[rodp]

My dear delusional son, Samuk, suggests I fit a winch to my new (to me) Foreman. I'm not so sure as I don't intend going anywhere remotely rough :grin .
However, I do have a spare winch and if it's simple enough I may fit it.
Problem being, and I haven't really looked yet, where do they fit without fouling the radiator?

Anyone got a pic or two showing fitment so I can make a mounting plate up?

As above, 2013 TRX500 FMD (don't know what the "D" stands for, but that's what it is)

 

[SamUK]

You could relocate the radiator onto the front carrier, fit a GR and some 30’s too while your at it :laugh: :grin: :laugh:

 

[rodp]

You could relocate the radiator onto the front carrier, fit a GR and some 30’s too while your at it :laugh: :grin: :laugh:

Hmm, see what I mean about delusional ???:eek Honda build them right in the first place, with the help of hundreds of staff and thousands of square yards of R and D labs. And you think I can improve them in a shed in the garden?:grin

 

[fishfiles]

Rod' , my neighbor has a 500 with a winch that was installed from Honda , I could try and snap a piece of his mounting plate , I would think it is very similar to my 450 , which I posted a pic of for Sam

 

[rodp]

I probably could actually, just not inclined to :laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[rodp]

Rod' , my neighbor has a 500 with a winch that was installed from Honda , I could try and snap a piece of his mounting plate , I would think it is very similar to my 450 , which I posted a pic of for Sam

That would be great if you could, a pic of a dealer fitted (Honda approved?) winch would be good. I can just copy it then.
Thanks

 

[fishfiles]

He should be over here today , we are having a party for Father's day and I will try hard to remember to get you a couple of pics

I did a E-Bay search and looks like there are many different styles out there for a 2013 500 , some are pitiful , like the Viper model in this link


https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...313&_nkw=2013+honda+500+winch+plate+&_sacat=0

 

[alloutdoors]

Rod' , my neighbor has a 500 with a winch that was installed from Honda , I could try and snap a piece of his mounting plate , I would think it is very similar to my 450 , which I posted a pic of for Sam

That would be great if you could, a pic of a dealer fitted (Honda approved?) winch would be good. I can just copy it then.
Thanks

I have a 2015, and if it would help, I would snap some pictures of my winch mounted. Just advise...

Here is a link which may help as well for install help, http://www.kfiproducts.com/QR-CODES/Winch%20Mount%20Manuals/M100885_small.pdf

 

[rodp]

2013 and 2015 used the same frame I assume? Pics would be good, gives me a choice then.
Thanks

 

[rodp]

He should be over here today , we are having a party for Father's day and I will try hard to remember to get you a couple of pics

I did a E-Bay search and looks like there are many different styles out there for a 2013 500 , some are pitiful , like the Viper model in this link


https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...313&_nkw=2013+honda+500+winch+plate+&_sacat=0

That viper one looks downright dangerous :eek

 

[retro]

According to the WARN Honda ATV application chart, the 2012-2013 Foreman only, takes the same winch mount part number: Warn #87180. Search that part number and you'll find photos of it, Amazon even has a few pics up.

Warn is pricey stuff, but it probably fits right and its probably made strong enough... so even if you opt to buy a cheaper clone mount, you might get an idea what a good clone should look like and where it fits on the frame?

I think Sam is bugging you about mounting a winch on your pristine Foreman, because he's looking for a disaster insurance policy to follow along behind him. Just don't follow too closely... its too pretty to get mud thrown on it.

 

[retro]

Oh, I see you might be interested in fabbing up your own mount? Thats even better!

 

[rodp]

Oh, I see you might be interested in fabbing up your own mount? Thats even better!

Yep, I'll just copy the best one, or get ideas from the best.

 

[rodp]

Winch plate made and ready for painting. Will fit it tomorrow when dry.

 

[retro]

Nice! That one will never bend!

 

[fishfiles]

" Like " = my button Like isn't working , so here is a shoot out , Like ------

 

[_Wilson_]

I like the way you think! ^^^^^ (always more than one way to skin a cat) !

 

[rodp]

Plate made and fitted, winch mounted . Just need to wire it in now. Probably going to go with a wireless controller for (A) I don't have to drill holes anywhere to mount switches, and (B) it means I can work the winch comfortably while standing at either side of it.

 

[SamUK]

Plate made and fitted, winch mounted . Just need to wire it in now. Probably going to go with a wireless controller for (A) I don't have to drill holes anywhere to mount switches, and (B) it means I can work the winch comfortably while standing at either side of it.

Looks good. Don’t buy a wireless remote Ive got one here that I never fitted to the 300. I’ll get it in the post tomorrow for you ;-)

 

[rodp]

Plate made and fitted, winch mounted . Just need to wire it in now. Probably going to go with a wireless controller for (A) I don't have to drill holes anywhere to mount switches, and (B) it means I can work the winch comfortably while standing at either side of it.

Looks good. Don’t buy a wireless remote Ive got one here that I never fitted to the 300. I’ll get it in the post tomorrow for you ;-)

OK, I was going to go and get one tomorrow, I'll hold fire now. You got it all, receiver and transmitter?