Yamaha Rhino

[markc]

Well guys after 5 good years with the Little Kawasaki Mule, I have it up for sale.  I picked up, or rather had delivered free of charge to the house a 2006 Rhino 450 last Friday.   I haven't spent much time driving it yet as I also just had Lasik eye surgery Friday.  But it appears that it will be a nice upgrade form the 2WD Mule.    Brenham Yamaha in Brenham Texas is a great dealership for anyone in that part of the world looking for a new ride...

[Old Syko]

At least a year ago I would have been willing to place a wager that at some point you would own a Rhino.  Mark, hope it lives up to all your expectations and I bet it will.  Keep us posted as I'm thinking of getting one myself.

[markc]

I had to spend some time driving a Rhino and Lots and Lots of reading, question asking etc... before I decided on one.  SO far I am quite impressed with Where the Rhino will go and with what ease it does it.  Even some of the same trails and jeep roads I've been driving for years with the Mule are a different experience in the Rhino.  

As far as pure work goes, this Rhino isn't gonna be as good as the Mule, but I will make due.

[PEPAW]

Good for you and good luck with that Lasik.     I wish I had a Rhino at the farm instead of my old 4 wheeler.    But it is getting old . . . . :wink:

What happened to the old Mule?    Did you wear it out?    How many hours?   I am curious how long those things really hold up.    For working on a ranch they are sure handy.

pepaw

[Steve E]

I gave up on the idea of a Kawa 750 Brute or whatever it is in favor of the Rhino. Be sure and let know more info when you get a chance.

                                        Steve E...........

[markc]

Sorry, I have gone back to college and working so I haven't been on line much lately.  The old Mule had 327 hours on it, scratched up and well used, but perfect.  Mule's last a long time.    

The new Rhino has ,  ?  hours since Yamaha is too cheapo to put a simple hour meter on them.   So far, it is an awsome vehice and the more I drive it, the more I like it.   I have added an Essex Mfg, hard top, and flip up glass windshield, a Warn 2500# winch, custom made rear bumper, and cup holders.  I have ordered and should receive in a day or 2, a roll up rear window assembly.  

The ride is so smooth!!!!!   and the acceleration is suprisingly quick.  The 4WD system is a go about anywhere set up and I have been able to reach areas of the local lease that I haven't been to with the little mule, in years...

If I can figure it out, Iwill try to post a pic or two.

[rks1949]

markc,the more you use the Rhino,the more you will love it! I use mine for deer hunting,coyote hunting,and rec. riding. I have the top,rear window enclousur,J Strong half doors/with the upper window enclosures. It will get you where you want to go,regardless of the weather! (if it is has the cab enclosed). We (wife and I) used it deer hunting this year,and it will haul everything,including guns,pop up blind,chairs,cooler,blind heater,ect. and the deer you get too. After using a regular ATV for years (it was good for getting ya in,and dragging the deer out) you won't go back! We Had a Kawasaki 400 4X4 Praire for 6 yearsd,when we traded it in it had 430miles on it. The Rhino is just over a year old,and all ready has 675 miles on it! Ron

[markc]

Ron,  with 2 years in the Rhino now I love it.   It has done the work we've put on it plus reached the locations I couldn't reach in the Mule.   My only real complaints, are the squeaky brakes, and the cheapo hood releases and lack of factory under hood storage like the newer Mules have. 

http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h302/1markc/

[rks1949]

Yeah! The brakes do make noise. A friend of mine put new EBC pads on his,and they don't squeek,but he said they aren't going to last as long either. Ron