XR 1200 Build

Day 30

The day has finally arrived. The bike is finished!
Thank you to all who followed along so patiently. We think it looks pretty mean. Let us know what you think.











Day 23

Vance & Hines gave us this cool exhaust tip to work with so we fabbed up the rest of the exhaust using stainless tubing with a hand tweaked two into one and our own head pipes. One could consider this an updated cafe pipe. We also moved the oil cooler from the side of the bike to underneath the neck and installed crash sliders. Not that we plan on crashing or anything...but you never know!






Day 21
The frame & swing arm are back from Olympic Powder Coating after a layer of charcoal texture was applied. The Engine is back as well and the prototype Turbo Wheels with the Tuxedo finish is looking sharp.

Single sided swing arm with eccentric hub.

Ohlins forks, custom triples and clip-ons.

Day 17
The keys to looking elegant are simplicity and giving proper attention to details. This is what we strive for with the new Tuxedo finish on our Turbo wheel. With two distinct black surface finishes, this is taking black to the next level.
Enjoy.



Day 14-16
Money shot.



Day 12-13
Belly pan....Check!

Day 11
Tail section...Check!


Day 1-10
We decided to make things interesting with this XR1200 build. The RSD team is currently working hard on transforming this simple industrial motorcycle into a stylish high performance sportbike. Keep your eye on this build as our next challenge will be to design a custom aluminum tail section and belly-pan with an integrated oil tank.



• Single-sided swingarm with Ohlins shock and Ducati linkage.
• Ohlins GSX-R front fork


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2010 RSD Catalog

Now Available to download!

Interview at ASR

Sometimes Less Is More

RSD Tracker^TM Tag Bracket on the
2009 Kids & Chrome Auction Bike

Tracker^TM Chrome Tag Bracket

Tracker^TM Black Tag Bracket

Tag Bracket
Eliminate that unsightly license plate on the back of your bikes fender. Clean it up with the RSD side mount tail light and license plate holder. This piece directly bolts on to the OEM passenger foot peg hole to vertically mount your license plate, and the dual circuit LED light works as both tail and brake light. The rifle drilled tail-light housing and beehive shaped lens give you a classic hot rod style. We have been building these for years for our project bikes and now they are available for you. Keeping it clean just got easier.

Features
Main Bracket Made From 3/16˝Laser Cut 1018 Steel
LED Dual Circuit Tail/Brake Light
Billet Aluminum Tail-light Housing And Retainer Ring
Laser Engraved With RSD Logo
Billet Aluminum License Place Frame
Red Poly Carbonate Taillight Lens
Chrome Hardware Included

To order your own, just contact your local Drag Specialties dealer; or if you are ordering internationally visit rolandsands.com to find your closest dealer and check out the complete line up of RSD products.

MEDIA: If you are interested or need high resolution images, pricing information or part number information please email Lauren Hargrove at info@rolandsands.com.

* Click here to download printable PDF flyer for your shop
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AMA Adds 450cc Singles Spec Class for 2010... Possibly.

RSD's Yamaha 450 SuperSingle

Here at Roland Sands Design we always knew the 450 SuperSingle was an undiscovered monster. And now it appears as the AMA has caught on to the advantages of the motorcross/race-bike conversion.

The AMA announced at Laguna Seca that they may introduce a 450cc Singles Spec Class for the next season. While the particulars are still being worked out, RSD has long known that it was only a matter of time before they made their way into the mainstream. For more information on our 450s please visit rolandsands.com/450.html.

Cycle News announced the addition in their most recent issue. Click the image below in order to see it in a larger format.

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RIME Magazine 2009

One of LA's top urban lifestyle magazines, Rime, just featured a 5 page spread on Roland and his collaboration with Mister Cartoon. Check it out below...

**Click on the images of the pages below to open them in a larger format. **

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Simple Style

RSD Contrast Cut^TM Combat^TM Reservoir Cover on a CBR1000RR

RSD Contrast Cut^TM Combat^TM Reservoir Cover

RSD Chrome Combat^TM Reservoir Cover

Reservoir Covers

It’s summer time. Now is when you want to add some easy style for less and we have the answer. RSD’s reservoir covers are used to replace your stock plastic reservoir caps with no labor or time on the lift required. With just a simple twist you can add some class and style while keeping your fluids in their receptacles. Now if everything was this easy…

Features

Direct Replacement For Stock Clutch, Front And Rear Brake Master Cylinder
CNC-Machined From Billet Aluminum
CNC-Machine Engraved With RSD Logo
Fully Polished Before Anodized Or Chrome
Matches RSD Bar Ends and Crash Sliders

To order your own, just contact your local Parts Unlimited dealer; or if you are ordering internationally visit rolandsands.com to find your closest dealer and check out the complete line up of RSD products.

MEDIA: If you are interested or need high resolution images, pricing information or part number information please email Lauren Hargrove at info@rolandsands.com.

* Click here to download printable PDF flyer for your shop

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Stand Tall

Black Anodized Moto Foot Pegs

Black Anodized Moto Foot Pegs on Bike

Chrome Moto Foot Pegs

Chrome Moto Foot Pegs on Bike

Moto Foot Pegs

Inspired by our passion for motocross styling, we decided to bring a little dirt to the road. Intentionally designed with a featherweight, ventilated body and aggressive tooth pattern for performance and grip, these pegs make sure you foot won’t slide off the peg during aggressive riding. While we don’t recommend riding in the dirt, we think it’s the most fun you can have on two wheels with your pants on.

Features

Direct Stock Replacement For HD Male Mount Pegs
Fits Driver And Passenger Mounts
CNC-Machined From Billet Aluminum
Sold As A Pair
Designed For Use With Stock Hardware
Chrome Mounting Hardware Kit Sold Separately

To order your own, just contact your local Drag Specialties dealer; or if you are ordering internationally visit rolandsands.com to find your closest dealer and check out the complete line up of RSD products.

MEDIA: If you are interested or need high resolution images, pricing information or part number information please email Lauren Hargrove at info@rolandsands.com.

AVAILABLE NOW FOR 90 DEGREE CLEVIS HD MALE MOUNT PEGS. 45 DEGREE CLEVIS FITMENT COMING IN FALL 2009!

* Click here to download printable PDF flyer for your shop

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Keep It Rigid

Tracker Front Fork Brace

Tracker Front Fork Brace Black Powder-Coat
w/Brass RSD Badge

Tracker Front Fork Brace Chrome w/Brass RSD Badge

Tracker Front Fork Brace
When the front fender is removed from the stock forks it may look good but you end up with a fork that twists and sways worse than a drunken sailor. We tested this on our last ride out to Sturgis and the difference the fork brace made is amazing. Add our front fork brace to maintain the simple and clean vintage look of running no front fender without the handling problems.

Features
Replaces Front Fender On Softails Or Any Wide Glide Forks
Laser Cut From 3/16˝ 1018 Steel
Practically Eliminates Front Fork Flex
For Use With Up To A 21˝X 3.5˝ Front Wheel
Stamped Brass RSD Logo Badge
Chrome Hardware Included

To order your own, just contact your local Drag Specialties dealer; or if you are ordering internationally visit rolandsands.com to find your closest dealer and check out the complete line up of RSD products.

MEDIA: If you are interested or need high resolution images, pricing information or part number information please email Lauren Hargrove at info@rolandsands.com.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR NARROW GLIDE/SPORTSTER FITMENT!

* Click here to download printable PDF flyer for your shop

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