Custom Fixturing
Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.
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Brandt Taylor
Brandt Taylor is owner of Berlin, Massachusetts-based Taylor Engineering, a machine shop.
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Custom Fixturing for a Harley
Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.
Horsepower Considerations
Over the years I have done a huge amount of custom machine work for custom Harley motorcycles.
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