Interview with Roland Sands DZ: Tell us about your the work you are doing with the fighter scene, and what kind of parts and/or bikes you are working on. Also, for this scene is particular, where are you drawing your influences from? Here are some of the products Roland is making for the street fighter scene and some words from RSD: The Judge and Domino Contrast Cut Rotors, respectively.
"A little blurb about what Contrast Cut means... Contrast Cut is another way that Roland Sands and RSD push the envelope in the motorcycle industry. The finish is an industry first, and proof that Sands and RSD are trendsetters and style makers. The finish is available to Street Fighter customizers in two wheel and brake rotor designs, the Judge and Domino styles. The Contrast Cut finish completely changes the look of the bike they're bolted to. RSD achieves this unique look by starting with a polished wheel, black anodizing it and then putting it back on the CNC machine to open up the design. The newly machined area is left raw for a vintage style that no other manufacturer can duplicate, although they try." The Judge and Domino Contrast Cut Wheels, respectively.
The Honda 919 "Brave Heart" Project:
All of the Braveheart images Courtesy of Cycle World Magazine
Roland on his RSD product line: "On the parts side were developing a line of sportbike/streetfighter products that are going to be banging. We already have our contrast cut wheels and brake rotors available for many popular sportbikes. We’ve got much more in the works, so keep an eye out."
-DZ |
