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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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I just recently purchased an ATV (Kawasaki KFX 400)
and I was wondering what the point of putting winch on on a sport ATV is.
WHat purpose do they serve?
ATV's are light enough to push/pull out of the mud or sand.
WHat do you attach a winch to in the middle of the sand dunes?
It just doesnt seem like a neccesity on a light ATV.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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Why do you ask? I think you already know the answer to your question. I would agree that an ATV that only weighs 370lbs (dry) and is not really intended for extremes (deep snow or mud...rugged terrain, etc.) should not have a winch. Where do you plan on riding it?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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I would be riding it mostly on sand and occasionally on trails with mud.

It does seem like a waste of money...but ....

Why does warn make a winch for lightweight ATV's?

http://www.warn.com/atv/winches/15_ci.shtml
 
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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I guess there must be a demand for them. I'm not sure who or why someone would need one, but to each his own.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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You ever go riding with a buddy that may need a hand? enough said. Owning a winch is one of those buy it you will need it sort of things. You will be surprised at how many uses you can find for one after you have one.

If all you want to do is buy something that others don't have.. there are other things more useful. Like a portable gas station... with pump.. mount it to the trailer etc...

Or maybe improve the lighting or performance etc... Or upgrade your trailer etc... If you have to spend some money, there are a lot of choices.
 
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