Meet the dog who loves riding around on his owner's Harley-Davidson - and even has his own seat and goggles for his adventures.<br /><br />Joe Bughman, 61, built a custom dog seat when he spotted rescue dog Oreo wasn't scared when he started the huge bike's 1150cc engine. <br /><br />Intrigued Oreo hopped right in - even resting his paws on the seat back rest to get comfy.<br /><br />And now Joe and Oreo go everywhere together - with the pooch even learning how to shift his weight when going round corners.<br /><br />Now the pair have been riding together for five years and the local celebrities are often spotted out and about. <br /><br />Battery technician Joe, from Dubuke, Iowa, said: “He's a natural – he's funny. He's honestly the coolest dog ever. <br /><br />“Most dogs would run away when you start a Harley because they’re so loud. <br /><br />“Oreo would start following me around and I thought he wanted a ride. <br /><br />“I fabricated an aluminium box which I mounted on the rack on the back of bike – and the rest was history. <br /><br />“He loves it. He’s never tried to jump out - he's gotten so used to riding now he rides partially with his front paws on my back rest to see over my shoulder. <br /><br />“He’s a good rider, he knows how to shift his weight and he’s pretty amazing.” <br /><br />Joe, wife Penny, 60, and their two daughters adopted Oreo from the local humane society after Joe provided volunteer welding services. <br /><br />Abbey, 18 and sister Erin, 21, chose the pup – who they believe is a black Lab and weiner dog mix – and Joe says he had his doubts initially. <br /><br />But Oreo quickly won him round and now the pair are inseparable. <br /><br />Battery technician Joe bought his Harley Road King brand new in 2003 for £20k and says he’s owned bikes since he was 12. <br /><br />Joe and Oreo ride from spring to autumn – with Joe saying they’re on the bike “full time”. <br /><br />“Every time I take him out, I’m surprised it hasn’t caused a car crash, people are so distracted,” said Joe. <br /><br />“He just wants to do anything I'm doing. If I climb into a go-kart or anything the dog wants some of that. <br /><br />“Most girls will say 'that's the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life' - my standard answer is 'why thank you, but what do you think of the dog'. <br /><br />“I can walk out into the garage and bump the starter on the Harley and that dog will come running down the hallway every time - it's the funniest thing to see.”
