Front bumpers and winches. Need input!

Mcclain210

Mcclain210

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What front bumpers are you guys running with your winches? Im highly debating the honda steel front bumper and i want to run the warn 45s axon winch. Will the warn winch plate work with this bumper or do i need the honda winch plate?
 
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nobeer141

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I have a kfi winch mount and a warn 4500 winch with the honda front bumper it will tell u which mount we work with which bumper.
 
Teebow

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Kfi 5k assault winch Honda racing front and rear bumpers (their lighter)may paint them

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gauspohl4305

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Just my 2 cents on the Honda front bumper...... Don't waste your money on it. It is very weak and bends easy. If I were you I would look at other aftermarket options.
 
Mcclain210

Mcclain210

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Just my 2 cents on the Honda front bumper...... Don't waste your money on it. It is very weak and bends easy. If I were you I would look at other aftermarket options.
I appreciate input like this! I really like the super atv front and rear bumpers! Can I add a warn winch to them or do they only work with their black ops winches? Thats a question ive been wondering about.
 
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SpeedBuggy

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I went with the steel Honda bumper. It offers good protection around the lights and leading edge of the hood. For me it was the right fit as we ride in tight woods mostly and have brush that overhangs the trails after a snow and in the spring. It keeps that stuff from banging directly on the front. Haven’t had any issues with it bending but have not hit anything hard. It has held up to little bumps and snatch strap yanks. The paint has held up but the welds are nothing to brag about. An insert or something to protect the radiator would be nice. I’ve had some branches nearly ruin my day on a couple of occasions.
 
TerryH

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I wasn't impressed with the Honda bumpers. Decided to go with HMF on both ends. Very pleased with them. The front has the winch mount built in so no need for any extra brackets. I'm running the Super ATV Black Ops 4500 but the Warn will fit perfectly also.

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OneSXSMan

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I wasn't impressed with the Honda bumpers. Decided to go with HMF on both ends. Very pleased with them. The front has the winch mount built in so no need for any extra brackets. I'm running the Super ATV Black Ops 4500 but the Warn will fit perfectly also.

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I was interested in the extenders up to the roll cage from the bumper. I think it looks good but not sure what protection they provide. Let me know a situation that they come in handy other than from branches dragging on the hood. I have been exploring the HMF bumpers and can't decide between the two offerings of front bumpers. Any input is appreciated! Thank you!
 
TerryH

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I was interested in the extenders up to the roll cage from the bumper. I think it looks good but not sure what protection they provide. Let me know a situation that they come in handy other than from branches dragging on the hood. I have been exploring the HMF bumpers and can't decide between the two offerings of front bumpers. Any input is appreciated! Thank you!

The A pillars are a known weak spot in the Talon structure. The EXO bars connecting the font bumper to the A pillars serve to triangulate that structure to reinforce the pillars.
 
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amelung45x

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I wrecked mine and my stock front bumper was trashed. Here is what Im going to go with. I called the company and he is a very nice guy and knowledgeable too.

 
highpocket74

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Just my 2 cents on the Honda front bumper...... Don't waste your money on it. It is very weak and bends easy. If I were you I would look at other aftermarket options.
The Honda bumper is not to tough. Bent my. Made with thin tubing. For the money it’s not a good deal. If I were to do it again I’d go with Boseman. That is the bumper Honda should have made. It disappears into the body lines. Sharp!!
 
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Typierce1987

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I just made this bumper for my 700-4 it came out pretty decent super heavy duty through a harbor freight 5,000 pound winch on it. Cost about 150 bucks in material plus the winch and a few days of welding.

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amelung45x

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I just ordered my front bumper. Ill post pics once I receive it.


 
PhilCod

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I agree with TerryH. I also have the HMF. You do not need a winch plate if you buy this bumper. It has it already installed. It also has a couple of holed in the front where you can mount LED light pods if you want to.
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toddvdh

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I love my hmf on my pioneer. Winch plate built right in.
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Here is what the talon I just bought has. I’m not sure what it is, but it seems pretty solid.
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