Vondy's 1000X-2 / Then 1000X-4 Builds

[Vondy]

UPDATED TO 1000X4 in 2020 - Most all parts were moved over or replaced with the same part to fit 4 seater.

Talon 1000X build with parts info and ride pics.

Started offroading in the late 90s when Jeeps were the main off road vehicle. I spent many years wheeling and building them. As SXSs became popular and family commitments limiting my ability to ride I looked to switch to SXS. I liked that they were smaller, easier to haul, and could haul multiple with out needing large truck and trailer. Many friends started switching to RZRs and then Can Ams. So I started looking but didn't like the belt drives, how they engaged and ease of slipping belt. Belts just didn't seem to fit with the low speed crawling of obstacles we were used to. It became evident that Honda was the way to go. Since they did not have sport, I went with a cheap P500 to get me buy until they released. While I love and still have the P500, I jumped on the Talon as soon as I could. Here is my build and parts used.

Purchased with Talon
- Honda Nerf - Amazon.com: Honda Genuine Accessories Nerf Bars Talon for 19-20 TALON1000R: Automotive
- Honda Aluminum - Amazon.com: Honda Genuine Accessories Aluminum Front Bumper Talon (Silver) for 19-20 TALON1000R: Automotive
- Honda Lower Door Extensions - Amazon.com: Honda Genuine Accessories Lower Door Panel Talon for 19-20 TALON1000R: Automotive SOLD with 2 seater, Used AJK on 4 seater
- Honda Cover - Amazon.com: Honda Genuine Accessories Storage Cover for 19-20 TALON1000R: Automotive SOLD, never used

The following aftermarket items followed.
Switch Pros - Amazon.com: Switch Pros SP-9100 8-Switch Panel Power System With Concealed Mounting Hardware: Automotive
Rough Country 12" - Amazon.com: Rough Country 12" Dual Row LED Light Bar | CREE | Chrome Series | Cool White | Daytime Running Light Feature | 70912DRL: Rough Country: Automotive
Super ATV Flip - https://amzn.to/2EXiywi
Infinity 4100 - Replaced by JBL - Amazon.com: JBLUB4100BLK Amplified Powersports Soundbar: Electronics
TYT 8600 - Amazon.com: TYT TH-8600 Mini 25 Watt Dual Band Base, IP67 Waterproof Radio VHF: 136-174mhz (2m) UHF:400-480mhz (70cm) Amateur Car Mobile Transceiver (HAM) FREE Cable: Car Electronics
Antenna - Amazon.com: Tram 140MHz-170MHz + 430MHz-470MHz Dual Band NMO Antenna: Sports & Outdoors
Antenna Wire - Amazon.com : Browning WSPBR1015 Enclosed Nmo 3/4 Hole Mount : Surveillance Mounting Brackets : Camera & Photo
Rear View - Amazon.com: UTV Rear View Center Mirror, ISSYZONE 15" Wide High-Definition Convex Design Mirror with 2" Clamps for with Can Am Commander Maverick: Automotive
Roll bar mount - https://amzn.to/2IjCc6o
Ram X grip mount - https://amzn.to/2EUBeg9 - Upgraded to Arkon Mount. Much more secure Amazon.com: Arkon Robust Forklift Pillar Locking Tablet Mount Retail Black
Overhead power - https://amzn.to/2EVCqzJ
Pod Lights Amazon.com: MICTUNING 2Pcs LED Light Pods 5 Inches Quad-Row Driving Fog Work Lamps for Jeep SUV ATV UTV Truck Boat: Automotive
Storage Box - Amazon.com: Contico 23-gallon Storage Locker: Everything Else
Warn Axon 55-s - Amazon.com: WARN 101150 AXON 55-S Powersports Winch with Spydura Synthetic Cable Rope: 1/4" Diameter x 50' Length, 2.75 Ton (5,500 lb) Pulling Capacity: Gateway
Winch Mount - L & W - Does not work with Axon on the Talon - Explained in winch post below
KFI winch Mount - Amazon.com: KFI Modular Winch Mount For Honda Talon 1000 R X 2019: Automotive
Lifetime trail maps - Lifetime Trail Maps Home
Dry Bags - https://amzn.to/2SxZXhF
Tailgate SuperATV - https://amzn.to/37dcwDh
L&W High Clearance Radius Rods - Honda Talon Radius Rods (X Model) - L & W Fab - Honda Talon Suspension
Bandit Tender Springs - HONDA TALON X MODELS PRO UPGRADE TENDER SPRING KIT | Bandit UTV
Factory UTV Skid plate
32" Carnivores on Beadlocks
SuperATV Front arms - https://amzn.to/2MUTGJr


Misc Items used
- Clamps - https://amzn.to/2JXL1WN
- Clamps Slim Rear lights - https://amzn.to/2EU0a7j
- Clamps Slim Brushgaurd - https://amzn.to/2EU0LWB
- Honda Brite Cleaner - https://amzn.to/31aQSNU
Wiring Supplies
- Solder seal connectors - https://amzn.to/2MwXXFb
- Heat shrink terminals - https://amzn.to/2WobIdK
- 8 Position Terminal (1 used for accesories power) - https://amzn.to/2Wsdpa8
- 4 Postion Terminal (1 used for ground terminal) - https://amzn.to/2EODbL1
- Shrink Tube https://amzn.to/31fqvqf

Trail Rides
2019
- Wildcat Offroad 3/29-3/30/2019 (2 seat)
- Ride Royal Blue 5/2-5/2019 (2 seat)
- Rush 6/29-6/30/2019 (2 seat)
- Tecumseh Trails 9/27 - 9/29/2019 (2 seat)
- Ride Royal Blue 11/22 - 11/23/2019 (2 seat)
2020
- Brimstone 5/15 - 5/18 (4 seat)
- Tackett Overland - 5/28 - 5/31 (2 seat)
- Windrock 6/26 - 6/29 (4 seat)
- TWRA - Tackett, Royal Blue - 8/7 - 8/10 (4 seat)
2021
- March 26-27-28 - Wildcat - NRRS Rock
- Early April - TN - Overland
- April - ???
- May 28-31 - Fox Lake - Portland,IN (family)
- June 3-6 TN - TWRA - Ridges of Royal Blue - Honda Takeover
- June 18-21st - Fathers Day Ride
- July -24-25
- August 6-8 - Harlan, KY Never Satisfied Meet & Greet
- September ? - TN Mayhem on the Mountain ????
- October 8,9,10 - Mine Made - Never Satisfied Halloween ride






***** I WILL CONTINUE ADDING MORE INFORMATION, DETAILS, AND LINKS *****

 

[Admin]

 

[Vondy]

Genuine Honda accessories - Nerf bars, Front bumper (see light bar post below for pics of from bumper)

https://amzn.to/2IjY1Th

Honda nerf bars installed very easy. It was very nice that Honda has markings on where to cut plastic where nerf bar mounts. I used a utility knife and heated blade with a propane torch. Then used file to smooth out.

 

[Vondy]

Overhead Mounted items - Infinity 4100 soundbar, TYT8600, tablet, power outlets, rear view mirror

Infinity 4100msb Sound bar - Great sounding unit. Plan to add a subwoofer if you like bass, not a lot out of the unit. I had to modify to use different roll bar clamps to that it mount higher and more out of the way.

Infinity 4100 - Replaced by JBL - https://amzn.to/2MyzUpi
Clamps used - https://amzn.to/2JXL1WN
Rear View mirror - https://amzn.to/2ESGKQ8

More coming soon

 

[Vondy]

Storage

- Contico storage locker and Cooler from Walmart

Container fits great but isnt the sturdiest. Great for $18. Also found a cooler that fits and conceals well inside storage box. Holds 30+cans. Still need to find a good way to mount storage box. Less than $20 at walmart, but here is Amazon link https://amzn.to/2MMpUZZ

 

[Vondy]

Lighting
Stock lights actually do very well. Did some night riding at wildcat and didnt have much problems seeing. I am thinking that this 12" on the bumper will suffice. If not I will add a larger one overhead.

Honda Aluminum Bumper - https://amzn.to/2EWqVrP
Front Light bar - Rough Country 12" with DRL - https://amzn.to/2WoLqs7
Clamps - https://amzn.to/2EU0LWB

Rear Pods

 

[Vondy]

I am very impressed with the Switch pros wiring system. I was hesitant due to the price, but it was well worth it in the end. I would highly recommend for anyone planning on running 4 or more accessories or want the expansion capability.

The switch pros is so simple and easy to use. No relays, fuses, or fuse blocks. It is so versatile. With the switch pros Bluetooth app you can customize the amp ratings per switch, change between ignition and battery controlled, choose and infinitely adjustable colors on switches and so much more.

Copying the idea of another Talon owner on here, I mounted unit in the rear where you access the air filter. There was just enough room to mount it all up nicely and was close to battery. The 8 position terminal made for a clean installation and made it easy to add accessories. Used a 4 position terminal to hook up all the grounds and then grounded to battery. One communication cable was run up to the console where the switches are mounted.

Here is links to the switchpro and other materials I used.
- Switch Pro - SP9100 - https://amzn.to/2ESIYza
Wiring Supplies
- Solder seal connectors - https://amzn.to/2MwXXFb
- Heat shrink terminals - https://amzn.to/2WobIdK
- 8 Position Terminal (1 used for accesories power) - https://amzn.to/2Wsdpa8
- 4 Postion Terminal (1 used for ground terminal) - https://amzn.to/2EODbL1
- Shrink Tube - https://amzn.to/31fqvqf

 

[MFG]

Switch Pro - SP9100

- Coming soon

Show some pics of those accessories mounted. I am looking at sound bars as well.

 

[Vondy]

Wildcat Offroad 3/29-30/19

 

[Chooglin]

Nice build you have going on!

How was Just for fun to deal with ?

 

[Vondy]

Nice build you have going on!

How was Just for fun to deal with ?

Thanks, Just for Fun was great to work with. Dealt with owner. Easy transaction, mostly done thru email. Paperwork was ready when I got there, Gave 15% off accessories and threw in a hat and t-shirt. There was some damage on the roof, really nothing much, but as soon as I looked at it and felt it, he jumped to offer to swap the roof off of the 1000R that was sitting there. Enjoyable to talk with and didnt rush the transaction. Can't complain.
Hated not buying from local dealer, but they are not a powerhouse and I would still be waiting another month for a red X to come in.

 

[Mopower58]

Nice ride Don't tell anyone but I like that dark red Ram too! Is it a Sport?

 

[Vondy]

Nice ride Don't tell anyone but I like that dark red Ram too! Is it a Sport?

It’s the wife’s truck, unfortunately not a sport, but still nice.

 

[Vondy]

Cleaned up and ran TYT 8600 Radio. I set it up to clamp to the roll cage overhead. The Talon has a flag mount on the rear cage. I drilled out hole larger for antenna, painted, and installed antenna. To run cable, I loosened the fender, filed it to make room for wiring to go thru.

Here is what I used and how I ran cable.

Clamps used - https://amzn.to/2JXL1WN
TYT-8600 Ham Radio - https://amzn.to/2Wo6MWw
- Antenna wire - https://amzn.to/2KtNOX7
- Antenna - https://amzn.to/2WoKTq7

 

[nbomar]

Cleaned up and ran TYT 8600 Radio. I set it up to clamp to the roll cage overhead. The Talon has a flag mount on the rear cage. I drilled out hole larger for antenna, painted, and installed antenna. To run cable, I loosened the fender, filed it to make room for wiring to go thru.

Here is what I used and how I ran cable.

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@my99svt how you mounting your antenna?


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[my99svt]

@my99svt how you mounting your antenna?


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Tyler will be putting another tab on the new cage.


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[75Bronco]

A couple of questions plz.
A few folks have complained of excessive cab heat. I know they are all warm, but some claim the talon is uncomfortable. Do you have a opinion on this?

I see you road witha xyz, did you notice a big difference in these machines capabilities? Thanks

 

[Vondy]

A couple of questions plz.
A few folks have complained of excessive cab heat. I know they are all warm, but some claim the talon is uncomfortable. Do you have a opinion on this?

I see you road witha xyz, did you notice a big difference in these machines capabilities? Thanks

I haven't noticed any heat but have only put 50 miles on and one trail ride. I will know better after takeover. Only comments about heat I have seen was from the RZR life guys video, haven't heard anyone else complain.

Not sure where you seen about riding with a YXZ. Havent rode with one yet, but the guy with the Can am in my pics just got one and will be riding with me at takeover as well.

 

[Vondy]

Updated posts and added pics. Got a few things to finalize and it will be as ready as it's going to get for ride #2, Takeover!

 

[Vondy]

Installed a SuperATV flip up windshield. Very nice fit and finish. Installed easily even with some clamps I have mounted to my overhead bar for interior accessories.

SuperATV windshield - https://amzn.to/2EXiywi

 

[jasond]

I’m curious what the best way will be to mount light bars with the SATV flip up windshield.

I bought the SATV half windshield and am considering getting the flip-up instead and selling the half. I’m guessing it’ll have to be done similarly to the way the OEM Honda branded bar mounts through the roof.