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Old 03-01-2020, 11:42 AM   #1
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Tao motors tbr7 2020

The 2020 TAO MOTORS TBR7 Aka TAO TAO, TAO Motor Racing
Looks like a 2018 as it has a Drum rear whereas the 2019's are supposed to have Disc Rear brakes.

https://taomotor.com/products/motorcycles/2019-tbr7/ (official Tao motors site)

https://taomotor.com/products/motorc...owners-manual/ owners manul

CONCEPT- My Idea was to save notes on stuff that relates to the TAO MOTORs TBR7 and share them here so others could use them also

This would include links, youtube vids, pdfs (if allowed) etc on the following
  1. Initial Set up,
  2. known/possible issues from the factory and fixes
  3. maintenance
  4. where to get parts
  5. installation tips, tricks and videos etc
  6. upgrades etc
  7. any other resources for the TBR7
  8. anything else TBR7 Related....

The TBR7 is very similar to the RPS Hawk, and not all upgrades and fixes will be the same but ALOT will be

SPECIFICATIONS (according to manufacturer's site)
POWER TRAIN
Engine Air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Displacement 229cc
Horsepower ?.
Torque ?
Starter Electric start, kick start back up
Ignition CDI
Transmission Manual
DIMENSION
Overall Length 80 IN
Overall Width 33 IN
Overall Height 47 IN
Seat Height 34 IN
Ground Clearance 11.2 IN
Wheelbase 55in
Net Weight 286 LBS
BRAKES & TIRES
Brakes Front Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Rear Hydraulic Disc
Tires Front 90/90 - 19
Tires Rear 110/90 - 17



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Old 03-01-2020, 11:42 AM   #2
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Assembly Videos
Q9 assembly video



TXPowersports

hawk build


seat removal


tail light cutoff switch

fork oil change

fork oil change by motocheez

Upgrades videos
Mitch Culb Sprocket, chain, handlebars, exhaust screen, plug, tubes, mikuni carb

2019 Upgrades
Mikuni Carb https://amzn.to/2ZYr1uS
Carb Jet Kit https://amzn.to/2ZYD4ZG
LED Headlight https://amzn.to/2NZXVoA
LED Taillight https://amzn.to/2ZUoAKt
17T Front Sprocket https://amzn.to/2ZZwPVK
45T Rear Sprocket https://amzn.to/31lBLAH
Chrome AGM Battery https://amzn.to/34KTnbh
Foam Air Filter Pod https://amzn.to/34Ho0hP
Heavy Duty Front Tube https://amzn.to/32GMVQV
Heavy Duty Rear Tube https://amzn.to/3029jri
Straight Intake Manifold https://amzn.to/34F8ymu
Seat Cover https://amzn.to/2NZRcej
Digital Speedometer https://amzn.to/2Qif1km
Shinko 700 Front and Rear Tire Set

rear swing arm grease


MOTOCHEEZ 2019 TAOTAO TBR7 230cc FULL REVIEW build ride mods Dual-Sport Pros Cons


airbox mod


Loose Stator Bolts


hand guard a.k.a. bark buster install



avoid sprocket issues?


turn signal beeb fix


Valve adjustment for a hawk but probably applies to tbr7


shenway pz30 carb disassemble and tuning for a hawk but prettynsure it applies to tbr7

upgrades


motocheez find top dead center


valve adjustment hawk and tbr7


valve adjustment
valve adjustment not cheezy


front wheel assembly

strobe brake light install


hawk iridium spark plug DPR8EIX-9 aka 2202 upgrade

cdi change


Megadan's Youtube on Steering Stem servicing as well as fork servicing all in the same video


motocheez oilchange video
oilchange hawk

hawk 250 stator replacement

hawk rear wheel removal, tube change

schematic diagram from tbr7 manual



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Old 03-01-2020, 11:43 AM   #3
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though about the Hawk ...heres a great thread and i am sure most applies to the TBR7 a MUST read
https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331

clutch adjustment for a csc but most likely applies...
https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/check...and-adjustment

motocheez website on the tbr7 ( includes parts and links to videos some of the links don't work but some do )
https://sites.google.com/site/motocheez/taotao-tbr7-250

suspension upgrades 2019 tbr7
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=22776

Tutorial: How to Order Items from Taobao aka chinese ebay
http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...d=1#post180721

Tech Favorites, FAQ's, & other things to know.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=5276

2019 TaoTao TBR7 thread by http://www.chinariders.net/member.php?u=34365 paulsstag
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=22772

taopartsdirect. I never ordered from here so I can't attest to them
https://www.taotaopartsdirect.com/co...cc-tbr7?page=5

Tbr7 no spark
https://www.chinariders.net/showthre...t=24409&page=2

air injection system for emissions
https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=25601

A Hawk How to sticky really another must read
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=5276


From the TAO Motors Site.... (but I bet there are better aftermarket stuff in many cases)
Routine maintenance and repair is part of the motorsports lifestyle. if you love spinning your own wrenches you can buy parts online at one of our U.S.-based parts stores, beastparts.com or partskit.com.

UPGRADE/REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS...
NGK hawk iridium spark plug DPR8EIX-9 aka 2202 upgrade its been said that you should use a non resistor plug on the TBR7 not sure what the part number is
NGK DR8EA Standard Spark Plug
E3 Spark Plug??
JT Sprockets JTR269.45 45T Steel Rear Sprocket higher top end
JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T Steel Front Sprocket higher top end
Hwbnde VM26 Carburetor, Works with Mikuni Carb Honda Hawk Go-kart Taotao
Front Bearings Ball Bearings 6301-2RS SKU: 6301-2RS
Rear Bearings Ball Bearings 6302-2RS SKU: 6302-2RS
Reaer Sprocket Bolts 90128-KE2-940 BOLT (Honda) BOLT, DRIVEN SPROCKET FIXING
LSC-100A Superbrightleds.com Flasher for Brake light.
Reserved for future links and other TBR7 Stuff



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Old 03-01-2020, 04:42 PM   #4
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FYI ONLY....

My 2019 TBR7 purchased from TXPowersports in April of last year came with rear disc brakes not drum.

Not all "2019" models have rear DRUM, unless they were offloading 2018s and false advertising as 2019


 
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Old 03-01-2020, 04:58 PM   #5
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FYI ONLY....

My 2019 TBR7 purchased from TXPowersports in April of last year came with rear disc brakes not drum.

Not all "2019" models have rear DRUM, unless they were offloading 2018s and false advertising as 2019
good info, if you (or anyone) has any good links that apply to the TBR7....by all means post.

this https://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 is an awesome thread!



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Old 03-02-2020, 11:16 AM   #6
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Great thread Ken,

Here is a vid from Megadan's Youtube on Steering Stem servicing as well as fork servicing all in the same video



 
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Great thread Ken,

Here is a vid from Megadan's Youtube on Steering Stem servicing as well as fork servicing all in the same video

Awesome Kingofqueens and thanks! I will add it to the list....


 
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TBR7 2019 CDI change out



 
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TBR7 2019 Fork Oil change and Fork Lowering



 
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excellent videos and added.... also i added quite a few i found....


 
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Kenny my man... this thread is looking sweet!!! so much information.


 
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Kenny my man... this thread is looking sweet!!! so much information.
i have only just begun but thanks


 
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I ended up putting an E3 spark plug in (E3.36). Sparks fantastic, and does not fowl up like other plugs I have used. Work great on 2 strokes as well since they self clean really well

I went with this chain had to cut 2 links off of it chain was $19, wanted it a little longer just in case didn't know the exact size needed for the increase in sprocket size, now my tires all the way forward so as the chain looses I have a lot of adjustment
JT Sprockets (JTC428HDR132SL) Steel 132-Link 428 HDR Heavy Duty Drive Chain (Off amazon)

And this is the 17 tooth sprocket I got was about $10 (Off Amazon)
JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T Steel Front Sprocket

Great tool I have coming in of Friday is this off amazon to square up the back tire to keep the chain/sprocket wear to a minimum
Motion Pro 08-0048 Chain Alignment Tool $15


Anyone have any luck finding a great aftermarket LED headlight? I have found some but am worried they won't work on this bike



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I ended up putting an E3 spark plug in when I find the number I used I will update. Sparks fantastic, and does not fowl up like other plugs I have used. Work great on 2 strokes as well since they self clean really well

I went with this chain had to cut 2 links off of it chain was $19, wanted it a little longer just in case didn't know the exact size needed for the in crease in sprocket, now my tires all the way forward so as the chain looses I have a lot of adjustment
JT Sprockets (JTC428HDR132SL) Steel 132-Link 428 HDR Heavy Duty Drive Chain (Off amazon)

And this is the 17 tooth sprocket I got was about $10 (Off Amazon)
JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T Steel Front Sprocket
Anyone have any luck finding a great aftermarket LED headlight? I have found some but am worried they won't work on this bike
NO luck finding a LED headlight but I haven't looked just yet... I probably will after I get it all set up and running well......

Here's what I am going to be using (yes sprocket part #'s match for front) but the brand new stock chain does not fit with the 17 teeth Front sprocket and stock rear sprocket (sooo close though)
JT Sprockets JTR269.45 45T Steel Rear Sprocket
JT Sprockets JTF259.17 17T Steel Front Sprocket

Once I get the new Sprocket bolts(ordered genuine? honda ones) and new chain I will swap them all out for the above....
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all about the Tao MotorsTBR7
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=25553


 
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Old 03-11-2020, 01:25 PM   #15
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Adjusting the headlight on the Tao Tao Tbr7:
Remove front fender (4 bolts on the under side), once fender is off look up and under the light housing. You will see an 8mm bolt and a washer on a plastic slider track. Loosen and push the headlight in from the top, you will see the bolt slides toward your or to the front. Then tighten and put the fender back on.

I found the light to be 4 feet in front of me when it arrived, once adjusted I am getting about 15-20 feet on low beam and about 25ish feet on high beam


 
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