Installing a winch

Qub3d · 05-09-2008, 08:12 PM

I'm installing a winch on my KQ this weekend and was looking at the handle bar controller for it and it is quite big... I don't know that I want that sitting on my handle bars while i'm riding. I noticed there's a threaded hole on top of my left handle bar. Is there an adapter piece / bar that I can buy at the local atv parts store that will screw into there and hold my winch controller? Does anyone have any other ideas on how / where I can mount it? Thanks for the help!

** Edit **

Found my answer - Handle bar Rocker switch. Now I just need to find out where to buy one for the winch I got.

Garryese · 05-10-2008, 07:09 PM

The threaded hole is for a mirror.

What kind of winch are you installing.

steveo · 05-10-2008, 07:19 PM

You may want to look into a micro switch which is alot smaller and can be mounted on the handle bar without being in the way.

Qub3d · 05-10-2008, 11:29 PM

Yeah, I knew the hole was for a mirror.. just thought that maybe someone knew of an after market add on that's similar to a handle bar so I could mount that switch to it.

The winch itself is a Costco special... Champion Power equipment Model 10014 2500lb.

I am going to order the rocker switch from CPE themselves.

TylerG · 05-10-2008, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Qub3d

Yeah, I knew the hole was for a mirror.. just thought that maybe someone knew of an after market add on that's similar to a handle bar so I could mount that switch to it.

The winch itself is a Costco special... Champion Power equipment Model 10014 2500lb.

I am going to order the rocker switch from CPE themselves.

you can probably use any 3 position switch for your application, I don't see the need to spend big money on the CPE one when you can likely get one at Princess Auto or Crappy Tire that will suit the same purpose

plumbum · 05-11-2008, 01:01 PM

glad you figured it out. just wanted to say that your avatar is very disturbing. lol.

Murminator · 05-12-2008, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Qub3d

Yeah, I knew the hole was for a mirror.. just thought that maybe someone knew of an after market add on that's similar to a handle bar so I could mount that switch to it.

The winch itself is a Costco special... Champion Power equipment Model 10014 2500lb.

I am going to order the rocker switch from CPE themselves.

I don't think that micro rocker switch warn has will not work with a champion winch. The micro switch has a big relay you have to mount and it may not be compatable

Qub3d · 05-12-2008, 11:52 AM

Turns out I'm changing everything that I have already purchased.

I'm taking the winch back to Costco and returning it and instead am buying a Waterproof Venom 2500 - 3000 lb winch which will come with everything including a wired remote control. The bracket that I have fits the winch, and the quad, but the bracket doesn't come up high enough to clear the mounting bars/frame. The price of the new winch is about 20 bucks more than what I paid for the original one at Costco.

I did look at Princess auto for both the mounting bracket and the rocker switch all to no avail. Crappy tire only has 3 way switches which you can or can not buy and then modify but who has time for that?

Anyway, thanks for the help everyone. Much appreciated. I'll see if I can put together a Install thread of the new winch to help people with installing thier own. It is a bit of a PITA and I"m sure they can probably benefit from it.

05-09-2008, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Qub3d Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 85 Casino Cash: $10000 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Installing a winch I'm installing a winch on my KQ this weekend and was looking at the handle bar controller for it and it is quite big... I don't know that I want that sitting on my handle bars while i'm riding. I noticed there's a threaded hole on top of my left handle bar. Is there an adapter piece / bar that I can buy at the local atv parts store that will screw into there and hold my winch controller? Does anyone have any other ideas on how / where I can mount it? Thanks for the help! Edit Found my answer - Handle bar Rocker switch. Now I just need to find out where to buy one for the winch I got. __________________ 08 Suzuki KQ 750 02 Dodge Ram 1500 *Will post for casino cash*

05-10-2008, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Garryese Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edson, Alberta Posts: 530 Casino Cash: $567575 Thanks: 61 Thanked 216 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Installing a winch The threaded hole is for a mirror. What kind of winch are you installing. __________________ Garry Past President Edson ATV Club Aging is inevitable... growing up is optional 07 Scrambler: Aaen Stage III, Trail Tech Vapor, Bear Claws, Clutch tuning. NOS to come 07 Scrambler: Bear claws, Trail Tech Endurance, Clutch tuning. 98 Sportsman: 20,000 miles when the speedo quit in '05 08 F350 SD CC LWB 6.4l

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steveo Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton Posts: 104 Casino Cash: $13908 Thanks: 36 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Installing a winch You may want to look into a micro switch which is alot smaller and can be mounted on the handle bar without being in the way. __________________ stupidity is not a crime........... your free to go

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Qub3d Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 85 Casino Cash: $10000 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Installing a winch Yeah, I knew the hole was for a mirror.. just thought that maybe someone knew of an after market add on that's similar to a handle bar so I could mount that switch to it. The winch itself is a Costco special... Champion Power equipment Model 10014 2500lb. I am going to order the rocker switch from CPE themselves. __________________ 08 Suzuki KQ 750 02 Dodge Ram 1500 *Will post for casino cash*

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plumbum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: morinville Posts: 432 Casino Cash: $405450 Thanks: 181 Thanked 111 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Installing a winch glad you figured it out. just wanted to say that your avatar is very disturbing. lol.

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Murminator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Edmonton Posts: 2,654 Casino Cash: $1809345 Thanks: 440 Thanked 1,000 Times in 600 Posts	Re: Installing a winch Originally Posted by Qub3d Yeah, I knew the hole was for a mirror.. just thought that maybe someone knew of an after market add on that's similar to a handle bar so I could mount that switch to it. The winch itself is a Costco special... Champion Power equipment Model 10014 2500lb. I am going to order the rocker switch from CPE themselves. I don't think that micro rocker switch warn has will not work with a champion winch. The micro switch has a big relay you have to mount and it may not be compatable __________________ Murray If my wife asks.....It cost about 20 bucks Don't be offended......I hate everyone equally Member of Team Slim Remember ride it.....don't worship it

05-12-2008, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Qub3d Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 85 Casino Cash: $10000 Thanks: 23 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Installing a winch Turns out I'm changing everything that I have already purchased. I'm taking the winch back to Costco and returning it and instead am buying a Waterproof Venom 2500 - 3000 lb winch which will come with everything including a wired remote control. The bracket that I have fits the winch, and the quad, but the bracket doesn't come up high enough to clear the mounting bars/frame. The price of the new winch is about 20 bucks more than what I paid for the original one at Costco. I did look at Princess auto for both the mounting bracket and the rocker switch all to no avail. Crappy tire only has 3 way switches which you can or can not buy and then modify but who has time for that? Anyway, thanks for the help everyone. Much appreciated. I'll see if I can put together a Install thread of the new winch to help people with installing thier own. It is a bit of a PITA and I"m sure they can probably benefit from it. __________________ 08 Suzuki KQ 750 02 Dodge Ram 1500 *Will post for casino cash*

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