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G'day All.........
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I fitted my 3,500 Lb winch on the weekend and it all went in better than expected. I used 6mm high tensile aluminium as I had no steel so hopefully no problems ahead with that decision, tested on the hydraulic press it was just as strong so we'll see....
I copied the idea of the guys on here (atvfrontier.com) and put the solenoid and wireless receiver in the toolbox (have to make an anti-short cover for it), ran the loom on plastic surfaces only and used U-Bolts to secure the winch (I used 8 however). I fitted a pair of 55w driving lights whilst I was at it but I will have to take more pics of the completed project when I have the time. The only fitment problem I found is the motor touches on the rear of the headlight housing as it is so big but there is no pressure on it so hopefully there won't be any future problems with that.
Any constructive criticism or suggestions welcome!!

Regards - MM

Stripped & Prepped


Bolted on


Wiring Loom


Solenoid in Box


Fairlead Mount


Fairlead in Place


Ready to Reassemble

Is that a horn mounted under the winch on the same plate?

G'day Bruce.....
The horn is just mounted using the U-Bolt for the mounting plate, I was going to arse about making a new mount but simple is most always the best and I don't think the vibration will unwind a Nylock nut
The only loose nut I am aware of on my bike is me when I am on it
Take Care

Best Regards - MM

Good looking mounting job, what make of winch is that and how much cable is on it?

G'day Carter.....
It is a standard Chinese one sold under a myriad of names, it seems to be half reasonable and should suit my purpose, the winch has about 50' of cable on it and comes with a fall block as standard so for the $220 Aud landed on my doorstep it is good value and if it fails due to excess water or poor build it'll be an easy fix or a cheap replacement. I take the 3,500Lb rating with a healthy dose of skepticism but even if you halve it's rated capacity it is still quite useful, certainly beats trying to push the quad out of a boghole anyhow
Take Care

Best Regards - MM

Will your machines fairing have to be adapted in any way for winch mount?

Looks neat, out of the way. And "OH YEAH BUDDY!!" about not having to push the machine out of a mudhole or similar trap..

kevinL

G'day Kevin.....
No, no mods at all to the bike, it is a non intrusive install and after seeing a few pics of previous installs on the net with factory mounting plates the winch motor touches the rear of the headlight cover so I feel better now LOL
I'll post some pics of the complete reassembled install when I take them tomorrow, any suggestions from anyone as to what mods they think I should do to my bike?? (all is the more the pity the paint won't stick or it would be olive drab already).
Take Care

Best Regards - MM

Finished Pics.....
All I need to do now is go for another ride

Best Regards - MM

Winch Vs Headlight


New Look Frontend


Old High Beam


New High Beam

Good installation job, it looks like it's always been there!

m-37Bruce wrote:Good installation job, it looks like it's always been there!

As I looked at the pix I was thinking the same thing as Bruce "looks like it's always been there" nice work Tony.

I'll have to take a few pics of ours, seems like it's always been there too?

Thanks for the compliments, it's always good to get feedback on the work you have done, good or bad.....
I'd love to see pics of your gear Bruce, has anyone else on here got an ATV and pic of it?? It dosen't have to be a quad, argos', modified Mudder vehicles and anything of the sort would be great, I am always interested....
My Signature on the other forum is "Always happy when Offroad"
Take Care

Best regards - MM

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The golf cart is electric, very quiet, the King Quad is quite a bit noisier and will cruise faster than I have tried to make it go.
The quad actually belongs to my neighbor, but lives in my barn full time. He uses it for hunting our farm, I use it for fence mending and the occasional joy ride.

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Bruce, what happened to the barn? Doesn't look like snow load, wood decay? termites?