New Talon R owner checking in from southern Utah

[Fyathyrio]

Hello, I'm Fyathyrio

I recently moved to rural Utah from San Diego after I retired from the Navy and finished my college degree. Seems everybody around here drives some sort of sxs just for day-to-day stuff and there's also a massive trail inventory just waiting to be explored. After much research, I went with Honda, and after a week or so of watching videos, reading reviews, and test drives I finally settled on the 1000R. It's getting prepped and a few things added at the dealer, I'll be able to take delivery in a day or three. Already have street legal kit, riding gear, tablet based GPS, gos & water cans, and a bunch of other stuff on the way to get it ready for long range exploration (or just getting the mail and some groceries!)

Here is a little info about me to begin with!
Honda SxS ownership : Yes, this is my first.
I have owned, or currently own the following: Motorcycle
My off-road experience level is: Intermediate
My favorite place to ride is: USA

 

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[VaHillbilly]

Hello, I'm Fyathyrio

I recently moved to rural Utah from San Diego after I retired from the Navy and finished my college degree. Seems everybody around here drives some sort of sxs just for day-to-day stuff and there's also a massive trail inventory just waiting to be explored. After much research, I went with Honda, and after a week or so of watching videos, reading reviews, and test drives I finally settled on the 1000R. It's getting prepped and a few things added at the dealer, I'll be able to take delivery in a day or three. Already have street legal kit, riding gear, tablet based GPS, gos & water cans, and a bunch of other stuff on the way to get it ready for long range exploration (or just getting the mail and some groceries!)

Here is a little info about me to begin with!
Honda SxS ownership : Yes, this is my first.
I have owned, or currently own the following: Motorcycle
My off-road experience level is: Intermediate
My favorite place to ride is: USA

Congrats on that sweet ride! Enjoy and share some pics when you can!

 

[1border4manu]

Welcome from Central Florida. Please add pictures. Thank you for your service.

 

[Tramguage1]

Welcome to the addiction from Central Texas. Need pics or it didnt happen!

 

[Backwoods]

Welcome from west Georgia. Enjoy it , we do need pics.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Welcome from Alabama

 

[Mudwing]

Welcome from the mud holes of WNY! Enjoy the heck out of that machine.
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[Todd627]

Welcome from The Great Lakes State.

Pics or it didn't happen

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[Fyathyrio]

I got an idea, I'll upload some pix! I don't have any of the Talon yet, it's getting stuff bolted on at the dealer, but I do have some from my riding area I took with help from my Jeep.

 

[Fyathyrio]

OK, I got my Talon R tonight, in an effort to reach 100 miles as soon as possible I skipped dinner and went riding instead. About 12 miles out and cruising through the red hills north of Parowan Gap, I paused to snap this picture shortly before sunset. I then hopped in and went for another 50 miles or so, well into the dark. The ride varied between culverts under the interstate to nearly 9000ft up a nearby mountain. I got home about 9:30 with a big grin on my dusty face! Everything worked great, no complaints, regrets, or buyers remorse, other than having to stop riding soon to do the 100 mile maintenance.

The only add-ons so far are a windshield with vents at the bottom, the soft Honda back window, a pair of Rigid lights, and a bed extender.

A big shout out to Ron's Sporting Goods in Cedar City for making this one of the best buying experiences I may have ever had. From patiently answering all my newb questions to test rides on both R & X versions, to the actual buying experience, all was awesome!

 

[RB3offroad]

Welcome to the Club from rb3offroad.com Tempe, Az, If you need any accessories check us out. Flag/whip/light and antenna mounts to wheel spacers!!!!

 

[JimmyA]

Thank you for your service, Sir! Congrats and Welcome aboard from Northeast Texas.

 

[DG Rider]

Retired...living in southern UT, and has a Talon. Sounds like a tough life up there...

Thank you for your service, and I apologize for all the liberal assholes trying to ruin what you've defended.

 

[RedNeckNinja]

Just picked up my R and will be moving out to Cedar City in two years. Hope to see you out on the trails!


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[Fyathyrio]

DG Rider, thanks! And yeah, I know whatcha mean . . .

RedNeckNinja, there's over 600 miles of trails just in Iron County! The move from CA to Utah will shock you at first, but in a good way. If you need help sneaking over the border into free America, just holler!

 

[Smitty335]

Hello, I'm Fyathyrio

I recently moved to rural Utah from San Diego after I retired from the Navy and finished my college degree. Seems everybody around here drives some sort of sxs just for day-to-day stuff and there's also a massive trail inventory just waiting to be explored. After much research, I went with Honda, and after a week or so of watching videos, reading reviews, and test drives I finally settled on the 1000R. It's getting prepped and a few things added at the dealer, I'll be able to take delivery in a day or three. Already have street legal kit, riding gear, tablet based GPS, gos & water cans, and a bunch of other stuff on the way to get it ready for long range exploration (or just getting the mail and some groceries!)

Here is a little info about me to begin with!
Honda SxS ownership : Yes, this is my first.
I have owned, or currently own the following: Motorcycle
My off-road experience level is: Intermediate
My favorite place to ride is: USA

Welcome!

 

[Mudder]

Welcome and Congrats on your first Honda as being a Talon. Starting out with the top of the line is a great choice.

 

[Neohio]

Welcome to the club from Cleveland

 

[Fatsquatch]

Welcome from Canton, OH
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