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  1. Bru-tom

    first off-roader, xt500 advice needed please.

    Hey all, im hoping you guys can save my ass here with your many years experience with these ole thumpers, which i am sure i will be getting very quaint with in the next few months!  ;D i started a thread here: https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=151948.0 but thought id ask the...
  2. Bru-tom

    XT500 RestoMod- *Strip-down Started pg4*

    Hey guys! I only think its about time i start another build. This time, something more forum specific.... and a much needed intro to the off-road scene! The story.... My ole mans good mate, who owns a farm saw i was interested in old scoots, decided to offer me his old 1980 xt500G for R10 000...
  3. Bru-tom

    "Leather fashion valley" leather jackets anyone?

    Anyone heard of this company before? looking to buy a leather jacket and these guys make all their stuff to order, seems pretty good to me. Prices are not that bad either https://leatherfashionvalley.biz/products.php?MID=1&SID=0
  4. Bru-tom

    Most skilled DIY'er i have ever seen!

    https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4662626-The-complete-guide-on-casting-parts i cannot praise someone like this enough! absolutely a genius  :thumleft:
  5. Bru-tom

    motor-ski?

    Motorbike Driver Ignores Flood how many of your bikes do this? :biggrin:
  6. Bru-tom

    buying my first helmet

    Hey guys, im in the market for my first full face road helmet, what are the thoughts on spending 3k as apposed to 1k on a helmet? you get what you pay for? Also, i have been looking at the SA online shops and the prices seem to vary quite a bit for the same thing, any ideas where else i could...
  7. Bru-tom

    Honda museum digital walkthrough....

    I found it epically cool! Got to love technology! https://silodrome.com/honda-museum-walkthrough/
  8. Bru-tom

    tyre advice please

    hey fellas, I am building a cb550 and looking for a set of tyres. Now, i am looking for an old school looking tyre, anyone have any local connections or contacts for this?? i need: 3.25 - 19 and 3.75 - 18 (the first bit is imperial i take it) Many thanks, Bruce
  9. Bru-tom

    spraying petrol tank advice

    Hey guys, i am about to lay some paint on my tank that i have spent weeks prepping. Waiting for decent weather before i do the deed. My question is, what is the best way to tackle the positioning of the tank? do i hang it or do one side at a time? any advice is appreciated. Im base-clearing...
  10. Bru-tom

    home made tools- must see!

    that is all! https://www.homemadetools.net/ :thumleft:
  11. Bru-tom

    how to setup your spray gun

    Hey guys, i though this might be a nice addition to our ever growing DIY'ers section. since i bought my compressor and HVLP gun, i have had mixed finishes. From perfect glossy to orange peel. I have done a ton of research to help (along with that comes a ton of practice which will come with...
  12. Bru-tom

    good Honda spares dealer- details please

    Hi Guys, As with many things in the Eastern Cape, my local Honda dealer is not all that helpful...and im being nice. Is there a Honda dealer that anyone can recommend i contact to get some seals etc for my CB550? any help will be appreciated. many thanks, Bruce
  13. Bru-tom

    paint or powder rims and hubs???

    hey guys, i am in the middle of my build and have a dilemma... i dont know whether i should powder-coat or paint my rims and hubs of my cb550. both have their pros and cons, but from experience, what do most guys do in terms of ease of upkeep and durability? i will be lacing my wheels with...
  14. Bru-tom

    lets talk----BATTERIES

    hey guys, i am building a brat 75 cb550 and size is everything, especially when it comes to batteries. what batteries are worth looking at when it comes to "dynamite in small packages"? any help will be appreciated ;) Bruce
  15. Bru-tom

    What awesome SERVICE from David Silver Spares!

    hey guys! If any of you have dealt with DSS you know what great service they give you, without a doubt! I ordered a considerable amount of parts for my CB550 project and it arrived in no time! The parcel spent more time at UPS HO in JHB than it did in transit. But thats got nothing to do with...
  16. Bru-tom

    Rim Spokes

    hey guys, anyone know of a supplier here in SA that sells spoke kits for motorcycle rims? thanks, bruce
  17. Bru-tom

    My Custom CB550 build.... *MOAR DIY'ness!*

    Hey all! thought its time to start my build thread before i get carried away and lose pics in the process... ;D i looked long and hard to find something with a good platform to start building off. many many hours of searching and seeing these bikes are really sought after no matter where you...
  18. Bru-tom

    newb from slummies- bike buying advice PLEASE

    hey all! my names Bruce and i am a new found biker' head from East London. been into cars most of my life so petrol's in my veins! always wanted to get onto a bike and ride it for some time, but never took the first steps... having a friend like Jaya3, seems to ave gotten me to get my chops...
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