can anyone machine some bushings?

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can anyone machine some bushings?

08 Sep 2014 13:38

sorry if i posted under the wrong category..
so i got my swing arm from a vfr, single side swing arm. got it to fin in the frame, still using the original swing arm bolt.so i need some bushings to fit the bolt to the swing arm..if anyone can make them at a reasonable price or knows someone that can please let me know. thanks

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 08:31

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Check your local area for a machine shop, preferable a small one, or find someone with a lathe in their garage.

If you tell us where you're located, maybe one of us knows someone near you.

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 09:33

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I'm located in Merced ca. I checked the local shops.. And tried some small shops.. My quotes ranged from 96-150 for just that one bushing

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 13:36

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you should PM 531blackbanshee about having a bushing made, he may be able to help you out. Those prices seem high for a small part, but considering it may take them an hour or more including setup, they don't seem outlandish at $80 a hour which is the average rate where i live.

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 15:27 - 09 Sep 2014 15:37

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You have a drawing for the bushing?
Might be able to help.

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 16:21

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the bushing i need is like the one on the left(google pic)..from what i believe its called a pilot bushing..its for my swing arm..i need the ID to be for the original Kz mounting bolt and OD for the swing arm
ID-1615
OD-27.95
Length-36.04

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 16:23

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oh and nice machinery.!!
what i would give to have some cool toys like that.

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09 Sep 2014 16:58

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A MACHINIST CAN DO ANYTHING!
Have any friends that work in an Industry or Factory?

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Re: can anyone machine some bushings?

09 Sep 2014 20:01 - 09 Sep 2014 20:05

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ID-1615
OD-27.95
Length-36.04
I do but need a drawing. Dimensions are thousands, mm or? Draw a sketch even and I can see if my machine shop buddy can. Need material call out as well.

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