Is this really just the down payment?

[toy-hauler]

My new Talon X is coming in the end of the month, and being new to the SxS world, I am finding the "add-ons" to be very extensive and expensive. I have many years in the Goldwing (motorcycle) world, and to the motorcyclist, the "add-ons" are sometimes called "Farkles," and the bike becomes the down payment for the Farkles.

My first things will be a windshield, winch, toolbox and probably a tailgate. I can't do everything at once, so I'm looking for suggestions as to what you would do or add on first. Give me 3 or 4 suggestions of things that you would add on first.
Thanks!
Bryce

 

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[HUCK]

My new Talon X is coming in the end of the month, and being new to the SxS world, I am finding the "add-ons" to be very extensive and expensive. I have many years in the Goldwing (motorcycle) world, and to the motorcyclist, the "add-ons" are sometimes called "Farkles," and the bike becomes the down payment for the Farkles.

My first things will be a windshield, winch, toolbox and probably a tailgate. I can't do everything at once, so I'm looking for suggestions as to what you would do or add on first. Give me 3 or 4 suggestions of things that you would add on first.
Thanks!
Bryce

Tools (you probably won't need them) windshield . SuperATV flip . The rest of your list do as you feel like you need/want them .

 

[CID]

Yep, just the down payment and just like the GW, you can spend as much as you want. Not sure about your terrain, but a 1/2" FactoryUTV or Trail Armor skid is first up. The factory 'skid' is nothing more than a dust cover. Second up (on an X) will be respringing, you'll find it rides like an empty dump truck while stock. I'd recommend that you do shock valving at the same time if you have the $$$, just get it over with. If you're not backing it into the corners, you can unhook the sway bar to help soften the ride, a cheap experiment.

The link in my sig shows some basic Talon info if you haven't seen it.

 

[P1K5Dave]

My best advice is to drive it in your environment and decide what you need as you go. You see all these things guys do and think "I need that, that, and that."

Take all of those things into consideration, and when you actually *see* that moment you could use "this" or "that," add it!

 

[K9Paco]

I second the skid plate. I got my Trail Armor skid plates on order now.


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[Dankathy]

My best advice is to drive it in your environment and decide what you need as you go. You see all these things guys do and think "I need that, that, and that."

Take all of those things into consideration, and when you actually *see* that moment you could use "this" or "that," add it!

Yup. One of my favorite sayings is "let the need develop". Lots of people including myself agree the shocks can benefit from an infusion of cash, but your riding style may find the factory ones perfect. Why spend a lot of money on something that doesn't make your day better in some way? But, i am not one to buy something just because other people seem to expect it, we almost always ride alone so no one to impress here. . We have put over 20,000 miles on talons and my biggest expense is fuel. Best wishes, have fun with your new toy!

 

[toy-hauler]

Yep, just the down payment and just like the GW, you can spend as much as you want. Not sure about your terrain, but a 1/2" FactoryUTV or Trail Armor skid is first up. The factory 'skid' is nothing more than a dust cover. Second up (on an X) will be respringing, you'll find it rides like an empty dump truck while stock. I'd recommend that you do shock valving at the same time if you have the $$$, just get it over with. If you're not backing it into the corners, you can unhook the sway bar to help soften the ride, a cheap experiment.

The link in my sig shows some basic Talon info if you haven't seen it.

I have looked at the post in your sig.......... very helpful, and one of the reasons for the question of what to do first.

 

[CID]

My best advice is to drive it in your environment and decide what you need as you go. You see all these things guys do and think "I need that, that, and that."

Take all of those things into consideration, and when you actually *see* that moment you could use "this" or "that," add it!

I have looked at the post in your sig.......... very helpful, and one of the reasons for the question of what to do first.

Yup. One of my favorite sayings is "let the need develop". Lots of people including myself agree the shocks can benefit from an infusion of cash, but your riding style may find the factory ones perfect. Why spend a lot of money on something that doesn't make your day better in some way? But, i am not one to buy something just because other people seem to expect it, we almost always ride alone so no one to impress here. . We have put over 20,000 miles on talons and my biggest expense is fuel. Best wishes, have fun with your new toy!

Dave and Dan nailed it, put some miles on your X and add what you want. Two inexpensive farkles - the extended firewall cover to keep mud out of the dash and the Mudbusters to keep mud out of the cab (openings in front of the rear tires). Instead of the firewall cover linked in my sig, DEI has come out with a heat control kit that includes the firewall cover, I'd go that route now that it's available and I have one here waiting to be installed. @TerryH made a video on how to install it, maybe he'll be so kind as to post his link.

Third - although expensive, the Super ATV flip up windshield. It lives its life Up 95% of the time but pays for itself when cold or raining. It won't fit an aftermarket roll cage if that's in your future.

 

[Teebow]

My extras in order. Super Atv flip windshield,4500 kfi winch, super Atv skid plate, front/ rear bumpers,light bar…… probably do 30 in tires when time comes.

 

[toy-hauler]

I called on my Talon X today, and it's been delayed to Sept. 29th (from Aug 30) ship date. Sounds like there was a recall on steering column issues, and there has been a truck issue in getting them out the gate.

 

[Logdog10]

My best advice is to drive it in your environment and decide what you need as you go. You see all these things guys do and think "I need that, that, and that."

Take all of those things into consideration, and when you actually *see* that moment you could use "this" or "that," add it!

Dave is spot on. I was convinced I needed bigger tires before my R came in, so I got 31in carnivores. After riding with them vs the stock, I’m almost certain I like the stock ride better. Buy accessories when the need arises!

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Dave is spot on. I was convinced I needed bigger tires before my R came in, so I got 31in carnivores. After riding with them vs the stock, I’m almost certain I like the stock ride better. Buy accessories when the need arises!

Same.
But carry a spare outer tie rod end. 😂

 

[Killer223]

suspension. the first upgrade the talon needs. everything else depends on where you ride and how fast you intend on going.
second for me was intercoms, and car to car radio.
other than that Daves advise is spot on.