Is the TBR7 odometer wildly inaccurate?

Slug · 02-18-2020, 02:11 PM

Hey folks,

I recently received my TBR7 and have ridden it for maybe 20 minutes total around the neighborhood. However my odometer is now reading 39 miles up from 4 miles when I took it out of the box.

So my question is did I do something wrong or is the stock odometer really off by that much?

RedCrowRides · 02-18-2020, 02:50 PM

It's not uncommon for the readout on these Chinese Bikes to reflect " MPH" as far as speedometer , but it records "KH" or " kilometers" traveled rather than miles traveled in the odometer field, which is most likely why it shows a high reading .

My Vader was the same way out of the box .

Slug · 02-18-2020, 03:02 PM

That would still be like 24 miles which there's no way I ever did by going around the block a few times.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-18-2020, 03:36 PM

I don't think any of the stock speedometers are accurate. I know the one that came on my Hawk was about 6-7 mph off and odometer wasn't even close to miles or kilometers. lol Replace it with an after market speedometer that you can calibrate. My new bike is about 9-10 mph off.

A1R 250 bob · 02-18-2020, 09:10 PM

Yes the TBR7 speedometer is off. I got a phone ap that uses GPS for speed and distance and found that the speedometer is really optimistic.

cycleway4 · 02-19-2020, 04:08 PM

go with this one from Nzbrakelathes....you can set the calibration to your front tire circumference to be 100% accurate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tao-Tao-TBR...MAAOSwv4tdbyr-

NzBrakelathes · 02-20-2020, 10:38 PM

More info here etc.
2 options more color more of everything lol

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=24345

Spins · 02-21-2020, 10:48 AM

I tested my Brozz last night and saw a 5 mph + difference than the GPS.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-21-2020, 10:53 AM

For the digital Speedometers you can install a SpeedoDRD to calibrate the speedometer. I lucked out when I went to place my order a 10% off coupon popped up and got mine for $63. My speedometer on my Venom X22R is about 8.5% off. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SpeedoDRD-U...72.m2749.l2649

alex_in_az · 02-21-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cycleway4

go with this one from Nzbrakelathes....you can set the calibration to your front tire circumference to be 100% accurate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tao-Tao-TBR...MAAOSwv4tdbyr-

This is what I did and it works good,just make sure the speedo display isn't touching the PCB or it shorts out the display

NzBrakelathes · 02-22-2020, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alex_in_az

This is what I did and it works good,just make sure the speedo display isn't touching the PCB or it shorts out the display

That is the Bross style, only yours had this issue so far.
Easy fix tho....

NzBrakelathes · 03-03-2020, 08:52 PM

I have a spare Bross style fit the TBR7 in Virginia, the Tacho ATM won't work for the Blue Eagle he has BUT 100% confirmed fine for the TBR7 etc.

$60 plus shipping from VA if someone wants a deal n faster shipping from within the USA.

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Slug Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 69	Is the TBR7 odometer wildly inaccurate? Hey folks, I recently received my TBR7 and have ridden it for maybe 20 minutes total around the neighborhood. However my odometer is now reading 39 miles up from 4 miles when I took it out of the box. So my question is did I do something wrong or is the stock odometer really off by that much?
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RedCrowRides Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 759	It's not uncommon for the readout on these Chinese Bikes to reflect " MPH" as far as speedometer , but it records "KH" or " kilometers" traveled rather than miles traveled in the odometer field, which is most likely why it shows a high reading . My Vader was the same way out of the box . __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 2004 Sportster 2018 VADER 2020 Orion RXB250L
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02-18-2020, 03:36 PM	#4
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,721	I don't think any of the stock speedometers are accurate. I know the one that came on my Hawk was about 6-7 mph off and odometer wasn't even close to miles or kilometers. lol Replace it with an after market speedometer that you can calibrate. My new bike is about 9-10 mph off. __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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cycleway4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 269	go with this one from Nzbrakelathes....you can set the calibration to your front tire circumference to be 100% accurate. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tao-Tao-TBR...MAAOSwv4tdbyr- __________________ <div>Steve 2006 Roketa DB-07A/RSX-200E 2008 Roketa 250 Scooter 2019 Brozz 250 Last edited by cycleway4; 02-19-2020 at 05:09 PM.
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02-21-2020, 10:53 AM	#9
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,721	For the digital Speedometers you can install a SpeedoDRD to calibrate the speedometer. I lucked out when I went to place my order a 10% off coupon popped up and got mine for $63. My speedometer on my Venom X22R is about 8.5% off. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SpeedoDRD-U...72.m2749.l2649 __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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02-18-2020, 03:02 PM	#3
Slug Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 69	That would still be like 24 miles which there's no way I ever did by going around the block a few times.
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02-18-2020, 09:10 PM	#5
A1R 250 bob Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 73	Yes the TBR7 speedometer is off. I got a phone ap that uses GPS for speed and distance and found that the speedometer is really optimistic.
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02-20-2020, 10:38 PM	#7
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	More info here etc. 2 options more color more of everything lol http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=24345
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02-21-2020, 10:48 AM	#8
Spins Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 287	I tested my Brozz last night and saw a 5 mph + difference than the GPS.
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03-03-2020, 08:52 PM	#12
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	I have a spare Bross style fit the TBR7 in Virginia, the Tacho ATM won't work for the Blue Eagle he has BUT 100% confirmed fine for the TBR7 etc. $60 plus shipping from VA if someone wants a deal n faster shipping from within the USA.
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