Great stuff right there. The bag it comes in has velcro, you wrap that to lock the front brake to keep the front tire locked while lifting. (satisfied owner of the Motowinch) I only used mine once when the bike fell over in storage when something caught. The KEY IS ALWAYS IN THE TANK BAG. I once saw a vid of a T7 owner pinned on the leg. If that's in the tank bag, then you know what. Thanks!
I recently bought two 20 foot 1500 pound NRS cam straps to make my hammock setup faster, easier, and able to span farther distances with less sag, but they also double as a way to lift or tow a motorcycle.
The MotoWinch LC2500 looks a bit complicated and a bit heavy, but well made. I researched the various off road bike lifting options and it looked like it's probably the best and the solution that will work in all situations. Dropping a loaded ADV bike alone in the woods is frustrating, sweaty and exhausting.
A titanium ratchet would fix most of the weight issue (AND 4x the price), but I am getting to the point of not caring as I dont really have a choice if I am riding in the wilderness
Being a cheap bastard I built my own one of these and it works great. One tip, put the bottom end farther under the bike so it's straighter up when the bike comes up.
we started figuring that out by the 2nd time :) How much did you spend building your own? Did you weld anything? I am cheap (broke) too, and very curious about your rig.
@@MotoGiant I used a lot of stuff that I had laying around and picked up the ratchet at a flea market. I had to buy a 1" x 12" aluminum rod off Amazon. Altogether I think I spent around $20. The only welding was to weld a junk socket to a 3 inch square plate for the base and to build the hanger for the ratchet. I put the ratchet on the top end of the up right and didn't use the pulley at the top.
That thing looks like something I might get soon. The only thing I would add to the kit would be a piece of wood or something to place under the foot, so under the right situation it doesn't start sinking in the ground when jacking it up.,,
@@MotoGiant I actually used a fence post and my regular rachet straps to pick the bike up at my friends house in LA. I could afford the space for a solid 3' rod and my own rachet straps. Very cost effective.
There's another similar item online, and that one has a T shaped foot instead of a rubber knob, so it might be better in soft ground or an incline, avoiding the foot slipping when you start winching.
Hi Don. I bought that motowinch a few years ago. Very heavy but it saved me twice when I dumped the Big Indian. Once in an empty FS campground near Capitol Reefs and another time near Moab in a super remote spot I shouldn’t have been in. 😎 The Velcro strap on the bag doubles as a front brake lever hold down. I lift it from one of my floorboard. Arms and lean the pole on my seat. I don’t leave home without it!
The straps aren’t removable. I put the right handle bar grip in the bag and tighten the Velcro straps around the bag to tie down/squeeze the brake lever.
Don, as the owner of this same winch I’ll give you a few tips ABSOLUTELY FREE! 😊 1. Label the parts for easy assembly. Make it clear to yourself what is the bottom tube, next tube, ratchet, next tube, pulley, etc., etc. I label all tubes and sleeves with letters and arrows so it’s dummy proof. (For me, not you. Well, maybe you!) I even mark the way the ratchet handle points. 2. When ratcheting, put the foot close in to the bike. you can angle it in tight so it can’t slip out toward you. As it rises it will even out. 3. I prefer to anchor the strap at a lower point in the frame. (In my case I have a GS so many places to attach. Your new bike (shhhhh!) will too. ) It’s very solid and no risk damaging a throttle tube. But you will need a hook. Eastborne sells them or you can source your own. 4. Speaking of things that you can use to hook on your bike, throw a double ended strap (tie town loop) into your tool bag. You may find a way to use it in a pinch. 5. As you know, the bag strap velcro can be used to lock your front brake, but instead, I carry a velcro loop on the handlebar where it’s right at hand and easy to access for any reason. 5. Put those paper instructions in a ziploc and put ‘em in the tool bag. Finally, keep the Eastborne kit at the top of your packing or strapped in a dry bag on your rack so you can access it in case the bike lands on you and you end up doing this all from the ground! It’s happened! 🤟
@@bradb2514 Those are all great tips, and I plan to include ALL of them in the next video - I had already planned the magic marker on each part, because those parts are tough! The next video will be MUCH better!
Good to see you walking around Don. Cool device, looking forward to seeing the tenere. I do think a 450 could bike nice. Xr650 and dr650 seem like such badass bikes. But they may be lacking horsepower
I have long since abandoned horsepower in exchange for suspension and capability. Ergos play a small factor too, but if I am struggling staying on the trail, horsepower never seems to help?
T7?!! You already made content on that... I think you would get more views if you brought a 450 to your channel. Just my opinion. But maybe you don’t care about views?
@@airadaimagery692 big difference in me and large moto-channels - I barely have a budget to buy old crap? I am not sure how the bigger guys acquire the motorcycles they ride, but my guess is they have a huge budget, or they are getting them for free? Maybe one day the makers will send me some free bikes, but the phone has not been ringing?
@@MotoGiant I’ve watched small channels grow big. Swanky Cat seemed like he only had 15k subscribers not too long ago. I remember when Dork in the road only had 20k subs. As a matter of fact, he wrote me the same exact message you just did about 2 years ago. It’s almost verbatim! I think it’s a combination of choosing the right motorcycle, that a lot of people are interested in, and being a really likable person, all at the same time perfect timing.. That’s just my opinion, based on observation. Your definitely a likable and entertaining person, so, I think it’s just a matter of time, and choosing the right bike. Before long, you’ll be saying the same thing as all the other guys, “I really didn’t expect this channel to become what it has”.... And I know that’s hard for you to consider right now. And I’m only saying that because I’ve learned how impatient you can be, but I believe it’s going to happen...
@@airadaimagery692 No really, I wish I liked more motorcycles, and wish more motorcycles FIT me. I would love tor RIDE more motos, but just like the RT, so many motos are just out of reach, and do not fit any more. I would love to have a motorcycle review channel that would be awesome. Not sure where the money would come from but I sure would have fun riding bikes and talking about them?
Excellent Plan B! Now go on your next road trip! Happy for ya 👏🏻💕💯
Great stuff right there. The bag it comes in has velcro, you wrap that to lock the front brake to keep the front tire locked while lifting. (satisfied owner of the Motowinch) I only used mine once when the bike fell over in storage when something caught. The KEY IS ALWAYS IN THE TANK BAG. I once saw a vid of a T7 owner pinned on the leg. If that's in the tank bag, then you know what. Thanks!
That's a proper demonstration video! I hope that EastBound has the brains to use your video no their product page.
just sent him the link this morning
Looks good. One suggestion would be to make a foot to use in soft/wet ground.
it came with a nice fitted nylon foot - next video will show it
Don; Great video!! Your getting around much better every video!! God Bless
I recently bought two 20 foot 1500 pound NRS cam straps to make my hammock setup faster, easier, and able to span farther distances with less sag, but they also double as a way to lift or tow a motorcycle.
The MotoWinch LC2500 looks a bit complicated and a bit heavy, but well made. I researched the various off road bike lifting options and it looked like it's probably the best and the solution that will work in all situations. Dropping a loaded ADV bike alone in the woods is frustrating, sweaty and exhausting.
A titanium ratchet would fix most of the weight issue (AND 4x the price), but I am getting to the point of not caring as I dont really have a choice if I am riding in the wilderness
Very interesting I love finding gadgets to help us out
Works nice! "Don, im stuck in the woods! Bring your ass and that ratchet thing"
Being a cheap bastard I built my own one of these and it works great. One tip, put the bottom end farther under the bike so it's straighter up when the bike comes up.
we started figuring that out by the 2nd time :) How much did you spend building your own? Did you weld anything? I am cheap (broke) too, and very curious about your rig.
@@MotoGiant I used a lot of stuff that I had laying around and picked up the ratchet at a flea market. I had to buy a 1" x 12" aluminum rod off Amazon. Altogether I think I spent around $20.
The only welding was to weld a junk socket to a 3 inch square plate for the base and to build the hanger for the ratchet. I put the ratchet on the top end of the up right and didn't use the pulley at the top.
@@MotoGiant I put some pics on your facebook page.
That thing looks like something I might get soon. The only thing I would add to the kit would be a piece of wood or something to place under the foot, so under the right situation it doesn't start sinking in the ground when jacking it up.,,
It works!!! I like it.....
Kinda like the ole Hi-Lift jacks on off-road jeeps, essential for heavy rigs 🤙
That thing is WAY safer than a Hi Lift. I'm careful with mine, but I know people that own them and won't use them.
I have thought about adding one of these to my kit.
It's not like you don't have a place to put it? :)
@@MotoGiant I actually used a fence post and my regular rachet straps to pick the bike up at my friends house in LA. I could afford the space for a solid 3' rod and my own rachet straps. Very cost effective.
There's another similar item online, and that one has a T shaped foot instead of a rubber knob, so it might be better in soft ground or an incline, avoiding the foot slipping when you start winching.
Hi Don. I bought that motowinch a few years ago. Very heavy but it saved me twice when I dumped the Big Indian. Once in an empty FS campground near Capitol Reefs and another time near Moab in a super remote spot I shouldn’t have been in. 😎 The Velcro strap on the bag doubles as a front brake lever hold down. I lift it from one of my floorboard. Arms and lean the pole on my seat. I don’t leave home without it!
Did not notice the velcro is removable? Yes, I needed it before, but I would be in trouble without it now!
The straps aren’t removable. I put the right handle bar grip in the bag and tighten the Velcro straps around the bag to tie down/squeeze the brake lever.
Don, as the owner of this same winch I’ll give you a few tips ABSOLUTELY FREE! 😊 1. Label the parts for easy assembly. Make it clear to yourself what is the bottom tube, next tube, ratchet, next tube, pulley, etc., etc. I label all tubes and sleeves with letters and arrows so it’s dummy proof. (For me, not you. Well, maybe you!) I even mark the way the ratchet handle points. 2. When ratcheting, put the foot close in to the bike. you can angle it in tight so it can’t slip out toward you. As it rises it will even out. 3. I prefer to anchor the strap at a lower point in the frame. (In my case I have a GS so many places to attach. Your new bike (shhhhh!) will too. ) It’s very solid and no risk damaging a throttle tube. But you will need a hook. Eastborne sells them or you can source your own. 4. Speaking of things that you can use to hook on your bike, throw a double ended strap (tie town loop) into your tool bag. You may find a way to use it in a pinch. 5. As you know, the bag strap velcro can be used to lock your front brake, but instead, I carry a velcro loop on the handlebar where it’s right at hand and easy to access for any reason. 5. Put those paper instructions in a ziploc and put ‘em in the tool bag. Finally, keep the Eastborne kit at the top of your packing or strapped in a dry bag on your rack so you can access it in case the bike lands on you and you end up doing this all from the ground! It’s happened! 🤟
@@bradb2514 Those are all great tips, and I plan to include ALL of them in the next video - I had already planned the magic marker on each part, because those parts are tough! The next video will be MUCH better!
What an assistant you have there!
The assistant is actually the master, but don't tell anyone!
Very similar to the Dirt Knapper, but seems easier to use I like it.
Good to see you walking around Don. Cool device, looking forward to seeing the tenere.
I do think a 450 could bike nice. Xr650 and dr650 seem like such badass bikes. But they may be lacking horsepower
I have long since abandoned horsepower in exchange for suspension and capability. Ergos play a small factor too, but if I am struggling staying on the trail, horsepower never seems to help?
Every day I see another reason to get a small light enduro.
Interesting; what is the cost ?
euros convert to $200 US I believe?
@@MotoGiant , whoooo! I ain’t making RUclips money 😂
That would make lifting the bike easier for anyone.
T7?!! You already made content on that... I think you would get more views if you brought a 450 to your channel. Just my opinion. But maybe you don’t care about views?
cannot imagine buying a motorcycle for views?
@@MotoGiant well I hear ya! But that’s what other motorcycle channels seem to do... that’s just an observation.
@@airadaimagery692 big difference in me and large moto-channels - I barely have a budget to buy old crap? I am not sure how the bigger guys acquire the motorcycles they ride, but my guess is they have a huge budget, or they are getting them for free? Maybe one day the makers will send me some free bikes, but the phone has not been ringing?
@@MotoGiant I’ve watched small channels grow big. Swanky Cat seemed like he only had 15k subscribers not too long ago. I remember when Dork in the road only had 20k subs. As a matter of fact, he wrote me the same exact message you just did about 2 years ago. It’s almost verbatim! I think it’s a combination of choosing the right motorcycle, that a lot of people are interested in, and being a really likable person, all at the same time perfect timing.. That’s just my opinion, based on observation. Your definitely a likable and entertaining person, so, I think it’s just a matter of time, and choosing the right bike. Before long, you’ll be saying the same thing as all the other guys, “I really didn’t expect this channel to become what it has”.... And I know that’s hard for you to consider right now. And I’m only saying that because I’ve learned how impatient you can be, but I believe it’s going to happen...
@@airadaimagery692 No really, I wish I liked more motorcycles, and wish more motorcycles FIT me. I would love tor RIDE more motos, but just like the RT, so many motos are just out of reach, and do not fit any more. I would love to have a motorcycle review channel that would be awesome. Not sure where the money would come from but I sure would have fun riding bikes and talking about them?