Owner Review and Why I Bought The New Yamaha RMax 1000

[@mudpuppy318]

I sold the 20 polaris for a 21 grizzly now looking at a Rmax for the whole family. Yamaha is a great brand!

[@russellabernathy3241]

After being in the motorcycle business for 65 years with Harley-Davidson-Honda- Yamaha-Polaris and I have been the largest volume dear for over 12 years straight I can tell you Yamaha was by far the most reliable machine I sold hands down . Hardly ever replaced a belt almost never on Yamaha . Polaris was a totally different story . Honda Pioneers and Talons we had transmission problems here and there never liked the transmission on Honda’s . Polaris is not a good machine only good at first . The Honda Yamaha and Kawasaki are way better in the long run while the Polaris self destructs the longer you keep it and the resale sucks on them . Buy Yamaha!!!!!!

[@russellabernathy3241]

Not dear dealer lol

[@Holden-McGroin]

Drove down from CT to buy my RZR from you guys in April of ‘18! By far the best dealer of anything I’ve ever dealt with in my life!

[@terryspencerwv]

We chose the RMAX4 XTR over other 4 seat SxS. The short wheel base is a huge factor up here in the West Virginia mountains. The longer 4 seat models dont fair well at all here. We are picking ours up Saturday morning.!

[@theatvfamily]

AWESOME!!! You will LOVE it! I agree. Let me know how it goes!! Would love some videos or photos!

[@bigdh2os814]

Great video coverage Robert. Life is all about transitioning and if that means trying different machines? Steve McQueen would agree!

[@joshroten3997]

Going with a Honda Pioneer, but love the Milwaukee Packout idea - already have a bunch of that gear so I’ll incorporate some of it into the SXS. Have fun!

[@toriluoma7768]

We traded in our can am for this. We’re still waiting for it too come in. Can’t wait to take it on the trails!!!

[@theatvfamily]

You will love it!!

[@01hondascott]

have you gotten it yet? how you liking it?

[@POHLHAMMER]

Nice choice 😉. Can't wait to pick mine up whenever my dealer finally gets it. I got the Rmax4 1000 LE. First UTV for me , coming from ATV world also.

[@theatvfamily]

Oh sweet! Trust me you'll love it. Where ya from

[@MattN03]

I have a T4 that's been a great machine, and at first I thought the lack of bed space in this Rmax was an issue. After seeing your setup in the bed and between the seats, it looks like storage is pretty comparable to the T4? It would be nice to see how an adult fits in the back with the storage totes as sometimes my wife will ride in the back with one of our sons. Thanks for the video!

[@theatvfamily]

well a 17 year old male (about 5'9" 180 lbs) was back there for hours and said it was fine.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

The Japanese models will outlast Polaris and canam combined as well

[@mightymungeries4109]

i doubt it

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@mightymungeries4109 I don’t, You don’t see old Polaris is in Can-Am’s for sale with thousands of miles like you do Hondas and Yamahas... you just don’t and if you do it’s like one per 50 Japanese with the same or more mikes

[@mightymungeries4109]

@@freedomisntfree_44 idk im new to the off road scene so im not aware about differences in the companies i've just upgraded from a sportsman 90 to a sportsman 570 in january lol... what i think is that polaris atvs are top notch but when it comes to side by sides i think companies like can am are better at side by side production... my personal favourite side by side models are can am maverick x3 turbo and kawasaki teryx krx 1000... who knows one day i might get one of those lol

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@mightymungeries4109 I’ve got a ranger 570 full size for the farm, so far so good but only about 110 hours and 1300 miles on it though. Maybe it’ll last me a long time

[@mightymungeries4109]

@@freedomisntfree_44 amazing vehicle! I've also fancied a side by side to myself but there isn't much use of a side by side here even though i have a farm and my sportsman 570 is parked at the farm... i bought the sportsman as more of a trail riding vehicle rather than a helping hand for farming, even though i sometimes tow the utility cart with the help of my sportsman... hopefully in the future i'll own a side by side🤞

[@gentlemanwethepeople1472]

Badass machine got one for Father’s Day it’s great !

[@theatvfamily]

Yeah love ours!

[@davidabernathy4553]

How that was a interesting video and I love the sound of gunfire in the background.

[@theatvfamily]

Lol. Oh yeah we have that out here daily. Doesn’t bother me in the least.

[@traxfan32]

I'm here for the rmaxx!

[@davisfamilyshenanigans4807]

Ya not the sportsman/scrambler😂

[@jcims]

Looking at my first utv and was thinking no way i'd get a 4 seater (even though i could use it) but this seems like you're giving up so little for a lot of options. Great review!!!

[@theatvfamily]

Yep!! And that is exactly why I choose this model

[@aslawnscapes1253]

No need to apologize....all I hear is FREEDOM ringing

[@mikedesilets3324]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@oshen0]

That place looks like a lot of fun...where are you guys in this video?? (Well..the little intro video is what I'm referring to). My son and I just moved to Florida from Hawaii. Hawaii has some of the best off road riding in the world..such an amazing place to ride. I'm slowly but surely finding some really cool spots out here in Florida...but, it is a totally different terrain and riding style. When you have a little time..id really appreciate info on the location if you dont mind. Great video/thank you for posting!

[@theatvfamily]

so the intro is from multiple locations. There is a state atv park in brooksville Fl called croom thats where some was filmed. there are some trails around my house where alot was filmed and there is a place out in citrus county that we ride at. so its an array of areas

[@WhatsMyGame]

Where do u ride in FL? We are in Pasco/Hernando Co. We have a 2020 X4 and will at some point get a Rmax 4

[@theatvfamily]

We live in Weeki Wachee north of 50. The power lines are the main routes to a lot of the riding but we go north to the old gulf course and ride there. We also go north past lacanto to Hernando city and there’s a NICE place to ride there. You can see the footage in the 2021 video.

[@WhatsMyGame]

@@theatvfamily ok awesome thanks for the info

[@noahbelt1]

I know this is late but i appreciate this video. Storage on the 4 seater was something i was concerned with since i plan on using this for moose and bear hunting in Alaska as well. Seems like if i remove those seats id have more than enough room for a quartered up moose. Thanks.

[@nate9559]

It’s all good, you got something for you and your family.. You pay the note so if you are happy that’s all that matters brother.. Good video.. Good looking machine.

[@TheVdacchille]

Where in Florida do you ride? My parents live south of Ocala near the villages. Thinking about buying one and it would be nice to take it along when visiting my parents. Thank you

[@theatvfamily]

We are just a little south of that. In brooksville.

[@coscolino117]

Thank you for the awsome review. What size shackles are those in front? I tried the 3/4 " but they did not fit.

[@theatvfamily]

They should be 1/2

[@darrylhoupt3763]

Yeah me too

[@nivaldomorales]

Nice review! I love your storage idea (Milwaukee Packout). Where did you get it?

[@theatvfamily]

Home Depot sells all the different options and plates. We used the same idea on the Sportsman 570 for the wind rock trip.

[@nivaldomorales]

@@theatvfamily Awesome. Thank you!!

[@mikedesilets3324]

Do you have model #s or sizes for all 3 items and the mounts? Any tips on mounting? Perhaps something you'd do differently? It looks so perfect.

[@blueanimul]

Do you have any advice for how to break in these things? Any important first things to do like in the first week of ownership?

[@theatvfamily]

Just make sure you fallow the book. It’s like 5 hours on slow speeds but not a steady speed. and then like 10 on medium same thing. Alternative rpm’s so it’s not a steady movement

[@michaelpandolfi9765]

That is awesome I was looking at them but the price tag sucks

[@theatvfamily]

yeah unfortunately they are all car prices these days

[@matthewrodriguez7416]

Nice video! What is the height with the roof on?

[@theatvfamily]

Not sure on the exact number but it barely clears a standard garage opening so like 6’11” maybe.

[@01hondascott]

thanks for the great video, I really want a 2 seater but not many of my friends have atv's and everyone always says they want to come with me, so I figure if I pick up a 4 seater, I could take out some friends that might not otherwise have the chance to experience trail riding. Would be a bit of a sacrifice on my behalf because i like the idea of the cargo bed, the wife and I could toss our gear in the back and go camping, but for how much we actually camp vs how much we go out on day rides that friends could come along we would get more use of it that way. gonna check out some of your other vids now to see how she works, thanks again. ill add that i am kind of bummed that the blue isn't available in Canada, I like my Yamahas blue.

[@theatvfamily]

Yeah it’s always a toss up on a four seater. A lot are going 4 now because the longer wheelbase is better for crawling. So most of our group is ditching the 2 seaters for the longer 4 seaters. I love both honesty

[@thall6076]

Love the rmax

[@johnhuya2277]

Agreed on it rides like a Cadillac. My buddy got the same one and took me for a ride omg so nice. Plus I'm a real big guy and i fit in it front an back no problem.

[@theatvfamily]

Ohhh yeah for sure. This is one big reason I choose this bad boy! Now on to replace the sportsman. Lol

[@york7886]

How does it compare to the Honda Talon Live Valve? I’m between the two

[@theatvfamily]

@@york7886 well the talon thats in the videos isnt a live valve model and i havent been in one to compare the systems

[@victorasiedu-young979]

That's an awesome machine

[@thall6076]

Have a question if you can answer which one has a better belt system, my friends has Polaris’s and the belts whine so loud, I did have a Yamaha grizzly and the belt system was amazing just wonder if the rmax less whinny than the Polaris. We looked at the exact same machine few days ago at the dealer and loved it

[@theatvfamily]

Well Yamaha has a lifetime belt warranty so they believe in their system. Polaris had constant belt issues. So I would say Yamaha better if that’s your concern for sure.

[@mikedesilets3324]

Those decals are the perfect accent. I thought they were factory.

[@theatvfamily]

Lol

[@Eastern_SA]

Where is the engine and radiator? Any issue with heat in the cab?

[@theatvfamily]

Some heat but not bad. Engines is in the center. The rad is up front

[@chestercalloway3812]

I am big on cleaning my dirt bike after every ride, but that must be a complete PITA to try to keep one of those clean.

[@theatvfamily]

Lol. Yes!!! But a pressure washer does wonders.

[@plumcrazy9842]

@@theatvfamily I would think that you need to be really careful around the seals and rubber boots with a pressure washer? But then out here in western Colorado, we don't have your gumbo mud! I just use a garden hose. Seems to do fine and no tore up cv boots

[@theatvfamily]

@@plumcrazy9842 not Georgia clay my friend. Horrible to get off. I’ve used pressure washers on quads for years never really had an issue. I mean if you wan to use 8700 psi then yeah you are gonna cause some damage Lol. But

[@mattc8913]

Hey where did you get that kids seat in the back... who makes them?

[@theatvfamily]

It’s a regular car seat. Anywhere. I ratchet strapped it to the frame. And then used the seatbelt as well.

[@sectr8747]

@@theatvfamily Thank you for your input! Can you make a video for this explaining closer up how and what car seat used??? I have rented other machines and have had a nightmare trying to get my car seats to fit safely!!

[@theatvfamily]

@@sectr8747 you know that would be a good idea. But I ended up selling the sxs. I haven’t made a video yet explaining why but will soon

[@AZRocks1]

So you have two MIlwaukee packout cleats bolted in? Any vids of you you did that?

[@theatvfamily]

I do not have video footage of that but what i did was took one plate cut it in half and then trimmed them to fit in between the seats. then i just fastened them down.

[@minekaiju77]

How do I get in touch with you for custom decals?

[@theatvfamily]

727-505-4715. You can message me

[@kevinplankey1740]

I have the 2022 XTR how did you get the pack system to fit between the seats?

[@theatvfamily]

It was tricky. Had to take the mounting plates and cut them down to fit then fastened them to the floor

[@kevinplankey1740]

Can you send a pic of the base installed?

[@theatvfamily]

@@kevinplankey1740 I honest don’t have one and I ended up getting rid of the unit a few weeks ago. Had a warrantee claim and was not a good experience with Yamaha. Parts on back order for 6+ month and had to fight with them to replace with aftermarket when my warranty contract stated I could! So I told them I will no longer own their products Decided on another unit. The KRX. Waiting on one to get to my dealer.

[@mane3215]

Car seat in the rear? Thinking of getting the bench - wonder is two boys under 4 and a car seat would fit on that bench.

[@theatvfamily]

Can’t answer that one unfortunately. I know the car seat works perfect in the back of this one

[@mane3215]

@@theatvfamily thanks, great vid btw

[@Juliussmoothie]

This goes for almost 30 grand where I’m at in Canada. No thanks lol but it’s Definetly the nicest side by side I’ve seen that any of the companies have to offer

[@theatvfamily]

Well they all go 30 up there. Lol. Hell the x3 is close to 40

[@McDoobles]

It is very hard to justify pulling the trigger on a machine that cost as much as my truck for sure. Maybe pickup a used one when Covid pricing dies off in a couple of years.

[@DP-hp1gj]

What size are those shackles ? trying to get some for my Rmax4 aswell

[@theatvfamily]

They are 3/4"

[@DP-hp1gj]

@@theatvfamily thanks for the reply

[@bucket1249]

You need to change your fairlead out for that synthetic rope you're going to pinch it in the corner of the fairleads

[@theatvfamily]

Ok will have to look into that. 👍🏻

[@KC-7mm]

How does it do three high speed ruff whooped out trails

[@theatvfamily]

If they are tight short whoops not good back end hop bad. But if they are bigger longer ones it does really good. Soaks them up.

[@tietje08]

I'm torn between a talon and this. People tell me to get a sport because the ride is better but I don't do super fast riding I just want it to be comfortable and do okay in wooded trails and some woops. How does it stack up to ride compared to the talon?

[@theatvfamily]

@@tietje08 well I can tell you that the ride is not better at all on a sport machine than the Rmax. This things is like a Cadillac compared to the Talon!!! Way smoother ride

[@harrelsonandy]

Those stickers on the side... Can you send me those to make on the cricut??

[@theatvfamily]

Just find the images online. That’s all I did. Then import them in to your program and cut.

[@smitty0655able]

How is the engine noise in the cab?

[@theatvfamily]

Actually not bad!! It’s normal compared to all other machines to me. But it does have a unique sound for sure.

[@toddroy9558]

How many pounds will the winch pull?

[@theatvfamily]

It’s a 3,000lb winch

[@plumcrazy9842]

@@theatvfamily Yamaha website says 4500 lb

[@jaelelliott2988]

Cool Car!

[@fistcover3831]

24K?

[@theatvfamily]

27

[@fistcover3831]

@@theatvfamily 10 yr belt warranty? Any other warranties?

[@theatvfamily]

@@fistcover3831 well I have the extended 5 year warranty and yes 10 year belt

[@mfmco4395]

Love to have license plate frame with logo…

[@trentdupree2311]

The 2 seater has 30 inch tires just saying!

[@theatvfamily]

Yeah I want 35s.

[@danlux4954]

It’s too bad the seats are too narrow for bigger people.

[@albertsanchez8007]

Dude, 5 minutes into the video, you had misstated a number of things: specs, nomenclature etc.

[@theatvfamily]

What exactly did I misstate?

[@reggiecoles6616]

Go Bucs!

[@theatvfamily]

SUPER BOWL BOUND BABY!!!!! In Tampa hell yeah!!! We did it!

[@danlux4954]

Rmax4 is a totally new machine vs the Wolverine x4

[@theatvfamily]

I know. Lol. But it still shares multiple components!

[@ubatool]

Sportsman's are a dime a dozen here in Utah, they're junk. Can't get your hands on Honda's or Yamaha's though, they're sold out always.

[@Christopher-yh5lh]

Mullagan... i'm laughing soooo hard... Magellan. you know - like Ferdinand Magellan.

[@theatvfamily]

Yeah it was something like that

[@bird6870]

Cable is so much better than synthetic you obviously haven't done much mud bogging

[@theatvfamily]

I honestly don’t know what to do with this comment. All sxs are the same. They all have cables just don’t pull a carb since all are fuel injected. But they still have “throttle cable”. So I’m not really sure what you mean. On top of that you haven’t really watched the channel because I state multiple times I do not mud. Don’t care too.

[@bird6870]

@@theatvfamily and that's why I don't watch the channel

[@rtoney8354]

Bird....but you did watch it there negative one

[@theatvfamily]

@@bird6870 Well you have your style and we have ours. I promote all kinds riders. People have different opinions on fun that’s all. I don’t force anyone to watch either. So enjoy your mud my man

[@Majorbanjo]

I mud all the time in my Jeeps and have since the mid 70's when synthetic cable came out it was a game changer....I can't think of a better upgrade than synthetic cable...much prefer the synthetic rope on my vehicles

[@newlion7013]

Sitting right over the engine no bueno!

[@theatvfamily]

Nothing wrong with it at all.

[@rdmd35]

What town/city you live in where its cool to shoot guns next to your neighbor because I wanna live there. No really, where do you live in FLA.?

[@theatvfamily]

Lol. I live in Hernando county. Weeki Wachee/Brooksville city. We shoot all the time out here.

[@phredmurph5323]

XTR is top of the line not SE

[@theatvfamily]

There is no se it’s LE . And the LE has the entertainment system along with the xtr options making it more in price which is the top line model LE $30,399 highest XTR $29,199 middle and the Rspec $26,399 entry