First Yamaha Rhino failure

nybirdman · Sep 9, 2015

And I am "NOT" complaining.Finaly replaced the original battery on my 2006 450 Yamaha Rhino.It didn't leave me but was getting weak for sure.
The machine was purchased new and currently has 3900+miles on it.On my third set of tires(road rider) and other than oil/filter and air filter and one new spark plug the machine has been flawless.
I use the machine just about every day;feed hauler,wood checking the land ect.
This is our third Yamaha product and they have all been very good.
I have looked at the Rhino replacement the Viking but don't care for the added width.

RollingsFarms · Sep 9, 2015

That's awesome! I think the battery is the weak point on my Ranger, it's really small and I've read these batteries don't last that long.

ProjectKing · Sep 20, 2015

Great news on the Rhino. They are nice machines! You have many more miles ahead of you!

Kyle_in_Tex · Sep 20, 2015

IMO, Yamaha builds some of the best stuff. They don't build the batteries though. Surprised a battery lasted that long.

Streetcar · Sep 20, 2015

In my truck, which was a daily driver , a battery lasted from 2000 to 2012. In recent years I am averaging three years before replacing

rmk700 · Sep 25, 2015

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nybirdman said:
And I am "NOT" complaining.Finaly replaced the original battery on my 2006 450 Yamaha Rhino.It didn't leave me but was getting weak for sure.
The machine was purchased new and currently has 3900+miles on it.On my third set of tires(road rider) and other than oil/filter and air filter and one new spark plug the machine has been flawless.
I use the machine just about every day;feed hauler,wood checking the land ect.
This is our third Yamaha product and they have all been very good.
I have looked at the Rhino replacement the Viking but don't care for the added width.

You can always upgrade to Yamaha 's latest

http://youtu.be/S36R5ROdujA

crazyal · Sep 27, 2015

I didn't even wait a year on my Honda Big Red before replacing the battery. The nice thing about a utv is you have some room to modify. I just bought a full sized car battery and made a spot under the hood for it. Car sized batteries are a lot cheaper per CCA than a motorcycle battery. Plus I have tons of reserve for lights and a winch.

ProjectKing · Sep 28, 2015

Streetcar said:
In my truck, which was a daily driver , a battery lasted from 2000 to 2012. In recent years I am averaging three years before replacing

You need to buy better quality batts