This is an interesting one, out of Southern California. He's a builder who has focused, for the last eight years, at bringing out the very best in stock bikes. Bogart is a Sr. Designer for AT&T, which means he designs a good deal of the company's advertising–that's substantial.
He rode bikes most of his life until the family code took over and he stepped out of the lane for the kids. But eight years ago he jumped back into the fray, at 39 years-of-age. “I cleaned up my life, walked the straight and narrow, but didn’t lose my exuberance for motorcycles,” Bogart said, but he also didn’t like the custom shit he saw in the streets. “So I bought a new Fat Boy and went to work.” His first effort entailed stripping the bike and doing the neccessities-pipes, wheels, brakes, intake, etc. Then he met Lou Trachenberg (RIP) from STD and the former master installed a 95-inch kit, while Bogart designed parts and worked over the paint.
Since then he messed with an FXD, three Sportsters, a Yamaha Quad Raptor and a Shifter Kart, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds go-cart (?). I don’t get it either, but no man is forced to just toy Harleys.
Then he picked up this ’04 Springer Softail and tore into it. “My garage is 1000 sq. ft. and it's got a Handy Lift, air lines routed, blast cabinet, roll away, parts washer, metal shear, rolling mill, drill press, buffers & polishers, grinders, etc,” Bogart said. He’s got everything but a lathe, Bridgeport, and the English Wheel is soon to come. “I was a CNC Machinist at Lockheed before I got into design. I broke my back and couldn't do physical labor anymore.”
“In my mind I wanted to create the perfect Softail,” Bogart added while petting one of his four Border Collies. “I started with the Heartbeat of the bike, the engine.” His notions came from some of his pals, like Paul Cox, Kirk Taylor and Trevelene. “I respect them as builders and human beings. They have been very influential and genuine to me.”
He returned to STD and discussed his real Twin Cam/Panhead notion. “I didn’t want just Xotic covers, but build an engine as close to a Pan replica as possible, with 124 inches and external oil return lines,” Bogart said. “The STD team, Marty, Rich and Craig, stopped what they were doing, gathered ‘round and pitched ideals.” As it turned out real Panhead covers were used over highly modified EVO heads. Fins were reshaped and sparkplug hole bridges modified to keep the Panhead appearance alive. Finally, Tay Herrera added the finishing touches with his bad-ass engraving.
Bogart has an interesting perspective on bikes shows. “So far I only compete in the street category,” he said. “I enjoy building and competing with stock motorcycles. In a sense I respect the factory engineering and know that I can mess with a company bike without fooling with the design structure. Most Harley owners can see the details in contrast to their own bikes. It’s easy to relate to a bike like your own. Besides that, I know I’ll be safe on the road.” Out of seven shows entered he took first in six events.
Although the bike contains a level of gold glitz, he scavenged some parts including the Cycle Smith fender struts and the catseye dash from swap-meets. He tore the springer front end completely down, then rechromed and powder-coated components including the front legs and the internal springs. Then he gold leafed the tree section on the back legs for that continuity with the paint.
Bitchin’ Rich built the seat and questioned the gold latigo lacing, but it works. “You can’t slip a hair between any component and the seat.” Bogart said. “It fits like a glove and minimizes vibration.”
He’s now ready for his first ground-up custom build. “I designed a frame and Scott Long built it,” Bogart said. “I need to sell the TwinPan so I can fund the next project.” You can tell Bogart has the eye for building bikes. We look forward to his first ground up. It’s gonna have class.
General
Owner: Danny BOGART
City/State: Corona, CA
Builder: STD-Marty Harrison, BOGART Cycle Design
E-mail: bogartcycledesign@sbcglobal.net
Fabrication: STD Development, BCD
Manufacturing: H-D
Engine
Year: '04
Make: “Frankenstein”
Model: TwinPan
Displacement: 124 cu in
Builder or Rebuilder: Marty Harrison
Cases: H-D
Case finish: Polished
Barrels: Randy Torgeson – Hyperformance
Bore: 4.125″
Pistons: JE
Barrel finish: Satin Black
Lower end: HD Cases
Stroke: 4.625″
Rods: Jim's
Heads: STD Custom
Head finish: Polished
Valves and springs: Kibblewhite Black Diamond
Pushrods: Crane
Cams: Bob Woods .690
Lifters: Jim's
Carburetion:
Other: 54mm Zippers EFI
Transmission
Year: '04
Make: Jim's
Gear configuration: 6 speed with Kicker
Final drive: Chain
Primary: BDL
Clutch: BDL
Frame
Year: '04
Make: H-D
Style or Model: Softail
Stretch: no
Rake: Stock
Modifications: None
Front End
Make: H-D
Model: Springer
Year: '04
Length:
Mods: Powdercoated Spring Fork & Inner Compression Springs,Gold Leafing & Pinstriped
Sheet metal
Tanks: H-D
Fenders: H-D
Panels: Cateye Dash, Frenched Turn Indicators
Oil tank: MidWest.
Other: Cyclesmith's Fender Struts
Paint
Sheet metal: Buck Wild Designs
Base coat: Candy Apple Red & Black Cherry Flake
Graphics or art: HD Single Wing logo / BOGART Cycle Design
Special effects: 24 karat gold leaf striping by Buck
Pinstriping: Buck Wild / Rock'n'Roll Paintworks
Wheels
Front
Make: American Wire
Size: 3″x21″
Brake calipers: PM
Brake rotor(s): Spoke-style, floating
Tire: 120/70×21″ Metzeler
Rear
Make: American Wire
Size: 3.5×18″
Brake calipers: PM
Brake rotor: Spoke-style, floating
Pulley: Sprocket by KC Creations
Tire: 160×18″ Metzeler
Controls
Foot controls: Supreme Legends +2″ / Novello Pegs & Pedals
Finish: Polished Billet
Master cylinder: H-D
Brake lines: Earl's
Handlebar controls: Joker
Finish: Polished Billet
Clutch Cable: Barnett's
Electrical
Ignition: Keith Terry Components
Ignition switch: H-D
Coils: Dynatek
Harness: H-D
Headlight: Headwinds`
Taillight: Drag
Accessory lights: Hell no
Electrical accessories: Terry Components Closed Loop System.
Switches: Joker
Battery: H-D Gel
What's Left
Seat: Bitchin' Seat Company / Bitchin' Rich
Pipes: Paughco
Mufflers: Paughco “candlestick” style
Exhaust finish: Chrome, 1/2 wrapped
Gas caps: H-D
Handlebars: J&L “Hoppers”
Grips: Todd's Cycle
Pegs: Novello
Oil filter: H-D
Oil cooler: Spugin w/thermostat
Throttle: Joker
Throttle cables: Barnett
Fasteners: All Stainless
Specialty items: External Oil Return Lines & Top End configuration by Marty Harrison at Custom Hand Engraving by Tay Herrera. Leatherwork by Bitchin' Seat Company. Bitchin' Rich. Cateye Dash by Rock'n'Roll Paintworks. Randy Morton. Goodson Air Cleaner / Irish Rich. Comments:I think I should give thanks to Mid Hill Dairy too. Bill & Dee Van Leeuwen are my friends who own the property and the bulls. Believe me, them bulls went ape-shit when they heard me ride up and ride around on the property…damn near stampeded my ass! Credits: Thanks Marty, Terri, Rich, Craig, Tay, Bitchin', Kathie, Mr. Miller, Johnny Y…and of course, Bandit.
