A UNIQUE airbrushed design featuring Alaskan Malamutes under a moon-lit sky is a feature of this classic styled Harley Davidson.
When Limestone Coast resident Allan Jones received family inheritance around six years ago, he knew he wanted another Harley Davidson to add to his collection.
Mr Jones said when he started looking, he was surprised to discover a 2007 Harley Davidson Road King Classic which featured an eye-catching and custom paint job.
“I saw the bike advertised in Queensland and when I looked six months later it was still for sale,” he said.
“I asked the owners while it was still sitting there, but they told me it was because of the paint job and it was not everybody’s cup of tea.
“When I told my wife, we both agreed it was meant to be.”
The 1600cc, six-speed manual features Alaskan Malamute Huskies on the engine tank with a moon shaped as a skull and crow on the front of the bike.
Mr Jones said he had altered the design since, with Ben Brumby adding the front design of the bike and customising a helmet to match.
“I like it and if I get one comment a day then I am happy,” he said.
“I did not buy it to please everybody else, I bought it because I like and I still love it.
“Just having the dogs was what drew my attention to it straight away.
“It is not a black, red or blue Harley, it is something completely different and off-the-chart.”
Mr Jones said the bike was his fifth Harley Davidson and grew up around Japanese bikes too.
“I like the distinctive sound the create, they are cool to ride, look at and you can just cruise all day on them,” he said.
“I have taken it back to Adelaide and back for lunch a few times and often take it around Horsham, Edenhope, day-cruises and fundraisers around the local area too.
Mr Jones said he liked the bike as it was larger, but knew there were still bigger bikes out there.
“Being a big bloke, it obviously suits me,” he said.
“Apart from cosmetics, I have not touched it and it has been a good and reliable bike.
“It is starting to get up in years, but it still starts every day it starts and keeps cruising along.”
Mr Jones said the bike held sentimental value to him, having a connection with his parents and the work he had put into it.
“I have not seen any other bikes in Mount Gambier like it and you will not find another bike painted to same,” he said.
“I would like to keep it because of the special connection and because of the fact it is a great bike.”
