Tao TBR7 D??

Fish_Master · 04-16-2021, 07:45 PM

I havnt been able to really find anything about this version online but it is listed as 100 dollars more that all “regular” tbr7. So my question is, what the difference

Bacchus · 04-18-2021, 08:40 AM

Different stickers on the plastic and a two tone plastic piece on the tank. All the specs were the same.

IXIRoninIXI · 04-21-2021, 05:03 AM

I just ordered one from txpowersports. The first thing I noticed, is the headlight. It is more like the Hawk's headlight, damn near exact looking. And I only say that because what is inside the glass looks slightly different(could just be the angles). I read the Hawk, although has its own issues and it seems a bit cheaper, has a better headlight. When I compared the two in their pictures, I noticed the plastic on the gas tank is much different actually. It almost looks like vents on the top of the TBR7 D's tank. I'm unsure if they change the air flow aerodynamically for the bike or not, but they are sleek looking in caparison to the TBR7, and the Hawk alike in my opinion. They do appear to be two toned. The black part of this white TBR7 D (that's all that seems to be out for photos at the moment) extends all the way to the plastic on the rear end of the bike. There is a gap on the TBR7. The engine seems to have a plate in front of it also. I have seen that on the TBR7s in videos on Youtube, so it may just be missing from the pictures they use, or maybe people added them. I just started my research recently, and I noticed these bikes are like a box of chocolates... With those two differences and seeing the engine having something in front shows there are definitely changes. Are there any other changes? I have no clue. But it looks more solid. I do prefer the look of the headlight of the TBR7 over the new TBR7 D and the Hawk's shape. But, it may perform better. So long story short, I ordered it last night. I read this looking for info about it, and it turns out I may have some info for you guys. So I joined and replied. Just go look at the pictures. I copied and pasted the pics and put them next to each other in Paint to make an easy comparison. I got the white on too, just in case there is no paint on the white. It will be easier to sand for what I have in store for for this thing. Anyway I have heard mixed reviews about the website ordered from. All I seem to hear is mixed reviews about everything involving these bikes. Ill let you guys know.

IXIRoninIXI · 04-21-2021, 05:33 AM

Just took a quick peep at the pictures again. The headlight looks way different. There may be a demon in it.

buzz · 04-21-2021, 12:24 PM

Mostly because 80 percent to 90 percent put together. mine was an 80 percent and alot more work,but that was good for me. Bought mine at Walmart,best price Happy trails

TxTaoRider · 04-21-2021, 01:15 PM

There seems to be allot of changes on the 2021 tbr7s purchased from TxPowersports than from those purchased from other dealers. The txpowersports came with led lights, turn signals, 530 gold chain, folding gear levers and usb charger, while the others sent them with regular lights, turn signals, shift levers and a 4 series chain. I wonder if the "upgraded" tbr7s are the "D" ?

IXIRoninIXI · 04-21-2021, 05:40 PM

If it has a different chain, would the sprockets most people have been getting work with the upgraded chain? This is my first bike. So I am pretty uneducated.

TxTaoRider · 04-21-2021, 06:33 PM

The 530 chain uses different sprockets, sorry.

IXIRoninIXI · 04-21-2021, 06:57 PM

Okay thanks. Ill do the research and find something that works. I'm glad I didn't order any yet.

TxTaoRider · 04-21-2021, 08:11 PM

I'd wait and see what they ship you.

IXIRoninIXI · 04-22-2021, 02:52 AM

Okay. Will do.

mrstangblb · 04-22-2021, 04:51 PM

Yeah, I'm interested as well. The price is pretty decent on their website.

dwinkler0128 · 04-25-2021, 02:19 AM

I just ordered 1 and my dad did also so from Txpowersports. I'll try and relay some info when they come in. Placed the order on 4/20 and I'm in Ohio. Also ordered a Z20 Max.

IXIRoninIXI · 04-26-2021, 08:13 PM

That's funny I also ordered mine on 4/20. I'm in MA so I wonder if they will be on the same truck. I drove there to go to The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and it took me around 8 hours I think. We may be truck bike buddies.

TxTaoRider · 04-26-2021, 09:09 PM

That's one way to celebrate 420....

04-16-2021, 07:45 PM	#1
Fish_Master Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 31	Tao TBR7 D?? I havnt been able to really find anything about this version online but it is listed as 100 dollars more that all “regular” tbr7. So my question is, what the difference
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04-21-2021, 12:24 PM	#5
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 862	new bike Mostly because 80 percent to 90 percent put together. mine was an 80 percent and alot more work,but that was good for me. Bought mine at Walmart,best price Happy trails
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04-21-2021, 01:15 PM	#6
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	There seems to be allot of changes on the 2021 tbr7s purchased from TxPowersports than from those purchased from other dealers. The txpowersports came with led lights, turn signals, 530 gold chain, folding gear levers and usb charger, while the others sent them with regular lights, turn signals, shift levers and a 4 series chain. I wonder if the "upgraded" tbr7s are the "D" ? __________________ 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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04-21-2021, 06:33 PM	#8
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	The 530 chain uses different sprockets, sorry. __________________ 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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04-21-2021, 08:11 PM	#10
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I'd wait and see what they ship you. __________________ 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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04-18-2021, 08:40 AM	#2
Bacchus Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 62	Different stickers on the plastic and a two tone plastic piece on the tank. All the specs were the same.
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04-21-2021, 05:03 AM	#3
IXIRoninIXI Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Mass Posts: 28	I just ordered one from txpowersports. The first thing I noticed, is the headlight. It is more like the Hawk's headlight, damn near exact looking. And I only say that because what is inside the glass looks slightly different(could just be the angles). I read the Hawk, although has its own issues and it seems a bit cheaper, has a better headlight. When I compared the two in their pictures, I noticed the plastic on the gas tank is much different actually. It almost looks like vents on the top of the TBR7 D's tank. I'm unsure if they change the air flow aerodynamically for the bike or not, but they are sleek looking in caparison to the TBR7, and the Hawk alike in my opinion. They do appear to be two toned. The black part of this white TBR7 D (that's all that seems to be out for photos at the moment) extends all the way to the plastic on the rear end of the bike. There is a gap on the TBR7. The engine seems to have a plate in front of it also. I have seen that on the TBR7s in videos on Youtube, so it may just be missing from the pictures they use, or maybe people added them. I just started my research recently, and I noticed these bikes are like a box of chocolates... With those two differences and seeing the engine having something in front shows there are definitely changes. Are there any other changes? I have no clue. But it looks more solid. I do prefer the look of the headlight of the TBR7 over the new TBR7 D and the Hawk's shape. But, it may perform better. So long story short, I ordered it last night. I read this looking for info about it, and it turns out I may have some info for you guys. So I joined and replied. Just go look at the pictures. I copied and pasted the pics and put them next to each other in Paint to make an easy comparison. I got the white on too, just in case there is no paint on the white. It will be easier to sand for what I have in store for for this thing. Anyway I have heard mixed reviews about the website ordered from. All I seem to hear is mixed reviews about everything involving these bikes. Ill let you guys know.
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04-21-2021, 05:33 AM	#4
IXIRoninIXI Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Mass Posts: 28	Just took a quick peep at the pictures again. The headlight looks way different. There may be a demon in it.
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04-21-2021, 05:40 PM	#7
IXIRoninIXI Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Mass Posts: 28	If it has a different chain, would the sprockets most people have been getting work with the upgraded chain? This is my first bike. So I am pretty uneducated.
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04-21-2021, 06:57 PM	#9
IXIRoninIXI Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Mass Posts: 28	Okay thanks. Ill do the research and find something that works. I'm glad I didn't order any yet.
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04-22-2021, 02:52 AM	#11
IXIRoninIXI Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Mass Posts: 28	Okay. Will do.
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04-22-2021, 04:51 PM	#12
mrstangblb Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 5	Yeah, I'm interested as well. The price is pretty decent on their website. __________________ ---------- Barry Jeremiah 29:11-13 / John 3:16 Currently modding a 2021 Icebear Champion 125 and looking at a Lifan X-Pect or Hawk DLX
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04-25-2021, 02:19 AM	#13
dwinkler0128 Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1	I just ordered 1 and my dad did also so from Txpowersports. I'll try and relay some info when they come in. Placed the order on 4/20 and I'm in Ohio. Also ordered a Z20 Max.
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04-26-2021, 08:13 PM	#14
IXIRoninIXI Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Western Mass Posts: 28	That's funny I also ordered mine on 4/20. I'm in MA so I wonder if they will be on the same truck. I drove there to go to The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and it took me around 8 hours I think. We may be truck bike buddies.
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04-26-2021, 09:09 PM	#15
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	That's one way to celebrate 420.... __________________ 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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