2007 Yamaha Rhino 660 Auto 4x4 Sport Edition

That is a strong belief there

No doubt more reactions bring about more discussion. Being a polaris fan my whole life, I am sure that it will raise some eyebrows. Having a yamaha for the first time, I can see why polaris is not the premier manufacturer it was not so long ago. Pushing it off a cliff, not gonna happen. The yamaha for the time being has a great product, excellent consumer appeal, strong utility, and looks better than the razr, oh yeah it is in the showrooms now. I looked at getting a razr, polaris has yet to be available. Like it or not, marketing plays a major role in who buys what.

If your gonna bring it on, bring some tactful discussion, stating something is junk isn't going to illicit any positive discussion or any discussion worth reading let alone participating in.

Doogie

Agreed!!

lol, ok! Just remember, I had 2 polaris and never called them junk. Nor anybody elses machines. But I would like to make a wager on who sells more ruvs. Rhino vs RZR heads up?

That is striclty a matter of opinion. I had my choice of what ever ruv I wanted. I researched and deteremined the Rhino to be the best choice for me. The rzr is new to the market and I am sure it has a few bugs to be worked out just as other models did.

FOR THE RECORD:

I am more anal about the machines I own and how well they perform than anything else.... if something doesn't do what I expect of it.... it goes away.

When a Polaris Ranger busted a tire off the bead in the middle of the woods... who carried him back to camp... got tools... and carried him back to the bike WITH A SPARE tire/wheel to get him up and going again this weekend? That's right... the "little" Rhino.

When a big-ass Polaris Ranger 4-seater got stuck frame-deep in the creek last trip who got him out? That's right... the "little" Rhino.

No, it may not be the most powerful on the market... and it's certainly not the biggest. But it serves my purpose and that of THOUSANDS of loyal Yamaha customers.

By the way... hundreds of folks had their park entrance fees paid for by Yamaha at the 2007 ATV Mud Nationals....(not to mention the free meal Yamaha fed them)...

While ONE Polaris RZR showed up.

During this Memorial Day trip, I had the misfortune of trying to lift the back of a Polaris Ranger with a piece of equipment of mine.... let's just say I'll be cutting a 1500 lb. capacity crane off of my gooseneck and replacing it because the Ranger weighs more than a Volkswagen. I personally don't want to try to take anything that heavy through the woods.


We're all looking for something that suits our personal needs, for me that's a machine that can carry or pull a load... while still being of a size and weight that can do light trail-riding.

I'm certainly not going to roll it off a cliff because it's not the latest low-to-the-ground, small-cargo-area, narrow, overweight piece of equipment that has hit the market in limited quantities.

OK, I'm good.

I hope this didn't offend anyone. Just my perspective.

Excellent post! My hat goes off to anyone not afraid to lend a hand to someone in need, even if it ends up damaging some equipment. Too many people these days steer clear of helping someone out because they don't "want to get involved"

The personal satisfaction of giving will outlast the sweat and dollars. Least I tell myself that when I look at the bent box on my dually.

Doogie

Glad you like helping out because once this vacation ends I'm gonna need someone to drag my truck, trailer, bikes, and whatever beer is left back from Arkansas to Texas.

I would get Mudtramp to do it, but I don't know if she will be able either

Another classy and meaningful post. I think it is becoming our style. I am with you on that one. So far I have recovered an artic cat and bomb in one day. A vinson (who shall remain nameless) and a honda. I can go through every trial that our vinson does. It is all a matter of preference. Just like Dodge, ford or Chevy. I have owned them all. Its just what works best for you at the time.

With that said, lets direct this thread back to discussion of bike it was made for. We can use the general atv forum for comparisons of who's bike is the best and everything else.

Any one have any experience with what the "light duty" tailgate can handle? I was thinking of eliminating the straps as when I was using it for a paddock vehicle and someone wanted to sit on the tailgate.

Thanks,

Doogie

I'm kinda leary of it too... I've heard folks say they'll hold an amazing amount of weight... but I aint doin it.

I ALSO BOUGHT A SPORT RHINO ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISAPPOINTED SINCE . I HAVE INSTALLED A VIPER 4000 WINCH , 2 BROTHERS DUAL EXHAUST , PRO COM RECTIFIER , DYNA TEK CDI AND COIL , 2HALO 6" DRIVING LIGHTS , A BIGGER FUEL PUMP , TRINITY CLUTH SHEAVE , HI-PO BELT , MAGIC BOX , MOTO SPORT TORK 14'' BLACK WHEELS WRAPPED IN 29'' SWAMPLITES , DYNO JET JET KIT, THE POWER NOW AND A K&N AIR FILTER . HAVE BEEN STUCK YET AND BELIEVE MY MY BROTHER AND I HAVE GONE THROUGH SOME DEEP PLACES AND HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO BARK THE 29'' TIRES FROM A DEAD STOP. ONLY THING I HAVE LEFT TO DO FOR KNOW IS A 3'' LIFT KIT SEEMS THE ONES OUT NOW WILL NOT FIT BECAUSE OF THE PIGGY BACK SHOCKS . IF YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN GET IT NOW IT WOULD BE NICE .

Ok, well that last post put me in my place. Not going to load it up with that much stuff just yet.

We went to the Red Top trail (central Minnesota) Saturday. Loads of fun, Mud, and of course a nice talk with the DNR about my too wide class two rhino, they were cool about it. Because of my walking disability, i was able to smooth it over as the Rhino doesn't beat up my arms as much as the sportsman did.

We took it on the tight black diamond trail, took two hours to maneuver through it.

Got into some serious mud, hit a hole that dropped the front end half way up the hood and of course buried the foot pedals. it actually drove itself out and with only stock wheels, clearance etc pretty impressive.

All in all a great day in 96 degree heat. still cleaning components on it after two power washing sessions and a drive down my street during a downpour.

Any one got any trick ideas on shielding that radiator? I think it would be better if it was mounted horizontal just underneath the hood. Oh and a snorkel is a good idea for next time.

We all come home with a good story or a good time, once in a while we hit both.

Doogie