Niceyly put prowrench.... I read in these forums of a man ruining his physica l function to even hold a job because of a atv accident years ago..he coulda had a lawsuit but denied all the lawyers that came at him..he "took respinsibility for his own actions". ANYWAYS all this rhino rollover BS remind me of the girl who suid McDonalds for becoming obese because their food was too good. (more info about it in the documentary/movie "supersie me") or the one who sues mcdonalds for the coffee being hot. or the guy that was robbing another mans house and the tenent of the house beat up the robber..... then got suid for it, cause he was hurt in his house..the list of rediculous lawsuits sease to amaze me and apartently sease to have more and more all the time. i dont know what to say about these people who sue yamaha but "what goes around comes around" U may just be the once getting sues next fo something outrageous..


YAMAHA-MOTORS.......make a waver every owner/rider has to sighn to legally ride the rhino...mold it right in the plastics so we can put an end to this non-sence!!!

 

I dont think it is completely Yamaha's fault. I have rolled my wolverine twice. Fairly low speed turns, tires spinning, then caught on hard pack dirt,whoops on the side. Guess I can sue Yamaha too. WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! not.
Take responsibility and the keys away.

 

That 450 Wolverine is a fine machine, ideal for woods riding. If I could ride an ATV it would be my choice. Years ago when the 350 Wolverine came out I bought the first one we got. I fell in love with it while uncrating and assembling it. First sporty 4x4 made and at the time it was the top dog, the 350 Wolverine, BigBear & Warrior were the biggest bore on the market. Amazing how these days a 350 is classified as entry level, times change quick.

Yo Thom, that McDonalds thing is a prime example of how flawed our justice system is. Only way Ronald McDonald could possible be responsible for anyones obesity is if he held a gun to your head every day while forcing you to eat BigMac's. And who would of imagined coffee is served hot and it's not a good idea to hold a steaming cup of joe between your legs while negotiating traffic? Rats!

I would like to point out that the final word from unbiased independant engineers about the Firestone Tires fiasco was determined to be that when used as designed and properly inflated, there were no problems. Only way the engineers could get the tire to fail was with the vehicle overloaded and the tires underinflated, both things Firestone has no control over. Did not stop lawyers from sucking billions out of the company. Who would guess an overloaded underinflated tire could blow at freeway speeds? Say it aint so! Of course the lawyers had their own test results. I feel bad for folks that were injured or have died in any situation, but if you dont use a product correctly and something bad happens as a result there in only one person to blame, yourself.

 

This is inresponse to all of those who have stated that It was my stepsons fault for sticking his leg out, and that they hate lawsuits and to take resposibility. I would like to be able to continue some of these conversations face to face because it's comforting to know that you wouldn't sue me for all of your dental work!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Now see how can we take you seriously, when now because you have been outed you want to resort to violance..tisk tisk and you had such a strong case.............................................. .....NOT

 

Wow, who would guess you would get adverse reactions about trying to squeeze "$--,---,---.00" from an ATV manufactuer on an ATV enthuasist site. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Do you get it that all the money your trying to take will come from our pockets if your plan works? Just get a job please, it's not that bad. How much springer can you watch? I know you might not believe me but Yamaha does not have a big money tree growing behind the plant. The money has to come from somewhere you know, guess where? From every other rider that accepts responsibility for their own actions and pays their own way through life, including myself. The prices of our machines, parts and insurance all suffer the brunt of your greed. Your basically braging about your plan to steal from us then can't understand why the idea does not go over real well with us. Wow.

You brag about suing us for "$--,---,---.00" and in the next sentence you say "This isn't about getting rich" guess that must have just slipped out. I hate it when that happens. Or have I somehow manipulated your own post? I twisted it around huh. Read your own words again, you typed it.

"This is inresponse to all of those who have stated that It was my stepsons fault for sticking his leg out,"
If it's not his fault he stuck his leg out, whos fault is it? Wait, maybe it was my fault... oops. Maybe the cat did it. If you must find someone else to blame for whatever reason how about the driver for trying to operate the machine beyond his skill level? Whomever turned the unskilled driver loose was irresponsible, and when they had another persons life on the line no less. Were they wearing protective gear? Did the driver complete a rider safety course? Who's fault is that? Oh that's right, Yamaha's.
This is what all you ambulance chasers don't get. It's not a car, it does not drive like a car, it's not supposed to drive like a car, there is nothing wrong with the design. Because it has four wheels, a steering wheel, and two pedals you automatically assume it is a car and handels like one. Wrong, it has a solid rear axle and enough ground clearance to negotiate rough terrain. These features are not found on cars, guess why? because what works well for an off-road vehicle is absolutley terrible for driving on roads. The Rhino should never be operated by anyone that does not understand how a long travel vehicle with a solid axle handles and reacts to driver input.

"I would like to be able to continue some of these conversations face to face because it's comforting to know that you wouldn't sue me for all of your dental work!!"
And in closing you threaten everyone that has a different opinion than you with bodily harm, that's mature. Surely your motives are noble ones and your a concerned adult. I would rather enjoy seeing the look on your face meeting me "face to face" now your ego is writing checks your body can't cash. Take a breath and read what you typed next time before hitting the enter key.

 

This hit the nail on the head!! I like this part If it's not his fault he stuck his leg out, whos fault is it? Wait, maybe it was my fault... oops. Maybe the cat did it. If you must find someone else to blame for whatever reason how about the driver for trying to operate the machine beyond his skill level? Whomever turned the unskilled driver loose was irresponsible, and when they had another persons life on the line no less. Were they wearing protective gear? Did the driver complete a rider safety course? Who's fault is that? Thanks for taking the time to type this out.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, I rolled mine and I admit it, I was goofing off and for the past 2 years I have been driving the Rhino I have never had any problems driving it the way it was built for.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I just read the story and am still puzzled on how it rolled in a low speed turn. I know these vehicles are top heavy but he had to of ran into something like a tree root or maybe a big rock or was the corner on a side hill . You dont just turn the wheel and roll over. When I rolled my atv I was whipping donuts in the snow(It was great until it rolled) PRETTY SOON THE DASH IS GONNA BE ONE BIG WARNING LABEL.

 

And so you probably buy the dog ate my home work excuse...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

you'de like to make the mistake of argueing with me face to face huh?? OK, I think you are playing tough because you have the security of being behind a computer threw a phone/cable like <unknown> miles away... The ones who act like a tough guy threw computer messaging(or on the phone) almost always turn out to be the biggest weineys [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]..LOL

again i really am sorry about your stepson, it truely is unfortunet.. however, can you 100% HONESTLY sit there and belive that it was noones fault but Yamahas??????????????????
im not even gonna start going on n on n on n on about all the reasons why/how you cant blame them, cause its damn near infitinte.
in my opinion if you can believe that then you need your head examined....or admitt that your in it for the money caues u might get away with it.

this might be the last time i reply to this thread but please answer me that question honestly




u remind me of kindegarden when one kid would steal a block, so the teacher would make the entire class pay and not let anyone play with them anymore. they've done it to 3-wheelers.... think about this....all the kids who are going to wanna go home and ride with their dads/families instead of hang out and party/drugs etc. They will be involved in the OUTDOORS/NATURE..just about the best thing you can get your child into