I see some people are wrapping their exhaust to help with the heat issue on the 570s. What are those using brand wise and temp wise? Bought a 570, want to go for long ride first but if hot want to have a brand in mind to wrap it with.

I see some people are wrapping their exhaust to help with the heat issue on the 570s. What are those using brand wise and temp wise? Bought a 570, want to go for long ride first but if hot want to have a brand in mind to wrap it with.

Quick question. Have a 5% duty cycle on my 2500 lb winch. Instructions say for every 45 seconds of full load operation need 14 minutes & 30 seconds of cool down time.

If you reduce your load to say 125 lbs (snow blade with a pulley) that would be 1/20 of the 2500 lb max pull. Would this reduce the required cool down time by a factor of 20, or for a 45 seconds of operation needing around 43.5 seconds to cool down?

I take my 02 325 trail boss for long tours with SxS and 4x4s (honda 450s/500s, 650 arctic cats etc) and can go on any trails they do but when on fire roads splashing in deep water my belt slips a lot…

I’ve put a new gasket around the belt cover but what else can I do?
..does snorkeling the vent make a difference because I do notice a lot of water splashes up around it…

Disclaimer……I bought a Harbor Freight Badlands 2500 Winch. This thread is not intend to discuss/bash this particular winch. Just using this model in thread as it is what I own.

Hey, I just picked up one of those discount Badlands 2500 winches for my Honda Rancher 400. Just need to raise/lower a snow plow. Got a universal mounting plate. Took the winch out to my bike to see where it might fit. Was originally thinking of installing in typical mounting position, under the front plastic to the frame.

Me and the kids are not shy about running thru a creek or large puddle, keeping water to at or below the floor boards. Checked the manual of winch and no where does it list water proof/resistant. Thinking mounting on my front rack maybe a better option. Assume I am not alone with this situation. Was wondering what has worked for others (I just set myself up for a bash/criticism to have bought a better winch, I know…I can hardly sleep at night due to my bad choice..lol).

Am I making to big of an issue of the water? Just changed out the windshield wiper motor on my van (water got into the motor and corroded everything up), this got me thinking water and motors don’t play well together.

Disclaimer……I bought a Harbor Freight Badlands 2500 Winch. This thread is not intend to discuss/bash this particular winch. Just using this model in thread as it is what I own.

Hey, I just picked up one of those discount Badlands 2500 winches for my Honda Rancher 400. Just need to raise/lower a snow plow. Got a universal mounting plate. Took the winch out to my bike to see where it might fit. Was originally thinking of installing in typical mounting position, under the front plastic to the frame.

Me and the kids are not shy about running thru a creek or large puddle, keeping water to at or below the floor boards. Checked the manual of winch and no where does it list water proof/resistant. Thinking mounting on my front rack maybe a better option. Assume I am not alone with this situation. Was wondering what has worked for others (I just set myself up for a bash/criticism to have bought a better winch, I know…I can hardly sleep at night due to my bad choice..lol).

Am I making to big of an issue of the water? Just changed out the windshield wiper motor on my van (water got into the motor and corroded everything up), this got me thinking water and motors don’t play well together.