CP’s Talon Rebuild

[Smitty335]

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 LOL.
I plan to be in this very reasonable so there’s room if needed. No matter what she’ll be safe.

Who's driving? HA! That's going to be a sweet ride, I love the colors, you know you'll need a TL.

 

[Admin]

 

[JenElio]

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

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JAH!!!!! 😂😂

🤔......will it be ready by January 27th...ish?

Asking for a friend...😂😂😂

 

[JACKAL]

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

Buddy, seeing you in action made me a true believer. 👍 Faith beyond any doubt if an anvil can be destroyed with a #2 pencil and a case of Coors Light you will find a way 😉 I'm pretty sure that last line is a direct quote from your Warranty Denial file at Mother Honda 😅

 

[DG Rider]

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

I know...name it JTW. That way you can giggle and say you were "in JTW" riding hard all weekend!

 

[DG Rider]

Or Claude. That'd be a cool name.

 

[popeye]

Owner of the rig bought it at an auction out of Oregon, every nook and cranny is clean, the rig hasnt seen mud ever. The guy tore the front clip off and was told it needs a whole new frame, being a one piece lower section and I guess they are on back order. So he lost interest

 

[popeye]

Oh and don’t worry rail road ties were used to secure the rig down on the other side, you just couldn’t see them in the pics

 

[lee]

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

Let them talk smack.
That first p1k you built was awesome (well, the part you did).
I'll bet every time you posted something new it got passed around honda R&D and left them wondering why they didn't think of that.
- shifter knob
- cage chop
- +2 seating


Looking forward to see what you do with the Talon.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Let them talk smack.
That first p1k you built was awesome (well, the part you did).
I'll bet every time you posted something new it got passed around honda R&D and left them wondering why they didn't think of that.
- shifter knob
- cage chop
- +2 seating


Looking forward to see what you do with the Talon.

Thanks Lee. Was told they didn’t like that 7 seater.
those were fun days building and coming up with stuff. Still cool to see it in new rides.
Well even with flack I stayed Honda my friend. I remember someone long time ago said wait for the Talon to come when I went to buy a YXZ. Well it took awhile then I took awhile but here we are. Got one the only way I could, and I’m happy again, excited to have a new adventure.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Owner of the rig bought it at an auction out of Oregon, every nook and cranny is clean, the rig hasnt seen mud ever. The guy tore the front clip off and was told it needs a whole new frame, being a one piece lower section and I guess they are on back order. So he lost interest

Being you know Sxs’s well and you’ve seen the machine, know how and type of area it was ridden, what’s your take on how original damage occurred?

 

[CID]

Thanks Lee. Was told they didn’t like that 7 seater.
those were fun days building and coming up with stuff. Still cool to see it in new rides.
Well even with flack I stayed Honda my friend. I remember someone long time ago said wait for the Talon to come when I went to buy a YXZ. Well it took awhile then I took awhile but here we are. Got one the only way I could, and I’m happy again, excited to have a new adventure.

Every technical ride I've seen on Youtube with a YXZ shows what a terrible choice that would have been for me (like the Blown Budget Offroad guys). I REALLY wanted to like the Yamaha because every toy I bought for 50 years came from the same dealer, they had become my friends and I hated having to buy elsewhere. 🙁

'Somewhere', Lake City -


Last ride in the high country this year, 🙁 those are snow clouds @ 12,801 feet - Red Cone Peak -

 

[popeye]

Being you know Sxs’s well and you’ve seen the machine, know how and type of area it was ridden, what’s your take on how original damage occurred?

Really not sure, what they could have hit that missed the front control arms, but wiped out the lower A pillar the way it did, and didn’t damage the upper roll cage. The only thing that kinda makes sense is another rig jumped a razor back and stuffed a tire into the A pillar and dash area, but who knows

 

[Vikes79]

The only question I have is…

How are you going to manage with down sizing the Coors cooler?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Really not sure, what they could have hit that missed the front control arms, but wiped out the lower A pillar the way it did, and didn’t damage the upper roll cage. The only thing that kinda makes sense is another rig jumped a razor back and stuffed a tire into the A pillar and dash area, but who knows

Ya that’s what I was thinking. Pretty sure he didn’t hit anything. And if so I’d like to see the other machine!

 

[CumminsPusher]

The only question I have is…

How are you going to manage with down sizing the Coors cooler?

Truth. Our cooler will not fit, too bad because the X likes weight back there. That’s ok, I don’t think brilliant idea to drink a ton in a Talon. Gotta be on point a little better which I’m truthfully looking very forward to😉 Less tank and a lot more precision

 

[TittiesAndBeer]

Truth. Our cooler will not fit, too bad because the X likes weight back there. That’s ok, I don’t think brilliant idea to drink a ton in a Talon. Gotta be on point a little better which I’m truthfully looking very forward to😉 Less tank and a lot more precision

That’s a very wise statement... I find the same with myself. You’re drastically jumping in speed on the same trails you use to do a 1/4 speed on and the margin for error at 40-50 mph vs 10-15 is immensely reduced!

Why do you think @Plumber32 is so fond of Furry?

That’s why so many of the guys here HAVEN’T considered a KRX... they run out of talent at the trail speeds the Kawi allows, so they settle on a talon to save face.

 

[Adam490]

That’s a very wise statement... I find the same with myself. You’re drastically jumping in speed on the same trails you use to do a 1/4 speed on and the margin for error at 40-50 mph vs 10-15 is immensely reduced!

Why do you think @Plumber32 is so fond of Furry?

That’s why so many of the guys here HAVEN’T considered a KRX... they run out of talent at the trail speeds the Kawi allows, so they settle on a talon to save face.

Whatever helps you sleep at night!

 

[TripleB]

Whatever helps you sleep at night!

Sounds like we need to set up a good woods race and see how he does in his loud, fat pig?

 

[CumminsPusher]

That’s a very wise statement... I find the same with myself. You’re drastically jumping in speed on the same trails you use to do a 1/4 speed on and the margin for error at 40-50 mph vs 10-15 is immensely reduced!

Why do you think @Plumber32 is so fond of Furry?

That’s why so many of the guys here HAVEN’T considered a KRX... they run out of talent at the trail speeds the Kawi allows, so they settle on a talon to save face.

Or the Kawi makes things easy and that’s why some buy them while others like a driver’s machine. Ah we talked about this and yes I considered KRX. You’ve known what I was going to get.
But in the end I knew what I wanted, my only b**** was the i4wd. Just like I said before I drove one, when a couple got butthurt, they didn’t have the traction. After driving a few I still say that. It does stay up with Pioneer in most terrain because of weight/ travel and that’s who I mainly run with so probably won’t even go locker, we’ll see. But I like riding with those guys and don’t expect them to run out and buy same machine so they can still ride with me.
I’ve liked how quiet and aggressive Talon can be. Waited for years to make sure of that and let others do the R&D so it didn’t turn into the Pioneer mess that I went through on prior rigs. This one still doing good btw.
I’m very confident on what I want, I’m well aware of all the downsides. Driven several in all my go to places, it fits it ships!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Sounds like we need to set up a good woods race and see how he does in his loud, fat pig?

I know a good spot😉