Jake and Jerrod Walter are 21 and 22 year old brothers who worked side by side to build this bike, and what a bike it is. Their main business is farming but dreams of cultivating mechanical masterpieces co-exist with corn. They’re from New Berlin, Il., which is approx. 15 miles from Jacksonville, Il.
This is Jake. The bike actually belongs to Jerrod but he was out of town.
The 4th Annual Jacksonville Bike Show host’s competition from all around, and this year, Jerrod and Jake’s bike took 1st place. Their bike also took 1st place in August at Ted’s Motorcycle World Alton, Il., beating out stiff competition from St. Louis, Mo.
Jake and Jerrod have always been into motorcycles, starting with dirt bikes. The inspiration to build this bike began when they built two others, which were mostly Pro Street. They decided what they really wanted was a low, long and mean chopper, resulting in something pretty fantastic for a couple of farm boys from Illinois. Obviously they have more than a green thumb.
Jerrod plans to continue farming while Jake may pursue further involvement with Harley's, including mechanics and building bikes. Jake is a graduate of MMI, specializing in Harley-Davidson, and as you see by some of the home-fabricated parts, motorcycles are more than just a hobby; these brothers have a real sense of style for Custom Motorcycles.
When asked how they shared the bike, their friend, Gary Hayes shared a few comments;
“They are just finishing a new chopper. I’ve seen part of it when it was being built but I've not seen it now that it's close to completion. I talked to their Dad last night and he said that I'm probably going to like this one better than their red one. A friend of theirs told me the same thing. Everyone has been busy this fall; it’s been hard to keep up on how the bike was coming along. I will send you some pics or I will have them send them to you. It might be a while, but we will get them to you. Thanks!
If anyone would like to contact the Walter brothers, here’s a number where they can be reached.
Walter Brothers
Ph.217-488-6308
Spec Sheet
Owner: Jerrod Walter
City: New Berlin, Il.
General Info:
Fabrication: Molding for seat, tank, fenders, handgrips, handlebars, taillight and jockey shift done by Jerrod and Jake Walter.
Model and make: 2004 Special Construction
Assembly time: 5-6 months
Engine:
Year: 2004
Builder; H&L
Displacement: 131 Cubic Inch
Cam: H&L
Carb: S&S Super G
Pipes: Martin Bros.
Transmission:
Year/Make: Baker 6 speed right side drive
Special Items: Jockey shift
Paint:
Painter: Eric Ruble
Color: Porshe Red
Special Items: Paint Graphics
Frame:Year/Make 04 Thundercycle design Profab
Type:Softail chopper
Rake: 45 degree neck -53 degree with triple tree
Stretch: 8”up, 8”out
Front end: 18” over
Shocks: Front/ deuce lower leg – Rear/Legend Air suspension
Accessories:
Handlebars: Built by Walter Bros.
Handlebar controls: PM Brakes
Fenders: Built by Walter Bros.
Headlight: Headwind
Pegs: Walter bros.
Foot controls: Walter Bros.
Gas Tank: Thundercycle-Modified by Walter Bros.
Oil Tank: Thundercycle lowered battery box
Seat:Bitchin Rich
Grips:Thundercycle
Wheels:
Make: Weld Racing
Hub: Front 21”by 2.15
Rear: 18” by lO 1/2
Tires:Front: Metzler 21” Rear: Metzler 280
Photos: Gary D. Hayes
