Roland sands design

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The traditional annual Bike EXIF Top 10 is governed by web traffic, social shares and links. It’s a reliable snapshot of what both regular readers and casual visitors enjoy. But relying on cold, hard data means that some very worthy custom motorcycles don’t get the exposure they deserve. Several of my own favorites are in the 2015 Top 10, but others aren’t. So for the first time, here’s an Editor’s Choice. It’s purely subjective and there’s no ranking order. Auto Fabrica Type 6 It’s been a…

Roland Sands built this 2010 Sportster 48 for MotoUSA President Don Becklin and used it as an experimental platform for our their new Machine Ops Finish, Vintage Sportster gas tank, flat track tail, Mid Control and a new exhaust concept. She started life as a Sportster 48. The first mod was a new billet top triple that accepts any riser combo, eliminating the cast in riser. RSD then used their Pro Step Bar with a nice flat track style pull back and Vintage 4 bolt risers. The bike features a…

“Shadow Rocket” Harley-Davidson FLSTF Softail Fat Boy 2002 by Rough Craft

I met a motojournalist the other day who reckoned the KTM 690 Enduro R is the best bike he’s ever tested. He liked it so much, he bought one for himself. The design of the Austrian machine is strong and distinctive, but for some, the ‘KTM look’ is an acquired taste. So here’s an alternative, courtesy of Roland Sands Design. And being a former racer, Roland couldn’t resist giving the 66 hp, 305 lb bike a performance boost too. With a seat height of almost 36 inches, the 690 Enduro R is a…

A pair of Yamaha cafe racers from the opposite ends of the capacity spectrum, Roland Sands gets stuck into the Indian FTR 1200, and some sad news from the Vincent scene. Vale Patrick Godet The renowned Vincent builder Patrick Godet passed away on Tuesday. His Swiss friend Fritz Egli (yes, of Egli-Vincent fame) made the announcement and requested privacy. Godet was well known for his exquisite restorations, and restomods such as the 1330 Cafe Racer and the less radical Sport GT. These used…

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