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djwilliams0822
10-09-2012, 09:56 PM
I've been thinking about putting a winch on the quad. I feel like I will be more daring with it and if I do get stuck I could pull it out easier. Has anyone tried this?
Stickman400
10-09-2012, 10:53 PM
Someone on here has one. I can't remember his name but I saw it in a picture he took and posted in a thread, maybe someone else can help, or he'll see this thread.
BlasterEaten250
10-09-2012, 11:04 PM
I think 08400ex or maybe it was 08honda had one if I remember right.
BlasterEaten250
10-09-2012, 11:11 PM
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=328021&highlight=winch
Stickman400
10-09-2012, 11:29 PM
Yep, that's it. That looks insanely good too.
dxcody
10-10-2012, 10:54 AM
Hey blaster! I PM'd you!
HondaRacing83
10-10-2012, 02:04 PM
easy! sell it and buy a utility..
jman7290
10-11-2012, 06:07 PM
Don't do it Bro, the whole purpose of having the quad is to get out with your buddies to have some fun and leave the winch at home in the kitchen!!!
finsteratv
10-11-2012, 10:03 PM
^^^I say why not?? Depends where you ride..If you do alot of secluded back woods with not much traffic to get your stuck *** out of help i'd say go for it.
Ba9801
10-14-2012, 01:14 PM
I have a winch on my 400ex. I have had it for years and has helped many times.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/ba9801/2007%20Honda%20TRX%20400EX/DSC01192.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/ba9801/2007%20Honda%20TRX%20400EX/DSC01193.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/ba9801/2007%20Honda%20TRX%20400EX/DSC01194.jpg
JOHNDOE83
10-14-2012, 03:54 PM
Man that looks really good, I wish I had that on my 400ex when I was a trail rider.
djwilliams0822
10-15-2012, 07:46 AM
So I'm sure it would come in handy. With the extra weight in the front does it help? I don't want a utility.Is it easy to install?
Ba9801
10-15-2012, 08:04 AM
The winch is pretty light, I really dont notice it being on there. As for the install it was very easy. The mont bracket bolts right to the frame and top 2 bumper bolts, then the winch mounts directly to that. As for the wiring that was very easy as well as everything is in a self contained system. All you need to do is run the battery cables and an ignition power wire. The module fits under the hood easily.