IMHO: I recommend these TBR7 upgrades for your motorcycle. All based on my experiences with actually doing the motorcycle upgrades myself( TaoTao TBR7 Upgrades To Do List ). So interested in doing your own TBR7 Upgrades? Read along.
One of the great features of this motorcycle is the availability of parts. Not all parts are officially TaoTao TBR7 Parts, but aftermarket parts are readily available online, making easy to do TBR7 upgrades.
I found TBR7 parts sold in FaceBook groups and forums( Need TBR7 help? ) from people who upgraded their motorcycles and decided later they didn’t want the upgrade or upgraded to better motorcycle parts.
My newly assembled TBR7 ran “OK,” as I did these bike upgrades, these new performance aftermarket parts woke up the little motorcycle.
If you are a TBR7 owner too, you will want to change out parts and get performance upgrades on your bike too.
FYI, my bike upgrades were inspired from everything I learned online about the Hawk 250 and Raven 250 and other Chinese dual-sport motorcycles. I was able to apply what I learned to my TBR7 motorcycle and afterward reviewed the return on investing time and money into the upgrade. If you are a non-TBR7 owner but an owner of one of its Chonda cousins(Hawk 250, Brozz 250, etc.), many of these bike upgrades can apply to you too.
This TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle upgrade list will grow with time. I plan to add additional information as I take time to research, upgrade and review each modification I do to my TBR7. Please check back often.
Can I Keep My TaoTao TBR7 Motorcycle Stock?
Many people run their TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle without any TBR7 upgrades, and they pride themselves on keeping the TBR7 as stock as possible. Often they point out that the bike functions as an “OK” motorcycle out of the box, and why spend more money on a cheap bike? Well, I have one answer for them, it’s fun.
Yes, it’s been fun upgrading my TBR7 motorcycle, and if you are here, I’m sure you also think it’s fun. Thank you for visiting.
TaoTao TBR7 Upgrades & Parts, T.O.C.
- Air Filter Pod Upgrade
- Carburetor Jets Upgrade – Mikuni Carb
- Carburetor Upgrade with Mikuni
- Carburetor Upgrade with Nibbi “Racing” Carb
- Chain Upgrade – Getting Rid Of Stock Motorcycle Chain
- Exhaust Upgrade
- Exhaust Wrap Addition
- Foam Hand Grips
- Front Sprocket Upgrade
- LED Motorcycle Headlight Bulb
- Rear Sprocket Upgrade
- Rear Sprocket Studs / Nuts Upgrade
- Spark Plug Upgrade – NGK
My TaoTao TBR7 Upgrades (Recommended):
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Air Filter Pod Upgrade
I wanted to increase the airflow into my engine to increase the amount of gasoline in the cylinder. The goal was to increase the power output of the TBR7 engine. I could up jet my upgraded TBR7 carburetor, but I also needed to upgrade the air filter with an aftermarket air filter pod to meet my desires. This Uni was cheap and did the job!
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Post: TaoTao TBR7 Motorcycle Air Filter Pod Upgrade
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TBR7 Carburetor Jets (for Mikuni VM-26)
Whether you hack the stock TaoTao TBR7 carburetor(cut open fuel bowl screws) or order a new tunable carburetor (this case the Mikuni Carburetor), you will need carburetor jets. These carburetor jets I ordered fit the carburetor I ordered, VM-26.
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Motorcycle Carburetor Upgrade – Mikuni (VM-26)
Having a modifiable carburetor, a Mikuni VM-26 “clone” that will allow me to change main and pilot jets and get the best performance out of my TaoTao TBR7 motorcycle.
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Post: TaoTao TBR7 Mikuni Carburetor Upgrade
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TBR7 Carburetor Upgrade – Nibbi “Racing” (PE30)
Now unlike the Mikuni carburetor VM-26, this Nibbi(PE30) isn’t just a drop in upgrade item. I had to change the TBR7’s engine intake manifold and purchase a Nibbi rubber boot to connect the new engine intake to the new Nibbi Carburetor. Also, at this time I had already done an motorcycle airbox delete and was using a foam pod air filter. So I also upgraded to a Nibbi Cone Air Filter. Here is my shopping list:
My Nibbi Carburetor (PE30) Shopping List
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| The Nibbi Carburetor (PE30) |  Click For Current Prices. |
| Nibbi Original High Performance Intake Manifold and Boot Connector |
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| 20 Pieces Nibbi Carburetor Main Jet Kit |  Click For Current Prices. |
| Nibbi Motorcycle High Performance Air Filter |  Click For Current Prices. |
Post: Nibbi Carburetor Installation Instructions.
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Motorcycle Chain Upgrade – Stock Chain Gone!
There are posts online questioning the quality of material the stock TaoTao chain is made of. Because of those posts, I decided to upgrade my motorcycle chain to the same manufacturer who made my upgraded sprockets.
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TaoTao TBR7 Exhaust Upgrade
The exhaust upgrade woke up the sound of the TBR7. The stock exhaust was like flat sheet metal and had a tinny sound. Now it seems this exhaust gave a ‘deeper’ sound to my TBR7, but it could only do so much considering the motorcycle’s engine size. Some say this TBR7 upgrade makes it goes faster, which makes sense, but it sounds faster mostly. 😀
FYI: This one of my favorites of my TBR7 upgrades:
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Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap(Functional & Cosmetic)
Now you can read how I had problems with my TBR7 motorcycle overheating( Overheated Motorcycle Engine Problems ), and an exhaust wrap was part of the solution of having the engine run cooler and the oil cooler( TBR7 Oil Cooler Upgrade ). I wasn’t looking forward to losing the great rich colors of the upgraded exhaust system, but afterward, I liked the zombie-apocalypse-look the motorcycle was taking on. So the exhaust wrap was both functional and cosmetic. You can’t beat that!!!
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Post: Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap Installation (TBR7 / Hawk 250 / etc).
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Better Foam Hand Grips For Your Motorcycle
My hands get numb/pins&needles from longer rides, so tried this cheap solution and it worked for me. Foam hand grips for my TBR7. Advertised to work with other motorcycles as well, but sure it will work with my TBR7’s cousins like RPS Hawk 250, TT250, etc.
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Post: Cheap Foam Motorcycle Hand Grips
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Larger Front Sprocket Upgrade(15t -> 17t)
By increasing the size of my front sprocket, I got more usable 1st gear out of my TBR7 motorcycle and a higher top-end speed for the same max engine RPMs.
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Post: TaoTao TBR7 Front Sprocket Upgrade
Post: Best TBR7 Performance Upgrade For Under $20
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TBR7 LED Motorcycle Headlight Bulb
It took me three tries to find a replacement led headlight for my TBR7 motorcycle. This led headlight bulb was the final result, and my TBR7 looks excellent with it installed. TBR7 upgrades for safety are important.
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Smaller Rear Sprocket Upgrade
The rear sprocket required additional work to upgrade when compared to the front sprocket, but I did notice an extra increase in top-end speed after the upgrade.
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Post: TBR7 Rear Sprocket and Studs Upgrade.
Note: if you are changing out your rear sprocket, to save yourself time and headaches, order yourself rear sprocket stud bolts. Read My Post: TBR7 Rear Sprocket Upgrade Tips.
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Rear Sprocket Stud, Bolts, & Nuts Upgrade
When I did my TBR7 rear sprocket upgrade, I took the TBR7 down to a 42 tooth rear sprocket, I made mistakes. I did not plan for the stock rear sprocket stud nuts to be so ‘soft’. I immediately upgraded by going to Home Depot and getting replacement nuts, but the rear problem was removed the stock studs and nuts. I found I should have just ordered new rear sprocket stud bolts with my sprocket. Would have saved me so much time. I ordered these for the next sprocket change:
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Post: Rear Sprocket Upgrade Tips: TBR7 & Hawk 250.
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TBR7 Spark Plug Upgrade – NGK
One of the first TBR7 upgrades for my motorcycle was the spark plug. I changed out the stock TaoTao version for a better iridium spark plug. My experience has shown that iridium spark plug generally wears slower, preserving their spark gap and engine performance. I expected no less different from the upgraded spark plug. I expected smoother idle, more power, quicker throttle response, and stable long spark plug life. Feel my upgrade nailed it.
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To my RPS Hawk 250 owners:
We might dispute in the forums, but deep down, we are all Chonda-family. Much of my TaoTao TBR7 upgrades have been inspired and directed by reading posts about Hawk 250 upgrades.
Face it, you Hawk 250 owners dominate the Chinese bike online communities, so it’s expected you also dominate the forums with all your Chinese 250 enduro bike upgrade stories.
However, let it be known that much of the TaoTao TBR7 upgrades information I shared from my adventures can also help upgrade your Hawk 250 motorcycle.
Just remember all TBR7’s have carburetors, and only some of the Hawk 250s have carburetors. So only be inspired by these motorcycle upgrades I did that can apply to your Hawk 250 motorcycle.
Good luck with your TBR7 upgrades and please leave your results.
Hi I’m Tom, A New Motorcycle Rider and Blog Author.
I am a new motorcycle rider(Pa Motorcycle Learner’s Permit at the end of 2020, and I received a full M-Class Pa Motorcycle License in 2021, only after passing the Pa Motorcycle Safety Course).
I bought my first motorcycle, a TaoTao TBR7 (A Chinese Dual-sport motorcycle), at the beginning of 2021 and have been doing upgrades on that motorcycle since.
I added to my motorcycle collection by buying a Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle in 2022, and that little Grom-Clone bike has been upgraded by me as well.
I continue to ride my Boom Vader Gen 2 motorcycle as well as my TaoTao TBR7 dual-sport bike.
Read more on my About Me page.
Fun Fact: I’ve only been on one group ride.