[HavasuDave]

I have just over 2000 mile on my 2020 Talon R. Has anyone else found loose bolts, or actually lost bolts on their machines?

So the first service is supposed to include removing the spark arrester. I didn't see any tool marks on mine after the service, so I decided to take it off to inspect. One bolt was very tight and it eventually broke. Now I know why they didn't take it off, they knew they would break that tight bolt. Why do it? On my 800RZR I found the spark arrester clogged with paint chips from the exhaust pipes. On the 1000RZR, the fiberglass (glass packed exhaust), would clog the spark arrester as it broke down. That is how I fixed a buddies machine that was crapping out at higher speeds.

So at a later unrelated service my shop, not a Honda shop, noticed I was missing a bolt on the spark arrester. I thought they meant the one I broke. Nope, another one came loose and fell off on the trail. I also lost a bolt off my Trail Armor A-Arm guard.

Anyone else notice things? Should I look at some other spots?

 

[19PSU88]

Hi - nothing loose that I found on mine. I do blue loctite anything that does not have a locknut.

I go over what I can reach every other ride.

I did take the spark arrestor cap off and anti-seize the bolts before I put a single mile on mine?.

 

[HavasuDave]

Hi - nothing loose that I found on mine. I do blue loctite anything that does not have a locknut.

I go over what I can reach every other ride.

I did take the spark arrestor cap off and anti-seize the bolts before I put a single mile on mine?.

Good advice.???

 

[19PSU88]

homemade windshield

 

[HavasuDave]

homemade windshield

Nice job! Let me know how it changes your ride with dust coming in from the back. I am testing an Aegis air foil on mine. Hope to have some photos and videos or how it performs soon.

 

[19PSU88]

I will - give me a few weeks.
Im building an aluminum roof with a spoiler and that should be done that this week.
The vents on the bottom of the window should get a little positive pressure in.

 

[HavasuDave]

I will - give me a few weeks.
Im building an aluminum roof with a spoiler and that should be done that this week.
The vents on the bottom of the window should get a little positive pressure in.

Here is my review on the aegis air spoiler. How did your roof mod work?

Keep the dirt out: Aegis Air Spoiler review

(see video below) If you install a front windshield, you will probably notice dust coming in from behind and around the vehicle. I have found the inside of my windshield dirtier than the outside. It was bad when I had my Polaris 1000RZR; even worse with my Honda Talon. Some people combat this by...

www.talonsxsforum.com

 

[19PSU88]

Hi - finally was able to get out and test, seems way better, not perfect - wifey said top of storage box was better.

Im at 2” - 45 degrees with a custom roof.
Full custom windshield with openings for fresh air.
👍

 

[Ezgoin]

I found one of the body Allen bolts that secures the left front quarter near the headlight was working loose after a few days banging around Moab. No big deal, just cinched it back down. I went around the rest of the body and checked all the rest and didn’t find any others loose.