Just bought a rhino clone

Canada_CT230 · Mar 9, 2012

Looks like you are stuck in thinking that companies don't sell out on quality for profits.

Markcuda · Mar 10, 2012

No, but I am a realist, looks like you are stuck on paying little money for some thing and expecting high quality?

Canada_CT230 · Mar 10, 2012

Reality is that other companies can make a similar product with similar quality for less $$$.

$3000 for a Polaris, Honda or Yamaha sticker is absurd.

One of the companies that make one on these UTVs makes engines/sub assemblies for Yamaha. So I guess Yamaha is using China made products too.

If Polaris, Honda, Yamaha are so great then why do they only offer a 6 month warranty on their machines???

Anyway...I don't need your opinion anyway. I go by facts...

scesnick · Mar 11, 2012

thomascw said:
Just an update. 1 year warranty is up. The only issue so far was the loose relay. No problems since. I've only got just over a hundred miles on it though. The last time I changed the oil(about 2 months ago), it was somewhat overfull. Apparently not uncommon on efi engines that run rich until warmed up, my wife uses the clone in the yard/garden and will literally drive 15 - 20 yards and shut off to load weeds.brush etc( not complaining mind you).Anyhow, i've been making a point to get it warmed up good and the oil level is stable. I'll post any problems.

So you put 100 miles on it in one yr? I used to put that on my rhino in one weekend of riding. glad you like it though. Hope it is still running for ya when it has around 5,000 hours on it like my rhino did when I got rid of it.

Markcuda · Mar 11, 2012

So you put 100 miles on it in one yr?

Now that is funny right there:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Canada_CT230 · Mar 11, 2012

If you read his post and not take it out of context. He said his wife uses it in the yard moving 15 - 20 yds at a time. Of course he is not going to put lots of miles on it using it that way.

DIXIEDOG · Mar 11, 2012

Canada_CT230 said:
If Polaris, Honda, Yamaha are so great then why do they only offer a 6 month warranty on their machines???

Anyway...I don't need your opinion anyway. I go by facts...

They put that warranty on it because people buy side by sides to abuse...my Kubota RTV 500 only came with a 12 month warranty and everyone compares their build quality to a tank.:laughing: That said I've had it for 2 yrs and no major problems yet.:thumbsup:

A lot of what you're paying for is a decent dealer network, buy a cheap clone and when the shop that was selling them 2 yrs ago goes out of business where are you going to get parts? Even something relatively minor like an axle may be quite a chore to order. There is a powersports shop up here that sells the off brand units, he switches brands every few years because of problems....the real savings aren't that great...a few thousand dollars isn't much when you consider how long most people will have their unit.

scesnick · Mar 15, 2012

Canada_CT230 said:
If you read his post and not take it out of context. He said his wife uses it in the yard moving 15 - 20 yds at a time. Of course he is not going to put lots of miles on it using it that way.

I didn't take it out of context. He said there is 100 miles on it so far. Does it really matter how the miles got on it? 100 miles is 100 miles.... geesh...

However, I dont see how only 100 miles is any kind of barometer on how well the machine is built. ( and no, he didn't see it was either)

I would like to hear another update when this thing is actually ran for say 4,000 miles in real world rides, not putting around the yard...

Canada_CT230 · Mar 15, 2012

Sorry, It wasn't directed at you. It was for someone else that was mocking the guy because he had 100 miles in a year. He clearly didn't read the statement that it is a new unit and had few miles on it because his wife drives 15-20 yds at a time.

chrisfromvegas · May 17, 2012

Canada_CT230 said:
Reality is that other companies can make a similar product with similar quality for less $$$.

$3000 for a Polaris, Honda or Yamaha sticker is absurd.

One of the companies that make one on these UTVs makes engines/sub assemblies for Yamaha. So I guess Yamaha is using China made products too.

If Polaris, Honda, Yamaha are so great then why do they only offer a 6 month warranty on their machines???

Anyway...I don't need your opinion anyway. I go by facts...

What facts? Your made up facts?

Now here are the real facts...

Yamaha does NOT supply parts to any other UTV company. Period.

The Rhino is assembled in the USA using only US based suppliers. The engine/transmission comes from the main Yamaha plant in Hamamatsu, Japan.
It is not only built here, but designed here as well.

My Rhino has over 4000 trouble free miles. Not babied either with plenty of dune riding. some dunes hundreds of feet tall.

Educate yourself...

Rhino Frequently Asked Questions | Truth About Rhino

Markcuda · May 17, 2012

Chris, there are some dunder heads that you will just not educate:laughing:

Canada_CT230 · May 17, 2012

And some dunder heads like resurrecting long dead threads on the forum too.

pathunt · Aug 21, 2012

We bought two Massimo 400 UTV's. One has been in the dealer's shop for 33 days out of the one year warranty. They just finished replacing the clutch and cvt belt. 2 more months left on the warranty and I am hoping something else will go wrong with it so the dealer/manufacturer have to take it back. I like it, but it just keeps breaking and leaving me stranded one way or the other. The other one was returned to the dealer at a significant loss - replaced clutch, cvt belt, and brake master cylinder. Bought my Massey Ferguson used (2001) and only an alternator replaced during that time - a few lost arguments with locust spurs, but that's about it.

PapaPerk · Aug 22, 2012

pathunt said:
We bought two Massimo 400 UTV's. One has been in the dealer's shop for 33 days out of the one year warranty. They just finished replacing the clutch and cvt belt. 2 more months left on the warranty and I am hoping something else will go wrong with it so the dealer/manufacturer have to take it back. I like it, but it just keeps breaking and leaving me stranded one way or the other. The other one was returned to the dealer at a significant loss - replaced clutch, cvt belt, and brake master cylinder. Bought my Massey Ferguson used (2001) and only an alternator replaced during that time - a few lost arguments with locust spurs, but that's about it.

Wow that really stinks! Thanks for sharing so others can steer clear!

pathunt · Aug 24, 2012

pathunt said:
We bought two Massimo 400 UTV's. One has been in the dealer's shop for 33 days out of the one year warranty. They just finished replacing the clutch and cvt belt. 2 more months left on the warranty and I am hoping something else will go wrong with it so the dealer/manufacturer have to take it back. I like it, but it just keeps breaking and leaving me stranded one way or the other. The other one was returned to the dealer at a significant loss - replaced clutch, cvt belt, and brake master cylinder. Bought my Massey Ferguson used (2001) and only an alternator replaced during that time - a few lost arguments with locust spurs, but that's about it.

The dealer has been excellent to deal with. He is a Massey-Ferguson Dealer with an excellent reputation and has been in business in this area for over 30 years. The problem is how the Massimo 400's we bought were built, NOT his ability to repair them. He will have his hands full.

thomascw · Oct 16, 2012

just another update. Still low miles and no further issues. I thought my crankcase was overfull again, but I drained and measured volume and was spot on. Must have been on uneven ground. The rubber grommets that latch the hood are dry rotted, as is the shifter boot. Dont know if this is common on real Rhino or not. The chinese tires are pretty flimsy( had a couple flats from beaver sapling stobs at farm) but plug easy and hold air now. Also the dealer where I bought mine is still selling this "brand". I assumed he had quit as I haven't seen any on his lot lately. Overall, I would say I am satisfied.

nybirdman · Oct 16, 2012

thomascw said:
just another update. Still low miles and no further issues. I thought my crankcase was overfull again, but I drained and measured volume and was spot on. Must have been on uneven ground. The rubber grommets that latch the hood are dry rotted, as is the shifter boot. Dont know if this is common on real Rhino or not. The chinese tires are pretty flimsy( had a couple flats from beaver sapling stobs at farm) but plug easy and hold air now. Also the dealer where I bought mine is still selling this "brand". I assumed he had quit as I haven't seen any on his lot lately. Overall, I would say I am satisfied.

I purchased a new Rhino in 2006,all I have done is replace the tires and change the oil and filters.
My dealer is carrying BOTH,I wonder how that is going to work out with Yamaha.Mine has 3000 miles and used daily.

johnk · Oct 16, 2012

I myself stick with brand names. I pay a little more but by track records parts plus durability should be prevelent. I bought a major Chinese purchase 10 yrs ago and all I had was problems and a huge loss when I dumped it. To each there own...