39mm fork slider shaving cutting machining turning Harley dyna sportster FXR bobber chopper

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39mm fork slider shaving cutting machining turning Harley dyna sportster FXR bobber chopper
see how to cut down or turn off you fender mounting bosses on 39mm Harley forks sliders.
tatro

[@markwagner909]

Are they out of round because they used a hand held belt sander for final finish? Dragbike chassis builders have been doing this for decades. Even the newer upside down ones occasionally. Love the videos, always so much to learn about

[@obfuscated3090]

Odd the customer didn't want it polished while it was on the lathe. A few minutes with emery cloth (or fine sand paper with some nylon-reinforced shipping tape on the back for strength) eliminates all but minor buffing.

[@TatroMachine]

i don't polish. i have more important work to do. they were sent out to be polished. tatro

[@brucefelkins568]

At that point no way I wouldn't take an xtra hour or two and weld up the drains. Good video

[@TatroMachine]

the customer wanted done this way. weld does cause issues in the fork tube fitment. it usually gets tight from the wapeage. tatro

[@JoneszsRides]

I take you never got your shirt sleeve caught when turning on the machine pretty close a couple of times

[@TatroMachine]

you mean on my smooth chuck? you have to know your tools and how to use them. good thing you didn't see me doing the same thing with my sweater on. tatro

[@bennywinn2301]

Cool shit.

[@pauldani]

Hanging out for new Tatro machine videos. Hope all good over there. Got my shirts, thanks for everything.

[@netrhyda8761]

I guess you're not concerned about this procedure weakening the fork tubes in any significant way....

[@TatroMachine]

not really, they are still thick and strong enough for the job. no fender or brake, what loads do you think we are having here. one plus is that everything is more even now. makes for more equal flexing. tatro

[@netrhyda8761]

I guess the only real load I can think of is a 400 pound man riding the thing hehe

[@obfuscated3090]

He's not going deep into the structural areas. Removing external bosses is no big deal. I've never even heard of a failed fork slider from turning and I've worked multiple brands since 1978.