Honda Big Red MUV Viper V3 4,500 lb Winch Kit with Mount Plate, Synthetic Rope & Wireless Remote

Honda built the Big Red as a no-nonsense work machine, and a winch fits that job perfectly. This kit pairs the Viper MA11915 Big Red mount plate with the Viper V3 4,500 lb standard spool winch, so you get the plate, winch, rope, fairlead, remote and switches in one order. Moto Alliance lists the plate for all Big Red models.

Made for the Big Red

• MA11915 plate for all Honda Big Red models, per Moto Alliance.
• Standard 4-bolt pattern plate matched to the V3 4,500 lb standard spool.
• Black industrial powder-coat finish with mounting hardware and instructions.
• 40 ft of 1/4 in. synthetic rope on an aluminum hawse fairlead.
• Wireless remote, rocker handlebar switch and dash switch for control from inside or outside the cab.

Big Red Work Notes

• Big Reds often carry a full bed of feed or tools. Unload before a hard pull if you can.
• Use a snatch block to double the pulling power when a 4,500 lb winch meets a deep mud hole.
• Keep at least five wraps of rope on the drum during every pull.
• Store the wireless remote in the glovebox so it never gets left in the shop.

First Pull on a Big Red

• Pull all but a few wraps of rope off the drum, then wind it back on with a helper holding light tension so the layers sit tight.
• Set the parking brake on the anchor machine if you are winching off another vehicle.
• Lay a heavy jacket or a recovery dampener over the middle of the rope during a pull.
• Keep hands clear of the fairlead and use the hand saver strap on the hook when you spool in.
• Feather the winch in short bursts on a long pull so the motor and battery stay cool.

Viper V3 Winch Specifications

• Motor: 12V DC sealed permanent magnet
• Gear train: 3-stage planetary metal gears
• Brake: automatic, 100% load holding
• Clutch: sliding ring gear
• Wiring: 6 gauge; tie rods, fairlead hardware and motor terminals are stainless steel
• Sealing: IP67 waterproof rating per Moto Alliance; corrosion-resistant aluminum housing
• Wireless remote with its own frequency, plus a rocker handlebar switch and dash switch
• Manufacturer warranty: limited one year on the winch, 6 months on the rope
• V3 4,500 standard spool: 40 ft x 1/4 in. synthetic rope, 3.0 x 4.875 in. bolt pattern, 13.3 x 4.75 x 4.6 in., 17 lb

Fitment

Note: The MA11915 plate takes the standard (3 x 4-7/8 in.) bolt pattern only, so this kit comes with the V3 4,500 lb standard spool winch.

What's in the Box

• Viper MA11915 mount with mounting hardware and instructions
• Viper V3 winch in your choice of rope color
• 40 ft x 1/4 in. synthetic rope, aluminum hawse fairlead and clevis hook
• Wireless remote, rocker handlebar switch and dash switch
• Contactor and wiring, hand saver strap, and installation hardware

Who It's For and What Pairs Well

This kit is for Big Red owners who work ground that gets soft, steep or wooded. Add a Denali blade from Honda Big Red snow plows and see more in Big Red recovery gear and winches.

Installation Notes

The MA11915 plate bolts to the Big Red with the included hardware; follow the PDF below for placement. Fit the winch to the plate, mount the contactor somewhere dry, then route the power leads to the battery clear of the exhaust. Spool the rope on under light tension before the first real pull.

• Moto Alliance MA11915 winch mount installation instructions (PDF)