New Talon Owner in IL

[TurboActi0n]

Hi everyone, I finally bought a SxS even though I always said I'd always buy a Jeep instead. I enjoy enduro riding on a KTM 525 EXC, and also do SCCA RallyX with various vehicles. I also needed something easy/safe for my wife to drive around, as she previously broke her leg on my Yamaha Blaster (12 years ago).

I picked up a 2019 Talon locally, mostly because of the dual clutch 6sp transmission and reasonably good suspension. I figure I can lower the suspension pre-load to reduce ride height and gain a bit of stability (along with stiffening up the shocks). I don't plan any big air, but will be doing some gnarly hill climbs from time to time.

First on the agenda is installing some arm restraints, as that's the only thing holding me back from racing since I only have the short windshield. At some point I'll need tires, so I'm curious what you guys recommend for something that has more forward traction than lateral traction for the rear end.

 

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[CID]

Welcome from the once great state of Colorado.

I think you'll find the suspension on the X is more than stout enough for anything but big air time, maybe a bit too stout. Shock revalving is probably in your future.

The link in my sig will take you to some Talon basics if you haven't seen it.

 

[Bigshow]

Welcome from Ohio.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Welcome from Canton OH
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[1border4manu]

Welcome from Central Florida. Enjoy.

 

[Todd627]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State.

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[Homer]

Welcome from NE Ga.
Enjoy the new ride.

 

[Remington]

Welcome from the Strechen Gretchen state! Michigan.

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[Coeus]

Welcome from Tennessee!

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[Haldog77]

Welcome from NW Louisiana.

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[EMAW]

Hello and Welcome from Kansas!

 

[Red500]

Welcome to the club from East Tennessee.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Welcome from Alabama

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Hi everyone, I finally bought a SxS even though I always said I'd always buy a Jeep instead. I enjoy enduro riding on a KTM 525 EXC, and also do SCCA RallyX with various vehicles.

Howdy from Oklahoma, and welcome to the club. I spent about 10 -12 years, road course racing with the SCCA. Great organization, and good times.

 

[TurboActi0n]

Thanks everyone for your warm welcome! I was finally able to take it out to our acreage Saturday and test it out. The 4 wheel drive system is amazing. It drives like a 2wd with the grip of 4 wheel drive. The transmission also works great in low range for just creeping around trails in the woods.

I will say though, the best part about it might be the sound of the engine and the instant gear changes from the transmission. The tires seem to provide a good balance of handling and traction. I might have to consider another set of these further down the road (original rears are about half tread).

 

[CID]

I agree, the engine sounds like a big block Chebby and the DCT is magic. 😍 The OEM tires work very well but they aren't very tough. Admittedly, I got 1500 miles on my set without trouble but I won't be buying them again, there are better choices available including 30" and 32". 32's are a bit much for my altitudes though and the driveline doesn't allow for easy (or inexpensive) gearing changes.

 

[Bmurray]

Welcome from MO