The Last Ride is a service that is available to other funeral homes around the Bay of Plenty and beyond.
Shaw took the bike to the AMJAZZ Autorama car show in Rotorua and was met with plenty of interest in the bike and The Last Ride service.
“A lot of people are saying, ‘that’s how I want to go out’.”
The bike has already been used for a funeral, and Shaw said the family were “so happy” and it provided a good send-off for their loved one.
He said the bike fitted well with Gateway Funeral’s other unique hearses – the 1975 Chevrolet Impala and the 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
“The old hearses are always very cool. People like them as well.”
He believes the Fatboy will grow to be just as well loved.