Hey guys, just wanted to share a few updated photos of my UXV 450i. I recently added a folding windshield from Super ATV, and it really works great. Rather than a solid windshield, I really like this model, which allows you the option to have the windshield fully closed, cracked open to allow some ventilation or fully open for an open air cab. There are two gas struts on the upper section of the windshield that lift it up and hold it up when fully open. I don't think you'd want to go riding fast across rough terrain when fully open, but it's fine for driving short distances at low speed. The windshield is quiet and seems of good quality.
I was also concerned whether this windshield would work with the aftermarket roof I purchased from Off-Road Body Armor, due to the slight downward curve at the front of the roof. Well, I am happy to report there is still sufficient clearance for the windshield, and it works perfectly.
Finally, I recently added a 2,500-pound Badlands winch from Harbor Freight. I know, I know...those things are CHEAP. But heck, with the Super Coupon, who can pass up $50 for a 2,500-pound winch with wireless remote? At that price, I can go though four of them before I pay the price of one name brand model. Besides, the thing seems to work just fine. I did replace the steel cable with synthetic rope (I hate the way those cables fray and cut your hands!) and bought a rubber stopper for the front, because they don't include one with the winch. The hardest part of the whole winch installation was just mounting the winch to the KYMCO factory winch-mounting plate, because the Badlands winch is a two-hole mount configuration and the KYMCO factory winch plate is set up for a four-hole configuration. Thanks to a buddy and his tools, we made some "custom modification" and got it to work out just fine.
Anyway, here are the photos. I think the machine is looking pretty sharp now with all the aftermarket accessories. The only thing left to add now is a plow in time for the first snowstorm this winter!
