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What is a Yamaha Rhino?: The Yamaha Rhino is a four-wheel drive (4X4) off-road vehicle with independent suspension manufactured from 2003 to present by Yamaha Motor Company in the U.S.A. This vehicle is operated much like a car with a steering wheel and a brake and gas pedal and looks similar to a golf cart. The unique 2-person four-wheel drive vehicles are classified as Side by Sides (SideXSide) which is in between the size of ATV's and Jeeps. Considered a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle). They can hold 2 people (driver and passenger side by side, hence the term "Side X Side". The Yamaha Rhino is gaining popularity with customizations similar to the full-size vehicles. Other competitors of the Rhino include the Kawasaki Teryx, Polaris Ranger, Arctic Cat Prowler, and many others.
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Aftermarket Steering Wheel for Yamaha Rhino
I really liked my OEM 13.5" special edition steering wheel, but I wanted something better. After browsing the net for quite sometime I found a nice steering wheel at SuperATV.com. It's a 14" Grey/Carbon fiber look steering wheel with a flat bottom like the F1 race cars. The gray matches my gray Rhino seats perfectly. The carbon fiber look on it matches some of my switches also. Keep in mind a custom adapter is needed to attach most aftermarket steering wheels to a Rhino. It is the billet thing in the pictures. This was included in my purchase ...more.
Yamaha Rhino 450 Special Edition Review
The Rhino 660 was the first in the Yamaha Side X Side UTV line-up. Then came the Yamaha Rhino 450 UTV for a couple grand cheaper. I decided on the 450 Special Edition. The 450 SE I purchased came with blue plastics, 12" aluminum Rhino rims, sport steering wheel, gray seats, a glove compartment lid, special head rests, sport springs, some special edition emblems and the digital dash and fuel gauge not found on the standard 450. There are way to many standard features to list here so check out Yamaha's website for more info. To my disappointment ...more.
Yamaha Rhino 6000K H.I.D. Xenon Headlights
I could not see more than 5 ft in front of me with the stock dim yellow Rhino headlights. HIDs are being used by more and more car manufacturers so I decided to get them for my Rhino. These "high-intensity discharge" (HID) headlights are awesome. Not only are they 6X brighter then the stock dim stock headlights, they use less power to run. 35W per bulb, compared to the stock 55W filament bulbs. More power left over for accessories! The 6000K bulbs project light close to natural sunlight making your path super bright and much safer to ride at ...more.
Dynatek CDI for the Yamaha Rhino 450
I just swapped out my stock Rhino CDI for this Dynatek 450 CDI. It was so easy to install (one bolt and 3 harness connectors). The Rhino CDI is located inside the battery box under the hood. This mod made the Rhino accelerate and rev up slightly faster. My rhino seems to sound better now too. The top speed limiter was removed making my Rhino have a top speed of 41-42 MPH on the street. It could hit 36-37 MPH before with my 26" tires. The annoying rev-limiter popping at top speed is gone and it revs all the way up to 9000 RPMs over the stock ...more.
Custom Rhino Neon Dome/Ambiance Light
I can't see anything in my Rhino cab at night and got sick of using a lighter to look for stuff, so I made this custom neon dome light, switch and bracket. This is really a cool way to spice up your Rhino at night and get some use out of it. It can be switched to go to the beat of the music. This is really cool when all of our Rhino's are lined up and the music is blasting. I sometimes even drive with it on. My friend put one under his hood to light his winch at night. You cant see your winch with the headlights in your face. A dome light is ...more.
14" ITP SS Wheels & Terra Cross Tire Upgrade
In 2007 ITP introduced the SS alloy wheel line manufactured through ITP's high-tech Advancecast process. These huge 14" 6-spoke SS112 UTV/ATV wheels fit and look great on my Rhino, they are the strongest and lightest one-piece aluminum wheels on the market. SS Alloys have a lifetime structural warranty: if you bend or break it, ITP will replace it! The bright diamond cut machined finish with black accents is just what I was looking for. Show quality chrome is also available for those who want a little more bling. These rims would also look ...more.
Viper 3000 Winch for Yamaha Rhino Review
This winch is marketed as a 3000 lb. fully waterproof ATV/UTV winch. It comes with 12V DC 1.1 hp motor, 4-way roller fairlead, 2 wired remotes, 4 bolt ATV/UTV winch mount, 4 ton snatch block, an extra winch cable and all the mounting hardware needed. Both cables included are made from 50 ft. long 15/64" heavy gauge wire.

The Install: Some electrical modifications and wire splicing were needed, but the mechanical part was easy. It took about 2 hours for everything to be installed, 3 if your picky. I threw some hooks on the ...more.
Yamaha Rhino Safety/Rhino Rollover
Yes, they can roll over, as with anything with wheels. Driver error can cause accidents. In the picture to the left my friend drove around in a circle until the Rhino flipped on its side. If you quickly steer towards the way the vehicle is tipping you can steer out of most rollovers. That is if the terrain and surroundings permit.

I flipped my 2007 450 the 3rd time I rode it do to inexperience. The Rhino was in 4 wheel drive (HIGH) going around a turn at low speed and the passenger side front wheel climbed up some bamboo and it flipped ...more.

Yamaha Rhino Rear Frame Plugs
Rhino Frame Plugs cover the square holes in the back of the lower frame. I purchased these frame plugs thinking they would keep water and debris out of the frame since that part of my Rhino was always submerged under water and mud. What the frame plugs really do is keep the mud and water inside the frame. After a day of riding I pop one off and see that the inside of the frame is soaked and full of sand. This happened with the plugs in place because there is a hole in the frame somewhere else. So these plugs are useless. If I keep them on, ...more.
Large Rear Tow/Recovery Hook for Yamaha Rhino
This mean looking hook is great for quick recovery or quick recovering. This fits in your stock rear trailer hitch receiver. Takes seconds to install/remove, just throw a tow strap over it and start pulling. The rounded point on the hook wont shred your tow strap like most little hooks will. One piece construction makes it very strong. This adds a little extra weight to the rear of the Rhino and is a good lower bumper when backing into stuff. It will scrape and bang sometimes when rock climbing. Similar hitches can be purchased online or ...more.
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