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Arps
Well-known member
Getting ready for the UP trip next week
FleshEater
Ordinary Average Guy
I really like those stubbier RC model Can Ams. Really considered that for a future 2 seater...but the new RMAX 2 1000 has me drooling.
Arps
Well-known member
They look pretty badass for sure and its hard to beat Yamaha durability.
I really like those stubbier RC model Can Ams. Really considered that for a future 2 seater...but the new RMAX 2 1000 has me drooling.
Those new RMAX 2's look decent but the cage is scary. Its not even a 6 point cage!
FleshEater
Ordinary Average Guy
Those new RMAX 2's look decent but the cage is scary. Its not even a 6 point cage!
Yes, they added one small gusset, but their cages have always been lacking.
However, a couple we rent cabins from in WV also rent out machines. They had one of their X4’s barrel roll down off Flag Rock in WV 4-5 times with 4 passengers. The renters drove it all day, and all the next day, and brought it back all fucked up and totaled. So, they can hold up okay.
I’m not racing, so don’t worry much about it. A better cage would just get me doing dumber stuff.
Arps
Well-known member
A few pics from the UP
Squamch
Canadian
How do you like the wolverine? My wife has been hinting around the idea of an atv/utv, and since I've talked nothing but shit on golf carts, I know nothing of them. I like yamaha quads and bikes, any issues with the wolverine? Use would be family fun in the woods, and hunting.
Arps
Well-known member
Broke an axle and got stuck
FleshEater
Ordinary Average Guy
I can honestly say that after 1.5 years of ownership, and 1,800 miles on the machine, my only real complaint has ever been ground clearance, tire size, and width. The aftermarket to correct these issues has been lacking, but they've finally released a reliable 2" lift, working the clutch to handle bigger tires is a cinch, and the machine is overall bulletproof. I have not been nice to this machine, and it's been to South Dakota once, and West Virginia many, many, times. I've also had it in creek crossings where the water touched the bottom of the windshield with no snorkel.
However, with the RMAX 1000 coming out...oh man, I'd be all over that in a heart beat. Our local Yamaha dealer is number 2 in the country. They have the new RMAX listed at $19,900 with "E-mail for special pricing" below it. When I bought mine they sold it to me for $13,500 in 2019 (it's a 2019 Wolverine), which was $5,000-$6,000 less than anyone else. The RMAX is 64" wide, 29" tires on the 4 seater, and has a better cage design, and integrated fog lights.
EDIT: I want to say that some of my favorite features about this Wolverine is the all steel bottom (so you don't have to buy skid plates), steel tubing that keeps your doors safe on the underside, interior design is convenient, and reliability. A ten year belt warranty pretty much makes you not worry about that at all. I've literally had this thing in the tightest trails, to the point of leaning on trees, pinched between trees, leaning into rocks, etcetera, and haven't broken a single plastic, or destroyed anything. Even at night, when I'm certain I've ripped off a mud guard on the rear, it's still there, unmoved. Am I dedicated to Yamaha? I was looking to buy a Honda Pioneer, and then I saw the interior. This Wolverine has made me a dedicated Yamaha owner now.
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CarterKraft
Red Skull Member
Sport or Trail? What size tires?
Dan_Goodwin
Red Skull Member
Here's the current stage of the new cage on my pile. 2004 Rhino with HCR LT, Benchmark built motor and a few other odds and ends. It won't win a drag race, but there's not much it won't climb.
Arps
Well-known member
FleshEater
Ordinary Average Guy
Those Rhinos are stupid-capable.
We rode with one that had 6,000 miles on it, beat to all hell, and broke down every time we stopped. That machine was absolutely amazing to watch crawl over everything with worn out suspension, tires that rubbed everything, and a heavy equipment operator behind the wheel.
It'd be great to score one to play with.
Dan_Goodwin
Red Skull Member
Those Rhinos are stupid-capable.
We rode with one that had 6,000 miles on it, beat to all hell, and broke down every time we stopped. That machine was absolutely amazing to watch crawl over everything with worn out suspension, tires that rubbed everything, and a heavy equipment operator behind the wheel.
It'd be great to score one to play with.
If I can figure out how to keep axles in it I'll be around for a while because I really enjoy this rig. I've kicked around everything from custom axles to cutting it off at the firewall and grafting a RZR front end on it.
FleshEater
Ordinary Average Guy
RCV or someone else doesn’t make axles?
Dan_Goodwin
Red Skull Member
Only 1 company still stocks extended length axles and they use the stock CVs, which limits the shaft diameter. Even 300M shafts don't hold up. I can have some made, but the verbal quotes I've gotten so far are $500 each and up.
FleshEater
Ordinary Average Guy
Geez oh man!
You know, I wonder if any newer Yamaha front A arms would fab up easily and help.
Chicken Corners
Red Skull Member
2019 Pioneer 700
Hickeybilt
Member
Last time I drove it was to work, because I lost a carrier bearing in my Jeep.
If I was able to legally drive my SxS to work im not so sure I'd actually make it to work.
Nice ride! How do you like the Wildcat XX?
Hickeybilt
Member
If I was able to legally drive my SxS to work im not so sure I'd actually make it to work.
Nice ride! How do you like the Wildcat XX?
The handling and suspension are just incredible. You can steer this thing with the gas pedal. If you like blasting through the desert at 60 mph, this thing is perfect. If you like trail riding in the mountains at 20-30 mph, it sucks at that. It's loud as fuck and it just wants to fly. That being said, it's for sale for $15k. I use it at our mountain preperty the most, but I need something more utilitarian like a Polaris Ranger.
Arps
Well-known member
warranty work done, back home for now.
1981K20
Up North
Few pics of our realatively stock RZR's
Ksand
Red Skull Member
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Arps
Well-known member
Hanging out with some junk out of our league...
Arps
Well-known member
Gonna need some heavier A arms...
Arps
Well-known member
Poser shot from TN
Arps
Well-known member
More TN
