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Check out some of this dudes work. He makes a badass streetfighter. His Hypermotard is sick.
I think I am in love...  [bacon]

http://rolandsandsdesign.com/bikes/ (http://rolandsandsdesign.com/bikes/)

Fixed.

Well as they say in the car biz......There is an ass for every seat!

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I actually like some of his stuff. I just don't think it appropriate to give the HM a big fat rear tire.

I just get the impression of a wannabe. little rich kid gangster.   I've seen him flashing the hand signs, around here, that is gangster behavior.   I don't know if he is just trying to be cool with the younger people, but if you show any kind of sympathy for gang members, as in flashing hand signs, I don't want anything to do with you.   Kind of like that car building show, with the midget, tattoed guy, always flashing gang signs.   

He was the 1998 AMA 250GP National Champion.  [thumbsup]

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/rol.jpg)

That's why I like him taking something that would be expected to be slow and handle like a dog and turn it into something rideable. Now, when you do the opposite to a bike that is meant to handle great, I take issue with it.

He probably wouldn't like your builds either.  :D

Man, you should probably be more sensitive toward people with hearing impairment. American sign language is a recognized language with it's own vocabulary and grammatic structure. Just saying, we don't want to get this thread locked.

You serious? Go cry in your little corner and let the adults have a conversation.


He might not like all my mods, but I presume that the most expensive ones he would approve of.

Of course I'm not serious. Oh, go check the corner when you have a chance, I left a little present for you.  ;)

Did you see "Project 200", started life as a Victory cruiser.


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RSD Victory Project 200 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49yeo-bEZ5g#normal)

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Project 200 is pretty cool.  [thumbsup]

150mph in jeans isn't the brightest idea though.  :-\

I like what he comes up with but his wheels he designs just look heavy to me.  I guess that is my only real big gripe.

He's a good bike designer, but he has questionable taste in wheels that's for damn sure.

seeing the Motard in person makes you appreciate what he's done.  I wish my Daddy bank rolled my hobbies.  :-\

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He actually addressed that in some interview I can't find right now.  The interviewer called him out on it, and he said it was a conscious decision to diversify the Hypermotard into a different market.  I would never put a similar tire on my HM or my Monster, but maybe were just not the market they're trying to reach.

true, but at least they are Nudie jeans. ;)  ive got a pair and they are def my favs.

I'm in love with the KTM cafe bike.

Sorry, but I'm going to have to find another KTM to turn into a street machine/fun toy.

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530 KTM CAFE CUSTOM Build 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEg9_SQ_iMI#normal)

Roland Sands does some very cool stuff.  Love his designs...especially the Hypermotard.   [cheeky]  Takes it into a different direction. 

... and owned Performance Machine. I'd love to have access to their machine shop.

I'm thinking a smoker would be even cooler too :)

KTM is great....they make so few bikes there is no OFF ROAD USE ONLY stamp on the vin tag....here in GA you can walk in and get a plate for one!

GP motorcycles here in San Diego just got burned by the DMV on that exact issue except I think it was Husqvarna. CARB and DMV told GP different stories, in the end cost GP a pile of money

http://gpmotorcycles.com/CARB_response_1009.html (http://gpmotorcycles.com/CARB_response_1009.html)

Paul at GP is a good guy from the belly button out.  What the state did to him is nothing less than criminal.  He is honest and honorable, and the use of our tax money to persecute him is despicable.  In the end these two agencies turned on him to cover up their collective incompetence. 

I couldn't agree more, Paul is the best, just meant it as a cautionary tale. When government agencies are involved anything can happen

Figure that a: it's CA...they have a hippie agenda.

b: I'm not a Mfg, or building a reselling bikes

so

C: I'm good.

That sure is some BS though

complete bullshit what happened to them.  the worst part is no one gives a shit either.

I gave a shit.  I sent the whole story to my state reps and urged everyone I know (including here) to do the same.  I wonder how many did?

I really like this build, not so much all the gold, but the design.  8)


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/NM6W3356.jpg)

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Black Beauty Build (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES4WrJ2pLfA#normal)

Thank you!  This is what citizens / taxpayers need to do...hold our elected idiots accountable. 

guys, specific motorcycle related info regarding legislation and who to contact, what to do etc. is ok.  (the NYC noise stuff organizing here and info for example).

posting factual stuff about aftermarket/small manufacturers and who to contact to voice concern as a motorcyclist: cool.  general 'politicians suck' the gubmint sucks' etc. : not cool.

let's keep it on track.

I appreciate this bike. It's done well. As long as you make a bike better, then I have no issue.

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If directed towards myself...I never said politicians suck, those are your words - poor choice and very similar to CARB and their misrepresentation of their press release.  If you read the article, you can see who CARB and the DMV are still getting it wrong.  Stupid?  Idiots?  Possibly.  My comment was on holding our elected "idiots" accountable.  Nothing 'bout them sucking.   [roll]

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Now that is a nice bike.

+1. That bike is very nice!  [thumbsup]

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That thing would be a friggin' hoot.  [thumbsup]

Isn't it just an overblown Buell?

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Exactly.

[cheeky]

His art is still very nice and functional.  I hate those 10 foot choppers with no driveability but his art speaks to me, of course this coming from a Harley rider most of you hate  :P

I don't hate Harleys. They do what they're desgined to do. If you replaced the Harley engine with an L-twin, would you still pregnant dog about it?

nah, just a little ribbin is all.  I'm a friend of any bike on two wheels period!  Although I do regret buying so much chrome after riding in the rain.   ;)

That alone is enough.

No politics...period.

OK?

I'm digging these guys.  I hope they start production soon and bring them to the US.  I'm buying one even if I have to import the damn thing. http://www.mac-motorcycles.com/story.html (http://www.mac-motorcycles.com/story.html)

I like folks expressing themselves, just don't like folks taking something that works and turning it into something that doesn't or better yet taking something that doesn't work and turning it into something that does, like a Storz conversion, a bimota, or a NCR. - Gene

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=24499.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=24499.0)

I like the pea shooter