Black Aped Harley-Davidson Breakout & Cassandra Jack

IT WAS early AD 2014, time to purchase my first motorbike. I did like the Ducatis and the Harley-Davidsons. A few of my mates had wide-arsed Softails and I figured I might be a statistic if I went with the Ducati. So Harley it was. Decision made, I hit the dealership with my concept of how I wanted my Breakout to look, after all, it’s a pretty ugly in stock livery.

There was some bolt-on stuff like the Harley Edge Cut pegs, levers, grips, gearbox linkage, and a few other bits to tidy it up. Bassani pipes were also fitted. 

The real change I wanted was a 23-inch front rim but the dealership talked me out of it. I settled for Fat Spoke rims instead. Mistake! Happy enough riding for the first couple of months but there was still this longing for my original idea of a 23-inch front rim, and I had begun to dislike the number plate bracket. Heartland rear fenders had also grabbed my attention. With that being reason enough I headed off to get my 23-inch front and Heartland rear fender.

So it came to pass the Heartland rear fender was fitted and the number plate incorporated. Goodbye crappy number plate bracket. 

Feeling better now but there was more to come. The rear indicators were changed to subtle but bright LEDs located in the swing-arm. Starting to look how I envisaged the bike. 

Even better news, the front wheel and wrap fender arrived and was fitted along with Performance Machine front brakes.

All of this work was done in the first six months of ownership.

Nothing much happened for a while. There was enjoyment of riding with mates and no real issues to speak of… then last year, the bike was on the trailer heading for a service and replacement drive belt… then it wasn’t on the trailer any more — the bike had fallen and damaged the tank and a few bits and pieces looked the worse for wear.

Brad from PDR Tech and Ryan from Morayfield Smash Repair fixed the damage for me.

The ugly stock front indicators were removed; new neat ones were fitted under the levers.

While the bike was out of action I saw an opportunity to do a few more mods. The seat was restitched by Braden’s Custom Trim and I had seen a set of Burleigh Bars I liked. Karupt Customs had just the parts I wanted and on went a set of 18-inch by two-inch Highball bars. To keep it looking neat the wiring is internal and a hydraulic clutch was added.

So there you have the story so far. 

The future holds a 260 rear tyre, stretched tank, custom paint job and an engine upgrade or a ProCharger. For now the Breakout is just going to be ridden, skidded and enjoyed.

words: Allan Thurecht. photos: Rick Benson. model: Cassandra Jack. make up: Melanie @ Artistic Integrity Makeup