New member from Silver City NM With a 2019 TaoTao TBR7

paulsstag · 01-10-2019, 05:05 PM

Just wanted to introduce myself and thank many of the members for giving valuable info on these chinese bikes in regard to things to do to make them as good as they can be with some truly valuable knowledge on what to do and how to make them better.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-10-2019, 05:21 PM

Welcome aboard!

Glad you could join us. We would sure like to see some pictures of the TaoTao TBR7 and get some feed back on it.

paulsstag · 01-10-2019, 05:27 PM

Also wanted to let people know more info on the TaoTao TBR7. First off , like most people here i had ridden bikes for many years but have not had or ridden in 15 years. I did not want to spend a lot of money to find out i can no longer ride or no longer enjoy exploring on a bike. I am mechanically inclined and can fully appreciate the build quality of Japanese vs Chinese bikes. But like many of you decided on a new 2019 china bike that i can make my own vs paying 3x as much on a japanese unit or an unknown used bike.

I went with ( took a chance on ) the new Tao Tao TBR7 from texas powersports. I know someone with a hawk but why i went with the TBR7 is as follows:
*The tires ( nobbies are great but wear out real fast on asphalt getting to and from the trails )
* the factory handguards( not the best quality ) as we have lots of scratchy / thorny bushes and small trees ( clipping a cholla cactus or a mesquite bush is not fun )( already paid for themselves).

* the color and looks
* the price $$$, paid $1310 delivered to my house.

paulsstag · 01-10-2019, 05:33 PM

Jerryhawk250 you and Megadon ? are some of the people i refer too . your insights have been invaluable in deciding to go down this route and have saved me many mis-steps in getting my bike up and running .

paulsstag · 01-10-2019, 05:35 PM

Jerryhawk250 is this a good spot to post more details about the TBR7 or do i post in a different spot ?

**JerryHawk250** · 01-10-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by paulsstag

Jerryhawk250 is this a good spot to post more details about the TBR7 or do i post in a different spot ?

Best place to post is in the Dual Sport section.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-10-2019, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by paulsstag

Jerryhawk250 you and Megadon ? are some of the people i refer too . your insights have been invaluable in deciding to go down this route and have saved me many mis-steps in getting my bike up and running .

I'm glad to see somebodies paying attention. lol

Megadan · 01-10-2019, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by paulsstag

Megadon

That's my cousin.

Glad to be of assistance! It seems like you thought it all through really well before pulling the trigger, so unlike some of the guys that get into these your expectations are right where they should be. Once you get it sorted out it should be a good bike.

The TBR7 is kind of an interesting mix of parts. Specifically if you took a Brozz and a Hawk and made another bike between the two. Rear drum brake, 19 and 17 inch wheels, and the traditional forks.

Weldangrind · 01-11-2019, 10:57 AM

Welcome, Paul! Congrats on your new bike.

01-10-2019, 05:05 PM	#1
paulsstag Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Silver City New Mexico Posts: 290	New member from Silver City NM With a 2019 TaoTao TBR7 Just wanted to introduce myself and thank many of the members for giving valuable info on these chinese bikes in regard to things to do to make them as good as they can be with some truly valuable knowledge on what to do and how to make them better.
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01-10-2019, 05:21 PM	#2
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01-11-2019, 10:57 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome, Paul! Congrats on your new bike. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-10-2019, 05:27 PM	#3
paulsstag Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Silver City New Mexico Posts: 290	Also wanted to let people know more info on the TaoTao TBR7. First off , like most people here i had ridden bikes for many years but have not had or ridden in 15 years. I did not want to spend a lot of money to find out i can no longer ride or no longer enjoy exploring on a bike. I am mechanically inclined and can fully appreciate the build quality of Japanese vs Chinese bikes. But like many of you decided on a new 2019 china bike that i can make my own vs paying 3x as much on a japanese unit or an unknown used bike. I went with ( took a chance on ) the new Tao Tao TBR7 from texas powersports. I know someone with a hawk but why i went with the TBR7 is as follows: The tires ( nobbies are great but wear out real fast on asphalt getting to and from the trails ) the factory handguards( not the best quality ) as we have lots of scratchy / thorny bushes and small trees ( clipping a cholla cactus or a mesquite bush is not fun )( already paid for themselves). * the color and looks * the price $$$, paid $1310 delivered to my house.
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01-10-2019, 05:33 PM	#4
paulsstag Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Silver City New Mexico Posts: 290	Jerryhawk250 you and Megadon ? are some of the people i refer too . your insights have been invaluable in deciding to go down this route and have saved me many mis-steps in getting my bike up and running .
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01-10-2019, 05:35 PM	#5
paulsstag Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Silver City New Mexico Posts: 290	Jerryhawk250 is this a good spot to post more details about the TBR7 or do i post in a different spot ?
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