a Rhino for the Rocks

Subject: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:48 am

By Chris R. Branstetter, Yamaha Rhino Owner

This Rhino was bought in the Fall of 2003 in Tulsa, OK and was taken straight to the rocks, at Hogan’s Off Road Park in Disney, OK. Consisting of about 3,000 acres that sits below the Grand River Dam, the longest Spillway Dam in the World, this leads to constant controlled flooding, and that leads to some of the diverse wheeling in the Midwest. This place has it all…and mostly “Rocks” and lots of them…this harsh environment has led to many years of modifications and lots of fun!!! Many late nights have been killed in the interest of these pursuits!!!!…and a few coins of course….LoL…so in hindsight you may ask? Why all this time and money and effort on a Yamaha Rhino? Aren’t they dated? What about RZR’s and the new Commander’s?.. Well after pounding the Rhino for almost eight years..I guess it really came down to this..it has simply stood the test of time…”Ya know Dance with the Gal you take”? I know definitely “Old School”….that’s what I am…

Owner: Chris R. Branstetter
Hometown: Tulsa Ok.
Vehicle Type: 2004 Yamaha Rhino “Built for The Rocks”
Mechanic: Greg Prestage
Est. Value: Priceless

Chassis
Wheelbase: 77 inches
Length: 128 inches
Weight: 1400 pounds
Width: 68 inches
Ground Clearance: 15 inches
Height: 75 inches

PowerTrain
Engine: Yamaha 672 Big Bore Kit By Sandtraxx
Engine Modifications: JE Piston, Carrillo Rod, Mudbuster Cam, Elderbrock Carb, BRP Electric Fuel Pump, BRP CDI Box
Air Intake: Proflow with Big Mouth Raiser Flow Tube
Exhaust: Two Bros Duals with Head Pipes and Quiet Cores
Clutching: Yamaha Ultramatic with EPI Clutch Kit and Double Cog Belt
Electrical: Moose 500 watt Stator with BRP Dual Battery kit/Dual Odyssey Batteries with Smart Switch by BRP Performance
Fuse Links: 3- Marine Type with Waterproof lids
Wiring: All Custom Soldering by Greg Prestage at M & W Powersports
Throttle Cable: Motion Pro

Interior:
Cage Lights: 3- Warn 610 Spots with Covers
Push Bar Lights: 2 -Warn 160 SDB with Covers PIAA Covers
Rock Lights: 2- WXT 200 Floods with Amber Covers
Dome Lights: 2- Bar lights 2- Mini Spots 2- Red Strip ATV Outfitters
Spot Light: Factory Yamaha
Tach: BRP Performance
Gauges: BRP Performance Fuel, Water, Amps
Reverse Overide: BRP Performance
GPS: 5M Lowrance Elite Baja with External Antenna
CB Radio Midland with 6 ft. powerstalk
Seats and Head Rests: BRP Performance
Center Arm Rest: Koplin with cup holders
Restraints: MasterCraft 5 point
Grab Handles: MasterCraft
Storage: Seat Box ATV Outfitters
Aux. Storage: Fuel, Water, and First Aid by Rotopax with Locks
Jack: Hi/Lift UTV 36” with Red Handle Keeper, Red foot Base, Quick Mount, and Gear Bag
Aux Air: Warn Air-Power SPC
Steering Wheel: Grant
Shift Knob: Auto Zone
Aux Switches: Custom Dash Plate, BRP Performance
Digital Dash: Yamaha
Fire Extinguishers: 2- Baby Bottles with Custom Pinch Straps from BRP Performance
Tail Light Covers: UTV Concepts
Radiator Guard: Custom Front Plate by KUHL
Ice Chest: Igloo with Custom Stickers
Straps: Warn 2- 30 ft x 2 inch Yellow
Tool Box: ATV Outfitters
Recovery Straps: Warn
Spotter Lines: Viking Off Road

Body:
Cage: Green Country Off Road Full Custom Cage with full 4” Chop with Tapered Rear Bolt In and Spare Tire Option
Bikini Top and Side Curtains: After Dark Custom Upholstery
Body: Custom Yellow Maier Plastics
Fender Flares: Custom Moose Racing
Bed: Custom 3 inches lift with Custom Bed Rails GC Off Road
Windshield: Essex with Custom 4 inch chop and Warn Banners
Mirrors: Break Away Billet Foldbacks
Floorpans: Custom “One Off” Tubbed Hand Rolled Tread plate with matching Tread plate Doors by Rob Hendricks Custom
Bumpers: Hybrid Yamaha with Custom Mods by GC Off Road
Rock Bars: Custom Bump and Tip Bars by GC Offroad
Interior Cage Bars: ATV Outfitters
Rocker Panels: OMF Performance
Bark Bars: Yamaha
Wraps: Outlaw Kustoms
Yamaha Side Panels: Chopped and Trimmed

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:50 am

Very nice Rhino. Dont know about all the rock stuff though. Most people i know that are into a lot of Rocks, do not have a machine that looks that nice. a Rhino for the Rocks 13435

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:23 pm

Awsome machine! I would love to see it in person and see it on the scales. I think he ran out of room to bolt on stuff! lol!

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:26 pm

It.....itssss Sad

its beautiful!!! He does have a point about keepin the same ride if it aint broke dont fix it! Cept mine breaks often so whats that mean scratch

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:39 pm

MuddyBuddy wrote:: It.....itssss its beautiful!!! He does have a point about keepin the same ride if it aint broke dont fix it! Cept mine breaks often so whats that mean

It's a Poser. A show machine. Look at it close. No scratches anywhere. No real hard duty on that machine. lol!

If he was doing any climbing at all do you think he would have that 50lbs of tire on the back roof. lol!

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:55 pm

It's got a few scars Marty if you look close. Now the bead-locks-whats with those big white washers on the bolts???? It's a nice machine tho, no doubt! Clays right, I'd like to see it on the scales. 2k.........

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:07 pm

spec say 1400lbs???????? But Wow WHAT A Machine BIG BUCKS $$$$$$$$$

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 6:24 pm

BIG D 57 wrote:: spec say 1400lbs???????? But Wow WHAT A Machine BIG BUCKS $$$$$$$$$

Missed that D..........

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:27 pm

I think he may be hard to follow, those big white washers are for bitting on the rocks and he has 15" clear. but I agree it would take a whoopin and show some real scars with a couple trips to Slade KY and a trip or so down Brimstone, windrock/coal creek. I know I have knocked off or at least loose all fenders/body parts ripped my top and cut tires and bent skids knocked off my nerf bars and broke winch lines, so he doesnt go where we go thats for sure. still a nice ride though.

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:30 pm

I will give credit where credit is due.
I am sure an S will still run rings around it.
But that is one hell of a nice looking Machine for sure... allright

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:27 pm

ChrisC wrote:: I will give credit where credit is due.
I am sure an S will still run rings around it.
But that is one hell of a nice looking Machine for sure...

I would have to say with the right driver it will go everwhere the S goes. Driver makes alot of difference.

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:43 pm

Did they clean the tires every time they moved to the next pic? They sure are clean.

It is a nice looking machine. I sure would like to give it a go. Looks like it would walk the the rocks just fine.

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:54 pm

Personally, I like mine much better.....And no way it would fit where I ride.
And I can't tell how much bed space he has??

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:58 pm

I like that living space in the bed. Did I see a kitchen and bath too? THAT is lots of $! Nice though.

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:44 am

that is a sexy machine!

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Fri Jan 21, 2011 4:39 am

ridepate wrote:

BIG D 57 wrote:: spec say 1400lbs???????? But Wow WHAT A Machine BIG BUCKS $$$$$$$$$

Missed that D..........

Not sayin the guy is lying but damn,,, ain't a stock Rhino 1200 lbs? I don't even have to get the calculator out for this one! hide

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:11 am

Yeah it is Clay, I am calling BS on the weight....

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:54 pm

Man....some how I missed this......very nice Rhino....I like!!

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:05 pm

I'm a Rhino guy and I like rocks.That thing hasn't been used all that hard.If mine was built like that one do you know how many lights I would have replaced on the top by now?lol I'm currently in the design stages of a whole chassis because I want to purpose build it for the rocks. !400lbs. is crazy talk too.Nice Rhino but I believe someone's fibbing a bit.Let's see pics of the bottom.

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Tue Feb 22, 2011 6:28 am

Some of you guys kill me. Is this guy supposed to roll this Rhino down a rock hill then take picts of it? Who is to say he didn't just replace the aftermarket Maier plastic, after getting it out of the shop. There is a guy that rides in Harlan and every time I see his machine it looks like he just pulled it off the show room floor. Don't call this guy a liar because his machine looked good on the day he took the picts.

And Smith, of course you like your Rhino better. You have the best Rhino in the whole flippin world, never been one better! 2cents

And as far as weight, everytime I put an aftermarket part on my Predator, that part was lighter than the stock part I took off of it.

Chris, you have and awesome looking machine. NoPoo

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:26 pm

I had to eat some words before on nice looking rides. The first time I met the Logan County boys from WV. I made a comment, what did they come for? the parade, nice fresh pretty pain on 5 machines with no damage or scratches. After 2 days of riding at Bell County KY, I ate me words and had to admit them Logan County boys knew how to ride and make a machine look nice. And then look what happened, I moved to Logan County WV.. lol Guess i'm one of the Logan County boys I made fun of now.

Subject: Re: a Rhino for the Rocks Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:41 pm

misterp wrote:: I had to eat some words before on nice looking rides. The first time I met the Logan County boys from WV. I made a comment, what did they come for? the parade, nice fresh pretty pain on 5 machines with no damage or scratches. After 2 days of riding at Bell County KY, I ate me words and had to admit them Logan County boys knew how to ride and make a machine look nice. And then look what happened, I moved to Logan County WV.. lol Guess i'm one of the Logan County boys I made fun of now.

Hell I think I am a Logan County boy and I live in Louisville..... lol!

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