I bought a new '08 Sportsman 800 about a month ago and had the dealer install some goodies, including the winch.
It did not come with the wired remote. However according to Warn's website it appears that this is an included part with the R/T 30 winch.
I plan on asking the dealer when I take it back for service this week, but was wondering if anyone here knows for sure?

 

dont know about the r/t but the 3,000 ce i bough tw/ mine from polaris came in the box(i installed my own) so it stands to reason yours should have came w/ one. at least tell him you want to see one in a box so you can read it for your self if he says they dont come w/ one. just an idea

 

ur talking the handel bar swithch/remote?? if yes. id say yes! it should come with one... id ask about it.

chuck

 

Hi thanks for the replies.
Yes it came with the handlebar switch but not the corded remote.

RT30 SPECS/PART NUMBERS
Part Number: 76000
Rated Line Pull: 3000 lbs (1360 kgs)
Motor*: 12V DC, .9 hp (.7 kW) permanent magnet, Sealed
<u>Controls: Corded remote and handlebar-mounted mini-rocker control switch </u>
Geartrain: All-metal 3-stage planetary
Gear Ratio: 154:1
Clutch (freespooling): Sliding pin and ring gear
Brake: patented disc brake
Drum Diameter/Length: 2.0"/2.9" (52mm / 74mm)
Fairlead: Roller
Rope: 50' Aircraft-grade Wire, 3/16" diameter (15 m, 5mm diam.)
Recommended Battery*: 12 Amp/hour minimum
Battery Leads: 6 gauge
Duty Cyle: Intermittent
Warranty: Limited Lifetime (valid in USA and Canada only)
Winch Dimensions: 13.12" L x 4.51" D x 4.69" H (33.3cm L x 11.5cm D x 11.9cm H)
Winch Weight: 15.6 lbs. (7.1 kgs)
*Designed for use with 12V DC battery systems only. No other voltage systems recommended.:




RT 30

 

I bought that winch as an option on both my XP's and the wired remote did NOT come with either. I'll be curious what you find out. I am very happy with my dealer so I would be surprised if it came with it.

- brian

 

I would think it should come with the remote. I don't know how many people I have heard complain about our local dealer not giving parts or promo options, turns out the salesman was taking the extra parts and accessories and selling them on the side for extra cash.

 

I have one from my Warn 3.0S I had on my brute. I never installed it because I didn't think I would need it. Turns out I was right. It's still sitting in my garage.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Roofer

I have one from my Warn 3.0S I had on my brute. I never installed it because I didn't think I would need it. Turns out I was right. It's still sitting in my garage.</end quote></div>

i sold mine on ebay becuase i didnt want it either. i cant imagine tying to use the hand remote off the bike as you try to drive it out off a hole. but thats just me.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: stendori

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Roofer



I have one from my Warn 3.0S I had on my brute. I never installed it because I didn't think I would need it. Turns out I was right. It's still sitting in my garage.</end quote></div>



i sold mine on ebay becuase i didnt want it either. i cant imagine tying to use the hand remote off the bike as you try to drive it out off a hole. but thats just me.</end quote></div>

2 Points:
If it was supposed to be included, I want it.
More importantly though, I have seen a man cut in half like he was made out of butter when a cable snapped!
And if you use a winch properly, as even Warn recommends, you let the winch do the work.

 

that must have been been some which cable on an ATV. i have had serval whiches and have even had the winch completey stop because of the load i put on it(hence thats why i went bigger) w/ out having a cable snap(not saying it couldnt happen) and w/ the wheelers power to help its easier on the whole rigging. this of course is just the way we do it and only my opion.