Still have my 07 450. Still runs great. Still has original belt. Use it daily on farm/ranch. I think one of the best features is that it fits in the bed of my truck. When I go camping/hunting/fishing/mining I can load it up AND hook up my travel trailer.
Thank you so much for this series on older Rhinos. Having just bought some property in the North Bay, Ontario area I knew I needed an ATV, but my kids said a sxs would be better for an ‘old’ man like myself so I picked up an 05 Rhino 660 that has some work already done to it. Your videos have shown me what a good choice I made and look forward to many years of use and fun with it. Thank you again and I am now a subscriber.
Great video, I had a 2008 yamaha rhino and put 10,000 klm on it. never let me down. When I sold it I changed the belt so new owner didn't have to worry. The belt with 10000klm on it looked like it was brand new. Then I went to a Polaris razor 800 second time out I wore out a belt and got stuck 30 klm in the woods. Sold it right away. Then got a 2020 can am maverick 1000r sport. good machine but brakes sqeeked from brand new, it stopped on a hill, and going from park to high or low it was a Very large clunk transmistion sounded horable. Now Im back in a 2004 yamaha rhino 660, Im the second owner he only put 700 klm on it in 20 years. It looks brand new. Just put power steering in it and could not be happier. Great machine for around my property!! new subscriber here keep up the great videos.
Love the video man. I just built a 777 for my 08 rhino aka "the chubby unicorn" its at the tuner right now getting dialed in. Cant wait to rip the trails and play in the mud here in central florida..
Great vid!! I have a 2009 700, that thing has been a beast!! I call her my deer machine, reason, I’ve used her to haul, pull or winch huge Iowa deer from deep n the woods !! The engine heat works wonders w the cab I made for it n winter. I will never get rid of my rhino, in fact plan to make major upgrades to it, power steering, shocks etc. I’ve been in some very sticky situations and the Rhino never failed me!! Thank you again!
Thank you for sharing, we have 2 rhinos 06 660 and 08 700. I ride the 660, it has 1000 hours on it. we do trial riding. so we do not travel fast, do not require the big horses guys use on dunes. I have had to do the wet clutch and primary. I just finished going 3rd over size on the piston and sleeve new valves as well. It cost me $3400 but that is much less than a wolverine. Besides , wolverines break in the bush the plastic is not made for trail riding the way we ride. I have taken both machines into the Rocky Mountains with no problem with power.
My old Rhino was bored and stroked to a 780. Ported heads, cams, exhaust, Harley 45 carb, that thing would rip for the times. It was such a fun buggy being so nimble and powerful.
Heck yea it was worth it, no monthly payment either. The rhino is just a great machine. Parts are everywhere you turn, for cheap! You did awesome. A very capable machine. And rides good stock too.
@@AppalachianMountainRiders right on I’ve been riding Polaris sportsman 570 for the last six years been great, wanted the side by but don’t want to go to New and deal with bank loan
8600 miles on the clock! Yes it's rebuilt but that impressive! I believe any and all of the old can compete with the new. With the new you get more bells and whistles and stuff most can't work on.. with the old you get simplicity and based on manufacturer.. reliability! Great video showing these old units can still rock with the new trailer queens that cost as much as new trucks!
I still have my 04 660 Rhino. Still runs strong. I put a 50 cal rev box on it and it got stupid! Loads of fun. Have no idea on the miles or hours because mine just has the old indicator lights on it. No display at all.
I use my 660 as a scout rig for clearing hill climbs for the dirtbikes. Gives you a lot more trail options to recon than the bigger machines. My rhino gets 4 times the use out of it than my yzx does lol.
I've been looking into the Kawasaki Mule pro-mx. They're built very much like the old rhino, simple stupid and relatively bullet proof. Not huge powerhouses but have plenty of power for trail riding.
Great video! I have an ‘09 that that I bought in Feb 2020 with lots of mods including a pro armour roll cage with a back seat in the bed. It looks like the original owner installed progressive rear shocks which cannot support the extra weight of the cage and seats. Do you recommend a firmer shock and spring setup? Maybe OEM? Thanks again for all your useful content.
I would keep the progressive shocks for the better ride they give and just swap out the springs for some heavier ones to take the added weight. Accounting for passengers as well would go at least 150 lbs heavier with the springs
Compared to where I live this video looks like it's from Kansas The best thing about the rhino is it's gearing for Hills None of the new machines can get into the remote lakes around here
Can you post a parts list that you put on this. My rhino just blew the head gasket so I have to rebuild it and would like to build my own raging rhino. Or send it to me please
I don’t have an actually parts list to give you. All Greg did was call up JBS performance and told them we wanted to do the build and they sent us everything we needed. Should be able to do the same for you too!
The Rhino is a great platform and in my opinion is hard to beat for an entry level SxS. They are tough as nails and easy to maintain plus parts are inexpensive should something break(if it ever does) Sure, they don’t have all the bells and whistles like the modern machines but you can pick up one fairly cheap comparatively. My first SxS was a rhino and it’s what got me hooked!
its about the same size as a modern 2 up quad so its definitly small compaired to modern machines. id say the only sxs compairable is the honda pioneer but it lacks power. if you could put a 3 inch lift under it and turn 27-28 inch tires it would be more comprable to a newer sxs. im not a sxs guy but im thinking about bying a hisun 700 and swaping over the rhino gears and doing a custom build.
We're wanting to get a four seater to haul the kids on cause the gator is getting full lol. Thinking about one of the new Yamaha wolverine rmx 1000 4 do you know if they still have the speed limiter switch like ur x4 has
Does your rhino have the rear sway bar removed and rear tires with 2 inch spacers? I just bought a 2008 rhino 700. The guy told me he never had it updated with the spacers and sway bar removed. What is your thoughts on having it done?
@@nonya9576 they help prevent rollovers. Apparently Yamaha issued a TSB to have dealers remove the rear sway bar and put spacers to widen the tire footprint to limit the chance of roll overs. I was just curious of his was removed.
I get how this guy loves the Rhino. But the complaining of how old(most used word in this video) the features or on these Rhinos. No, it doesn't have heated seats, moonroof, dual air and heat feature, or GPS, or carries 8 people (that's what trucks are for), or 360 view, or airbags, or huge horsepower ( do you really need that on a trail ?), or air rid, or power steering. C'mon, get real. We have 2 Rhinos and use at least one of them every day on the ranch. I gave you a like because of the Rhino, not the crying.
Still have my 07 450. Still runs great. Still has original belt. Use it daily on farm/ranch. I think one of the best features is that it fits in the bed of my truck. When I go camping/hunting/fishing/mining I can load it up AND hook up my travel trailer.
Thank you so much for this series on older Rhinos. Having just bought some property in the North Bay, Ontario area I knew I needed an ATV, but my kids said a sxs would be better for an ‘old’ man like myself so I picked up an 05 Rhino 660 that has some work already done to it. Your videos have shown me what a good choice I made and look forward to many years of use and fun with it. Thank you again and I am now a subscriber.
Couldn't agree more with your closing comments. Great video, thanks!
Great video, I had a 2008 yamaha rhino and put 10,000 klm on it. never let me down. When I sold it I changed the belt so new owner didn't have to worry. The belt with 10000klm on it looked like it was brand new. Then I went to a Polaris razor 800 second time out I wore out a belt and got stuck 30 klm in the woods. Sold it right away. Then got a 2020 can am maverick 1000r sport. good machine but brakes sqeeked from brand new, it stopped on a hill, and going from park to high or low it was a Very large clunk transmistion sounded horable. Now Im back in a 2004 yamaha rhino 660, Im the second owner he only put 700 klm on it in 20 years. It looks brand new. Just put power steering in it and could not be happier. Great machine for around my property!! new subscriber here keep up the great videos.
Love the video man. I just built a 777 for my 08 rhino aka "the chubby unicorn" its at the tuner right now getting dialed in. Cant wait to rip the trails and play in the mud here in central florida..
love this man! I just bought 2 for a steal and fixedemup, so much fun!
I’m working on a 2007 660 sport. It’s my first side by side and I’m actually quite happy with it.
Great vid!! I have a 2009 700, that thing has been a beast!! I call her my deer machine, reason, I’ve used her to haul, pull or winch huge Iowa deer from deep n the woods !! The engine heat works wonders w the cab I made for it n winter. I will never get rid of my rhino, in fact plan to make major upgrades to it, power steering, shocks etc. I’ve been in some very sticky situations and the Rhino never failed me!! Thank you again!
they have a 2013 also.we was glad to be apart of the rhino and its performance gains through the years
This to me, this was one of your best videos to date. Great job.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing, we have 2 rhinos 06 660 and 08 700. I ride the 660, it has 1000 hours on it. we do trial riding. so we do not travel fast, do not require the big horses guys use on dunes. I have had to do the wet clutch and primary. I just finished going 3rd over size on the piston and sleeve new valves as well. It cost me $3400 but that is much less than a wolverine. Besides , wolverines break in the bush the plastic is not made for trail riding the way we ride. I have taken both machines into the Rocky Mountains with no problem with power.
My old Rhino was bored and stroked to a 780. Ported heads, cams, exhaust, Harley 45 carb, that thing would rip for the times. It was such a fun buggy being so nimble and powerful.
Heck yea it was worth it, no monthly payment either. The rhino is just a great machine. Parts are everywhere you turn, for cheap! You did awesome. A very capable machine. And rides good stock too.
🏆🏆🏆🤗🙏
I just sold my 2003 Rhino. Never a problem.
how much did you let it go for?
@@CB_ChaosLove I believe $3700. Always garaged. Never left muddy. Always changed oil early and used a Wix filter.
@@doc559 Cool, Thanks. That's close to the price point I'm looking at for my first SxS.
I’m looking at a 2009 700 for 5500 in my area right now
Nice! They are still great machines even for today! Greg goes everywhere in is 12 Rhino I take my Rmax!
@@AppalachianMountainRiders right on I’ve been riding Polaris sportsman 570 for the last six years been great, wanted the side by but don’t want to go to New and deal with bank loan
the 1st time we saw a rhino at a very large atv poker run was “whats that”?...
the sxs that started it all
Timmi
its amazing how the off road world has changed
8600 miles on the clock! Yes it's rebuilt but that impressive! I believe any and all of the old can compete with the new. With the new you get more bells and whistles and stuff most can't work on.. with the old you get simplicity and based on manufacturer.. reliability! Great video showing these old units can still rock with the new trailer queens that cost as much as new trucks!
Totally agree with you...I loved my 05 Rhino! I recently did a short video on my buddy’s new to him 08 Rhino 🦏
That has to be putting out some serious power, I know the 734 kits can put out close to double the stock crank horsepower.
I still have my 04 660 Rhino. Still runs strong. I put a 50 cal rev box on it and it got stupid! Loads of fun. Have no idea on the miles or hours because mine just has the old indicator lights on it. No display at all.
The best part was when you inhaled a bug. Fun video, thanks.
That's a great kit for the Yamaha 686. Good reliable power.
I love my slightly lifted 660R
I use my 660 as a scout rig for clearing hill climbs for the dirtbikes. Gives you a lot more trail options to recon than the bigger machines. My rhino gets 4 times the use out of it than my yzx does lol.
Great project build. Hopefully the Pioneer project with have similar results. Great work.
Great video! I want one.
I've been looking into the Kawasaki Mule pro-mx. They're built very much like the old rhino, simple stupid and relatively bullet proof. Not huge powerhouses but have plenty of power for trail riding.
I hear they actually ride really nice as well!
@@AppalachianMountainRiders Can confirm! Very happy with my MX.
Lowes sells an identical utv to my 2011 Diamo Discovery 700 rhino clone which has been a workhorse
My 2013 rhino 700efi is running awesome and has 6106 mi on it..
Great video! I have an ‘09 that that I bought in Feb 2020 with lots of mods including a pro armour roll cage with a back seat in the bed. It looks like the original owner installed progressive rear shocks which cannot support the extra weight of the cage and seats. Do you recommend a firmer shock and spring setup? Maybe OEM? Thanks again for all your useful content.
I would keep the progressive shocks for the better ride they give and just swap out the springs for some heavier ones to take the added weight. Accounting for passengers as well would go at least 150 lbs heavier with the springs
Stiiiiick!!!
Can I send you a 660 engine to rebuild supposedly main bearing seized on crank.
Compared to where I live this video looks like it's from Kansas
The best thing about the rhino is it's gearing for Hills
None of the new machines can get into the remote lakes around here
What is it for parts ?
What mods would you recommend for a 660 with a 686 cylinder? Ported head, stage 1 cam and programmer?
contact JBS Performance 304-673-2602, he does the upgrades for these kits
Can you post a parts list that you put on this. My rhino just blew the head gasket so I have to rebuild it and would like to build my own raging rhino. Or send it to me please
I don’t have an actually parts list to give you. All Greg did was call up JBS performance and told them we wanted to do the build and they sent us everything we needed. Should be able to do the same for you too!
Would this be good for our first SXS? Do you think we should try to get a 50” SXS instead?
The Rhino is a great platform and in my opinion is hard to beat for an entry level SxS. They are tough as nails and easy to maintain plus parts are inexpensive should something break(if it ever does) Sure, they don’t have all the bells and whistles like the modern machines but you can pick up one fairly cheap comparatively. My first SxS was a rhino and it’s what got me hooked!
What was the name of those shocks??? I want a set!!
Walker Evans
its about the same size as a modern 2 up quad so its definitly small compaired to modern machines. id say the only sxs compairable is the honda pioneer but it lacks power. if you could put a 3 inch lift under it and turn 27-28 inch tires it would be more comprable to a newer sxs. im not a sxs guy but im thinking about bying a hisun 700 and swaping over the rhino gears and doing a custom build.
What about the 2004 John deere gator 4x4 I've got one and we trail ride it about everyday has over 1000 hours on it
We're wanting to get a four seater to haul the kids on cause the gator is getting full lol. Thinking about one of the new Yamaha wolverine rmx 1000 4 do you know if they still have the speed limiter switch like ur x4 has
They don’t have the limiter switch.
@@AppalachianMountainRiders do you know if the 850 will have it
Yep, the 850’s will continue to have it. As a bonus they also get the new, bigger doors like the Rmax have as well as the new Rmax roll cages!
@@AppalachianMountainRiders will they also have the sport trail and crawl mods
Does your rhino have the rear sway bar removed and rear tires with 2 inch spacers? I just bought a 2008 rhino 700. The guy told me he never had it updated with the spacers and sway bar removed. What is your thoughts on having it done?
Do you know what a sway bar does?
@@nonya9576 they help prevent rollovers. Apparently Yamaha issued a TSB to have dealers remove the rear sway bar and put spacers to widen the tire footprint to limit the chance of roll overs. I was just curious of his was removed.
@@jalton9416 thats a good reply
I get how this guy loves the Rhino. But the complaining of how old(most used word in this video) the features or on these Rhinos. No, it doesn't have heated seats, moonroof, dual air and heat feature, or GPS, or carries 8 people (that's what trucks are for), or 360 view, or airbags, or huge horsepower ( do you really need that on a trail ?), or air rid, or power steering.
C'mon, get real.
We have 2 Rhinos and use at least one of them every day on the ranch. I gave you a like because of the Rhino, not the crying.
He's wrong because mine is a 2013 which was the last year made
Still beats a base Ranger, base ranger is cheap , ugly as sin.
Too much lol