2009 Foreman winch intallation help 101

[pulleye16]

I really don't have to much electrical background so I need as much detail (Pictures) as possible. I have a 2009 Honda Foreman TRX500FM / Viper winch. I got the winch unit itself installed easliy but the wiring and splicing is where I need help (dealership wants $130 and I can't afford that). Is the accessory wire the best to splice in to? Is this the wire that runs to the cigerette plug in? Where is this wire located and what does it look like? Or do I splice in to the ignition wire? I don't want it to run or drain the battery when the key is off. I'm thinking of mounting the contactor in the rear storage compartment...is that the best bet? Anyone have pics? It sounds pretty easy but I just want to make sure I splice the RIGHT wire and and don't have to drill unwanted wholes into my ATV.

Thanks for the help!

[Macgyver55]

There really isnt a lot of room under the seat unless an 09 is different than an 07. We mounted one up under the plastic just below the handle bars on my buddys' 07. We made a mount out of flat stock and bent it, then bolted it to the frame, then bolted the contactor to it.

Sorry its so dirty, its got 4000+ miles on it and it hasnt been apart since new. Putting the contactor up there protects it well and allows for much less, and simpler wiring too. We tapped into the accessory outlet for powering the contactor that way it is already fused, and shuts off with the key too.

This is from the right side looking down

This is from the left side looking down

This is looking up from the right side wheel well.

[pulleye16]

Thanks for the pics...very helpful!