On the ditch pig rope, that 7,300 lbs is breaking strength. We have broken multiple of them because we bought them based on that number. You will easily put 4x to 5x the weight of your vehicle on that strap if you have to yank someone or them yank you. You definitely want a thicker version than that there, or at least double it around.

@gravesru

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using it for several years and I’ve never had a problem or a break.

Thanks for sharing your adventure and tips. Appreciate the work you put in to edit the content into a package worth watching. Great memories you created for you and your daughter.

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Jacobson thank you!!

So here is a question... How did you prepare for being street legal in all the states that you passed through? Did you research laws in each state? Did you get permits needed for each state? If you did research them, what all did you add to your UTV to make it meet the requirements in all these states? Did you have any issues with law enforcement along the way while on public roads? Did you pass by any peace officers while driving on public roads?

@gravesru

Жыл бұрын

I made my talon street legal in Montana, which is legal in all states. In 4 yrs, I received a ticket in New Mexico and Oregon, both times I plead not guilty and the tickets were dismissed. I carry a letter from the state of Montana stating it’s street legal in all 50 states.

No Sat phone? Great and helpful video, thanks! I have a Pioneer 1000-5 fully enclosed, might be good for this trip!

@gravesru

2 жыл бұрын

Pioneer would be great for the trip

Great thanks, Thinking about doing the Great Western Trail now!

Awesome! Well put together and explained. Thank you for posting this video as it gave us a few ideas I'd not thought of. I have carried my leatherman religiously for well over 20 years now, much the same as you do with your benchmade perhaps. It's an essential edc that has saved me countless times. If I had a dollar for each time it got me out a pickle I'd probably be richer than Oprah lol!

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

BykerJB great! That was the exact purpose of the video. I went 5k miles with everything i carried!

I would like information on where you got your Maps I've been trying to plan a trip like that myself for this year

@gravesru

2 жыл бұрын

www.gpskevinadventurerides.com/home

Great follow up video. Thanks!

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

tackhammer222 thank you

Loved this series immensely. Where next?? J/K. Never seen sights like y'all shared. Looked for contact info, didn't see any. Is there a way? Thank you very much for all the time and effort in this series. 🤗🤗🤗🏆🏆🏆🙏

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Mark in Texas send me your email and I’ll write you!

@doc559

4 жыл бұрын

@@gravesru what's the best way to get it to you?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Mark in Texas People usually drop their email in the comments and delete it when I write you

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Mark in Texas got it. Email sent

Great video an awesome looking trip. I have a few questions. Is your Talon street legal and did you have any trouble traveling the paved roads that your traveled through the different states by the police?

@gravesru

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My talon is street legal and licensed in Montana. I got one ticket in NM but is was dismissed because I’m legal.

About your axles, do you think its possible that prior use in water or mud may have contributed to their failure? just curious as this would be a huge concern for me doing this trip. Also, how many miles did your Talon have on prior to making this trip? Great videos and Thanks

@gravesru

3 жыл бұрын

The axles were ruined by driving on asphalt. 100% sure. Started with 5k miles and have 10k on it now

Russell how was it traveling with your dog? And How did your daughter like the trip?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

GO TALON it was great, but a little dusty for the dog. I usually take her everywhere with me. Hotels & dogs can sometimes be a problem. I think my daughter liked the trip, taking videos & pics, plus spending a lot of time together.

I just put my front windshield on the other day and now I wish the talon had air conditioning!!!

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Simpson Rd Larry ac would be nice!

My dad wants to follow along loosely on the Divide Trail on a side by side. It would be plated in Tennessee and trailered to Antelope Wells. We would end the trip in Steamboat Springs. Would this be possible/legal? He is getting up there in years and we would like to take him but we're unsure of the laws in Colorado and NM on Side by sides. Thanks!

@gravesru

Жыл бұрын

I’m not exactly sure about their utv laws, but I went through those states without an issue since most of the time we were on back roads.

How hard was it to get the Montana plates and cost. Love the trip, I can tell you put a lot of effort into the whole trip! Love all your videos, thanks for sharing!!

@gravesru

3 жыл бұрын

If I remember right, the plate was $120 and it was very easy! Thanks for watching!

@kevinbennett2540

2 жыл бұрын

Was that just Montana ? Or a tag in general that covers all states

Russell Thanks for this great video series. I am curious if you have done anything with your Talon to mitigate the heat that pours into the passenger compartment coming off the radiator fan. The first time I took it out in hot weather it was like a sweat box inside. Heat was pouring in through all the console, floor and gearshift opening and through the back panel behind the seats. I was soaked from sweat after a few hour ride. Anything in the cup holder gets hot very quickly. The Talon forum has several conversions on the subject. I have done several things to minimize the effect (and posted them on the forum) but I wondered how you made this long trip in the warm weather areas. Having a full glass windshield and door panels, of course, make it worse.

Great videos! What happen to the axles?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Calbaugh I have almost 9k miles on my talon. The talon has a positive track rear end. Going on asphalt damages the axles

@jeffcalbaugh3752

4 жыл бұрын

Honda Talon Turbo Adventures Owner I have a talon also. Just close to 2000 miles so far.

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Calbaugh to get almost 9k miles out of the axles and with a turbo is pretty impressive. They would still be going if I didn’t drive so much on asphalt

@chavy85

4 жыл бұрын

@@gravesru what was damaged on them? can you give more details?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

chavy85 clicking noise when you turn right or left. The ball bearing took out pieces of metal in the grooves

Thank you for going over your trip an equipment with us.why did you have to replace your axles ? An how many sets of tires did you use ?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

From driving on asphalt

What an adventure. I think at one point you replaced the axles on your talon. What happened to cause this?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

They were damaged from driving on asphalt

how many miles does the sxs have right now 😱😱😱

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

9000 miles!

Hey could I make this trip with my Jeep? Or are some of the trail sections only utv?

@gravesru

3 жыл бұрын

You could definitely make the trip in a Jeep!!

Sir, I tried to roughly map out your trip using google earth, any recommendations on accommodations (not to stay at)? or maybe a list of those ones you used. Also, are there any trails that you used that you would recommend a different route? Thank you for the videos, very informative stuff.

@gravesru

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! There were a couple bad hotels, but sometimes you have to take whatever is available. It would be best to reserve ahead of time to avoid full hotels.

is the fuel mileage different with the turbo vs without? I do a lot of 200 miles day trips and mpg is vital. i can usually pull this off with a single tank of fuel. thoughts?

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

chavy85 I find at high elevation with the turbo, the mpg are pretty close because the stock talon doesn’t properly adjust for elevation and it runs too rich. At lower elevations, the turbo uses a little more fuel, but it also depends on how you drive.

Great recap report....I loved watching your trip. Hit me up if your ever in Arizona. Find us on FB- Honda Talon Adventures.

@gravesru

4 жыл бұрын

Fred Vacca sent a group request!

@fredvacca8570

4 жыл бұрын

@@gravesru I got you!! Welcome.