Who is picking up a Talon 1000 R4?

[CID]

I agree. When I drove my buddies X and found it only held 7 gallons I was very surprised. I have roto packs but never became a fan so I’m hoping I’ll be fine without carrying them now. On the other hand, if anyone is interested in 4 brand new 2023 Honda talon wheels and tires (2 front and 2 rear) let me know! Im in SoCal and will let them go for cheap!

Dang, made that offer in February (on my way to King of the Hammers), I'd have jumped right on it but I won't be back that way anytime soon. Good luck with the sale.

 

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[Hometeam]

Not to get off topic, but if a guy was thinking of picking up a 2023 2-seater Talon, should he go X or R?

I would go with the R. Having had both, I do think the R rides that much better than the X. Not that I didn’t like our X but the R is fits us better.

 

[hondabob]

I have decided to get the 4 seat R but not until 2024 model. I will sell one of my Talons, not sure which one. I try to keep the miles off my 2020 Talon so I only have a bit over 8,000 miles on it. The longer wheelbase should ride better and since Honda has said they softened up the suspension I may be satisfied with the stock suspension. My buddy is getting the 2 seat live valve R as soon as one is available so I will know if the suspension is improved enough. About the only adjustment may be the cross over rings. I may move the rings up to get full travel out of the tender springs but the stock setting may be ok. Hopefully the 2024 model may include the base non live valve model with the Showa shocks. All of my friends and coworkers at Honda have retired or died so I don't get any inside info now. My buddy and I didn't get prostate cancer until we got into our 80's. We are both cancer free now. Its important to catch it early when its an easy fix. We both have been lucky to be able to do what we want. Its important to be active so I do lots of trail work, yard work, and all my vehicle maintenance. We have found out the hard way if you do stupid lifting your going to have a sore back for a few days. Back pain really gets your attention. I just rotated the tires on my truck. Fortunately I know how to do it without straining my back. Its easy to get Real Happy when you can still run and skip rope.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

I have decided to get the 4 seat R but not until 2024 model. I will sell one of my Talons, not sure which one. I try to keep the miles off my 2020 Talon so I only have a bit over 8,000 miles on it. The longer wheelbase should ride better and since Honda has said they softened up the suspension I may be satisfied with the stock suspension. My buddy is getting the 2 seat live valve R as soon as one is available so I will know if the suspension is improved enough. About the only adjustment may be the cross over rings. I may move the rings up to get full travel out of the tender springs but the stock setting may be ok. Hopefully the 2024 model may include the base non live valve model with the Showa shocks. All of my friends and coworkers at Honda have retired or died so I don't get any inside info now. My buddy and I didn't get prostate cancer until we got into our 80's. We are both cancer free now. Its important to catch it early when its an easy fix. We both have been lucky to be able to do what we want. Its important to be active so I do lots of trail work, yard work, and all my vehicle maintenance. We have found out the hard way if you do stupid lifting your going to have a sore back for a few days. Back pain really gets your attention. I just rotated the tires on my truck. Fortunately I know how to do it without straining my back. Its easy to get Real Happy when you can still run and skip rope.

Hold up...... I knew you were older but had no idea you were in your 80's. Holy crap it is awesome that you are still out doing things like this at your age and have no plan on stopping. Very freakin cool!!!!

 

[GovtMule]

Seems Southern Honda Powersports has one in the showroom. Just fyi…

It’s listed on their website.

 

[Backwoods]

Seems Southern Honda Powersports has one in the showroom. Just fyi…

It’s listed on their website.

Go ahead and start the process. If it’s blue that’s just icing on the cake

 

[HondaTech]

I believe ours is still available whenever it comes in. Got a few interested, but nobody has taken it yet.

 

[Tramguage1]

Woo-hoo.
Let me know of the trail tank fits well. That's on my list so I can eliminate the need to carry any extra.

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Same here!

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Mount the trail tank in the stock 4 seat Talon location and then mount a 2 seat Talon stock tank under the passenger front seat like they are on 2 seat models. Use the plastic out of a 2 seater so that you have a factory fill for both tanks and then run the second tank fuel pump on a switch with it plumbed to the main tank to act as a transfer pump. 😉

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Does the 4 seat frame have the mounts for a gas tank under the passenger front seat like the 2 seat does? I thought I saw or read somewhere that it does but I could be wrong about that.

People with 4 seaters looking for more fuel capacity should be hitting up guys with trail tanks in their 2 seaters trying to buy their stock tank.

 

[mmjsport]

Installer said it wasn’t too bad. Just requires fine movements with little room since for your hands it’s bigger. But overall it wasn’t bad. (For him at least, since it would have been a PITA for me. 😂). Have her all loaded up.

 

[TripleB]

Seems Southern Honda Powersports has one in the showroom. Just fyi…

It’s listed on their website.

$30,650. They can suck a dick. Just because they can't produce enough inventory they think they can jack up the price. I will buy another POS before I over pay for this one. I'm sure it's on purpose. Other brands are offering rebates now.

 

[Scoop]

They have a 1000R2 Live Valve with a turbo installed for a cool $32K and some change 😉

 

[JenElio]

They have a 1000R2 Live Valve with a turbo installed for a cool $32K and some change 😉

 

[JenElio]

They have a 1000R2 Live Valve with a turbo installed for a cool $32K and some change 😉

🤔....I think you should SCOOP that up.......😬

 

[hondabob]

It may take some time to sell with all the accessories. I think it is ok if they have a stock one available. The old 2023 models in stock also have lots of options too including one with a Turbo. I wouldn't buy from this dealer. We have the same problem here with a few dealers. Fortunately, we have a couple of good dealers but having to travel 50 to 100 miles sucks. The dealer here adds accessories plus stupid high setup and other fees. Some Hondas take about one hour but they still charge $900.00 for setup.

 

[Scoop]

🤔....I think you should SCOOP that up.......😬

As my friend @TripleB would say: "They can suck a dick."

 

[Scoop]

The old 2023 models in stock also have lots of options too including one with a Turbo.

There are "old" 2023s and "new" 2023s?

 

[Hondasxs]

There are "old" 2023s and "new" 2023s?

Yes, there are 2 versions of the 2023 Talon. The "S" version and the "NOT- S" version
The "S" version is 2022 to its exact specs. Best to look up 2022 parts when needing something to eliminate confusion.
The "non-S is the real 2023 with lots of updated and changed parts. So dont get confused with the 2023S when hunting parts.
Also, Don't be confused with the model labels, they all have an S in them like this - "SXS1000S4R", Which this model label is NOT actually an "S" model. Its the Non-S model.

Looking up parts for 2023 is going to be troublesome.

 

[gparks]

$30,650. They can suck a dick. Just because they can't produce enough inventory they think they can jack up the price. I will buy another POS before I over pay for this one. I'm sure it's on purpose. Other brands are offering rebates now.

@TripleB I will keep a watch out over here if one shows up I will let you know.