Anyone heard of Linhai - Yamaha ATV's?

[rideatvs2live]

Found some interesting news online when I googled Yamaha yesterday. Not sure when this went down, but Yamaha bought a percentage of Linhai (a Chinese manufacturing company) and are providing technology for Scooters, and more importantly for this forum, ATV's.

Seeing as how not everyone can AFFORD the crazy prices that have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Yamaha and Linhai are trying to produce a more affordable model by manufacturing out of CHINA! I found a pretty substantial savings at RidersWholesale.com over what they want you to pay at the local Yamaha Dealer.

Just spreading the word. Let me know what you think about this. You can check out the Technical Specs Here

[Stoopidbot1]

Welcome to the site, this looks familiar!

[outlander560]

its got some familiar parts those racks look like polaris racks and the rims look like itp rims

[Ajmboy]

I googled "Yamaha" and did not find one thing on Linhai, I also cannot find one press release on Yamaha producing these things. All I see is some threads from other forums. I'd like to see some more proof, maybe an official press release of some sort. Looks like your basic Chinese off brand ATV...

I'm not sure I would take a chance of getting laughed at on the trails...LOL...

[BuckBilly]

I wonder if that was the company Yamaha was trying to sue a couple of years ago?

[BuckBilly]

I think that was Yamoto, they sued.

"Yamaha Motor Company, U.S.A., Cypress, Calif., has obtained a consent judgment in its lawsuit against Yamoto Motor Corporation, Union City, Calif. Yamoto has agreed to stop the import and sale of Yamoto products into the United States that Yamaha claimed were copycats of its products. " Judgment for Yamaha modifies Yamoto line-up.(ATV Digest) | Article from Powersports Business | HighBeam Research

Thank you , Admin!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Doesnt anyone think this Guy is pimping his Site????

[Stoopidbot1]

Thank you , Admin!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's why he has the BIG key ring!

[BuckBilly]

Doesnt anyone think this Guy is pimping his Site????

Like a fly on crap!

[Stoopidbot1]

Doesnt anyone think this Guy is pimping his Site????

I personally think this one is ok. He did it tastefully, most of the talk is about the machine.

[mywifeknowseverythin]

I personally think this one is ok. He did it tastefully, most of the talk is about the machine.

[Stoopidbot1]

Exactly, tastefully done!

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Exactly, tastefully done!

There is always a Perfect Picture for everything....LMAO!!!!

[rideatvs2live]

Welcome to the site, this looks familiar!

Just looking for some input. There are other sites that have these atvs as well, but this one just had video and better pics than the others. They are here as well ATVs,and CUVs that are good quality vehicles and available at bargain prices. We carry Yamaha linhai and Hensim products.I just can't afford to pay the premium price for the name. Have you heard of this brand before?

[rideatvs2live]

I googled "Yamaha" and did not find one thing on Linhai, I also cannot find one press release on Yamaha producing these things. All I see is some threads from other forums. I'd like to see some more proof, maybe an official press release of some sort. Looks like your basic Chinese off brand ATV...

I'm not sure I would take a chance of getting laughed at on the trails...LOL...

Here is the press release that I read when I posted earlier.

China Begins UTV Production - Dealernews

I googled "linhai yamaha press release" and it is on the first page.

Edited November 19, 2008 by rideatvs2live
adding relevant information

[mywifeknowseverythin]

So....Are you selling these?? or wanting to buy them???

If you want an opinion,,,,Ill give ya mine....

If you want quality....Buy a Brand Name Product...Brand Name ATV's have been around longer than you have been Alive and Service is available at any Shop.....The Knock offs are like putting money in a Slot machine....Pull the handle and waste your money.....

At least that is what I have seen over the yrs....

Unless you are buying a little 50cc or 90cc that wont be abused by an adult....these I have found hold up very well and you can pretty much get your money back out of it when they outgrow it....The Larger CC's that Teens and Adults ride will Break....Ive seen Several that Friends have had just Break within Months....With no Recourse.....

You get what you pay for.....

[rideatvs2live]

Welcome to the site, this looks familiar!

LOL, thanks for the nice responses. My brother told me to get some opinions before I bought one. He told me that there were very knowledgeable people on discussion forums that would probably know something about that particular model. I have joined at least 4 different forums, and didn't want to type it again. The power of cut and paste.

I guess I was hoping to find someone who already had one to see if they broke down all the time, or if it was really a good value for the money.

Looks like so far no one on this forum owns one, so I am not sure if I want to be the guinea pig.

[Stoopidbot1]

]I just can't afford to pay the premium price for the name. Have you heard of this brand before?

I would truly look for something used from a major company. The problem with the Chinese models, is that there is no quality control coming out of China. It is rarely the motor that gives way. Welds break, brackets fall off, bolts are missing. These are all common mishaps with the Chinese brands. There is RARELY any support from the company in case of something happening and replacement parts are scarce. How much are these going for new?

[rideatvs2live]

I was wanting to buy one . . . but so far everyone has made me more than a little skeptical. I really can't afford the big name brands at the moment, but I could probably wait and get a good deal on a used honda 4x4 around here this winter. Thanks again for all the input.

[Stoopidbot1]

The last thing I would ever want to do is to scare someone away from buying the ride they want. I will never bash anyone for what they ride or what they can afford. I just don't want you to take that chunk of change, and get something that will break in 2 months. Then you spent your 1500 or 2000, whatever the case may be on a big paperweight because you can't get a new part. Look around at local shops for used rides. Craigslist.com in your area. There are lot's of different places to look. The fact that no one has heard of the company is what is kind of weird.

What kind of budget are you on? We can get you on a good ride that will last you a good 10 years or more.

[rideatvs2live]

The 300 4x4 is $4,495 to your door on the site that I will not mention again so that people will know I am not trying to sell for them. Someone else may have them cheaper. I guess I know how I ride and how most people like to ride them hard, and if I buy used then I am taking the same chance as I am buying a new one of these. Maybe I should wait and save up some more money.

[rideatvs2live]

Did you read the press release? I very seriously doubt that Yamaha is making it very public that they are in with the Chinese manufacturering.

[Stoopidbot1]

The 300 4x4 is $4,495 to your door on the site that I will not mention again so that people will know I am not trying to sell for them. Someone else may have them cheaper. I guess I know how I ride and how most people like to ride them hard, and if I buy used then I am taking the same chance as I am buying a new one of these. Maybe I should wait and save up some more money.

For 4500 bucks you can find something at a dealership that is used. You will have the dealer backing you on your purchase, if something does break, the parts are available. Before a dealer sells a machine they go over it bumper to bumper. You will know what you are getting.

[rideatvs2live]

BuckBilly,

Honestly, I was actually just looking for information. Do I write like a Spam Bot? I was a little excited in my first post, cause I thought I might have found a good deal that you guys might have had some better insight on. No hard feeling about the fly on crap comment.

Not sure how it is in Indiana, but in Tennessee, The Husbands drive the 07's and the Wifes drive the 02's. LOL just poking a little fun at cha. I can't afford either one of those rides.

Edited November 19, 2008 by rideatvs2live
I can't afford . ..

[rideatvs2live]

Thanks Stoopidbot1, I will talk to a local dealer and avoid the unknown quad. Thanks for steering me in the right direction.

[Stoopidbot1]

Thanks Stoopidbot1, I will talk to a local dealer and avoid the unknown quad. Thanks for steering me in the right direction.

It's my pleasure, do you have an idea of what brand you would want?

[rideatvs2live]

What do you recommend? I am an intermediate rider, but this will primarily be used for trail riding, and hunting. I am 175 lbs. and 5'11. My last ATV was a '92 TRX300 FourTrax 300 Honda ATV, but it was at least 10 years ago when I sold it. Not going to be extremely aggressive riding, just want to get back out there.

[BuckBilly]

BuckBilly,

Honestly, I was actually just looking for information. Do I write like a Spam Bot? I was a little excited in my first post, cause I thought I might have found a good deal that you guys might have had some better insight on. No hard feeling about the fly on crap comment.

Not sure how it is in Indiana, but in Tennessee, The Husbands drive the 07's and the Wifes drive the 02's. LOL just poking a little fun at cha. I can't afford either one of those rides.

Sorry , just looked like another spammer topic. Suzkui 250 Ozark and Honda 250 Recon go for $3,600 range for brand new. Would own a 500 Foreman if everything was not going down the drain right now. Also the Honda rancer ($5,300 and up) and Yamaha 350 Grizzly ($5,200) would be nice to. might be able to get one on sale.

[trailblazer_02]

maybe something that is 350 - 450cc 4x4

PLENTY of models to look at.

every model has advantages and disadvantages.

just look at one, name it off on here, and we can give you the rundown on it.

[outlander560]

I bought mine used for 3000 u really just have to shop around and go back and forth on used atv websites.. keep your eye out for those to good to be true deals and look for something that you can see your self on... if you can give us some topics on what your looking for we can help.. like 4x4 or 4x2, 300cc, 400cc's or bigger or smaller... and how you ride..