My Journey Into Motorcycling.
A source of most of my first posts were about my TBR7, I found that “Chonda” bikes (Hawk 250, TBR7, Raven 250, etc.) had a great followings, but not good sources of information. I hope to help my fellow Chonda-owners with this FAQ.
Huh? TaoTao TBR7 dual-sport motorcycle has a 250cc engine? I see this often in motorcycle forums, and it confuses me. The TaoTao TBR7 has always had a 229cc engine, from my research, and experience as an owner. The TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle has never had a 250cc engine size and was then downgraded to 229cc, from … Read more
This Frequently Asked Question, What is the Boom Vader oil capacity, for the stock 125cc engine? The answer is direct from the Boom Vader 125 motorcycle manual. While I’ll share you some tips to keeping your Boom Vader oil capacity topped off right. Boom Vader Oil Capacity For The 125cc Engine. How much oil does … Read more
One way to start a fight on any Chonda forum, or Chonda FaceBook group, is to ask, “What is the recommended Boom Vader Oil Type?” or “What type of oil does the Boom Vader take?” Every Boom Vader owner, or Chonda owner, has their own opinion about what Boom Vader oil type works best for … Read more
You need some clarification if you read the Boom Vader motorcycle owner’s manual in the how to check motorcycle oil level section. The original language was run through a poor translator. Following the manual, I will tell you what I did and how I checked the motorcycle oil level in my Boom Vader bike. Checking … Read more
428H-108 OEM After a couple of Grom Clone motorcycle discussions, I noticed that the Boom Vader stock motorcycle chain strength is questionable after performance upgrades. Very few people knew what the stock chain size is, and often guess when ordering replacement motorcycle chains. I ordered a longer chain than 108 links since I upgraded the … Read more
A Chonda motorcycle is a Chinese copy-cat motorcycle based on the design of existing Honda motorcycles. Most notably, the most recognized copy is the Grom-Clone motorcycle, it’s a Chonda-designed bike made to copy the Honda Grom. Other Examples of Chonda Motorcycles:
Often you find questions in the Chonda forums or FaceBook Groups, Is the stock TaoTao TBR7 battery any good? Or, Is the stock Hawk 250 Battery any good? You will get mixed results, depending on the type of battery you get with your motorcycle. Based on my findings and opinion, here we go. Stock TBR7 … Read more
When I was looking to do exhaust mods( First Boom Vader 125 (A Grom Clone) Exhaust Mod! ) and exhaust upgrades( Basic Boom Vader Exhaust Upgrade Instructions ), I knew the exhaust gasket on the Boom Vader was a one-time use, like the TaoTao TBR7 Exhaust Gasket( TaoTao TBR7 Exhaust Gasket Mystery ). I ordered … Read more
According to the TaoTao TBR7 Motorcycle Owner’s Manual, the top speed of the TBR7 motorcycle is: Maxiumum Speed ≧90km/h TBR7 Owners Manual – Specifications Section on Page 5. This is a direct quote(copy and paste’d) from the TBR7 Motorcycle Owners Manual I have. Even with the miss-spelling of Maximum. What Is That In “American”? I … Read more
THE TAO COMPANY MANUFACTURES many models of dirt bikes. You can read more about the Tao Motor Company from their company webpage: https://taomotor.com/
Per the TBR7 manual, the oil capacity is 1.1L, which 1.1 liters can be converted to 1.16 quarts. Now, this is the ‘total’ oil capacity from a dry sump/engine. This capacity is not the amount needed for oil changes. For each oil change of my TBR7, I use one qt of oil. I buy my … Read more
Ever found yourself as a Boom Vader motorcycle owner answering endless questions about the bike? Include the who makes the Boom Vader motorcycle question? First Encounter With Another Motorcycle Rider: Looking like a Honda Grom. I get the first question. Is that a Honda Grom? I reply No, but it’s a Grom Clone. This answer … Read more
For my TBR7 motorcycle, I only use motorcycle-rated wet-clutch certified(JASO MA or MA2) 15w40 oil. If you were interested in the actual product I use, it’s the Shell Rotella T6 oil. I buy these in-gallon jugs to save money and make sure I have a good oil supply for quick oil changes( FAQ: What Is … Read more
This will be a quick post about your Boom Vader motorcycle(or any general Grom-Clone bike) won’t start, but the battery is good. If the bike transmission is in Neutral, the motorcycle will crank(turn-over), but the engine will not turn over in any other gear(gears 1 through 4). This motorcycle starting issue can have an easy … Read more
Simply put, the TaoTao TBR7 dual-sport motorcycle does not have an oil filter. However, the TBR7 has an oil screen. This oil screen collects large particles that can damage the engine and accelerate wear and tear. Unlike using the drain plug located at the bottom of the TaoTao TBR7’s engine, I drain the oil and … Read more
This will be a quick post about your TaoTao TBR7 dual-sport motorcycle won’t crank in gear, but the motorcycle battery is good, especially since you installed a motorcycle battery tender. Quick Check: TBR7 Motorcycle Won’t Crank In Gear. If the bike’s transmission is in Neutral gear, and the motorcycle engine will crank(turn-over). However, the motorcycle … Read more
I cannot believe how often this question comes up in the FB groups and Chonda forums(Need TBR7 help?), and how scary this can be. A motorcycle rear brake locked up while riding can be a very dangerous and best step in preventing these locked brake conditions. If your motorcycle’s rear wheel is locking up or … Read more
Yes! It is okay to ride a stock TBR7 motorcycle. Might even be recommended, at the start. You can ride the TaoTao TBR7 Chinese Dual-Sport Motorcycle as stock, and the TBR7 bike will operate out of the box. Depending on your riding altitude/elevation, the stock TBR7 motorcycle might feel very ‘subdued’ in its power and … Read more
So, Who Makes The TBR7 Motorcycle? THE TAO COMPANY MANUFACTURES the TBR7 motorcycle, better known as the TaoTao TBR7 Chinese dual-sport motorcycle. Who Makes The TBR7 Motorcycle Have A Website? You can read more about the Tao Motor Company from their company webpage: https://taomotor.com/ You can read more in our TBR7 Section of my blog, … Read more
The TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle comes with stock front tires size of 90 / 90 – 19‘s, and stock rear tires are 110 / 90 – 17‘s. The TaoTao TBR7 Motorcycle Front Tire Info. The TBR7 motorcycle comes with a stock front tire mounted on an aluminum wheel and inflated with a tire tube. Size: 90/90-19. … Read more