Todd Silicato had been involved in building high-end custom motorcycles for many years before deciding to create one of his own. Johnny Walker is the result, and it bristles with imagination and one-off components.

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Johnny Walker Chopper
The Johnny Walker chopper is a custom motorcycle
with a 93-cubic-inch S&S engine.
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Most distinctive is the paintwork. Beige and white blend together on the sheet metal, while wheels are finished in brown -- an unusual color combination in the chopper world. But other elements are unusual as well, including the tooled leather seat, custom-bent exhaust, and lattice grillwork gracing the frame. The creased fuel tank is another unique piece, and it all combines to set Johnny Walker apart from the chopper crowd.

Johnny Walker Chopper Specifications

  • Year: 2004
  • Class: Radical
  • Owner: Top Shelf Customs
  • Builder: Top Shelf Customs
  • Model: Johnny Walker
  • Frame: Independent Cycle Hard Life, 7 out
  • Forks: Jesse Rooke, girder
  • Rake: 40 degrees
  • Rear susp.: Hardtail
  • Front wheel: DNA Spokes, 21-inch
  • Front brake: none
  • Rear wheel: DNA Spokes, 18-inch
  • Rear brake: Performance Machine, disc
  • Rear tire: 300 mm
  • Engine: 93-cubic-inch S&S with STD heads
  • Exhaust: Top Shelf Customs
  • Trans.: Baker 6-speed, right-side drive
  • Paint by: Color Zone

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