CP’s Talon Rebuild

[CumminsPusher]

This last summer was epic for me. I had no idea life could keep getting better this late in life, I'm as excited and animated now as I was when I brought my first dirt bike home in March of '69 as a 21 yo kid. 😍 Growing old gracefully izn't my idea of a life well lived, as long as you have yer health, play til ya drop. 😎
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Man that’s doing it right, so awesome. Really enjoyed your pics

 

[Admin]

 

[JACKAL]

 

[BWAF]

Congratulations CP can't wait to see what you do !!!

 

[CumminsPusher]

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🤣🤣 Coors Light only for the Talon.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Congratulations CP can't wait to see what you do !!!

Thank you buddy.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Going to be a long week waiting till Friday for next attempt over the mountains to bring her home.
Still waiting on @joeymt33 to pick out a name. It’s now a tradition after 3 others.

 

[JACKAL]

Going to be a long week waiting till Friday for next attempt over the mountains to bring her home.
Still waiting on @joeymt33 to pick out a name. It’s now a tradition after 3 others.

My vote is "Bent Nose Kate" given how it's starting off and where it will likely end up 🤣

 

[CumminsPusher]

My vote is "Bent Nose Kate" given how it's starting off and where it will likely end up 🤣

Couple of you OG’s don’t have much faith in me. I’m hurt😢

 

[Rayger143]

Going to be a long week waiting till Friday for next attempt over the mountains to bring her home.
Still waiting on @joeymt33 to pick out a name. It’s now a tradition after 3 others.

Well we there is Remi's Orange Crush. How about CP's Black n Blue? Or Blue on Black?

 

[joeymt33]

Looks like a lot of fun! Congratulations.

I’m sure a name will come along pretty soon. I’m thinking as the vehicle starts to take shape and what you want it to be or maybe the name will come out of the adventure getting it to where you want it to be.

 

[joeymt33]

I’m rebuilding one for a buddy right now. Some of you might recognize this machine.

 

[Adam490]

I’m rebuilding one for a buddy right now. Some of you might recognize this machine.

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Please leave the self-righting feature intact and don't mess with the suspension damn you! That was the best riding machine @TripleB and I had ever driven coming through Trail 9. Like floating on a cloud with razor sharp handling!

 

[CumminsPusher]

I’m rebuilding one for a buddy right now. Some of you might recognize this machine.

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Hurry up and get that one done, see if you can beat the dealer

 

[trigger]

Congrats CP! Use that creative mind and come up with some sh** no one's seen before... again.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Congrats CP! Use that creative mind and come up with some sh** no one's seen before... again.

Supercharger on the Talon?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Congrats CP! Use that creative mind and come up with some sh** no one's seen before... again.

Thanks Trigger. It’ll be a much lighter build then anything else was. At least at first we’ll see.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

All that damage to the LF A pillar and dash area make me think that the chassis is junk and probably bent and twisted in places you don't even know about yet. What's the plan frame wise?

Check the motor mount bosses on both sides of the engine case to make sure they are not broken or cracked. I've seen a few Talons that took big hits in crashes crack the cases in these areas.

 

[aprils_fool]

Congrats CP!!!!! Its cool you found one the perfect color!!!!

 

[CumminsPusher]

All that damage to the LF A pillar and dash area make me think that the chassis is junk and probably bent and twisted in places you don't even know about yet. What's the plan frame wise?

Check the motor mount bosses on both sides of the engine case to make sure they are not broken or cracked. I've seen a few Talons that took big hits in crashes crack the cases in these areas.

I’ll know more this weekend when I get it home, don’t wanna get too ahead of myself but the way it was hit really seems to keep it localized. I may be asking some of you guys for a couple measurements. I know you know these things very well and respect what you have to say
But I’ve been in auto body for over 30 years and have equipment to get anything done. Frame rack measurement system and all. As of right now I do believe it’s 100% repairable. If I don’t feel comfortable with repair then replacement.
Friend that checked it out I trust and he looked over well. Not saying there might be a surprise because there usually is but running gear looks great.
now this machine isn’t exactly the first I’ve rebuilt and a couple were much worse, and to be completely honest they are drastically easier then cutting up a 100k+ BMW and getting it right LOL.
I plan to be in this very reasonable so there’s room if needed. No matter what she’ll be safe.

 

[Adam490]