Tbr7 2021 - Page 7

dra423 · 11-17-2020, 02:51 PM

It is a 2021 and it looks like it came direct from china to Tao Motors Carrolton, TX. Never opened and then sent to me. It has choke adjustment on the handle bars. No usb charging port. I will check the front sprocket when I get it together later this week. No damage from shipping! I am happy with the 428. Maybe TX powersports is putting the LED bulbs in.

TxTaoRider · 11-17-2020, 03:13 PM

Mine was still sealed and came with the usb, led lights, and overkill 530 gold chain.
It's probably not significant, but on low hp machines like these, the extra weight of the 530 chains and sprockets are probably eating up a little bit of power.

culcune · 11-17-2020, 11:42 PM

We will probably never know, but I feel that the 530 chains were all they could get hold of for their first batch(es) of bikes due to COVID shutting down supply. Perhaps ran out of LEDs but found 428 chains on the later bikes. The 530 chain sounds interesting, to be honest, but with all the variety of rear sprockets for the 428 chains, that would be my preference, at least for a street bike. A dirt bike would be fine with a 520 or 530 chain.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-18-2020, 08:00 AM

It's possible that TXP had those bikes built to there specs. Venom Motorsports does this. They Spec out what they want on the bike and have them built. Peace Sports did the same with the Brozz 250.

Bacchus · 11-18-2020, 08:24 AM

Jerryhawk how do you like the new venom bike? How is the ride?

**JerryHawk250** · 11-18-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bacchus

Jerryhawk how do you like the new venom bike? How is the ride?

I like so far. I've been using it as a daily driver for work. I have about 480 miles on it already and is just starting to loosen up. Great cruising bike and comfortable on long rides.

JerseyTBR7 · 11-18-2020, 11:03 AM

The Venom Ghost reminds me of a smaller lighter modern version of the RE Bullet 350. The RE is a very comfortable non-highway ride at only 410 lbs too.

Nice looking bike. The flat green looks sharp.

Bacchus · 11-18-2020, 11:15 AM

That is good to hear. It’s a very sharp looking bike. Would a person a little over 6 feet be comfortable on it?

AllTerrainJk · 11-18-2020, 12:34 PM

Got my TBR7 yesterday. 2021 model, 428 chain, halogen headlight, cable choke, and fixed shifter. Are these batteries filled from the factory? Mine says maintenance free and I didn’t get any electrolyte. Forgot to look for USB port.

TxTaoRider · 11-18-2020, 12:47 PM

Did you at least get a folding shifter?

AllTerrainJk · 11-18-2020, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TxTaoRider

Did you at least get a folding shifter?

Negative. I’ll check after work for a build date. Where would that be located? Also it has a tube coming out of the head pipe. Looks similar to a PCV valve. Any idea what it is? Could use info on the battery I mentioned above.

JerseyTBR7 · 11-18-2020, 01:02 PM

Manufactured date is on the VIN plate on the chain side of the swingarm.

dra423 · 11-19-2020, 11:24 AM

I have the same specs, build date 09/2020. The battery is sealed just charge it up 1st.

AllTerrainJk · 11-19-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dra423

I have the same specs, build date 09/2020. The battery is sealed just charge it up 1st.

I figured as much on the battery, thanks for confirming. My build date is also 9/2020. Was your chain tight? Mine is and I have no more adjustment. Not sure what I’m going to do there. I can’t find another inner link so I can’t add a master link. Open to suggestions.

JerseyTBR7 · 11-19-2020, 12:05 PM

My chain was tight too. Everything was, including valves.

I had to loosen the axle bolt, loosen the swing arm adjusters, kick it forward, and tightened back up the axle bolt again. I had room to adjustment on the 530 chain it came with.

11-17-2020, 03:13 PM	#92
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	Mine was still sealed and came with the usb, led lights, and overkill 530 gold chain. It's probably not significant, but on low hp machines like these, the extra weight of the 530 chains and sprockets are probably eating up a little bit of power. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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11-17-2020, 11:42 PM	#93
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	We will probably never know, but I feel that the 530 chains were all they could get hold of for their first batch(es) of bikes due to COVID shutting down supply. Perhaps ran out of LEDs but found 428 chains on the later bikes. The 530 chain sounds interesting, to be honest, but with all the variety of rear sprockets for the 428 chains, that would be my preference, at least for a street bike. A dirt bike would be fine with a 520 or 530 chain. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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11-18-2020, 08:00 AM	#94
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,574	It's possible that TXP had those bikes built to there specs. Venom Motorsports does this. They Spec out what they want on the bike and have them built. Peace Sports did the same with the Brozz 250. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-18-2020, 12:34 PM	#99
AllTerrainJk Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bremerton, WA. Posts: 6	Got my TBR7 yesterday. 2021 model, 428 chain, halogen headlight, cable choke, and fixed shifter. Are these batteries filled from the factory? Mine says maintenance free and I didn’t get any electrolyte. Forgot to look for USB port. __________________ I’d rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints, the sinners are much more fun. Only the good die young.
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11-18-2020, 12:47 PM	#100
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	Did you at least get a folding shifter? __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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11-17-2020, 02:51 PM	#91
dra423 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 10	It is a 2021 and it looks like it came direct from china to Tao Motors Carrolton, TX. Never opened and then sent to me. It has choke adjustment on the handle bars. No usb charging port. I will check the front sprocket when I get it together later this week. No damage from shipping! I am happy with the 428. Maybe TX powersports is putting the LED bulbs in.
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11-18-2020, 08:24 AM	#95
Bacchus Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 62	Jerryhawk how do you like the new venom bike? How is the ride?
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11-18-2020, 11:03 AM	#97
JerseyTBR7 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 130	The Venom Ghost reminds me of a smaller lighter modern version of the RE Bullet 350. The RE is a very comfortable non-highway ride at only 410 lbs too. Nice looking bike. The flat green looks sharp.
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11-18-2020, 11:15 AM	#98
Bacchus Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 62	That is good to hear. It’s a very sharp looking bike. Would a person a little over 6 feet be comfortable on it?
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11-18-2020, 01:02 PM	#102
JerseyTBR7 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 130	Manufactured date is on the VIN plate on the chain side of the swingarm.
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11-19-2020, 11:24 AM	#103
dra423 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 10	I have the same specs, build date 09/2020. The battery is sealed just charge it up 1st.
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11-19-2020, 12:05 PM	#105
JerseyTBR7 Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 130	My chain was tight too. Everything was, including valves. I had to loosen the axle bolt, loosen the swing arm adjusters, kick it forward, and tightened back up the axle bolt again. I had room to adjustment on the 530 chain it came with.
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