.

@pistolpete6321 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, just happened to drive this on Wednesday for the first time and it was spectacular!

@JP1970 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely a beautiful ride, Matt! Thanks for the video--in town for the holidays and plan to rent a RK and do some riding. Thanks buddy!

@hdlowryder02 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Matt. Thanks.

@julenropitini3989 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt i love the rides you take us on peace out

@davidsmith1649 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see u out enjoying the Storm Glide especially after everything you put into that build .

@2hotFL 6 жыл бұрын

Big thumbs up, what a beautiful ride. Thanks for posting. R.I.P. Annette Carrion.

@mickeyroberts77777 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice video Matt, keep up the good work.

@RatherBePrivateThanTell 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt, love the music, Loved the Drone over the canyons.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@Dinoxt12 5 жыл бұрын

People get out of the way...because Matt rides hard !!!

@patriciabramble6704 5 жыл бұрын

I love the view, so relaxing and very calm to the spirit. I feel like I'm living there

@marshallkorbyn2410 2 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the login password. I would love any help you can offer me!

@darwinzayd1955 2 жыл бұрын

@Marshall Korbyn Instablaster ;)

@ericdarcy 4 жыл бұрын

love the bike and the veiw. thanks for sharing.

@WhenPigsFlyHigh 6 жыл бұрын

Love how you put this together. Great job

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@jairocastillo9447 6 жыл бұрын

Sweet vid. Great music; great everything man!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Jairo Castillo thank you! 🙌🏻

@newsrider1130 6 жыл бұрын

Great ride! We have some wonderful rides around here to, but few riders like you to publish such great reviews. I've been a fan of your site for more than a year now, I'm always waiting for new posts. Keep creating these great posts, love the info and the reviews!

@darkoflight4938 6 жыл бұрын

Another benchmark video Matt! Sweet indeed. Keep em coming sir!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@petergrant9667 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Matt!

@dr.phil-federalinspector6023 5 жыл бұрын

He does very good work...

@guerra379 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt. Thanks for bringing us along. You and Adam are the top You Tubers!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

guerra379 thank you. Yea, Adam is legit.

@electronix001 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful country...thank you for sharing all this. Greetings from berlin/germany.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@addicted2baseballrgd21 4 жыл бұрын

I ride Ortega all the time, and everytime I tell my self to go down one of the side streets. I'm going to have to make it a point one day.

@MattLaidlaw 4 жыл бұрын

Yea try it man.

@oregonoutback7779 6 жыл бұрын

I love these destination ride videos. Beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Oregon Outback thanks for watching.

@marksimpson2987 6 жыл бұрын

there the best

@edward1967able 5 жыл бұрын

Good video, I only been up to Ortega Hwy a couple of times and I definitely will come back as much as I can . Rest In Peace Annette 🙏

@HIJUELAGRANDE 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Thanks!

@thomasangelo4219 6 жыл бұрын

Great road your dad"s friend took you on. Did not see a single car. Great scenery from the drone. Nice way to spend the day. Take care Matt. Thank you.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas Angelo thanks for watching man. Yea, it was kinda crazy running into him.

@daveallen1973 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video Matt, I love it. I will be down in San Clemente in June and I will definitely check out the Ortega Hwy while I'm down there.

@geoffozevans4500 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely bike Matt, beautiful colour😎👍

@scvd5010 6 жыл бұрын

Top notch! Thank you!

@emidyl24 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Matt, great as usual

@slyguyaction 6 жыл бұрын

Great ride. I hit the 74 from Palm Desert to Idyllwild. Great canyon riding on our end too. Ride safe...

@herschelsquirts2338 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I miss California!!

@hogtirement5050 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, another great video. Being from the North East have never got to CA to ride so your videos are always appreciated (beautiful views) and hopefully I will get there in the near future. Finally made it to retirement and bought a 2018 Limited Low, love the bike!

@paulpavlovic7988 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool and enjoyed the scenery

@dr.phil-federalinspector6023 5 жыл бұрын

Matt...as usual...great job...very Nice video ..you have some nice places to go ride. Wished I could join you..but stuck in Kansas...California is on my Mind...was in the USN..in Long Beach..back in 68..it was cool back then too!..Thanks again..c ya..

@chadernest1471 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ride. Thanks for taking us. Nice day today...too bad I had to work. Got to ride though...all that matters.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Chad Ernest That’s my feelings most days. I hate wasting nice days at work.

@filmcostar 6 жыл бұрын

excellent adventure !

@sethallen2584 6 жыл бұрын

Love your bike!!!

@Chris_L034 6 жыл бұрын

as always smashing vid.

@SnakebitenVideos 6 жыл бұрын

Great meeting you on this ride Matt. I may have been mistaken about the location of Annette's crash site. If anyone complains, blame it on me. Let's meet again, soon. I've got some other amazing less traveled roads up my sleeve's.

@Rolltide530 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos Matt, be safe.

@marshallgralla9294 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your ride videos Matt. Hope to go west someday soon, when I do Zion is definitely on the list.

@belaidout 5 жыл бұрын

This was kool to see this 👍🏼 I’m from perris off hwy 74 basically over by Meadowbrook market so it was cool to see the old highway again Many Fourth of Julys spent in the late 80s early 90s at Lake Elsinore.

@tommycooker3996 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I love that StormTrooper Streetglide!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@626STAH 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@angrymotorman1237 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt it's a good thing that you was able to bump into a childhood friend of your father's I believe that the most high Maneuvers people in certain places at certain times and it was good that you guys got a chance to catch up on some things probably from when he was growing up with your dad or what not but overall great video you guys look like you had fun.

@jeffkleemeyer4620 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing edit 👍👍

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Jeff Kleemeyer thank you

@artistic93 4 жыл бұрын

such a sick bike!

@Natty44fitness44 6 жыл бұрын

Glad your enjoying your new bike. Good video

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Noel Burger Idyllwild is always a good ride.

@stevesalins7561 6 жыл бұрын

Nice road. Beautiful day. Can’t ask for more than that.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty much man. The weather was perfect

@stevesalins7561 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Laidlaw if ever get to Colorado I can show you some awesome roads here. I have a 17 Road Glide Ultra

@americanhorseman 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt...Thx...d

@NorCal-refrigeration 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video👍👍

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Nor-Cal Refrigeration & H.V.A.C cool. Thanks for watching.

@klh3244 6 жыл бұрын

Good ride Matt!

@patricksowers8157 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Lots of good memories. Great video.

@Dawsonstation 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I live in Irvine so the Ortega is always a great spot. Further south by valley center is a place called Josie’s hideout saloon which is on the way to Julian. When you get to Julian I recommend going to Julian beer co they serve great bbq.

@hugoalbertocolinreyna1207 6 жыл бұрын

muy interesante el video y tu moto esta a todo dar ( very interesting video and your bike is wonderful ) bay

@spideliciousx9822 6 жыл бұрын

Think I've said it before, but love ur StormTrooper bike. Really nice work with the Drone footage too. Sorry to hear about Annette, RIP, condolences to her family and friends. Aussie biker 😞 I hope one day to return to the U.S. Hire out a Harley and do a trek with the missus. One day !!!!!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely man. CA has some great riding

@timothy9596 6 жыл бұрын

I've ridden 74 for what seems like forever and I've never gone up those side roads. Thanks for the heads up.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

TJ you’re welcome.

@JonHeckendorf 6 жыл бұрын

During several decades, I used to live near both ends of the 74. Rode and drove many decades on the Ortega (for pleasure and to/fro work) and explored everything in and around the area on my bikes. It used to be my bar and restaurant hopping goto ride. The highway IS dangerous and IS a killer. It used to be touted as the most dangerous road in California. Nice video and great narration too. Thanks. All of the hills and mountains within a hundred miles of there make for great day trips. Way too many to describe. Ride safe as I know you do and stay far away from the stupid idiots on the road. [1984 FLHX, 2002 Road King, and 2010 FLSTFB Lo]

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment brother. Good to hear from locals who ride the road often.

@jcgaliano4126 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve gotta visit there some day soon... 👍🏽

@jamesturner7661 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! I was in L. A. last week and rented a bike for a couple days from Newport Beach. I rode Hwy 74 twice on Friday and once on Saturday before I returned it.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Haha nice man. Sounds like you got your money's worth

@jamesturner7661 6 жыл бұрын

I tried to for sure! Got a pic at Cook’s Corner. Took the wife down PCH and I-5 to Hwy 76 near San Diego and then I-15 north to Hwy 74 as a loop on Saturday.

@mytvtx22 4 жыл бұрын

Such a pretty bike

@turtle19dad 4 жыл бұрын

Matt try the rest of 74. Once you get to Elsinore keep going east through Hemet and you end up in Idyllwild and Mountain Center and if you go long enough you hit Palm Springs.

@TheMichaelAcuna 4 жыл бұрын

The lookout has some bomb ass bbq The owner Bruce is a nice guy too

@wardo5415 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I talked to you the other day about this video, I will take this route when I'm there in May, thanks!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Edward Grego perfect. You’ll like it.

@tonniecate4231 5 жыл бұрын

I live in Lakeside which is east of san diego. A good ride is up to julian then head down to Borrego springs, there is a nice little bar/restaurant called Carly's.

@MrRollie51 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Mat I'm just on my way there now Or Arrowhead...? Great Video. Thanks! ride safe

@lifesourcecpr 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I enjoy watching your style of vlog. I want to suggest if you haven’t already done it the Kern River Canyon. Take a day ride up to the Kern River Brewery and then head back down to LA. also California springs is a great ride. Hope to see you out there one day. Ride safe!

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks. I'll check it out

@kennethwise7108 5 жыл бұрын

You're living the dream man! If you were to ever make it to South Central Pa look us up and we'll go out for a ride. "Turnpike Ramblers M/C"

@jeffhelm7581 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video Matt, I ride Hwy 74 all the time. Like you I was saddened to hear of Anette's passing, she was a sweetheart and loved motorcycles. Still not sure of exactly what happened. Your bike is looking sweet bro, dig that seat.It's a Corbin, right? I had them on my sportbikes, do you suggest one for my M8 Road King?. I'm going to try that side road next time I'm up there, thanks Jerry! ou going to Laughlin ?

@eddiebenzz 6 жыл бұрын

How you doing Mr. Laidlaw ? Thx. For da insight ... CJ , Roadrunner & I frequent Ortega Hwy. Lots of fun 🤙 but your absolutely right ! It can be dangerous ... if you make it. Our respects to Miss Carrion ❤️. Thx. For your videos ! Ride Safe .... 🏁🏁🦅🦅🤙

@kingnorre5103 6 жыл бұрын

Cool bike! Because of you I’m now going to ride a Streetglide at my local Harley dealer during the demo days here in Belgium. I’m afraid I’m going to like it 😜.

@kingnorre5103 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I did like it! I know what my next motorcycle is going to be ... only need to convince my wife now that I need a Harley without selling my beemer. I mean, seriously, every man should be allowed to have at least 2 bikes, right? Lol.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Yea, it's hard not to like the Street Glide. Get it man! You'll love it

@simonclark8176 6 жыл бұрын

When they saw i was interested in the bike they went and bought it real quick ....same happens to me every time !

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Simon Clark haha. Yea it was shady.

@geoffozevans4500 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery Matt, bike looks nice, are you going to Stage IV it, it'll be a monster 💪😎👍

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe in the future. I'm still licking my wounds from buying the bike

@GarryFullerSr 6 жыл бұрын

Looked like a Good day.

@evil_musclemuscled3814 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not into that type of BMW but from what I could see his bike looked good , compact and sporty

@mikelanham2901 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid, what make mirrors did you change to? Looks like a better view than the stock.

@evil_musclemuscled3814 4 жыл бұрын

Bad ass bike

@redwhiteandrzroffroad8922 6 жыл бұрын

Matt, great video. The drone footage was cool. What height bars are those... 12’s?

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Principal Gaines 14 inch

@rayf7071 6 жыл бұрын

Ride in peace A.C🏍🇦🇺

@scottwilloughby3840 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice job! Great ride! what brand is your seat?

@mat13lancer 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt. You mentioned you were trying to buy a secondhand bike at the start. How about a video on tips and tricks for buying a secondhand Harley. Cheers.

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

mat13lancer okay. I’ll try to do a video on that in the future.

@aldavis904 6 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness Matt....✋🇺🇸

@aldavis904 6 жыл бұрын

What a view......pretty kool guy Matt.....proud of you and your work you take time to put together for all of us.....i stay in the Clearwater beach area....FL......i used to teavel and snowboard......but never got to ride like this.....on a bike into the mtns....also good to watch Matt.....ty

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching. I snowboard too. I lived in Utah for 5 years. I loved it

@aldavis904 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Laidlaw ya Matt park city i liked back than i think deer valley didnt let snowboarders

@aldavis904 6 жыл бұрын

Im from R.I. orig.....so did alot of northeast......but been all over but.... Tahoe.....1 place i wanted to check out never happen

@jonathongallant9105 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, great views and awesome roads. Would love to travel USA at some point. Do you rent HDs from your dealership Matt?

@MattLaidlaw 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t anymore. Check out eaglerider.

@dlee3494 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice ride Matt. Thank you for sharing these experiences! Hey can you tell me what kind of jeans you are wearing in this video? Do they have any pads and Kevlar?

@MattLaidlaw 6 жыл бұрын

D Lee they are Harley Moto jeans. No Kevlar or anything.

@dlee3494 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!