Shooting the Breeze Harley-Davidson Breakout
“I’ve done about four rides on it and now it’s due to come back apart,” said Kane.
![Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_06.jpg?fit=1200%2C836&ssl=1)
MY dad’s got bikes; he has a Harley-Davidsons too. I grew up with cars — big powered V8’s, of course — and bikes. Recently, I got right into bikes and ditched the cars. I bought this Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout eight months ago. Originally, pretty much everything was black on the bike. I decided straight away I wanted everything exactly the way I wanted it before I rode it anywhere.
![Kane with his Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_04.jpg?resize=660%2C470&ssl=1)
![Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_01.jpg?resize=689%2C470&ssl=1)
I did everything, including the painting — I’m A spray-painter in Wollongong — in the back shed at home. The colour is called Breeze. I changed it up a bit and used DNA Diamond Clear over it.
The Danny Grey seat was re-trimmed locally by P&L Quinlan in Oak Flats. It’s got Burleigh Bars handlebars, a Russ Wernimont Designs front guard and a Bikecraft Breakout fender eliminator. The CVO Breakout wheels and fork legs really make a difference.
![Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout seat](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_03.jpg?resize=708%2C450&ssl=1)
![Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout mirror with indicator](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_05.jpg?resize=687%2C470&ssl=1)
I’ve just finished it but now I’m going to chrome the swingarm and air-bag it. I’ve done about four rides on it and now it’s due to come back apart. I’m not going to show it — I’m just gonna ride it.
![Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout fuel tank](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_07.jpg?resize=708%2C470&ssl=1)
![riding the Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Breakout](http://i0.wp.com/www.ozbike.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shooting-the-Breeze-Harley-Breakout-Ozbike_02.jpg?resize=683%2C470&ssl=1)
Photos by George; words by Kane