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  1. 02-18-2011, 03:15 PM #1
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    Share your thoughts on putting a winch on the front rack. Pictures appreciated!!!!!!!

    I am thinking about installing a winch on my 1984 Honda BR200. It has the front rack already. I am thinking about just welding on a 1/4 inch thick steel plate to the rack and mounting the winch on that.

    I am concerned about the amperage needed to run the winch and does the engine need to be running to allow the winch to work. Not sure what the amperage output I have from my 1984 Honda BR200, anyone know????

    Pictures and experience always welcome
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  2. 02-18-2011, 03:55 PM #2
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    You will want to hookup direct to the battery, and 1/4" is pretty excessive... I used 10 gauge top, and 1/8th to gusset the sides. Doesnt flex at all...
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    The added weight of the winch will be less noticable at the handlbars if the winch is placed as close to the steering stem as possible
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  4. 02-18-2011, 04:13 PM #4
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    What is the weight limit for the front racks? I would think that a winch would break it off (when in use)
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  5. 02-18-2011, 04:31 PM #5
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    I have reefed the crap out of my winch, pulling myself, other rigs out of the mud, and plowing... Have had zero issues... Rack weight limit, I believe was just put on, due to excessive weight can change handleing chareteristics, but at winch speeds, non-exsistant. Weight of the winch is not noticed out on the rack at all... (10-15 lbs) Been running mine about 2 years now, without a single problem...
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  6. 02-18-2011, 04:33 PM #6
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    Those pictures help a great deal. How about the battery anything to look for as a replacement????? like cold cranking amps etc.?????
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  7. 02-18-2011, 04:43 PM #7
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    how well does the charging/battery system keep up? I've always wanted a BR with a winch... someday...
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  8. 02-18-2011, 07:47 PM #8
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    I can plow for hours, and never had any battery issues.... (winch run plow) Battery is just a fresh stock replacement... Parts Unlimited I think...
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  9. 02-18-2011, 07:57 PM #9
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    Thorpe that winch mount is awesome I would pay for you to make me one!!!! Nice Looking
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  10. 02-19-2011, 12:50 AM #10
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    I could do that... I am thinking of adding some speed holes to it, just to try and take a bit of the bulky look out of it... 12" of snow coming on sunday to minneapolis! BR to plow for a few more hours!
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