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It's all one piece. Powder coating it two different colors would get pricey quick.
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Dropped of all the tubes I got welded this weekend for powder coat today. Picking up tomorrow. These were all black.
Painter said he will get some Talon Blue powder and next week (or when the powder arrives) we'll do a few blue tubes. I'll add these to the website soon so if anyone wants to pre-order blue then they can. I'm only painting 3 blue this time to test demand.
These parts are relatively small in the big picture so painting 2 different colors is probably more trouble and costly, as Slowpoke stated. That only makes sense. It's just a shame that 95% of the color is hidden. I did not want to only half paint the tubes either and leave the hidden part aluminum because that would look stupid.
Painter said he will get some Talon Blue powder and next week (or when the powder arrives) we'll do a few blue tubes. I'll add these to the website soon so if anyone wants to pre-order blue then they can. I'm only painting 3 blue this time to test demand.
These parts are relatively small in the big picture so painting 2 different colors is probably more trouble and costly, as Slowpoke stated. That only makes sense. It's just a shame that 95% of the color is hidden. I did not want to only half paint the tubes either and leave the hidden part aluminum because that would look stupid.
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Picked up a few Talon Blue tubes from powder coat yesterday. They look great. Got them listed on the website. Haven't had time to take pics yet but there are some from Micah earlier in this thread. Busy at work and every evening this week so far with something. This evening I have to load up and pack up for our trip to hidden falls texas this weekend.
Soon I'll be revising this listing to separate the intake tubes from the pre-filters. Inventory tracking is quite troublesome with the option to buy a tube without a filter so I'll just separate them with links to one another.
I only have one filter and cover left on hand so I'm hoping next week my very large stocking order from the manufacturer ships. The filters and covers are coming from different manufactureres but should arrive near the same time. Otherwise, customers will need to provide their own 3" filter until I receive my order. Tubes are not a problem right now.
Soon I'll be revising this listing to separate the intake tubes from the pre-filters. Inventory tracking is quite troublesome with the option to buy a tube without a filter so I'll just separate them with links to one another.
I only have one filter and cover left on hand so I'm hoping next week my very large stocking order from the manufacturer ships. The filters and covers are coming from different manufactureres but should arrive near the same time. Otherwise, customers will need to provide their own 3" filter until I receive my order. Tubes are not a problem right now.
I see you mention that the inner fender can be reinstalled. Why is it needed? There isn't one on the left side of the Talon. I thought it was only needed to help direct air into the (goofy) factory air intake system.
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I ran my talon without the Inner fender for a couple months while fitting the intake components. It’s not a necessity but I prefer the look with the inner fender in place. It appears to help supper the fender also.
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Air filter pics after dusty Texas ride. I was in the front of the pack navigating. I still had dust all over in the cab. My phone was dirty enough for the Face ID to not work most of the time.
I am using the desertcraft prefilter.
My oem air filter which is the same since our November Arkansas ride and everything since.
I am using the desertcraft prefilter.
My oem air filter which is the same since our November Arkansas ride and everything since.
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My father-in-law talon air filter after Texas. This is a new bike so this was his first ride beside just around home. He was running in 12th position out of 12, dead last in bad dust. He is running an R2C filter with a taller snorkel.
It looks like the pleat edges are the dirtiest. I can’t even imagine what this filter would have looked like without the prefilter. He was expecting far worse when he opened the air box.
The third talon will be reporting to me soon. He was running in the middle of the group with a desertcraft filter.
All of us were running pre-filters so we didn’t have a stock talon for comparison.
It looks like the pleat edges are the dirtiest. I can’t even imagine what this filter would have looked like without the prefilter. He was expecting far worse when he opened the air box.
The third talon will be reporting to me soon. He was running in the middle of the group with a desertcraft filter.
All of us were running pre-filters so we didn’t have a stock talon for comparison.
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I installed the Pre-Filter and a brand new Honda Filter just to see how much AZ Dust would get thru after a 100 mi. ride. Below is that filter. I used an air hose to show the dirt. I then blew out the pre-filter and while I couldn't see it before using the air, I got 2-3 times the amount of dirt out than what could be seen on the Honda green filter (before I started blowing it out).
For those of you that think "the Green filter is too dirty after only 100 miles", I wish I could show how bad it looked after my first (stock setup) ride in AZ. The filter below is a HUGE improvement! I recommend that everyone who has a Talon to remove the stock air intake system and install a pre-filter system.
You won't regret it!!!
For those of you that think "the Green filter is too dirty after only 100 miles", I wish I could show how bad it looked after my first (stock setup) ride in AZ. The filter below is a HUGE improvement! I recommend that everyone who has a Talon to remove the stock air intake system and install a pre-filter system.
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With the inner fender installed I can get the mud cleaned out up in there easier than with it not installed.
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Good point! In AZ, we don't have much mud but we've got a LOT of dust.
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My custom filters have shipped from the manufacturing plant to Desertcraft. They will perform a quick QC check and then forward them to me. Sometime during the week of 4-11-22 I should have these filters to begin shipping again. Now if I can get the filter cover people to ship those about the same time. Timing with of these different vendors has proven to be a challenge, especially after the Covid interruption!
Do you have options in filter cover colors or are they all black??
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I've partnered with Filterwears for the filter covers. They will be making these with my logo and they will be all black. I can get red, blue, and yellow colors anytime but they will not have the logos.
I just purched and installed the Primary Filter (works great!!!). Do you have ordering details and prices on your website? I didn't see any option when I ordered mine. I've got the (Orange) 2021 Talon X.
Thanks!!!!
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For the quantity I am required to purchase these, logos will only be on black filter covers. The blue and red covers will probably match Honda colors close enough but the orange is way to light to look correct. I'll look into adding colors but if I am required to buy a stack of them then I'll only offer black. I've not received any inquiries for other colors. The pre-filters alone are a huge investment for me!
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@highpocket74 are these oil less filters?
Do you plan to sell them alone? Or only as part of a kit?
Do you plan to sell them alone? Or only as part of a kit?
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These are oiless filters.
On my website I have listed the intake tube and filters separately now so I can keep track of inventory easier. Each has a link to the other to get the full kit. The way the website works is great but when adding options inventory gets tricky.
On my website I have listed the intake tube and filters separately now so I can keep track of inventory easier. Each has a link to the other to get the full kit. The way the website works is great but when adding options inventory gets tricky.
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Quick question, was just wondering if anyone felt like machine gets choked down at all riding in heavy rain or in really wet conditions. Has anyone rode in conditions like that without a Frogskin? I realize it’s covered somewhat by the roof.
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See Adams post earlier in this thread about riding in wet conditions.
The filter covers are water resistant to an extent. They can repel rain but I doubt a serious gully washer downpour. Hopefully you're not riding in that anyway! The Desertcraft air filter itself I am told will not collapse by water like a normal air filter. I'd recommend using the filter cover anyway. And when washing the machine, cover the pre-filter with a plastic bag. Pressurized water will definately push though the filter cover and filter. If that happens, drain the air box.
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