2021 TBR7 forks

ktbaja · 11-09-2020, 01:14 AM

Hi all ,I have a 2021 TBR7 and before I rode the bike I wanted to change all fluids to better quality and check there capacities.
The attached picture shows the fork spring spacer and fluid volume I pulled out of fork.
The spring is 7/8 diameter and 18'' 1/8 long the spacer is 7'' long.
I read on the board that there is a 15mm spacer on top of springs but mine has a 7'' spacer.
Is Tao getting cheap and using a shorter spring that is requiring a longer spacer?[IMG]
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ktbaja · 11-09-2020, 01:21 AM

Also here is a pic of the volume of fork oil I pulled out. 5oz (147ml)
I added 7oz (207ml) of 15w oil because I am a large rider.[IMG]

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TxTaoRider · 11-09-2020, 05:55 AM

That does seem a little short but I wouldn't worry about it. Some after market spring companies use short springs with long spacers (I've bought Sonic brand for a couple bikes and they are pretty short). In fact I'll bet if you measure the inside and outside diameters, and overall length and contact Sonic with your weight and riding style they'll ship you out some springs pretty cheap

Bruces · 11-09-2020, 06:37 AM

These bikes are made as cheap as they can for the money ,nothing is top of the line , if they can save a dollar on a cheaper shock that’s what your getting ,should be no surprise that things are changing with the components .

11-09-2020, 01:14 AM	#1
ktbaja Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 23	2021 TBR7 forks Hi all ,I have a 2021 TBR7 and before I rode the bike I wanted to change all fluids to better quality and check there capacities. The attached picture shows the fork spring spacer and fluid volume I pulled out of fork. The spring is 7/8 diameter and 18'' 1/8 long the spacer is 7'' long. I read on the board that there is a 15mm spacer on top of springs but mine has a 7'' spacer. Is Tao getting cheap and using a shorter spring that is requiring a longer spacer?[IMG] [/IMG]
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11-09-2020, 01:21 AM	#2
ktbaja Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 23	Also here is a pic of the volume of fork oil I pulled out. 5oz (147ml) I added 7oz (207ml) of 15w oil because I am a large rider.[IMG][/IMG]
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11-09-2020, 05:55 AM	#3
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	That does seem a little short but I wouldn't worry about it. Some after market spring companies use short springs with long spacers (I've bought Sonic brand for a couple bikes and they are pretty short). In fact I'll bet if you measure the inside and outside diameters, and overall length and contact Sonic with your weight and riding style they'll ship you out some springs pretty cheap __________________ 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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11-09-2020, 06:37 AM	#4
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	These bikes are made as cheap as they can for the money ,nothing is top of the line , if they can save a dollar on a cheaper shock that’s what your getting ,should be no surprise that things are changing with the components .
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