Share your thoughts on putting a winch on the front rack. Pictures appreciated!!!!!!!

[200SXRIDER]

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
Thanks
David

[Thorpe]

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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[cr480r]

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

[k00leo]

What is the weight limit for the front racks? I would think that a winch would break it off (when in use)

[Thorpe]

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...

[200SXRIDER]

Those pictures help a great deal. How about the battery anything to look for as a replacement????? like cold cranking amps etc.?????

[cr480r]

how well does the charging/battery system keep up? I've always wanted a BR with a winch... someday...

[Thorpe]

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...

[jeepinxj]

Thorpe that winch mount is awesome I would pay for you to make me one!!!! Nice Looking

[Thorpe]

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!