By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:12:06 +0000

Hello, I am the proud owner of a 2006 Rhino. I have put well over 2000 miles on my Rhino. I have put many more miles on 2 other Rhinos. I am truly saddened to hear about people getting injured while trying to have fun. My questions: Did these people that were injured read the owners manual? Did they have on proper riding gear? What is the skill level of their driving/riding ability? (If under 18): Did they have parental permission? Did the parents teach them or read the manual with them? I do not wish to point the finger at anyone other than the operator and the ignorance of that person. I mean that in the literal sense. I do not see how a Rhino can be tipped over let alone rolled over without wild and reckless abandon. I have tipped my Rhino on it’s side due to exceeding the limits given by Yamaha by well over twice the amount. This is the reason for my questions- I drove my Rhino with total disregard for the cautions given and it took a LOT to tip it over, let alone roll it over. I am not trying to offend anyone that has an issue – I would just like to understand why the prices of the Rhino are getting higher all the time. Are these lawsuits really the fault of Yamaha or the negligent operator? Should Yamaha install an inclinometer on the Rhino with red marks for those that cannot judge what is to far and/or safe? Should people be required to have a ‘special’ license? Maybe they should supply an adjustable speed limiter for those that do not adhere to Yamaha’s recommendations. All these of course would increase the price of a Rhino also. I used to race and I never once thought of suing the company of the motorcycle I was riding after I wrecked. If Yamaha had a faulty part that was breaking under normal use and ignoring the fact and people were getting hurt, well maybe thats a good reason to sue and get Yamaha’s attention – is that what is happening to the people that are getting hurt? If that is the case- I can understand and may God bless anyone hurt or worse due to Yamaha’s negligence- if not- well…. Now I will try to offend someone: If you have legal action against Yamaha due to a Rhino issue – are you the person that stuck your hand in a running blender and tried to sue Kitchenaid? Or are you the person driving about 30-35 mph through vendor row while cranking the steering wheel back and forth- with a full rollcage and 3 passengers. Yup, its those kind of people that would probably sue if something happened. Thanks for making the rest of us pay more because you have no common sense, there…I said it.

By: Nicky Joubert

Nicky Joubert — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:48:14 +0000

I have left messages on the truthabout rhino’s website and asked a few questions – todate I have not had a response from Yamaha – my daughter was seriously injured in January 2009 in one of these vehicles and has not been able to walk for the past 2 years un-aid – so I am not sure how good the website is or if they only want good messages and the negatives get lost somehow – regards SOUTH AFRICA

By: Jon Geiger

Jon Geiger — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:23:56 +0000

I put 2300 miles on my 07 Rhino with no rollover issues. The only rollover issues I know about on Rhino’s were because of
kids under 16 driving, and adults driving under the influence. It is too bad a few did not heed the warnings and want Yamaha to pay.

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