It would be nice to get a factory installed winch, factory switch, factory wiring, instead of some knucklehead at the dealership running wires and switches to install it, its not the same, and you can do that, im not saying you should but if getting new that would be nice.

I did not mention that the Mosin Nagant I am holding was mfg in late 1945. It was the model 1944 carbine. It has seen military service in countless theaters of war; possibly most notably in the recent troubles in Kosovo. I would be remiss if if i did not point out that the 7.62 X 54mmR (Rimmed) is one of the few rimmed military rounds in use today. Probably most notably in the Dragunov sniper rifle. There is a 6.5 x54 mm R variant used in target rifles.

It sounds like the dealer doesnt really care if he sells one or not. Saleman dont really get that much commision anymore like they used to. My though is if you are spending that much money they should do a little something to sweeten the deal. That does seem like maybe double priced for a winch, but at a honda dealership i am not suprized.

I always have a driver when in Mexico. That was only time I drove a little. Sometimes my driver would make me sit in the rear so pan handlers in Guadalajara would not see me and pester him for money. One time my driver did not arrive to pick me up. Finally, after several hours another man showed up to take me to the job. He was in an ICA truck so I got in. He said my driver hit a chicken and was in jail until he made restitution to the owner. You got to laugh!

Thats crazy!

You dont want to start cutting and welding on a brand new quad. There are mount plates you can buy made just for the application. I think i would just let the dealer do it get him to through it in for the purchase price.

Bueno...GoooD Morning Puerto Vallarta...A Mexican Engineer and I drove there from Tepic, Mex. on a weekend. His wife and kids lived there. I stayed in a Hotel that was on the Beach. Had my hair braided, had my photo taken ( they live on Tip$$) and went surfing. Beaches are very clean. It's a great tourist town. Marlin Fi$hing i$ great there if you can afford it. A White shirt cop stopped me said I ran a red light. ( White shirt police are tourist friendly ...LOL..and speak English.) . The police wanted to search me or go to police sub station. Fortunately i had my Mexican friend the Engineer with me. He got them to just take my US driver license and a give me a ticket. My hotel Concierge told me that he would go to police station and pay the ticket and get my drivers license.. He said it was not wise for me to go. He did pay the ticket but could not get my driver's license. He said they probably sold it. The people in Puerto Vallarta, as in most of Mexico, are friendly and honest. I had to pee while we were driving. My friend pulled up to a private residence. We walked up and he knocked on the door. He explained to the lady ho lived there. She did not hesitate and smiled at me as she let me in to use her house bathroom. Oh MY!

Thats great! Got it back together and running, excellent accomplishment, smoking stopped,sounds like it was the oil ring . Iv got to tackle some tires myself been putting it off, other projects are taking priority, i just decided if i have to break the bead just go ahead and put on new tires and paint the rims while off and also valve stems.

Well, I got it back together except for some of the plastic. I cranked it and let it run a while. I checked the compression it was 170. Can’t ride it to see how it does, I’ve got two flat tires that need new valve stems. Tubeless tires got to break the bead to put the valve stems in. I know they make the kits you can put the valve stems in without breaking the bead, but I’ve got the wrong size for my rims. When it was running I really couldn’t see smoke out the exhaust like it was, actually couldn’t see any. There was some smoke coming from the motor but I think it had some oil on it and had to burn it off, which I believe it already has. So far so good, just have to fix these two tires so I can see what it will do under power. Thanks for everyone’s help, couldn’t have finished with out your help. From mechanical help to emotional help that picked me up and gave me the Desire to keep on going. There’s not just one reply that solved this, but a combination of replies. I know when I started the top end rebuild, when I got down to the valves the exhaust side had a large amount of carbon buildup on and around it in the combustion chamber. So I checked everything pretty close on that side. I lapped the exhaust valve twice just to make sure it was ok. I also lapped the intake valve.Used the blueing to check the seal and it looked good. I poured solvent in the exhaust chamber, behind the valve to check if it was letting the solvent leak by it didn’t so I was satisfied that the seals were mating up good. Just have to wait until I get the tires fixed to check the power out. When I get them fixed and ride it some where I can open it up if it operating properly I’ll post that it’s still going ok, or if it doesn’t work out I’ll post that also. Hopefully it’ll continue running good and has stopped smoking so bad it looked like I was leaving a vapor trail.

I need to see this one. It's at a different dealer a '25 model but 518 motor.. $ less than '26 mdl....

Mosin M44 not 91

Those were just parts...install was $$$ I was thinking of just buying parts and install myself...I have a welder.

OK the dealer wants $12 elect sub harness $436 for "winch kit $333 Winch mount Kit for new Honda Foremen.. The electrical kit / harness ...I would need to see what that exactly included....???...

Hard working Grizzly with lots of issues, barely made it off the trailer (and only in reverse)!