Roger Bourget

Hey,

I wanted to write about Roger Bourget.  Roger is a master builder out of Phoenix Arizona.  Roger has several patents on the Jack Shaft and his oil in the frame system.  He has been around for about 11 years now and is one of my favorite builders.

I first became aware of Roger when I lived in Scottsdale Arizona.  He started manufacturing and selling motorcycles about 11 or 12 years ago.  I couldn’t afford his art at the time but was impressed with the styling and engineering that went into his customs.  His prowess as an engineer cannot be debated witness his patents.  He makes a complete line of motorcycles from a trike, to the Blackjack, to the Python, to the auti-mo, to the Fat Daddy, to a bobber (this year), and more.  Roger is very successful albeit a little reclusive. Roger has a partner, his wife, who runs the business end of Bourget Bike Works.

I own one of Roger’s motorcycles.  He was one of several builders I considered when I bought my motorcycle.  I have great admiration for Dave Perowitz, Paul Yaffe, Mike Pugliese, Arlen (when he builds a custom) and several other builders.  My preference is a pro-street style and that is why I am naming these people.  I love my ride for a number of reasons.  The main thing for me was the way it felt.  Roger builds a motorcycle that is the most stable I have ever been on.  You can sit on my bike, lift up the kick stand and be perfectly stable.  It really is amazing.  You get a feeling of stability, comfort, and control.  This is accomplished by his patents, the way the machine is built.  Roger is always on the cutting edge.  He has built motorcycles for Kid Rock (who hasn’t?) Dee Snider (twisted sister) and many others.  He does about 1000 bikes a year as demand has been strong.  My ride has a 133 cu s+s, Jims 6 speed, and most everything else is proprietary.  I designed the paint and what I wanted on my motorcycle and Rogers crew built it.  I am very satisfied with my choice although, I do get an itch like every week when I see stuff that Dave, Paul, and others are building today.  Oh well, I am a lucky guy.  I took a chance when I bought my custom.  Custom bikes are expensive.  I wasn’t sure if I could afford it but, I felt I could squeeze by.  I traded my Harley so,that gave me a head start.  The only problem when you purchase a custom is finding a good dealership if you need one.  There is only one Bourget Dealer around here and they have moved three times in 3 years.  They are now located about 6 hours from where I live so, I don’t like that.  I have had to look for others when I need help and that is not easy.  As I have said, a good dealership, a good mechanic, are as rare as a good doctor, a good friend.  If you know one appreciate them.  They are worth their weight in gold.  Train is going to post some photos with this post so, enjoy.

I want to say that I respect many builders, painters, mechanics, fab people, motorcycle people, etc.  I recognize the skill and art that goes into building any great motorcycle.  I love the bobber, I love many styles.  Those of you who choose whatever have my full respect and admiration.  The important thing to me is the quality, the style, the ride, and the people behind the machine.  There are a number of people that fit the bill for me.

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