Melk Builds a Custom Harley Breakout Where Its Exhaust Is the Star

Show Stopper

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are among the most commonly customized vehicles of any kind on earth, and it's safe to say that exhaust systems are the most common modification folks make to them. However, while most opt for off-the-shelf pipes, Melk chose to give this particular Breakout project a more unique setup that really steals the spotlight.

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Adjustable Sound

The idea here was to modernize a 2019 Breakout and give it some unique touches to help it stand out from a sea of similar builds, and it's safe to say that Melk nailed it. The bike's polished pipes come from a company called KessTech, and perhaps more interestingly, they also feature valves, meaning that the owner can adjust the sound level, too - which we're sure his neighbors appreciate.

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Getting Low

From there, Melk added a set of 2013 FXSB Breakout wheels, Metzeler tires, and a Legend Air air suspension, which helps get the bike low without sacrificing its ability to cruise around comfortably. Additional modifications in this department include new forks and Thunderbike risers, too.

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Unique Looks

While the Breakout's powerplant remains mostly stock aside from the aforementioned exhaust upgrade, it is wearing a slew of dress-up bits from Harley itself, along with an Arlen Ness-sourced air filter. Craving supplied the seat that the new owner will occupy, while Melk handled the bike's custom paint job in-house.

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Various Other Bits

Moving forward, we can see a host of other parts sourced from various suppliers, including Rizoma mirrors, Thunderbike mini LED indicators, Kellerman Atto 3-in-1 rear turn signals, Melk's own rear mudguard, a Performance Machine front foot wedge, and Machine Performance selector.

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Genuine Goods

Rounding out this Breakout's list of upgrades are a Melk license plate bracket, along with some genuine H-D accessories including the rear wheel axle cover, return rod, derby cover, timing cover, and a black pop-up cap.

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Sweet Setup

Add it all up, and you've got one of the more attractive Breakout builds we've seen in a while, but it's still hard to get past that stunning exhaust system, which is sure to be the first thing anyone notices about this bike. Though it isn't always the case, that's not a bad thing by any means, because it's one of the coolest such setups we've ever come across, however.

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