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#31 Re: General Discussion about Yamaha Rhinos » The new 08 Rhino !!!? » 2007-09-02 13:23:34

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I seriously doubt the Rhino will beat the Kawi 750 when it comes to horsepower or acceleration.  I do think the Rhino will beat it when it comes to durability though.

#32 Re: The X Spot » renting a rhino » 2007-09-02 13:19:59

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They cost $130 a day for Rhino rentals around here.  Be careful if you are new to side by sides though.  Last weekend we watched a rental rhino roll over less than 200 yards away from where they unloaded it from the trailer.  There were four people in the Rhino, and you know before asking that none of them had their seatbelts on, or were wearing helmets.  And you know that the passenger stuck her foot out when the Rhino rolled so it crushed her foot into the shape of a mangled plum.

Wear your seatbelts and a helmet, and be careful.  Have a good time.

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#33 Re: Yamaha Rhino Performance Mods » rhino exhaust--which one » 2007-07-29 07:45:41

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I ended up going with the Yoshimura RS-5 slip on exhaust, and porting the stock header.  The Rhino runs fantastic, seems to definitely have more get up and go, and isn't too excessively loud (it passes the 96 dB sound test).  And it only cost $300, instead of a months pay like some of the dual systems do.

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#34 Re: Yamaha Rhino Performance Mods » Best replacement shock » 2007-07-29 07:36:08

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Cherry Creek; ... also known as whoop-ville USA.  Yup, better suspension really helps out there.  Here is where I went this weekend, ... not a whoop in site.  Nothing else in site either though, LOL.  It's my secret Rhino test facility 12 miles west of Cedar City.
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#35 Re: Rhino Parts and Accessories » Iron Rhino Design 1/2 doors » 2007-07-20 20:31:21

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I have my concerns with that style of "door".  They have always looked somewhat like a guillotine to me.

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#36 Re: The X Spot » Honda Side X Side... » 2007-07-20 07:56:47

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This is so typical for Honda ... wait forever until everyone else has already established the market, then release something that has less performance, less suspension, less braking, fewer feature, and just plain less of everything.  People will still think it is the best because its a Honda though.  roll

#37 Re: The X Spot » Hello from Radflo » 2007-07-19 18:15:01

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Welcome aboard?  I've never heard of Radflo, do they have a web page?

#38 Re: Yamaha Rhino Performance Mods » Best replacement shock » 2007-07-17 20:09:50

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For stock replacement shocks WER (Walker Evans Racing) is probably the best.  King stock replacement shocks also ride very very nice, but are not adjustable.  Bilsteins are also good, but are not adjustable either.   

All of the stock replacement shocks are still limited by only having 7" of suspension travel though.  You can get twice that suspension travel with one of the long travel kits, and they handle the big stuff far far better than the stock replacement shocks will. 

I have the long travel Elka's, and with 15" of suspension travel I think they are worth getting.  Elka shocks are as good as any, but expensive if you get the adjustability features.  I personally would not spend the money for fully adjustable Elka's without increasing suspension travel with a long travel set-up.  Depends on what you want to do with your Rhino.

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#39 Re: General Discussion about Yamaha Rhinos » Need help on removing the bed from my '07 Rhino » 2007-07-16 18:47:02

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Just unplug the connections and snip the zip ties.  Use new zip ties when you reconnect the wires.

#40 Re: The X Spot » 2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750 4x4 - New UTV! » 2007-07-16 07:14:43

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The 750 v-twin is going to make a lot more power than the 660 Rhino, and its going to sound better when its uncorked as well.  It should be able to blow the doors off of a Rhino, so I'm betting these become very popular.

If Kawi uses the same CVT as in their quads they won't be as good in that one area though.  Not sure how that handle you pull to engage the front locker is going to work with a steering wheel either  :?

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#41 Re: General Discussion about Yamaha Rhinos » rhino valve adjustment » 2007-07-16 07:07:36

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Badley,
To get to the access cover for the timing marks you need to remove the fan on the passenger side of the engine.  You do not need to disconnect it from its rubber hose, just unbolt the four bolts holding it on the engine and move it to the side enough to see the access plug.  Use a quarter to remove the plug.  You can then shine a flash light across the gas tank and into the access hole, and you can see the timing marks.  Remove the spark plug and turn the engine counter clockwise until the center of the three timing marks is lined up.  Then adjust the valves to spec.  You do not need new gaskets.  Its pretty simple once you get in there and start looking at it.

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#42 Re: The X Spot » Help me help you. » 2007-07-15 20:44:27

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Wait a minute, this is a beach patrol Rhino we're talking about here.  It has to have aftermarket yellow plastic, and Pamela Anderson wearing a red swimsuit sitting in the passenger seat.  Did you say you needed someone to drive it for you?  wink

#43 Re: Yamaha Rhino Performance Mods » Sheave for Rhino 660 » 2007-07-15 17:05:42

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My Rhino wouldn't pick the front end up with two 660 engines under the hood.   wink

I like the idea that the Trinity clutch kit is a new sheave and comes with new roller weights to maximize acceleration.  It looks like the clutch has been tuned for maximum performance from the start.  I like that approach instead of just machining the stock sheave for more top speed, then discovering that you need a new spring to work well in the dunes, then being told to remove half the stock roller weights. 

Thanks for the post, I just ordered one.

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#44 Re: Yamaha Rhino Performance Mods » Sheave for Rhino 660 » 2007-07-15 07:32:58

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carhauler89,
does the Trinity sheave help, or hurt, low end off the starting line response?  The extra top end is nice, but if I'm on an MX track and trying to get to the first turn a little quicker will the Trinity sheave and different rollers for the clutch improve acceleration?

Thanks.
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#45 Re: Yamaha Rhino Performance Mods » dual exhaust » 2007-07-15 07:19:16

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Well I have a ported stock header, and the Yoshimura RS-5 slip on, with a hard style K&N and the Rais air tube on my Rhino 660.  And at 6000 ft altitude I run a 155 main jet if that is any help.  It seems to run good, with no hesitation or bogging, and it doesn't backfire at all on decel.  I like the RS-5 because I got it for just $281, it looks trick as anything, and it is just barely louder than stock, with a nice deep tone.  I've used my Radio Shack sound meter on it, and although I was guessing at what was "1/2 max RPM", which is where sound test are supposed to be done, I got 94 dB on the meter.  Thats pretty decent if you ask me.

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