Talon Bumpers- Steel vs Aluminum

[Bigblue1]

I will be getting a Talon R, would you get steel or aluminum bumpers? Do you think that the aluminum will hold up?

 

[Vondy]

No idea, but I ordered the aluminum front with mine. Just to save weight.

 

[Mopower58]

I would order the aluminum to save weight,rust proof, and it should be trouble free. Hopefully you won't need it!

 

[HondaTech]

I haven't seen an aluminum bumper in person, though I think we do have them coming.

A couple of the reviewers said they were unfinished aluminum, so could look nasty if harsh chemicals are used or not cleaned properly. Think dirtbike frames, may need a scuff with a scotch bright pad occasionally.

If I were getting a Green R model that's the way i'd go for color matching.

 

[Neilsjoshn]

Installed the aluminum front and rear I really like the way they look.





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[Oilfieldtrash]

See if I can't revive this thread almost a year later. How does everyone like their factory bumpers? I don't think they are priced terribly bad(my dealer will knock 20% off of MSRP). I am leaning towards the steel bumpers because I ride typically in the woods on old 4 wheeler trails so I need the protection from trees. I like the wrap around design on the head lights of the steel front bumper and the fact that the steel rear bars come out a little further to protect the tail lights. I slid down a hill and pushed a tail light loose and let me tell ya those three push pins behind the roll bar are a son of a b**** to get back in!!!

 

[Bigblue1]

See if I can't revive this thread almost a year later. How does everyone like their factory bumpers? I don't think they are priced terribly bad(my dealer will knock 20% off of MSRP). I am leaning towards the steel bumpers because I ride typically in the woods on old 4 wheeler trails so I need the protection from trees. I like the wrap around design on the head lights of the steel front bumper and the fact that the steel rear bars come out a little further to protect the tail lights. I slid down a hill and pushed a tail light loose and let me tell ya those three push pins behind the roll bar are a son of a b**** to get back in!!!

I got the Honda steel and really like them but when I got them Honda was all that was available. I would look at HMF if I was buying again because you can get them with a reciever.

 

[Smitty335]

I got the Honda steel and really like them but when I got them Honda was all that was available. I would look at HMF if I was buying again because you can get them with a reciever. View attachment 194201

Nice buggy! I bought OEM as well, even bought an OEM rear bumper recently, there not heavy duty, but weight was a big factor in my decision, so I bought the Honda S x S club stores back up light kit, so maybe I can see trees when I back up and don't need the bumper very often???? HA!

 

[Bigblue1]

Nice buggy! I bought OEM as well, even bought an OEM rear bumper recently, there not heavy duty, but weight was a big factor in my decision, so I bought the Honda S x S club stores back up light kit, so maybe I can see trees when I back up and don't need the bumper very often???? HA!

I gave Honda my checkbook. I have rear pods but still can't see much, thinking about adding a backup camera so I can see.

 

[Smitty335]

I gave Honda my checkbook. I have rear pods but still can't see much, thinking about adding a backup camera so I can see. View attachment 194233

You ought to try to see out when your short front or back in a Talon, I would need seat risers!