Motorcycle winch

Seems a tad heavy to carry on a bike.

That was my thought, heavy and bulky. I'm all for being prepared but.....there are limits. I ride for fun and that just doesn't look like that much fun.

In the first video, I'm wondering why they didn't winch it up to the side of the trail....in the weeds... as opposed to on that slick slime.

There is a gently used Warn XT17 motorcycle winch on the big adventure site for a measly $1050.

I bought a Champion winch for my Suzuki King Quad 300 ATV that is rated for 3000 pounds. On sale I paid $117 Canadian ...or about 30 Bucks. Amazed how well it has worked and the quality of the wiring relay and switch. I can't see ever carrying it on a bike, but having one in a nearby truck would be useful.

Why would you want to haul a HEAVY motorcycle up onto a wet clay surface? Wet or damp clay is worse than ice - at least ice is consistent.

5 years later and he is still using that winch.

I'm not knocking the product. However, I wonder what size battery would be required to power those. To me, the stock V-Strom battery is too weak to be used for that purpose plus still have enough amps to start the bike after that ordeal.

By the video you have the bike running, powering the winch, while at the same time slipping the clutch in 1st gear. sounds like a great way to burn out a clutch to me.

I've spent my time on wet clay, on a 240lb dirt bike with nobbly's and the only way to maintain directional control was at speed so that the mud could fling out of the knobs. Even then the bike is still moving around beneath you.
On a 500lb adventure bike I would have turned around and ridden off. If you think that getting up a wet clay hill is difficult just imagine the joy of riding back down.

gothicbunny said:

5 years later and he is still using that winch.

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And not doing the "quick hat trick" anymore

If you need such a thing and drag it with you
Then bring a folding shovel as well
Can you knock yourself unconscious with the flat side 😂