Tao Motors TBR7 Too Tall! A Way To Lower It?

Aufgeblassen · 10-07-2021, 06:04 PM

It is very difficult for me to get on and of my TBR7, even though I am 5' 9 1/2". Problem is, my leg inseams are only 30" on a good day.

The only way I can get on, is to put my right flip flop on ground on right side of bike, then go on left side of bike and swing my right leg up and forward onto seat, then maneuver it over seat and get seated.

To get off bike, I get off the normal way (right leg back and up), but it is not easy; it scrapes across seat and finally comes off.

I know I can probably adjust rear spring lower (need to get tool). but not sure what can be done with forks.

tknj99 · 10-07-2021, 06:18 PM

Hmm, hopefully i'm not stating the obvious, but perhaps a better choice of footwear might help?

krat · 10-07-2021, 06:20 PM

Spin the rear preload adjustment all the way to the bottom. That will get you an extra 2" drop from stock. You don't need a special tool, channel locks will work.

Drop the fork tubes through the triple tree an equal amount. That will lower the bike 2" in the front.

While you are messing with the forks take them out and change the fork oil. It is one of the most valuable upgrades you can do on the TBR7. It turns the from forks from cheap pogo sticks to a useful suspension.

After all that, learn the "cowboy mount". Walk up to the bike like it was a horse, put your left foot on the left peg and step onto the bike with it still on the side stand. Lean the bike off the side stand, kick it up and ride away.

Aufgeblassen · 10-07-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by krat

After all that, learn the "cowboy mount". Walk up to the bike like it was a horse, put your left foot on the left peg and step onto the bike with it still on the side stand. Lean the bike off the side stand, kick it up and ride away.

I'm afraid with my weight (330 lbs. on planet Earth at seal level), I could BREAK the foot peg off!

Aufgeblassen · 10-07-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

Hmm, hopefully i'm not stating the obvious, but perhaps a better choice of footwear might help?

Problem is, the thicker the foot wear, the higher the foot must be lifted to clear the seat. I'd rather scuff the seat with a bare foot than a shoe.

10-07-2021, 06:04 PM	#1
Aufgeblassen Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 85	Tao Motors TBR7 Too Tall! A Way To Lower It? It is very difficult for me to get on and of my TBR7, even though I am 5' 9 1/2". Problem is, my leg inseams are only 30" on a good day. The only way I can get on, is to put my right flip flop on ground on right side of bike, then go on left side of bike and swing my right leg up and forward onto seat, then maneuver it over seat and get seated. To get off bike, I get off the normal way (right leg back and up), but it is not easy; it scrapes across seat and finally comes off. I know I can probably adjust rear spring lower (need to get tool). but not sure what can be done with forks.
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10-07-2021, 06:18 PM	#2
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,258	Hmm, hopefully i'm not stating the obvious, but perhaps a better choice of footwear might help? __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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10-07-2021, 06:20 PM	#3
krat Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: KY Posts: 262	Spin the rear preload adjustment all the way to the bottom. That will get you an extra 2" drop from stock. You don't need a special tool, channel locks will work. Drop the fork tubes through the triple tree an equal amount. That will lower the bike 2" in the front. While you are messing with the forks take them out and change the fork oil. It is one of the most valuable upgrades you can do on the TBR7. It turns the from forks from cheap pogo sticks to a useful suspension. After all that, learn the "cowboy mount". Walk up to the bike like it was a horse, put your left foot on the left peg and step onto the bike with it still on the side stand. Lean the bike off the side stand, kick it up and ride away. __________________ %90 of the Chinese motorbikes ever made are still on the road. The other %10 made it back home.
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