New '23 Talon X4 Live Vale R&D unit

[highpocket74]

After months of looking online for deals on a 4-seat Talon that I could use for developing parts, I found a deal 1 hour away in Orange, TX on this 23 X4 Live Valve. I got this for the same price most used ones are selling for at $19k. It had no overpriced dealer-added accessories which is what I wanted. I'll get the few accessories I want and build the rest.

The wife wasn't crazy about the idea of spending that much money on another sxs but after she drove it she loved it. It definitely rides better than my 19 X 2-seater and whatever they changed on the power steering was a huge improvement.

I've already got a couple of ideas for 3d printed items that I will hand off to my partner while I take some time to focus on some step kickers for this rig. Bone stock the front seat step in height is 23 inches and the rear seat height is 24 inches.

I'm committed to the Talon market. These are great machines that are underappreciated. Thanks to all the guys who have been so helpful in providing feedback on how my parts fit on the 4 seaters. There is simply no better way to develop parts than having my eyes on things firsthand.

 

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[Hello_Darkness]

Not to be that guy but check a few things out, these are common issues we see on new units or units from other places

Make sure all the cage bolts are tight (trust me they've fallen out before)

Check seatbelt bolts on the cage (installed at dealer, seen some not flush with cage, just tight because there half cross threaded)

Under the passenger side seats should be clips holding the seat frame to the plastic (nobody seems to install them)

Check battery cables

I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but these are the most common things

 

[Scoop]

Congrats, @highpocket74. I'm sure I speak for many Talon owners here when I say I appreciate all the time and effort you've put in to developing solid products for these buggies. I know mine has plenty of 10-80 bits installed, and more to come.

P.S. - Nice choice. BITFC!

 

[highpocket74]

Not to be that guy but check a few things out, these are common issues we see on new units or units from other places

Make sure all the cage bolts are tight (trust me they've fallen out before)

Check seatbelt bolts on the cage (installed at dealer, seen some not flush with cage, just tight because there half cross threaded)

Under the passenger side seats should be clips holding the seat frame to the plastic (nobody seems to install them)

Check battery cables

I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but these are the most common things

All the the doors were misaligned. I worked on that this morning. The driver side front door is too far forward. There is zero gap with the front fender. Is there adjustment for that besides the 4 Allen bolts on the inside door plastic?

I’m just glad the wife likes it. She will end up driving it, I can see now.

 

[Hello_Darkness]

All the the doors were misaligned. I worked on that this morning. The driver side front door is too far forward. There is zero gap with the front fender. Is there adjustment for that besides the 4 Allen bolts on the inside door plastic?

I’m just glad the wife likes it. She will end up driving it, I can see now.

Remove the black plastic cover above the door in the rear and you can adjust the whole mount itself.

 

[Hondasxs]

Glad you got this one with the improvements.
Ya PS is greatly improved. It's very noticeable.

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[highpocket74]

You aren’t lying! Power steering is totally different in a better way.

 

[highpocket74]

Does anyone have a downloadable PDF of the Talon X4 service manual?

 

[Neohio]

Does anyone have a downloadable PDF of the Talon X4 service manual?

20-22 listed here

https://hondasxs.com/threads/honda-sxs-service-manuals-500-700-1000-talon.34567/

 

[highpocket74]

20-22 listed here

https://hondasxs.com/threads/honda-sxs-service-manuals-500-700-1000-talon.34567/

I get a message that says I do not have permission to view that page.

 

[Neohio]

I get a message that says I do not have permission to view that page.

I forgot about that. You need to be a supporting member or lifetime to view.
Chat with Richard, he may grant you access due to being a vendor.

 

[Hondasxs]

I get a message that says I do not have permission to view that page.

Got you hooked up because you have been a good member/vendor to the HondaSxS community.
Thanks.

 

[highpocket74]

Remove the black plastic cover above the itself in the rear and you can adjust the whole mount itself.

Thank you! Doors are now aligned. Driver door was way off.

(Dropped one of the plastic cover screws into the black abyss)

 

[highpocket74]

Under hood cargo box is in! This was a shipping damaged item returned by customer. I tapped the mounting tab out and will use it as is.

 

[highpocket74]

My shifter plate will be installed very soon. I can’t get over how crappy the Honda one is. Even my daughter hates it!

Installed the superatv half windshield like I have on my 2 seater. I don’t like a full windshield because when they get dirty you can’t see anything. At least with half it kicks air over face but I can still see over it when filthy. Maybe this winter I’ll get a full windshield for cold riding.

 

[highpocket74]

Shifter plate installed. My goodness after driving my 2 seat with my shifter plate for 4 years, the Honda plate is terrible!

 

[Scoop]

Shifter plate installed. My goodness after driving my 2 seat with my shifter plate for 4 years, the Honda plate is terrible!

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Yea, I know a place where you can get one of those, as well as a TALON dash plate, in Savanah Blue.

Let me know if you want the web site address ...

 

[highpocket74]

My shift lever was also out of calibration by 3-4mm from the factory. That’s been adjusted. It’s very critical to shifting into low without grinding.