Bravo R conversion (2)

After the research and armed with valuable information mostly gathered from the PBRC forums, the next logical  step is to decide which way to go.  There are actually several options on how the conversion task can be accomplished.  Of course it really depends on how deep someone's pocket is.

NOTE : Pictures are not mine so credits goes to their respective owners.

Too help me with the decision, I divided the parts needed into two groups, required and optional.

Handlebar -- required
The original Honda Bravo handlebar just slides into the exposed portion of the steering stem.  Just align the holes in both the handlebar and steering stem, insert the bolt into the aligned holes and then secure it with a nut on the other end.  XRM or Raider style handle bars are clip-on types which can be attached at the end of the fork tubes.

Fork Bridge -- required
Locally, this is known as the butterfly.  Machine shop service is needed depending on which motorcycle it was originally designed.  From what I've read so far, if it is an XRM part, the hole where the steering stem goes through needs to be enlarged.  With Raider and Motorstar MSX, no need because it just slides in nicely.

Fork tubes -- required
The original ones attached will have to be replaced with longer ones.

Fork sliders -- required
At least three options are available for this part and also depends whether if you want disc brake or not.  By the way, this part is as known as the fork covers locally.  The original sliders can still be used but it needs to be dismantled and the tubes removed.  As mentioned above, the longer fork tubes will be used instead.  This also means that front stopping will still be employing the drum brake.
Another option is to buy fork sliders designed for Honda Wave100R which is disc brake ready.  More parts will have to be bought if this will be the choice.
The third one is to buy XRM forks which are also disc brake ready.  My only concern with this option is that it is a different design and might affect the motorcycle's handling.  With XRM fork, the front wheel axle bolt is located at the end of the fork itself.  If a line is drawn from the fork tube to the axle bolt head/nut, the line will pass through both.  Wave100 and Bravo forks on the other hand has the axle bolt placed slightly forward.

Disc brake -- optional

A whole kit with all the necessary parts can be bought.  Make sure that the forks are ready as discussed above.  The wheel hub will need to be changed as well to accommodate the disc.  Some parts inside the wheel hub but related to the speedometer will be needed as well.

XRM type fork sliders

Front wheel fender -- required
The original can be retained if the stock fork sliders will be used.  Not sure if the same is true with the other options but I've seen fenders for Wave100 with clips and they looked really different compared to stock.

Probably Bravo or Wave 100 fork sliders

Steering stem -- optional
Can be replaced with the one that comes from an  XRM.  There were reported  issues about the bearings and turn radius.


I'm on a tight budget and the most likely choice for me obviously is the cheapest option.  Keep as much stock parts as possible so I don't have to buy a lot of parts.  I think I would just retain the drum brake.  Now the hunt for parts begins....
Good luck to me!

Part 1