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Are you aware the Yamaha Rhino 660 and 450 are top heavy and this leads to numerous injuries and deaths. Scores have reported these accidents in the four years this model has been on the market.

The ATV experiences rollover when going around sharp turns, even at slower speeds. Yamaha sent a letter to Rhino owners last year acknowledging the dangers but seemed to indicate the accidents were the fault of the driver.

Then Yamaha conceded the defects and decided to overhaul the design aspects of the Rhino.

You can read more about it by visiting Yamaha Lawsuit Rhino ATV Lawyer Rollover Attorney

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Are you aware the Yamaha Rhino 660 and 450 are top heavy and this leads to numerous injuries and deaths. Scores have reported these accidents in the four years this model has been on the market.

Yes,,,,But only after Reading 5 of your ONLY posts on this Web Site!!!!

The ATV experiences rollover when going around sharp turns, even at slower speeds. Yamaha sent a letter to Rhino owners last year acknowledging the dangers but seemed to indicate the accidents were the fault of the driver.

When ever a Consumer Buys a Product they take an inherent RISK...There are WARNING stickers Flung everywhere on anything OHV Related or OTR related...The REAL problem is people not taking the Proper Precautions needed to operate their Product Safely or they just dont have the Brain Power to think what they are doing Through...

Then Yamaha conceded the defects and decided to overhaul the design aspects of the Rhino.

Technology is ALWAYS Changing...So what is your Point?????

You can read more about it by visiting Yamaha Lawsuit Rhino ATV Lawyer Rollover Attorney

What exactly are you getting out of this deal???? Why did you decide to come on here and Bash a Sport that already gets too much Negative Publicity??? Its people like you that will probably start a Drive to BAN FREAKIN WATER one of these days.....

Now get out and RIDE!!!!!:yes:

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