[Guest]

has anybody tried viper or venom winches?
if so are they worth getting?
viper = www.motoalliance.com
venom= <a href="http://www.kappers.us/VENOM%20WINCH.htm" target="_blank">http://www.kappers.us/VENOM%20WINCH.htm</a>
I know its not a warn just wondering if anybody has used them & what kind of luck they had.
Thanks

 

[sscjwl]

i just bought a 3000lb venom off ebay last week. it should be here on thursday, qnd i plan on using it the followong weekend. I will let you know how it goes.i figured for just over $100 you cant o wrong.

 

[Moose]

Let us know how the winch does, I wish you good luck with it.

 

[birel33]

I have put several Venom winches on friends bikes and have not had one fail yet. They are not used very hard, but they ahve not failed either.

 

[Guest]

bought the viper it has a 6 month warrenty & it came with the mounting kit info for others that read this:
rated line pull 3000 lbs.
motor 1.1 hp sealed
control mini handlebar switch
gear train differential planetary (all metal gears)
clutch free spoll
brake dynamic & mechanical
weight 20lbs
battery 12 amp/hour min
line speed (3000 lb pull) 7 feet per min
batttery draw (3000lb pull)-170 amps
gear ratio 153:1
parts are available
got mine with the amsteel blue line(40 feet)(5400lbs) inplace of the wire cable
cost $211.00 to my door (e-bay)
i will list any & all problems for others to veiw as i use it
so far only used once. install was easy & i put the contactor under the seat.

 

[Bexxter]

I have the Venom 2500 on my 05 Foreman 500 that I got off of Ebay and it has worked great the 3 times I have needed it. Had some problems with the mounting bracket, did not want to line up right, I got it to go thou and it works and looks great.

 

[nonnieselman]

<a href="http://www.allterrainsupply.com/product" target="_blank">http://www.allterrainsupply.com/product ... cb2fc65f80</a>

$229.95 free shipping.. i love mine!!


This winch features:

Limited two year warranty
3-stage planetary gear system for fast line speed, free spooling
Automatic load-holding brake
Power in and power out. 12 ft hand-held remote
3,500lb. rated single line pull
261.8:1 gear reduction
2HP permanent magnet motor
Drum size: 1.5" Dia x 3.2" length
Cable supplied: 1/4" x 45' aircraft cable
Mounting bolt pattern: 1.9" x 3.07"
Overall dimensions: 13.47" x 4.22" x 4.3"
Net weight: 22.05lb.