MUST DO Upgrade for your Cheetah 125!

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3 жыл бұрын

Installing new front air shocks on the 2021 Tao Motors New Cheetah 125. Factory shocks are terrible. This should be one of the first mods you do. The oem shocks are WAY too stiff. Even driving on the road the atv will shake because there is no give are damping. After the new shocks it rides much smoother on pavement and way better in the yard over bumps and small jumps. Must do suspension upgrade for you or your kids. If only your kids will drive it I suggest getting a new rear shock also. The rear shock will be a little too soft for a heavy adult though.
Shocks- amzn.to/3QhdnKX

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@brandonclem7725
@brandonclem7725 27 күн бұрын
Just bought my son this Quad! He is excited to try it out
@nickm7394
@nickm7394 4 ай бұрын
The comparison at the end is what made this video excellent!!!!
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it 👍🏼
@Giove83
@Giove83 2 жыл бұрын
Great little tip and really does make a big difference
@cliffyb4197
@cliffyb4197 2 жыл бұрын
my sons been racing cheetah pro for 2yrs now we did the front shocks and rear after his first race, then moddified the chain idler and a carb took all first and reginal last year, nice to see some videos of others modding these. new to the channel like the content
@justinkuhn132
@justinkuhn132 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Very cool! Yes chain idler sucks. Mine is so noisy also.
@cliffyb4197
@cliffyb4197 2 жыл бұрын
@@justinkuhn132 I used a skate board wheel and bearings. had to cut the wheel just alittle bit but man does it ever work good and quite.
@jacobmckean9455
@jacobmckean9455 2 жыл бұрын
Chain idler? Talking about Chain Tensioner? Do you have a link to a good replacement part?
@Tio_Gamer23
@Tio_Gamer23 3 жыл бұрын
I love the videos you make of the 125 cc quad since there is not much information on how to modify them to which you already have my subscription, do not stop making videos of the 125 cc quad
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
Great glad to hear it. Yes I found there is not enough info in them as well. I will definitely make more videos about it. Thanks
@ClickClickDirt
@ClickClickDirt Жыл бұрын
That's also going to save a lot of damage to the frame from the vibration you would get with the normal crap shop absorbers.
@evanseymour4172
@evanseymour4172 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 💥
@ryandotson7331
@ryandotson7331 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I just bought my son one I wanted to know if you planned on putting a case saver on yours
@Manwichman
@Manwichman 2 жыл бұрын
I rode mountain bikes so I got a pump. I ordered these on eBay and am waiting, of course after the fact I checked Amazon and yup, next day but the damage was done. Amazon has way more colors too🤷🤦🙋
@Austin-qq7kt
@Austin-qq7kt 2 жыл бұрын
Holy f*ck bro you just helpped me out so much I have those shocks but never knew about the psi, explains a lot!
@saulj.castillo7308
@saulj.castillo7308 2 жыл бұрын
Yeaaah i need this infooooo
@47_MicroRacer
@47_MicroRacer 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video, I just want to clear up one thing. An "air" or "gas shock should have nitrogen. That is the inert gas in them. That is why the instructions say to not use an air compressor. I'm buying a pair of these for my girls
@tatertot7105
@tatertot7105 Жыл бұрын
Air and gas shocks are different. In the older bikes yes nitrogen aka gas shock. New air forks or air shocks you literally use a small hand pump for bicycle tire.
@NeoStorm_401
@NeoStorm_401 3 жыл бұрын
First off. I bought my son a Apollo Blazer 7 125cc. Which is basically the same exact thing as the cheetah He loves it We been watching your channel with upgrades. What do you regret or Love and think I should do for my son. I have watched a lot of videos and everyone likes this upgrades. But I want to know. “Do you still really like them”. And would yo in get a (different) kind or what? Thanks bro keep up the vids and thanks for your help
@getrealgeteducated3813
@getrealgeteducated3813 2 жыл бұрын
Bought them for my daughter's Blazer nine and they are too long so there must be some difference between that model and the Blazer sending back to 320 mm and getting to 80 mm 🤞🤞
@nivesknight
@nivesknight 2 жыл бұрын
It has notta to do with pressure it has to do with a air compressor also puts a little water out which will do damage....
@JacobP313
@JacobP313 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Have a link for the shocks?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Added them to the Description.
@jasonphung3982
@jasonphung3982 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Have you replaced your rear suspension? Is there a video for that ?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
I have not yet. I am ok with the oem rear suspension for now.
@richard_senior1984
@richard_senior1984 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bro, nice vid btw, im in the market for a good shock absorber that has slow rebound just like what you showed here, my question is, how did you manage to adjust it so it wont just bounce? Or was it setup that way out of the box?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
It was set up that way out of the box. I did mess with using a bike pump to add or take out air of the reservoir but it did not seem to make any difference.
@richard_senior1984
@richard_senior1984 2 жыл бұрын
@@toolstoys70 thanks for the response bro! 1 last question, you have to fill it with air before installing it or is it good to go(already filled?)?
@NeoStorm_401
@NeoStorm_401 3 жыл бұрын
Did you adjust them low or high? I’m a noob lol so any advice would help. I’m learning as I go. You are helping look smart in front of my son. Lol 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🤫
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
You will want to turn the preload adjustment ring to make the spring less compressed. Hard to explain in writing...
@NeoStorm_401
@NeoStorm_401 3 жыл бұрын
@@toolstoys70 lol can you try.? Thanks
@NeoStorm_401
@NeoStorm_401 3 жыл бұрын
Which way is which. ?? And while I got your ear. What’s the bore mm on those spacers ??
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
@@NeoStorm_401 Spacer bore is 89mm or 3.5"
@moppymcjones
@moppymcjones 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone get to compare a tao cheetah vs blazer 9? Wondering what one is better. They sell the tao ones by me but I can't find a blazer to compare it too...
@user-qz8og2gm4u
@user-qz8og2gm4u 9 ай бұрын
thanks dope vid, very informative, im going to heck your channel and see if you have any more vids about this one. im about to buy one of these, there's one for sale in my neighborhood ... the guy wants $300 for it was wondering if it was worth it, its not running tho, and he says its the carb... idk , how much does it cost to get a carburetor for the lil quad... trying to just figure if its worth it, its supposedly like 14 ride hours, lol... go figure.
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 9 ай бұрын
Everyone says it’s just the carb when they cant get it to run. But likely he’s right. If that’s it then it’s probably a good deal. If you buy it I’d start with a simple carb cleaning. The carb is so small that the jets get clogged up easy.
@createdeemcee
@createdeemcee 3 жыл бұрын
Bigger carb next
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
The thing runs so good as is I think I’ll wait to mess with carb n intake.
@DoubleBogeyBaker
@DoubleBogeyBaker 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought my son one of these for Christmas. It’s cools for him. It’s his first bike ever but I noticed it doesn’t have any sort of turning radius. Is this common with these Chinese atv’s? You know how I can fix this problem!
@haroldgoodwin8392
@haroldgoodwin8392 2 жыл бұрын
Change the toe in or out to help with steering. I belive you was toe out for better turning radius
@stunna9010
@stunna9010 2 жыл бұрын
How is the reliabilty?
@bobbysmoke6.4dzl94
@bobbysmoke6.4dzl94 2 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to get two of them for my boys. Have the shocks lasted and how is the feedback on them? Thanks man!
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
Shocks are still good. As far as "feedback on them", think of them as just softer cheap china shocks. Cause that's what they are. But that is exactly what this machine needs.
@BWADaniel
@BWADaniel 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could’ve stopped you in time. Chinese Quads are not the way to go for your kids. Ever. They are dangerous.. they flip over easily, the brakes DO NOT work. There’s no suspension. It’s fake. And the chain will almost ALWAYS pop off at the worst time and will destroy the motor. These will never hold value. The minute you buy them for $1700, they immediately drop to $400. Good luck ever getting anybody to buy them. I hope you didn’t actually buy these. Go get them a trx250 for the same price.
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
@@BWADaniel I appreciate your input. Kids safety is soo important and putting them on an any ATV should not be taken lightly. This can be a very dangerous activity in a split second. These are not a toy! Parents I urge you to take it slow and take your time teaching an practicing with your kids before you let em loose. - While yes they use sub par components there are many different brands and models. Some models use hydraulic brakes that work great. This particular model has great rear brakes and yes poor front brakes. Some components do NEED to be changed out for rideabilty and safety. This thing is less tippy than my boys first atv a yahmaha raptor 50. Yes its probably a good idea to upgrade the chain. Easy fix. When these are used appropriately (yard and small trails) and you teach your kids how to ride, they provide much family fun. The resale value does suck this is very true! I skipped the dealer and got one for $1250 shipped. However finding trx250s around here is next to impossible and when you do they want well over 2K for a 20 year old beat up quad. Yes they are much better and bullet proof but buying old atvs are fast, have other issues, can die and break at any point also. End of the day don't buy your kids a huffy and expect a Trek. Parents buy Huffys every day and are not trying to set there kids up to fail. Its just what they can afford, and all the kids need if they are just riding around.
@zx6smitty
@zx6smitty 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could find a way to get more bottom end from my 125cc. It hates hills
@BubbaB43
@BubbaB43 2 жыл бұрын
You can go with a smaller front sprocket but you'll lose top end speed. If it was me I would go with a big bore kit, bigger PWK or a KOSO carb, external air filter and full exhaust. There's all kinds of upgrades for that engine. You can even get it a port and polished head with bigger valves, bigger cam, better ignition etc.... The list goes on and on. Also they have complete engines like the 190cc and 212cc ones that have 5 speed transmissions. Look up pit bike race engines and upgrades and you'll find a gold mine. There the same engines you just have to go by the location of the starter when you look them up. See if your starter is on top of the engine or on the bottom of the engine and go from there
@dippworxx7444
@dippworxx7444 2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of these and on two of them the back shock blew out after the kids were jumping them. Is same set up go on the rear to
@justinkuhn132
@justinkuhn132 2 жыл бұрын
Rear is a little shorter shock. 280mm. They come in sets usually so that works out good for your situation.
@davidgerig2355
@davidgerig2355 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of the rear shock replacement?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNBmp693uauZY40.html
@mckrackin5324
@mckrackin5324 3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Any suggestions for a back shock? My Granddaughters 125 is so stiff it won't compress under my weight (215 pounds) and she only weighs 50 pounds (7 years old).
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
Is it this same quad? Because ours is stiff but it will sag and compress with me sitting on it. You can adjust the preload all the way down which may help. Otherwise look for a 280mm eye to eye length shock of your choice. I have not gone that route yet and cannot recommend any.
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
Only one that has been tested and recommended by others for a softer ride is this one www.whygostock.com/upgraded-suspension-rear-shock-only-for-taotao-larger-youth-models/
@mckrackin5324
@mckrackin5324 3 жыл бұрын
@@toolstoys70 Ours is a 2016 Coolster 125.
@mckrackin5324
@mckrackin5324 3 жыл бұрын
@@toolstoys70 Thanks.
@getrealgeteducated3813
@getrealgeteducated3813 2 жыл бұрын
320 shocks did not fit the Apollo Blazer 9 which I thought was the same thing basically? Sending them back and getting the 280 mm 🤞🤞
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, yeah those 2 machines are super similar. Good luck
@josesalinas5456
@josesalinas5456 Жыл бұрын
280mm does not work for the apollo blazer 9 the the air reservoir hits the top of the control arm when you hit a bump and only my 10 year old son rides it.
@josesalinas5456
@josesalinas5456 Жыл бұрын
280mm does not work for the apollo blazer 9 the the air reservoir hits the top of the control arm when you hit a bump and only my 10 year old son rides it.
@warrendana7588
@warrendana7588 2 жыл бұрын
Any aftermarket exhaust for these Lil quads
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
Havent seen one for this model specifically. There are plenty of "universal' options. Honestly the stock one on this model is pretty good. They made it more of a racing style muffler. But you could def buy a similar size exhaust and modify it to work with this atv.
@nathansimpson5498
@nathansimpson5498 5 ай бұрын
Have any of you guys had problems with that chain adjuster on the swing arm? Ours actually pushed it up into the subframe or swing arm. Sorry and put a groove in the swing arm.
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 5 ай бұрын
Only issue we’ve had with the tensioner is that it squeaks pretty loud. But keeps the tension well. My initial thought is that maybe your chain is too loose so the adjuster is lifting the chain TOO much.
@tonybologna139
@tonybologna139 3 ай бұрын
Does yours rattle and vibrates ?? Mine does like crazy
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 ай бұрын
Yes a lot.
@anthonyvasquez477
@anthonyvasquez477 2 жыл бұрын
Where’s the link for these shocks?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
Added to description.
@jdez42
@jdez42 2 жыл бұрын
Says these are prefilled with nitrogen..are they not,why did you fill with air??
@justinkuhn132
@justinkuhn132 2 жыл бұрын
I did not see that written anywhere… Also all the tires were dead flat out of the box.
@jdez42
@jdez42 2 жыл бұрын
@@justinkuhn132 talking about the shocks,not tires..id assume the tire would be flat for shipping purposes
@justinkuhn132
@justinkuhn132 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh shoot sorry I didn’t look at what video you commented on my mistake… yes it does “say” Nitrogen Reservoir. I went out on a limb and assumed they are not in fact nitrogen… if yours come with enough psi in them already yeah leave them as is.
@nikkishala2373
@nikkishala2373 2 жыл бұрын
Hey is it still running a year later
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. We don’t have many hours on it however.
@beetlejuice9617
@beetlejuice9617 Жыл бұрын
What size wheels/ tires sir
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 Жыл бұрын
Front 19 x 7 - 8 Rear 18 x 9.5 - 8
@Chekaccount1234
@Chekaccount1234 Жыл бұрын
Where u buy this suspension??
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 Жыл бұрын
Amazon. Iv included a link in description
@kristophermeyer19
@kristophermeyer19 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you pick up the cheetah?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
Killermotosports.com
@kristophermeyer19
@kristophermeyer19 3 жыл бұрын
I tried calling them a few times the last few days to see if they had any in stock but never got someone to answer so I ended up ordering from superior power sports. You still happy with the ATV?
@toolstoys70
@toolstoys70 3 жыл бұрын
@@kristophermeyer19 I will do a full review in a few weeks. But ultimately yes.
Ouch.. 🤕
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