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Posted by: Andy Bassham
This sounds stupid, but tell me, how many of you slapped that little red WARN sticker right across the winch plate above the fairlead? I did, my cousin did, looks like Cowboy did too. Must be a popular place or something.
Oh yeah, add one more topic to the AC forum. A useless one like a lot of those found in other forums.
Posted by: Andy Bassham
Mine is mounted on the left side of the front racks on the 4 way intersection closest to the little bar that goes up and under the speedometer. Supported from underneath on all four sides, and it won't slide around like it will if you mount it on a single bar. Works good for me. I can reach it and feather the gas at the same time. Right now, the damn thing doesn't work, so it looks like I will be coughing up about $30 to Dennis Kirk for another one.
Posted by: Andy Bassham
WTF??? Where the hell did this come from? First off, the winch sticker thing is pretty much a lame topic to begin with, and even still would probably fall under a "cosmetic" type thing.
Then back to what I said about a winch about a year ago. Yeah, I got it for $100 as a promo. Yes indeed, I wouldn't pay $300+ for one either. I never said that I didn't like winches though. I'm still wondering where you picked that up at. I use mine some, and it has pulled me out of stuff a few times too. Thing is, if I didn't have it, I would probably just not go in a few places. Its useless right now because the switch is out, so basically, I just don't put myself in a situation where I would really need it. Its not a must for me by any means, but it is very nice to have. Basically there for security if I get into a hairy situation.
I haven't had any change of attitude or anything. As for the snatch block, I don't use a winch enough to warrant paying for a damn snatch block. Why that seems to be a problem for a few select people, I have no clue. Yes I understand its use, and yes, it is a good thing to have, but I don't have one, and I don't really need it either. More $hit to carry around in my opinion. For others, its fine. I don't care if somebody carries a stuffed giraffe around on their quad. Thats their business. What kind of answer were you expecting with that post?
Posted by: Andy Bassham
Nope, that idea came and went (for like the 3rd time). Basically just couldn't justify taking the loss in trade in for what I was getting out of it. In other words, the only things that I was looking for in the Sportsman was speed and 4wd traction. Ground clearance of course was another factor, but after making the skid plate, I'm not worried about beating the rear end up anymore.
I still would like to have the sportsman, but for now, the only way I would have it would be if I could afford two different quads. My budget at the time doesn't allow that. I have a perfectly good quad, and though there was one week that I just almost went and traded, it still passed me by. I just really can't justify adding more payments that aren't exactly "needs" when I'm paying over $400 a month on a damn truck. Maybe get rid of the truck and get another quad and a less expensive truck! Not really, but that may be the next thought that crosses my mind when spring comes and I start riding more and getting more into it again. Who knows. The Polaris would sure be fun though.
Posted by: Tcat
I've got my sticker above the fairlead also.
I've got the switch on the left side too, the same place as Andy's. I use the winch mostly for snow plowing, so having it there makes sense, winch with one hand, shift forward or reverse with the other...
Posted by: aczr2k
That's where it looks the coolest!!
Posted by: cowboy
Andy;
Yeah, you're right, mine is there too. That was thanks to the dealer though. When I bought the 'Cat, I got the Warn for the $69 promotion, with free install. So, that's the way it was when I picked it up. He also mounted my switch on the right hand side, which on more than one occassion, has been a little inconvenient. I think that remote toggle switch from the 2500 is probably the best option, but as it turns out, most of the time I am glad it is on the right side. Just a few lone circumstances where it would have been nice to have on the left.
Where'd you all mount your switches, are you happy with the position????
Mike
Posted by: cowboy
Thats it! Thats kind of what I was getting at. Left or right switch mounting, kind of depends on whether or not you actually sit on the quad or not. So, what does everybody prefer??? Myself, I like being OFF the quad when winching. That way, I can keep a close eye on the cable, how it's wrapping on the drum, etc. I think it's probably a little safer as well, but I could be wrong on that one.
I did get stuck on a steep hill once, that was sooo steep I couldn't get off, or the front was going to go over backwards. My buddy had to climb up from the bottom, unhook my winch, and rig it up for me, while I sat helplessly hugging my front end. Definately wished my switch was on the left for that one!
Mike
Posted by: cowboy
Retreaver:
Yeah, the snow was fairly fresh. Had about 12" fall two days before we got there, then an additional 6" the day I went up. I wouldn't call it powder exactly, as it was a little heavy, but it sure was a blast to ride in!
Hey, anytime you make it up this way, don't hesitate to give me a hollar. My property is clear across the state in one direction, and I've got family in all other directions, so I'd be willing to trailer if need be, just let me know!
Mike
Posted by: TheRetreaver
Well, I didn't put the sticker on , and my controller is on the raised bar under the speedo and it works great when winching from on the bike. Mainly put it there so as not to lose any rack space and it's easy to reach when spooling cable back on. A couple weeks ago I crossed a creek that was to high and floated my Cat down and sucked water into the air box. When all finished was on wrong side of creek. Had to cross lower down in a shallower spot ,which in turn ment I couldn't reach the creek access trail,I then had to winch up a 20' creek bank back to the trail... I road the bike while winching due to the bank being straight up.... Would have made a great adverticement for Warn and AC. I'll try to get some pics up this weekend...
Cowboy, Awesome snow pics. Snow looked real fresh and powdery.. Our snow usually ends up Wet And then freezes ,which makes deep snow x tremely hard to go in..Still want to try and make it up to your area to ride.. Maybe this winter I will be able to get my cousin up in North Western Wash.. to go with me...
Keith
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Posted by: StitchZR2
Right is better. In the mud it's nice having one hand on the gas, and the other one on the winch. So you can be off you ATV
01' 500
Posted by: lrichard
On the left, like it there. Great for snow plowing.
Posted by: lrichard
Well if you are sitting on your atv your right hand is controlling the gas. So if your right hand is controlling the gas then your left hand is free to control the winch. So the winch switch would seem to be better situated on the left. Or am I missing something.
Posted by: CatLance
When I installed my winch, I looked at the sticker and then the winch & thought, right above the fairlead would be a goood place for the sticker. My main thought was the sticker would adhere to the steel better than plastic & would probably last longer there. But I didn't put it on for some reason. Then I started seeing others who put their sticker in the same place. A couple weeks later while installing Dad's winch on his Cat, I put both stickers in the same place on both Cats.
I think Warn designed the sticker to fit in that exact spot on the mounting plate so everyone would advertise for Warn.
Lance
Posted by: Diogenes
Andy, you posted earlier you didn't think much of winches and only got one because it was a sales promotion item when you bought your quad, that you carried no winching accessories because they cramped your riding style, calling snatch block talk gibberish.
Since you started a topic on the best position to maximize the artistic effect of the Warn winch logo, I conclude you've changed your attitude toward winches, now accepting and promoting winch use. What caused the change?
Diogenes
Posted by: Diogenes
"What kind of answer were you expecting with that post?"
I received precisely the kind of answer I expected. Thanks!
Diogenes
P.S. Still planning on buying a Polaris?
