It was after that incident I decided to change the color, but before I got her painted I had my club president Jorge Maldonado stretch my rear fender, shave the taillight and seat holes, and add a badass stereo system. Although people tried to talk me out of painting it and I liked the Pearl White, it was just played out and wasn’t doing it for me. I looked around for painters, but I wasn’t really finding anybody out there who had any good ideas. In my head I knew I wanted an out-of-the-box paint job, and if I wanted to take it to the next level, I had to take it to the one and only Danny D. in order to achieve that. So one day I went to a car show and ran into my homie Jose Beltran, and I saw his beautiful badass drop-top ’65 Impala known as Love Street. We started talking, and I told him about wanting a Danny D. paint job, and he said he would take me to him. So one day we took a drive to his shop, and we talked to Danny about a possible paint job. He asked me flat out on a level from one to 10 what kind of paint job I wanted. I laughed and said a 15! I told him I want a paint job that once people look at my bike they won’t forget about it. I told him he was free to do whatever he wanted, but I did tell him no pink.

2004 H-D 88 in motor

Photo: John Zamora

While the bike was at paint I had Pat at Militia Cycles do all wiring and throttle internally and added a hydraulic clutch. A few months went by, and the parts were ready to be picked up. All I can say is it was way more than I expected. I was like a little kid on Christmas morning! I couldn’t wait to put her together to take her to the Santa Barbara car show. That’s where my club brothers Jorge Maldonado, Jose Rodriguez, and I pulled an all-nighter to get her ready. I ended up taking home first place. When I finally got home I took her out for the first ride, and wouldn’t you know the bad luck continued. As I was coming down the freeway a truck in front of me ran over a two-by-four, and it flew back and hit my saddlebag and chipped the left bag.

Paint/Graphics By El Jefe De Los Angeles De Pintura Don Danny D.

Photo: John Zamora

I called Danny D. to let him know what had happen and told him to add the pink—and still to this day I regret not letting him do it the first time. I must say the pink really makes it pop. I would like to give a special thanks to my dad, Leonel Gonzalez, for all the support and helping me get my first bike and getting me into bikes. My club brothers Jorge Maldonado and Jose Rodriguez for all the late nights and hard work throughout this adventure. Finally, Jose Beltran for introducing me to the one-and-only Danny D., Pat at Militia Cycles, and most importantly the man upstairs.

Eddie Trotta Floorboards

Photo: John Zamora

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Seat by The Seat Guy

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Axalta Paint

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Paint/Graphics By El Jefe De Los Angeles De Pintura Don Danny D.

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2004 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Photo: John Zamora Model: Kira Christina

Samson headers with custom-made mufflers

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Specifications
General
Owner	Mike Gonzalez
Shop	Militia Cycles
Shop Phone	(949) 348-2732
Year/Make/Model	2004/Harley-Davidson/Fat Boy
Fabrication	Jorge Maldonado/Jose Rodriguez
Build Time	7 months
Engine
Year/Type/Size	2004/H-D/88 in.
Builder	H-D
Cases	H-D
Cylinders	H-D
Heads	H-D
Rocker Boxes	H-D
Cams	H-D
Throttle Body	H-D
Air Cleaner	Arlen Ness
EFI Controller	H-D
Exhaust	Samson headers w/ custom-made mufflers
Transmission
Year/Type	2004/H-D
Gears	5-speed
Clutch	Performance Machine hydraulic clutch
Primary Drive	H-D
Frame
Year/Type	2004/H-D
Rake/Stretch	Stock
Suspension
Front End	Progressive w/ Arlen Ness lowers
Length	2 in. lowered
Triple Trees	H-D
Swingarm	H-D
Rear Shocks	Shotgun Shock air ride
Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
Front
Builder/Size	Landmark diamond-cut spokes/21 in.
Tire/Size	Avon whitewall/21 x 3.5 in.
Calipers	Performance Machine
Rotors	H-D
Rear
Builder/Size	Landmark diamond-cut spokes/16 in.
Tire/Size	Avon whitewall/16 in.
Caliper	Performance Machine
Rotor	H-D
Pulley	H-D
Finish/Paint
Manufacturer	Axalta Paint
Colors	Danny D. Select Custom Mix
Paint/Graphics	By El Jefe De Los Angeles De Pintura Don Danny D.
Plating/Polishing	Peter Tapai Anaheim Plating
Accessories
Front Fender	H-D
Rear Fender	H-D Extended 4 in.
Gas Tank	H-D
Dash	H-D
Gauges	H-D
Handlebars	18-in. Carlini Gangster apes w/ 2-in. Player risers
Grips	Performance Machine
Mirrors	H-D Teardrop
Hand Controls	Performance Machine
Foot Controls	H-D
Floorboards	Eddie Trotta
Headlight	H-D LED
Taillight	Custom
Turn Signals	Custom
License Mount	H-D
Seat	The Seat Guy
Stereo	Jorge Maldonado
Amplifier	JL Audio w/ iPod hookup
Speakers	4 Alpine 6 x 9 and 2 6 in|.

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