During my previous projects, I used to have somebody that would machine bits for me - and he was very talented as I even got him to make an RS adjustable eccentric steerer. I have been off bikes for a while and now that at long last I am rebuilding my 888, my machining specialist has retired! So, I am after somebody new. Looking at my tank pivot brackets, they have suffered a bit and the pin that goes through is pretty worn. So, I am looking for somebody to redo the pin (stainless or titanium) and make a couple of nylon / plastic or soft alloy inserts. Would you recommend anybody that could do such jobs? Thank you
After a working life in aerospace manufacturing/machining, stainless is far easier to machine ie, Mill, turn and grind, than titanium, which is reflected in its price...good luck with your search.
I have a pretty good set up for machining at home. If you want to send me a drawing I can have a look if it's something I can make.
Thank you It is to remachine the long pin (about 12cm I guess) that serves as the tank pivot. With a shoulder on one side and a spacer and small hole on the other side to fit a R retainer clip. Stainless is probably fine. Depending what I do with the tank brackets, I might need some bushing in nylon / plastic / soft alloy also done as the original design looks too weak to me.
As I say, a drawing is king. I have some titanium here. I don't like threading it but matching it otherwise isn't too bad.
A mate made me one of those pins in Titanium for my 955cc 851. He welded the top hat/shoulder on the pin as it saved a lot of Ti going in the scrap bin. I'm also looking for someone who makes Titanium parts since TiPete retired. Steve R
