Hi, I am new here. I have an 08 800 Sportsman. I am planning on installing a warn rt30 winch on it. I was wondering what you all did with the Polaris plastic cover where the winch now mounts. Did you cut yours and put it back? Do they make one that has a cut out in it for the winch?

Thanks in advance,
Shawn

 

I hear Polaris has one with the cut-out and it's pretty cheap. I'm going to be looking for one also, so let us know.

 

I hope the do...If so I am buying it! I don't want to try and cut mine myself.

 

Well yes and no, I am going to cut mine out to get it to cover the winch, and with the new winches polaris dont make a cover(yet) for the center drum, I tried to get a 07 one but could not find one, and one company said it was discounted(not sure if true). The grill cover sells for about just under 30, I bought one on ebay for 10, so I have two now and will cut one to see how it works. Just installed the XT30 on mine, was not hard at all...Good luck....

 

Thanks...I did see that they were only $30. I figured if its the last resort...I will cut mine. If I dont like it...I'll buy another and do it again.

 

http://www.bikebandit.com/hous...-az-mn7-2007/o/m10704


Accessories

7: PANEL-BUMPER,WINCH,BLK 5768477-001 Invalid $8.81

This is where I tried to order my cut out one, few things, first like I said they told me it was discontinued, and second it is not for the center drum as in the rt/xt winches, I was going to get it and just cut a little more from it for 8.81 I figured the hell with it, and they dont list any 08 parts as of yet, here so this is listed under the 07 model, same part........

If you do find one please send me a note....

 

Not trying to sell anything, just would love to know what the so called "patterns" look like listed below this mount from KFI...

BRAND NEW "KFI" WINCH MOUNT FOR:

2005 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 400, 500, 600, 700, 700 EFI, & 800 EFI

2006 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 450, 500 HO, 500EFI, 700, 700EFI, 800EFI, & X2

2007 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 450, 500EFI, 700EFI, 800EFI, X2-500EFI, & X2-800EFI

2008 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500's, 700's, 800's, X2's, & Touring's

Why buy the OEM Kit when you can SAVE $100-$150 by getting your Winch separate and buying our High Quality 100% American made winch mount. Your Sportsman is pre-wired with the battery wires pre-ran from your battery to the contactor mount located under your front RH wheel well. We have everything you need in our kit to mount your winch and fairlead.

100% MADE IN THE USA
UNLIKE ALL OTHER MOUNT COMPETITORS OUR MOUNTS ARE METAL BEAD BLASTED BEFORE THEY ARE POWDER COATED FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE FINISH PREP.
POWDER COATED BLACK FOR SUPREME DURABILITY
MOUNTS THE SAME AS OEM INTENDED
VERY EASY TO INSTALL
MOUNTED PER OEM SPEC
DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE FOLLOWING WINCHES:
WARN: 1.5ci / 1.5s / 2.5ci / 2.5ce / 2.5s / 3.0ci / 3.0ce / 3.0s / U2500 / A2000 / A2500
WARN: RT15 / RT25 / RT30 / XT15 / XT25 / XT30
RAMSEY: ATV2500 / ATV3000
SUPERWINCH: T1500 / T2000 / ATV1800 / ATV2000 / ATV2300 / ATV3000
MILE MARKER: ALL
VENOM: ALL (will not work with 3500X or 4000X HARDCORE Series)
VIPER: ALL
MANY OTHERS SIMILAR TO ABOVE
4-Hole Winch Bolt Pattern 4.875" x 3.000"
2-Hole Winch Bolt Pattern 3.100"
Standard ATV Fairlead Bolt Pattern of 4.875"
ALL MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED
COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED
<span class="FTHighlightFont">OPTIONAL BUMPER ACCESS COVER CUT-OUT PATTERNS INCLUDED </span ft>
ROLLER FAIRLEAD NOT-INCLUDED
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

 

Just need to ask, why do people "cut out" their front cover? I mean its all dark in there anyhow, I cant see what it really would cover up to make it worth it. Does it keep out water or something?

Please someone tell me the advantage to cutting the plastic cover so it will fit over the winch.

 

Same reason some will pay hundreds for fancy wheels, special paint, ect. They like the looks even though nothing is added to how the vehicle will perform. I think the cut-out gives a more finished look to the machine rather than just a bolt on look.

 

I am definitely looking for the cleaner look.