The Jolie Rouge - 1975 Ironhead Sportster Chopper

Building motorcycles to showcase a shop's fab skills and craftsmanship is nothing new; in fact, it's nearly a requirement in today's world. Paul Cavallo and the crew at Spitfire Motorcycles attacked this '75 XL1000 for exactly that purpose, and ended up with a machine so laden with neat details that it takes some effort to find them all.

Bike's name: Jolie Rouge, French for "Beautiful Red"

Builder: Spitfire Motorcycle

Engine: 1975 XL1000

Carb: Mikuni 38mm

Pipes: Spitfire/Emgo

Chassis: Spitfire Motorcycles XL

Gas tank: Sacred Steel

Oil tank: Spitfire Motorcycles

Rear fender: 5" trailer

Headlight: 4" spot

Taillight: West Eagle

Bars: Spitfire

Risers: Custom Cycle Engineering

Hand control: Spitfire Motorcycles

Forks: 35mm Showa legs off a 1982 RM250

Trees: Spitfire 35mm

Front wheel: Spitfire Vader with 3/4" square tubing

Rear wheel: Radir 12 spoke

Rear brake: Spitfire sprocket brake

Front tire: Avon Speedmaster

Rear tire: Michelin Pro Comp

Seat: Riff Raff Kustom Leather

Paint: Sweet Baby James and Wayne Wreck