Cowboy Denny
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Inspect the wire rope before and after each winching operation. If the wire rope has become kinked or frayed, the wire rope needs to be replaced. Be sure to also inspect the winch hook and hook pin for signs of wear or damage. Replace if necessary. Keep winch, wire rope, and switch control free from contaminants. Use a clean rag or towel to remove any dirt and debris. If necessary, unwind winch completely (leaving a minimum of 5 wraps on spooling drum), wipe clean, and rewind properly before storage. Using a light oil on the wire rope and winch hook can keep rust and corrosion from forming. Operating your winch for a long period of time places an extra burden on your vehicle’s battery. Be sure to check and maintain your battery and battery cables according to manufacturer guidelines. Also inspect switch control and all electrical connections to be certain they are clean and tight fitting. Inspect the remote control for damage, if so equipped. Be sure to cap the remote socket to prevent dirt and debris from entering the connections. Store remote control in a protected, clean, dry area. Many winches require no lubrication for the life of the winch. However check with your manufacturer’s instructional manual for specific maintenance and lubrication requirements. -
You can test a winch solenoid by doing bypass test to determine if the problem lies in the switch or solenoid. Use a lead of 12 gauge wire and jump from the battery +12V and contact the green wire on the solenoid. The winch should operate in one direction. Then apply the +12V wire to the black wire on the solenoid. If the winch does not work in the other direction then the solenoid has a problem. The direction of the winch movement, whether in or out, depends on which of the two two solenoid contacts is connected to the 12V power source with your lead wire. If the winch moves in only one direction, inspect the connections on that solenoid and ensure they are clear of corrosion and make good contact. To test the motor, apply the +12V power wire to each of the two terminals on the motor. The motor should operate in both directions. If it does operate in both directions then you know the motor is ok and the problem probably lies in the switch or solenoid. -
This is no good. A non-working winch is a big bummer especially when you don't know it doesn't work until you go to use it. Below are a couple of things that be the reason for the non-working winch motor. CAUSE: Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid FIX: Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check solenoid by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should make an audible click when energized) CAUSE: Defective remote control switch FIX: Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o’clock. Motor should run. Jump pins at 8 and 10 o’clock. Motor should run. CAUSE: Defective motor FIX: If solenoids operate, check for voltage at armature post; replace motor CAUSE: Loose connections FIX: Tighten connections on bottom side of hood and on motor.
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If you are trying to use your winch with or without a load and its very slow then I can think of three things to check CAUSE: Insufficient battery FIX: Check battery terminal voltage under load. If 10volts or less, replace the battery or add another battery in parallel CAUSE: Bad Connection FIX: Check battery cables for corrosion and clean and grease all connections CAUSE: Insufficient charging system FIX: Replace with larger capacity charging system (alternator/generator)
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Only one thing comes to my mind on what it could be.... CAUSE: Long period of operation FIX: Cooling-off periods are essential to prevent overheating. If you look at the owners manual of any winch manufacturer they all require bursts and not constant use. This means that if you are overheating, its because you are allowing any cool down periods.
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You have a couple of possible causes that I can think of CAUSE: Defective solenoid or stuck solenoid FIX: Jar solenoid to free contacts. Check by applying 12 volts to coil terminal (it should make an audible click when energized) CAUSE: Defective remote control switch FIX: Disengage winch clutch, remove remote control switch plug from the socket and jump pins at 8 and 4 o’clock. Motor should run. Jump pins at 8 and 10 o’clock. Motor should run.
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Some fun videos of Ralph Barbosa that you can enjoy and hopefully make you laugh.
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You may enjoy watching Lafayette Wright.. he made me laugh pretty hard
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Some fun clips of Daniel Tosh Stand Up Comedy
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Here are some funny clips found of Nate Bargatze that just make me laugh and hope they make you laugh as well.
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This is a drag race event held on the taxiway of the Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport. It is a legal way to test your vehicle's performance for your own curiosity, or compare to other competitors. It is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. The event is setup as follows: Drag race timing system with a ticket printer for times and speeds 3 staging lanes (Lane1 & 2 are for racers who want to grudge race and will be staged together. Lane 3 is for racers who just want to make a run and are staged with either the vehicle in front or behind them. Lanes are lightly prepped with VHT but traction conditions are not as sticky as a drag-strip. Every level of car and racer is welcome.
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Check out this helpful diagram provided from another site And then I have these diagrams
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From the album: Jeep YJ
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From the album: Jeep YJ
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From the album: Jeep YJ
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Yamaha Motor Company was formed in 1955 as an associate company of Yamaha Corporation, which still holds the majority voting stake in the company. Much of the development of their motorcycles is derived from motorsports, which shows with exceptional supersport models such as the YZF-R1.
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Triumph Motorcycles is the largest UK-owned motorcycle manufacturer in the world, after purchasing all the rights and models from the defunct Triumph Engineering. They are famous for their standard motorcycle model lines that use triple-cylinder engines, known worldwide as “Triumph Triples.”
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Suzuki Motors was a transformation of the original Suzuki Loom Works company in 1954, after the textile industry in Japan collapsed. The motorcycle arm of the company rapidly developed powerful and small engines, and today is known for powerhouse motorcycles like the Hayabusa and the GSX-R1000R
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Royal Enfield of India is the second company to bear the name, with a transfer of license from the original Royal Enfield of England in 1968. It is famous for having the longest in-production model in the world, with the Bullet first being produced in 1901
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Through a very complicated series of events, the informal company started in Mattighofen, Austria in 1934 became KTM AG in 1992. KTM is now one of the largest European producers of motorcycles, and are world-famous for their nearly indestructible off-road and adventure bikes.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries was started in 1878, as a producer of maritime equipment and vessels. Kawasaki began motorcycle manufacturing in the late 1960’s and today, their bikes are famous for being nearly bulletproof, and many of their models being friendly for new riders.
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Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycles has had a tumultuous history, being the only other American motorcycle manufacturer to survive the Great Depression next to Harley. Today, Indian is famous for their modern take on classic styles, with a variety of touring and cruising models.
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Soichiro Honda started his own company in 1937 to develop piston rings for Toyota. Though the initial designs were rejected, he eventually became an important supplier of these parts. Honda sold his business in 1946 after the building was bombed twice during World War II. It was around this time that Soichiro recognized another opportunity — the need for reliable and cheap transportation in Japan. He began mounting two-stroke motors onto bicycles, which eventually led to the production of a completely motorized bicycle called the A-Type. Since then, the Honda Motor Company has accomplished a lot and developed a reputation that has stood the test of time. Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) and Honda have a relationship that led to the creation of the Honda HonTech specialized training program in 1986.
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Known as the “American Classic,” Harley-Davidson was founded in 1903 in Wisconsin, USA. One of the two major American brands to survive the harsh Great Depression, the company has built a reputation for its cruiser and bagger-touring style motorcycles featuring large-displacement V-twin engines.
