HondaTech, what's the best way to stay informed about whether it is as simple as an ecm swap? Sure would be nice to smooth out the low speed transitions. Thanks!
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My dealer is telling me hat there are no live valve machines being offered to Utah Dealers. He only got two X2’s and one X4. But is also being told (he says) that 2023’s will he announced in July!!!
Anybody have any info supporting or contradicting this? Made a deal for a 2022 x2 LV last September and getting impatient!
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Anybody have any info supporting or contradicting this? Made a deal for a 2022 x2 LV last September and getting impatient!
WB
Does anyone know if that new gage cluster will plug into the older harness?😀
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@CumminsPusher tried that very thing, he'll be along in a minit. (I don't think it worked for him)
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Definitely not plug and play, nor will it work with the ‘22 short pigtail. 😞 there’s a couple added features that I think effect the plug
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The Honda Redline announcement schedule shows "Multipurpose SxS" in July.
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Swapping an ecm would be the only way to know for sure. Honda won't ever make thay information avaliable.
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Would that refer to only Pioneers? Kind of weird that Honda does a release weeks ago releasing 2022 Talon models and just a month before that the new pioneers models get released, then this July a couple months later they do it all over again?
Don’t get me wrong, to be announcing/releasing 2022 models midway into that same model year is already WAY late, but why wouldn’t they just hold off and wait to do it all at once as 2023 models?
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I would assume that "Multipurpose SxS" is referring to the Pioneer lineup but @HondaTech would be better versed to confirm that.
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People are already posting videos online of 2022 models, so some dealers definitely got some delivered already.
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My dealer here in CA says they wouldn’t be surprised if there 22s get delayed. Earliest shipment he said he has right now from Honda is at the end of June. And that’s if Honda doesn’t delay them. So he told me not to expect my unit until earliest Mid to late July. I hope Honda releases 2023s early then I’ll just wait for that. I’m still hoping for an R 4 seater.
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Crazy how many things use the elusive semiconductor chip that there is a worldwide shortage of...
I like the fact that they moved the instrument gauges to above the steering column instead of in the center. Has anyone seen what they did in the OEM location (center dash) for the Instrument gauges as located in the 2021 and prior model years? Is it a blank plate or cubby or _______ ??????
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There may well be 2023 sxs announced in a few weeks but I seriously doubt it's a performance machine, if the dealer is capable of comprehending his redline information, he would clearly see in press 1 for Engrish that a "multipurpose " sxs is on the agenda 😉
I dont believe that is the issue. the other side of our machine shop makes the front end machines to chip making and its slow
If you have a 3D printer, it's an easy build. I'm a novice and have made 3 of them. Thingaverse website has the file for free. Just go to the site and search for "Honda Talon". You will find both the gauge housing as well as the blank plate to cover the OEM spot. It takes better than 24 hours total "print time" for both items but well worth it to make them. To me, the printer paid for itself with just this on item!
There are lots of YouTube videos with instructions on what to do and how to do it. Just need to extend a couple wires to allow for the relocation. Wire connectors & shrink-wrap are all that you need. Great Mod that can be done in a couple hours (after the printing is complete).
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I used that one off thingiverse. I added some more mounting points to it as well. As I was just getting started making things with my 3d printer this was a fun project. I printed it slow and it took a LONG time. I just used PLA. Probably not the best filament to use. I am talking to the original poster of that design. Gonna get some small changes made to it hopefully. The single mounting spot needs thicker bottom and walls. I practically broke mine putting it on.
This way is very sturdy.
