I've read a few threads here regarding the shortcomings of BRP/Warn winches packaged with CanAm atvs. One of the common statements being, these winches are "dumbed down" to save cost. After reading that these units are not sealed (no o-rings/seals) I decided to tear mine down and clean it. This is what I found...
All but the freespool "knob" is metal construction. This was a suprise as I thought the end housing would be composite.
The internals of the winch are dirt/water free due to the seven seals/o-rings I found inside this unit.
I wiped down, inspected and re-lubed everything before assembling and putting it back in the bike.
While I'm happy to find this winch is of better construction than I've read, I'm left wondering why it's being misrepresented. This winch is all metal where it counts and it is most definitely sealed.
For any who care I will post a link here to a chronological photo series of the disassembly/reassembly process as soon as it's done uploading.
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vv1v9f5jaisbmte/AAAtnL9dB6U3s_Rwhr8qfM37a?dl=0
All but the freespool "knob" is metal construction. This was a suprise as I thought the end housing would be composite.
The internals of the winch are dirt/water free due to the seven seals/o-rings I found inside this unit.
I wiped down, inspected and re-lubed everything before assembling and putting it back in the bike.
While I'm happy to find this winch is of better construction than I've read, I'm left wondering why it's being misrepresented. This winch is all metal where it counts and it is most definitely sealed.
For any who care I will post a link here to a chronological photo series of the disassembly/reassembly process as soon as it's done uploading.
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vv1v9f5jaisbmte/AAAtnL9dB6U3s_Rwhr8qfM37a?dl=0