Honda Talon 10K mile review!!!! Watch before you buy! 

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Thanks! I’ll make a turbo review video next

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I have the same issue with the clicking. Very informative

@@gravesru would new axles cure this axle clicking noise?

@@ronniebowling6192 typically you just have to replace the one part I showed in the video. So half of the axle.

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I hope you’re doing well!!

@@gravesru I am buddy...thx.

Hey!! Good hearing from you!! I live in Missoula Mt now, you’ll have to visit sometime and do some riding!

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btw i work for honda i get parts cheap haha. maybe ill carry some spare axles

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Nothing like a BLACKBIRD.

We need to meet up in Oregon Sometime!!

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It’s very reliable and thank you for watching!

Read reviews before you drop 20k on it. They do have many issues.

These are the ones I use. I did slightly modify them. I switched the base and mirrors from drivers side to passenger side. I can only see the passenger side mirror if I lean over. kemimoto UTV Side Mirrors, UTV... www.amazon.com/dp/B08C78R48L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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You can definitely run an aftermarket exhaust, I’ve ran an EVO for thousands of miles. I highly recommend installing an afr gauge with the turbo kit. I have a separate install video on the afr gauge.

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Talons have poor suspension geometry. Especially in the rear. That’s it’s main issue.

Good to hear. The Talon is a very reliable sxs.

@@gravesru yeah I know alot about them sense I helped my dad do his break in period on his 1000x while he had to work and its still my favorite vehicle I have ever driven

I haven’t tried 35’s, but my only concern would be the clutches. I’ve heard many people do run 35’s though.

35 gear reduction needed IMO

I wish Honda came out with a factory turbo!

The air filter is $45, and you can go 2,000 miles if you use a particle separator. I’ve never replaced a front axle. The cab is very hot and that’s why many relocate the radiator to the rear. Glad you don’t need belts, it really depends on how they are driven, I’ve seen people go through two belts a day on the racetrack.

The air filter costs $45 not $150. That said if you stay with the stock setup you will be spending a lot on new filters - every 70 - 150 miles depending on how dusty conditions are. I added a particle separator and now only have to change my filter every 2,500 - 3000 miles. I drive on forest Service roads and they are really dusty.

I used this tire mount, but cut it in the middle and added a 7” piece of pipe to make it wide, so it sits higher and I can see out the back window. Thanks for watching www.utvdirect.com/honda-talon-1000-dual-clamp-spare-tire-mount/?sku=HTDCSTM&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bqOBhANEiwA-sIlN59c6rywdz34B08BPe79PGPVVA3LkYHjB2fGm-RWWqFT_uFg42HJUxoCDTUQAvD_BwE

I wouldn’t replace it on the trail. I’d do in my cargo trailer though. You can drive it slowly if it fails, like back to the trailer.

I keep hoping to ride with you soon!!

@@gravesru that would be awesome! We are here in Yuma AZ until May 1, come ride the dunes with me?

@@gotalon I’d love to come down, but not sure I’ll make though. Maybe next winter!!

@@gravesru ok, we will be here👍

Not knocking the Talon at all but I got over 3,000 miles out of my 1rst belt on my rzr 800 trail. The machine is still like new and runs great....however my next machine will be a Honda for sure

Tons of people enjoy their Polaris machines. There’s pros and cons to every machine. Honda is very reliable. Pioneer 1000’s with over 50,000 miles on them.

I’ve got 7k on my rzr turbo. I abuse the shit out of it and it’s still running.....

Belts, clutch, bearings and bushings rarely last 5k miles.

Truth mine has had front differential rear differential and transmission rebuilt in 2600 miles. Never in deep water up to floor boards that's it. Mostly trail riding 800 rzr.

I got it from area15 designs. I think they have a newer model now

I hope you’re doing well!!

Have you tried driving a couple thousands miles and see if it stops?

@@gravesru No I have not. I only have 650 miles on the machine. I assume you just top it off and keep rolling?

@@RJR-9603 every leak I have seen is so minimal you don’t even have to top it off.

They are the Honda mirrors and I don’t like them.

I have the L & W on the rear!

Here’s a video on my tailgate/spare tire. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6RAh3Z56MVo.html

@@gravesru I built the same one, thanks

Last stat I saw, only about 3% of the talons have sub trans issues (mostly driver error) and that’s typically caused by the shift gate not being properly adjusted and the gear not properly selected before trying to take off. You just have to make sure the gear is shown on the speedometer before taking off. There will be a dash on the speedometer instead of a H, L or R if it’s not properly in gear.

the dyno results I'm referring to are bolted onto the hub, so it takes out tire variances. Roller dyno's aren't that accurate and little things can really change the results, like tire size/weight etc.

@@gravesrua hub dyno is used to keep tire slippage under control. while it would take tire size out of the equation and the rotating mass of said tire out of the equation it is not any more accurate than a tire dyno Apple's to apples. first i have never even heard of a side by side on a hub dyno because tire slippage is not an issue. but ok. anyone that knows anything about dynos knows that a 1 to 1 ratio(high gear) is ideal for best results. this is easy to do with a gear selector . not so much with a cvt. that would be a better argument on the dyno situation. bottom line. at the low power range these things make (105ish crank)and your opinion that the talon is over 10 percent more efficient at using said performance there would be a fairly large difference in performance. simply drag race them in stock setup and a 1000 xp will win almost evertime if traction is good. i suggest this is because of the 90 lbs of weight advantage the xp 1000 has. basically power loss is equal. clutches and drive belts dont really use or waste power unless they are slipping. 99 percent of power loss is rotating mass that they both have litterally the same components driveshafts,wheels,ujoints,gears, differentials,ect.cvt clutches are not disliked or unused because of efficiency. they are disliked because they dont hold up to high horse power, heavy vehicals which side by sides are not. in fact a cvt will flash rpms immediately to the most powerful range of the engine and stay there making them verry efficient. basically a stall. im open to opinions but.....science and stuff. honda makes a good unit . but it takes lots of upgrades to make them underperform against a less expensive canam turbo or polaris turbo. all of these comparisons were made over 5 years ago when the yxz came out with its manual gearbox. it boasted more hp than the other na machines yet did not out perform. i get it. love what you got and thats great. as far as super side by sides go honda made a machine comparible to machines that came out 6 years prior that costs more than late model turbos. add on the suspension abomination and you have a Japanese company that came out late in the sport side by side market swinging for a base hit.is your machine good . yes. is it better than a cheaper turbo canam or polaris. no. does it compare to a much cheaper na rzr or maverick ?yes in power. not in suspension and 4x4 setup. all things can be modified to be better.

@@gravesru also someone has abypass for that hp robbing brake engaging front diff i hear works good for the talon.

@Go away its not magic. the dyno is bolted to the hubs instead of the tires. none are real accurate. they all differ. flywheel hp is more than hub hp which is more than wheel hp.

It is possible and many do it. No changes needed, just install it. I have over 6k miles with the EVO on. No issues.

Holding up very well!

Area15 designs. They are available

A lot of people are welding the cups

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Not sure, I think that would be pushing it!

I’d love to ride out there. I thought the Honda pioneer came out with the dct before the YXZ

Canam has mirrors that mount to the door, below the window. That’s the next option I’ve seen for upper door panels on the Honda.

Clutch weights are for CVT’s, the talon has a real transmission. No adjustments needed

@@gravesru I thought in your video u said clutch weights lol it was late when I watched your video probably read it wrong lol thank u

I sold it when it had about 11,000 miles on it. I now have 10,000 miles on my 1000r-4!

I have a Honda from glass windshield, Honda rear window and Honda side windows for the doors. shop.powersports.honda.com/p/fabric-upper-doors?pp=24

Yes, for sure. You just want to minimize time on the asphalt. It just puts a lot of strain on the axles and rear differential when turning right or left because one tire will have to spin on the asphalt. If I have to drive on asphalt, I try to put one tire in the gravel on corners when possible.

The rear bumper and tailgate are from HMF. Here’s how I made it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6RAh3Z56MVo.html

Thanks, it’s from area15 designs!

@@gravesru thanks ! I like your videos ! Made me 100% to go for a talon

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I agree, but I do have over 7k miles on my current driveline!

Honda GN4 10-30!!

It’s covered under warranty for free

Almost every utv from the factory nose dives.

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Absolutely not. I had driveline issues with 28’s on.

I have an early 2020 that I have hod for over a year. I have not put 100 miles on it yet because of loss of parents. I wonder if the 2020 has some of the issues updated. I am going to change the oil this week only because the oil has been in for an extended length of time.

The oil should be changed once a year or every 1200 miles.

Erin Early has driveshaft fix

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I’m 74” wide, it does not tip over easy at all

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Not sure, don’t really keep up on their pricing.

Shock therapy springs are a nice addition if you want a smoother ride. Heated seats for $40 is the cheapest upgrade.

@@gravesruI wanna do skid plates and front A arm guards I also live in the coal region of Pennsylvania that particle separator would do wonders

@@d812gaming9 for sure, it definitely depends on how and where you ride. I have over $30k in just accessories

@@gravesru did you have to get transmission tuning to run 32’s

@@d812gaming9 you don’t have to, but the turbo kit comes with a flashing tool to remap the transmission for different sized tires

They’re from rotopax

No, nothing abnormal. Once the cup fell out, then 5mph was max speed.

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​@@gravesru Erin Earlly has the driveshaft fix

​@@wvgurl7Erin Early driveshaft fix

You must be referring to the ride of a stock talon, mine rides exceptionally smooth now. Honda reliability is unmatched, I had 2 ujoints in 10,000 miles, there isn’t another sxs out there that will hold that good with how I have driven my talon. I have worked on every make, I’d i wouldn’t buy anything with a CVT.

@@gravesru sorry I'm not sold it doesn't even have 4 wheel drive. To much money to get it to the point you have

@@Kawarthametalsigns I don’t work for Honda and I’m trying to sell anything to anyone. Thanks for watching though.

@@Kawarthametalsigns Doesn't have 4wd? 🤣 Please tell me you mean it doesn't have a locker.

Please show us evidence of any xp1000 that has made it to 10,000 miles. If you find one please include what maintenance and repairs have been done.

HMF and I modified it a little bit. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6RAh3Z56MVo.html

I replaced one at 500 miles because of an accident, so all 4 wheel bearings have about 10k miles on them and they’re still good

@@gravesru I got one of those wheel bearing grease tools but I'm thinking about holding off on using its if not completely necessary. Thoughts? Not sure how well greased the bearings come from the factory.

@@DontComeToMyHouse I have 10k miles, never greased them and they’re all still good! Maybe if you’re swamp riding all day in Florida, you might need to grease them!

No, it doesn’t. It has a rear Posi differential.

Haha! I have a few of those sweatshirts and they’re my favorites!

I towed a trailer that was about 1000lbs for 1500 miles.

cool thx any change over years or all of them are the same from the start to 2024?@@gravesru

@@user-ij8ti7ll5o they made a couple changes in 2023. They shortened the wheelbase on the R models, so the front A arms are different. They also changed the grill and moved the speedometer to the steering column. Powertrain is the same.

ok thx i am in canada and the R is not available so sound good they did not change anything big and i was looking for the yamaha 2016 yzx whit manual trany but it look very brutal compare to a talon @@gravesru

Great question that's what I was wondering as well? Seems like if you're going to be putting alot of hard Miles on the machine you will need to upgrade several parts.

This thing has tons of aftermarket parts. Dumb question

Slowly getting a larger selection

It’s a sport sxs, it’s not meant for asphalt. The Honda pioneer has turf mode so asphalt isn’t a problem.

@@gravesru I get that there is just so many areas now in (New England) where I am located that in order to navigate from one trail to the next etc it requires a pavement ride. It’s great for us because it’s opened up so many more trail options, but surprised to see this as the cause of axle issues

@@shawnhawthorne35 if you take it slow and don’t accelerate when cornering, it shouldn’t be a problem. I put the outside wheels in the dirt when going around an asphalt corner as well

@@gravesru thanks man, and great video, I hadn’t finished watching when I asked the first question. Have been a Honda guy for a long time and recently bought an Outlander, the stock Honda quads simply don’t measure up anymore. But still love the Talon. It’s wishful thinking but the Honda stock is so disappointing to me, they need an XR model or something where the factory can really build a beast. My point is this review could easily have been titled Honda Talon review - 10,000 miles and $10,000 in add on’s. Your machine is awesome.

@@shawnhawthorne35 thank you & I wish there was a 200hp Talon factory option.

The front and rear are the same width from the factory. The factory wheels also have the same offsets, so I have no idea what you’re talking about.

CVT transmissions offer the most lackluster/monotonous driving experience.

That would be nice

Posi rear differential.

Haha! It was a long & depressing winter. My new steering rack, tie rods & double sheer brackets are arriving today!

@@gravesru Nice get back to work. I would like a steering box as well but what I actually need is more powerful power steering.

@@BPJeep I’ll make some more to help your day at work go by faster!!! Lol

Nope. It just barely seeps oil. And it seeps oil because the oil is above the seal

Just depends on how much money you want to spend! Most reliable sport sxs on the market though.

Most side by sides are money pits.

And I forgot to mention how many canam belts I helped change out. 195hp minus 30% is about 140whp. Honda talon has 152whp with the turbo kit. FYI

@@gravesru 152 hp is not the whp of the talon turbo

@@dank8210 I would also think that’s a very generous estimate. That would be something like 87% driveline efficiency given the estimated 175ish hp for turbo talon. Dct may be a little more efficient but not that much.

@@gravesru So the Talon is faster than the X3?

Amen! My X3 R is a friggin beast!

Until the belt breaks. $200.

These problems are very minor for 10k miles. I work on all makes, Polaris and canam will have far more problems within 10k miles.

@@gravesru right yea I've owned ever sxs out here but the talon and thought I'd try it because both my x3s I had had over 6K on both and never had put any money in them.. but yea u do got work on all.. all I was talking about I never had buy stuff to make it work better.. I hope honda updated the seals and the drive shaft for 2021... and one thing I forgot say the breather is the worst thing honda did. I'm going with the snorkel kit for mine.. I live in w.v. so we got alot mud creek's and hills.... but hope I got a good one and dont have any of these problems.. well the miner ones u said.. but good review bub👍👍👍

@@gravesru all forgot ask in them 10k miles. Did u have to shim it any at all??

@@scottash2866 I have not!!

@@gravesru that's really good. I know that was the big down fall for there 250 450 dirt bikes and 4 wheelers... shimming the valve's alot.. atleast they made the motor and transmission really good💯... thanks for getting back at me bub👍🤜🤛

Yeah, it’s an endless money pit.