Eastbound MotoWinch User manual

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MotoWinch
Operating instructions
Content
About this manual 1
1. Brief Description 1
2. Technical Specifications 1
3. Safety 1
4. Components and application 1
5. First use as MotoWinch 2
6. Maintenance 4
About this manual
When text follows a marker (as shown on the left), this means that an important warning indicates that
there is a danger of injury to the user or damage to the device or the motorbike.
Note; the user is responsible for adequate and personal protection while using the MotoWinch at all
times.
1. Brief Description and disclaimer;
The MotoWinch shall only be used as described in these operating instructions. The MotoWinch is not suitable for general
lifting purposes or for applications other than those described in the operating instructions . Using the MotoWinch implies the
supplier's indemnification for damage caused by incorrect or improper use.
NOTE; the MotoWinch is a great tool but it is not a substitute for common sense and
safe riding!
2. Technical Specifications
Article nr. 1707001
Length 112cm
Gross weight 1885 gram
3. Safety
Avoid to come into contact with moving parts during use. Serious injury may occur. Make sure that the
strap is always rolled evenly. An unevenly rolled strap can cause blocking or damage of strap and
ratchet. Always use the rubber anti-slip foot on hard surfaces. If the surface is slippery, e.g. due to oil
leakage, moss or algae growth, there is a substantial risk that the rubber foot does not provide
sufficient stability. It is up to the user to make a safe assessment of the situation. However, during the
winching, the user must always take position such that, in case of sudden sideway slippage or failure of
the winch, the motorbike cannot fall against or on the user.
4. Components and application
Explanation of the parts;
The Ratchet;
The ratchet is a standard 3 ton or 5 ton (optional) cargo ratchet. The ratchet lever is of such size that the power required for
the various applications is limited. The ratchet must be clean when used and inspected for possible damage. The ratchet has
been pre-mounted to the MotoWinch tube with a pipe locking pin.
The strap;
The strap is a standard 2 ton 200cm strap for use with the MotoWinch. The strap must be at all times undamaged for use in
the MotoWinch. After use, the strap should be cleaned from sand, dirt and grease. If the strap is badly frayed, torn or when the
stitching is broken, it should be replaced. In case of doubt please contact Eastbound. Using a damaged strap is entirely at
users own risk.

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The remaining MotoWinch parts and order of assembly;
1. Pulley
2. Shaft male/female 20mm
3. Shaft female/female 20mm
4. Coupling 20 x 14mm
5. Ratchet connection tube 25mm
6. Coupling 20 x 20 mm
7. Tube 25mm
8. Coupling 20 x 20 mm
9. Tube 25mm with anti-slip foot
In addition to above the following is included;
a) Teflon footplate for soft surface (optional)
b) Storage bag with break lock strap .
c) Zip lock bag with spare O-rings
5. First use as MotoWinch
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to try the MotoWinch first under controlled conditions before using under actual
conditions in the field. See also Par. 5.2.8 concerning the length of the strap.
5.1 General instructions on operation of the ratchet;
Locking the strap in the ratchet;
1. Pull strap ca. 5 cm through the spindle of the
closed ratchet (pic. 1, 2 en 3)
2. Start ratcheting by moving lever up and down (pic.
4)
Releasing tension of strap;
1. To release tension, pull locking plate towards the
lever (pic. 6)
2. Open ratchet lever until it is completely opened and
flat (pic. 7)
3. Now pull the strap to unwind the spindle. If required
with a few firm pulls (pic. 8)
4. Pull the locking plate open and close the ratchet.
(pic. 9)
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5.2 Use of MotoWinch;
1. Check if all parts are present and undamaged.
2. Assemble the MotoWinch Parts 1 through 9 as shown below. Pay attention that part 5 is orientated correctly, with spindle
on top and lever at bottom. On very soft or marshy surfaces, you also use the Teflon foot plate (optional) for load
spreading.
3. Make sure the front of the front wheel is directed downwards by pulling the bottom end of the handle bars of the dropped
motorcycle toward the tank.
4. Take the strap and wrap the loop around the lower handle of the motorcycle and pull the opposite free end through the
loop into a slipknot. Slide the slipknot as tight as possible. If the handle bars are fitted with metal hand guards, the strap
can be attached at the junction between handle bar and hand guard. If the motorcycle does not have metal hand guards,
the loop must be tightened on the vibration damper. Take care that the strap is not tightened directly on the throttle
tube (in case the bike is on its right side) because this may cause damage to the throttle mechanism.
5. Place the MotoWinch between the tank and the handle bars as close as possible to the strap attachment point.
6. Use the Velcro strap on the storage bag to lock the front brake to prevent the front end from rolling away while winching.
7. Make sure the pulley and ratchet are aligned as shown below. Take the loose end of the strap and guide it through the
pulley .

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8. Feed the strap into the ratchet spindle and ratchet a number of times until the straps catches on the spindle. Tighten the
strap. The ideal situation is that the strap sticks only about 5 centimeters (2 inches) through the spindle and “catches “ with
the first full turn.
Right
Wrong
IMPORTANT: If the strap is too long;
If the strap is too long and the strap has to be wound several times on the spindle to tension the strap, it will be at the
expense of available winching height, required ratcheting force, the motorcycle cannot be elevated high enough and the
strap may run against and open the spindle locking mechanism which causes the strap to unravel and the bike will fall
back to the ground. Shortening the strap to suit the motorbike (see above) . Alternatively, the tube part with the
ratchet can be placed lower in the assembly order.
If the strap is too short;
In principle, the strap cannot be too short. If the strap is accidentally shortened too much or you have a new bike which
requires a longer strap, please contact the supplier.
Note; Make sure that if the bike is on its right side that you put out the kick stand before you start winching. If the bike is
on its left side, be careful with the final step as described under point 9 as not to flip the bike too far and drop it on its right
side. While you do the last bit of the lifting by hand, kick out the side stand as soon as you can reach it.
See also the demonstration videos on www.eastbound.org
Note that not all types off handlebars are suitable to lift the bike. Older model
bikes with long steel tubular handlebars like the picture shown, are not strong
enough to be used for lifting. In case of doubt, please contact supplier.
9. The MotoWinch is now ready for use. Start winching;
a) Hold the MotoWinch just below the pulley. This will improve guidance of the strap and the balance of the MotoWinch.
b) By pulling up the ratchet, the strap will roll on the spindle and the bike will move.
c) Put your foot against the rubber foot of the MotoWinch to stabilize it and as an extra precaution against slippage of the
rubber foot.
d) The MotoWinch will tilt towards the bike, the higher the bike is lifted. This is normal. Under normal circumstance, the
rubber anti-slip foot will prevent the MotoWinch from slipping away. (See Note 1)
e) Winch slowly, see if the foot is stable and the bike can come up freely and does not roll away at the front or back.
f) Make sure that the strap rolls evenly on the spindle and does not roll up against the side. If it does roll up against the
side, the winching will become very difficult and eventually impossible. Stop immediately and start over. (see point 7
above)
Be very careful with unlocking the ratchet! The motorbike will fall back to the ground.
g) When the winching gets harder (when spindle collects more strap), limit the ratchet action to 1 click at a time.
Never use an extension lever to operate the ratchet lever. This is dangerous and can cause damage to the
MotoWinch and harm to the user.
h) Pay attention to when the strap reaches the end of its range.
i) When the strap has reached the end of its range, but often before, the bike has reached an angle at which it will be
easy to put the bike up straight by hand.
j) Lift the bike by hand for the final push to get it back on its wheels.
k) Engage the side stand as soon as possible (see point 8 above) and let the bike rest on it.

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10. Remove the MotoWinch. Inspect the loose parts for any damage and dirt. Clean the MotoWinch components before storing
them. In case of damage (except for minor scratching of the metallic surfaces), contact the supplier.
Note 1; the underground under the rubber foot must be solid and free from loose gravel, oily substances and any other
influences which will adversely affect the grip of the rubber foot on the ground. This is entirely the responsibility of the user. When the
underground is very soft, muddy or marshy, use the (optional) load spreader foot plate to spread the load. Always put your boot/foot
against the MotoWinch base to stabilize it and prevent it from slipping away.
REMARK; On some motorbikes the handlebars are mounted in rubbers in the tri-plate. After putting the bike back on its wheels, it can be
that the handle bars are slightly skewed. This is not a problem and the handle bars/rubbers can easily be straightened again by putting the
front wheel against a solid object like a wall or a pole or by turning the handlebars to the maximum steering angle and push or tap it back to
the wright position.
6. Maintenance.
After use, remove the sand and mud of all parts. Regularly check the O-rings of the couplings. Although they are not essential
to the safe operation of the MotoWinch, these are important for the convenient use of the winch. Grease the O-rings
occasionally sparsely with acid-free petrolatum, chain grease/oil or normal bearing grease. Wipe excess grease off. When the
O-ring are completely dry, assembly and disassembly of the coupling will be difficult. Regularly check the strap. When the
strap is damaged (except for mild fraying of the edges) or torn, it must be replaced. If the stitching of the loop is damaged, the
strap must be replaced. Regularly check that all bolts and nuts tight. Carefully clean all parts and replace damaged parts with
new ones.
•Replacement O-rings;
20mm connections 15,60mm x 1,78mm. NBR or equivalent
14mm connections 10,82mm x 1,78mm. NBR or equivalent
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permission of the publisher. Technical data may be changed without prior notice. Eastbound is not responsible / liable for damage / personal
injury due to (incorrect) use of this product. Eastbound is interested in your comments and about this products and manual.
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