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5/15/2017 1:08pm
5/15/2017 1:08pm
Hi Guys, just wondering how hard it is to turn down Hubs on a lathe for that smooth factory look (then get coated)
At my workshop we have a lathe that is up to the task but this is something I've never attempted before and wondered how hard it is??
I can turn basic spacers etc on the lathe but I'm no professional!!
Any feedback welcome or shall I leave to to the pro's??
At my workshop we have a lathe that is up to the task but this is something I've never attempted before and wondered how hard it is??
I can turn basic spacers etc on the lathe but I'm no professional!!
Any feedback welcome or shall I leave to to the pro's??
Im just an engineer, not a machinist. So i dont know how much material our guys remove on cast surfaces. I usually model in .030" to be removed for a smooth finish. If you think you can follow the contour of your hubs and still maintain structure then go for it.
Here is a before and after shot:
Here's a KXF rear that was done back in 2009. It went through three different bikes from 09-14' and besides a bit of patina, still looks way better than any OE Japanese hub, in my opinion.
https://www.garow.me/users/403mx/4213144811
2017 crf450 wheels, turned down hubs, blue coated, red anodized nipples, black anodized rim
stock 08 honda rear wheel and hub converted. black spokes, red nips, anodized wheel black
stock yz125 wheel turnd down, coated and rim anodized black
here is a before and after of 07 yz450f rims and hubs
The Shop
Still 50/50 to try it out! I'm uk based, any firms over here offer this service??
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