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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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I have a 1967 FLH with Hyraulic rear drum brake and drum front brake, I cannot find the wear specs. For the front drum. Can they be turned ?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 11:33 AM
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Not sure of the wear specs, but I had the front drum on my 49 turned wirh no problems afterward. Stops about as good as it can.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2018 | 01:31 PM
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mine was stamped on the outside of drum max dia..72 flh
 
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Thanks for replying , I’m Think i’m Going to send them to V-Twins machine shop for refurbishment.
The Bike is a 1967 FLH nearly stock survivor.
 
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Thanks for replying , I’m Think i’m Going to send them to V-Twins machine shop for refurbishment.
The Bike is a 1967 FLH nearly stock survivor.
I have a good friend that turned the drums on my 49 EL as well as the drums on my 64 Elko. If you can find a wheel shop in your area that still does the work, I would imagine it would be a lot cheaper.
 
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any machinist < that has a lathe can turn you drums
 
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