Boring out cylinders today!

I want to show you guys how I bore out cylinders and cut them down for more compression. In another month, I will be getting very busy doing motorcycle machine work. I work on motors and transmissions, I no longer build out bikes or work on other peoples whole bikes anymore.
If you would like any machine work or motor work done just give me a call or send it in. Dont forget to put a note in the box with what you would like done along with a return address and phone number, and pack it really good.
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[@nonserviam9673]

Old schoolers have known Dragonman since his ads in the old biker mags from back in the day. He's been badass a long time dudes.

[@RV_Chef_Life]

I was a machinist before a disability and listening to Dragonman, he would make a great teacher for younger people wanting to learn a trade.

[@kidd6055]

That’s why I’m here😂that and I’m trying to modify my motorcycle

[@jasiahkrusivelt5518]

Yup same here tryna learn a thing or two!

[@Rscmgw23]

I was thinking the same thing too. Hopefully he has a grandson absorbing all this knowledge. Would be an awesome grandpa to hang with

[@danheino7006]

Damn few people that are great mechanics are good teachers also.He is. When young I struggled and struggled with carbs then the right teacher taught me all i needed to know in just a few minutes...methods.

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Support that brother 🙏

[@mr.crapper7197]

What is cool is the Dragon is having a ball. It's fun watching.

[@tonyfnd]

I love when he does these videos. I never tire of watching him demonstrate and tour his shop. You could spend years following him around the shop day in and day out and still learn something new every day.

[@JP_Stone]

You remind me a lot of my dad. Strong work ethic and a real Self Starter

[@robertmiere5348]

A very well equipped work shop with someone who knows what he’s doing, thanks very much.

[@TammyDenseDdank5658]

Look at that workshop, look at all those machines and tools!

[@watchyMCFCwatchy]

"If you snooze you lose" I like that one!

[@FoxHole617]

man this video is incredible im blown away i was looking for dirtbike broing but i also got shovels cant beleive i found this! incredible

[@peanutbutterisfu]

Machine shops I’ve used you drop off a cylinder on Monday and ur lucky to get it a week later.

[@F5Tornado44]

You're a cool old guy with a badass shop. Love it.

[@A1soldiersaint]

I love your work ethic! young gen has nothing on the old timers.

[@joec4251]

Kids today could learn a thing or two from him...he's a great role model

[@neilbreen9041]

Ok boomer

[@A1soldiersaint]

@@neilbreen9041 just think ive been crushing souls in the Army longer than you have probably been alive. Its both shocking and frightful how weak, lazy, and self serving this generation is. This is just a sad fact. It has been pointed out by every respected military leader in our time.

[@neilbreen9041]

@@A1soldiersaint Imagine being subscribed to athleanx and calling others weak.

[@A1soldiersaint]

@@neilbreen9041 imagine having no concept of character, hard work, or sacrifice to provide for family and instead thinking that a persons' character or strength is based on some video they watched. Like MLK, i will judge by the content of one's character. I have trained literally hundreds of young men and i have seen the humble and the teachable prevail while the proud and disrespectful fail many times over.

[@zzvyb6]

Learned more from this video that 8 previous ones by others.

[@Zerofukstogive]

This guy is the real deal.

[@swede910]

I just love this guy and have since reading good ol' Street Chopper back in the '70s way up in northern Sweden during dark winter nights when dreams were made. 👍 - Thanks Dragonman!

[@2147B]

Dragonman i didn't even know this was your main career, i didn't think i could respect someone as much as i could respect you(over the internet). I see why and how you really got your name now. You're a very wise man thanks so much for all these range of videos. Good luck with the upcoming winter you've got a nice gig. I work outside cutting/welding on asphalt plants that are shut down for the winter in the north east. I respect your craft youra master

[@billyfontenot6365]

its great to see a guy like him and the age he is with full of energy and willing to show things to others awesome

[@glensutherland1103]

Incredible shop!!

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

I hope one of his family members learns this because it's a lost art and this knowledge is going away with these guys.. best service and job I seen on harley engines

[@BIG-DEE-EASTMIDDZ]

real talk pal

[@barryholiday8998]

I wonder about that too. I wish he would start an apprenticeship program.

[@douglasfurlong1]

Your not boring at all Dragonman:)...love your shop set up...all those tools and machines tell me you have been doing this a longggg time..

[@mikebottorff593]

Amazing equipment and skills to match... VERY VERY COOL...

[@ratmousebastard]

this is the great example of efficiency in working, no time wasting, everything setup ready to go pretty much... grab it, set it, get it done... next! Yeah, just by chance discovered your video, you're a natural teacher that's for sure, we all wish we had shop foremen that were as good as you to show us the ropes. And love your shop, that's a dream shop for me, small, got literally everything it looks like... great place. Livin' the life it looks like (and you sounds like you're from my neck of the woods (NYC), though you've been in Colorado for awhile I think?)

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

If I EVER need any harley machine work it's going to you dragon man!!

[@anthonyreo5075]

You are never boring to me, Mel! I am really enjoying your machine shop videos! Thanks for sharing! Bayswater Blvd.

[@gabrielalvarez9570]

my goal is to have a shop like that one day! awesome to know how to do all that stuff!

[@mikehearrell9542]

Your shop is awesome!

[@bryansnewandused]

Nice. Ive done dirt bike cylinders for 30 years. Its a dying art with these new coatings in the cylinders. Ive sleeved a million cylinders on my VW bug cylinder machine and the lathe.. It would do the little 80 cylinders too. Ive got piston manufacture stickers on my garage door so thick I think its holding the door together..lol

[@scottwright1598]

Do you offer resleeving services a little kx85

[@SuicidalRiot]

Id love to meet this legend. Motorcycles, weapon's my lord thas my dream.

[@MotorheadRedo]

Really good video compared to some of the boring video's I've seen on KZbin. I had no idea you could bore a cylinder the way you did on the first machine. Very fast!

[@crazycarl6922]

I wish we had a shop in Minnesota like this

[@stevenhassell5358]

still nice to watch. Hope all is well.

[@rb67mustang]

You have a great setup, Mel. I was a machinist, but I didn't do automotive type machining. I made all types of parts for industrial applications. The shop I worked for had a similar honing machine, Bridgeport milling machines, and all types of milling and turning machines. We used the very same dial bore gauges you have and that's how I know you have a great machine shop for motorcycle engine repair.

[@pokerman9108]

You want to make money... You got to work! Hell yeah brother!

[@nickjames205]

So awesome! What a great shop

[@grumpyt3169]

Old school experience just can't be beat. I hope you have some apprentices to carry on your wisdom and ethics. (Something that's sorely lacking now-a-day.) In your 13 minute vid I learned a few things I was never aware of. Thank you for your time, Sir.

[@chrismemphis8062]

Nice video, love seeing behind the curtain...

[@josepeixoto3384]

what an amazingly clear video; ** thank you, sir**

[@hinesd1960y]

Awesome video! I feel that after watching your video I have gained some knowledge about boring cylinders. You are well organized and provide a valuable service with a fast turnaround. I may need your services.

[@happyday5070]

Your an educator. Thanks

[@louistyrrell4876]

This is amazing. I love your work. Thanks for posting this video.

[@wevugiratonny1751]

Nice work dragon.in Africa we need those machines . thanks

[@carrotbailey]

I’ve always said i’ll never work for anyone but myself.... but damn would i love to work for and learn from you!

[@larrymatsumoto7730]

What a great video and beautiful operation 👍 👍 👍

[@scottschroeder8093]

Love your shop, I can see how you get things done so quickly. I've always loved to do machine work.

[@danheino7006]

Thank you,Sir

[@frundlemud]

knowledgeable gent a real treat.

[@stuartosborne3013]

Absolute Legend. You make that look so easy but Skill always makes work look easy I’m sure I could cock it up. Thank you for your knowledge

[@gjames57]

A buddy of mine says NEVER practice on your own stuff. LOL

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Brother you can tell you have been doing that for a long time 😊 because you knew when to stop well done 👏

[@donniceblakely1075]

Pretty cool boss!

[@Guardian4ever]

Dragon Man: You see that? Me: Yes sir Mr. Dragon man sir!

[@johnraylangstonjohnraylang5924]

Hello I really enjoyed your post. Thanks again for sharing what you know.😅

[@BIG-DEE-EASTMIDDZ]

great help thanks mate

[@vicosee4439]

You are blessed my friend

[@sherylwarden4783]

My husband loves you.

[@joec4251]

Another great video Mel, thanks for sharing...keep up the hard work! Stay awesome!

[@moisty254]

Great setup

[@powellmachineinc3179]

That's a lot of 'how not to do it" in 1 video

[@kx454]

Dudde is more worried about speed than accuracy.

[@albertjackson9236]

Very well done.

[@munnachakra4342]

You are great.we dont have people so skilled like you in our vicinity any more, we once had them, now the generation is lazy and is full of only money grabbers. So happy to see you brother.Iam fighting for the ban of fuel injection systems and electric pumps together with the hot spark ignition system all governed by the ECM.As all this rubbish is responsible for car fires.

[@Mark-zz9rt]

I’m a locomotive mechanic by trade but always had a interest in this kind of work.

[@dustysilvers7115]

Thanks for the video I'm trying to learn some auto machine work and these videos really help.

[@purlingbeck9805]

This guy is Gold!!

[@AndrewOtwellMusic]

VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!!

[@markconnery2836]

Guy dose it all‼️🫡🇺🇸

[@apfelsnutz]

Great shoppe...! I'll remember...

[@johngordon201]

Awesome shop.........love the setup.

[@koonsickgreen6272]

cant believe machines with such vibration can actually work with 0.008 inch precision. amazing.

[@will7its]

Very impressive. In every way. Thank You

[@louistyrrell4876]

I Love this video. It’s my 2nd time now to watch it. I also bore out cylinders.

[@randysiler7458]

Very impressive video. I’m glad I found this channel. Old School 👍👍

[@buckgreatdane372]

Nice shop.wow.

[@LyonhartZ2]

Amazing, simply Amazing. Kenny from Brooklyn!

[@kurtheimerman8267]

That was really, really interesting and informative. Subscribed

[@josevaliente421]

YOU CANT IMPROVISE EXPERIENCE !!!!! MASTER CRAFTMAN

[@kevinrogers6415]

This Guy is the best

[@grantreid8583]

When i was boring a wide array of engines the customers with the Harleys were the worst some would bring the barrels back and say it has to much clearance look the piston wobbles so then you have to explain to them that the piston is not round it may look round but it is not, the clearance is measured at its largest point which is at the bottom of the skirt 90 degrees to the gudgeon pin. The harley guys always thought they knew best.

[@johnwo8156]

Thanks for Sharing!

[@andyjota8906]

You rule dude and your machine shop is cool as fuck!!

[@Hittarn]

Very good spirited video, thank you!

[@darlenedunlap8066]

Seems like a fun job we thank u 🍺

[@austinjunkman2449]

i don't know when the last time you weighed a set of pistons, but those junky cast pistons weigh a lot more than a nice set of forged pistons. I know, I've been doing this for 30+ years and still doing it today. After you start cutting the cylinders down you have then thrown off the intake manifold and pushrod length. Then you still don't have much more compression because those junky cast pistons seldom ever oil out to what they are advertised for also. I know. I do that quite often too. Then you end up with cylinders that are too short and you can throw them in the trash because when you put a good set of pistons in them there will not be enough length for the top piston ring. Also the 100 grit roughing stones should only be used to straighten out the cylinder and the 280 stones should take out the last .005" so you have a nice finish, not a rough finish.

[@stevenbridgman7446]

Yea I like Dragonman but having been an automotive machinist for 16 years I couldn’t have gotten away with some of the stuff he does, his business tho.

[@austinjunkman2449]

@@stevenbridgman7446 Yea I like Dragonman too, and he's got a slick set up, the whole machine shop, but there were quite a few failed dragonman motors in the shop back in the early 90's.

[@terrorofdemons1168]

I do 2 stroke outboards in my shop. I use 280 grit to hone out the last .001 to get a plateau hone. Also my Kwik way bar gets a cylinder within.0001 so there’s not much straightening to do.

[@austinjunkman2449]

@@terrorofdemons1168 well we all now know not to bring you anything. You should go get your measuring equipment checked because either you or it are lying.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

I could NOT believe it when he ran the piston done that bore that was full of honing slurry.

[@rywolf01]

Makes me regret not going to school to be a machinist.

[@Transient901]

Nice Work!!

[@rigobertogarcia9584]

Awesome you have inspired me

[@yachtwork]

Learned a lot from this video. Thanks for posting.

[@danielpaulson786]

Dragon man,you seem like a pretty cool guy.good job.

[@kennyirish5021]

Hey that was terrrific Thanks for walking through what a day is like for you.

[@jordan1352]

What don't you do... youre such an old fashioned guy who gets everything on his own

[@thebobhollyband]

Wow, what a great video!

[@leventsl]

Very Cool!

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Very cool 😎 brother 👌

[@ravichandel8690]

i like this work

[@jayjaul158]

how does this guy find the time do all these things? its almost as if there multiples of him.

[@61Slughi]

He also operates the camera.

[@bighands675]

Doesn't sleep, he waits

[@tunafish3216]

Great video.

[@bigrod0069]

good work

[@sammylacks4937]

Couldn't imagine grinding all day.

[@devildigger1404]

Much appreciated video ! Thanks !

[@swede910]

Dragonman's the maan! 👍

[@Andres162011]

Great video