New Member with New Rhino 250 - Page 2

Kountry Boi · 05-21-2020, 09:47 PM

i have the same rhino...color too. which spacers did you get??? how much they run???

VeeVee · 05-26-2020, 08:56 AM

I put on the 2 inch spacers from whygostock.com. I looked at my invoice and do not see a part number. They are listed as "ATV Wheel Spacers for Tao Motors Go Kart 2 Inch" for $94.95. Pricey but high quality and perfect fit. Comes with lugs. I love them and I think this is how it should look.

VeeVee · 05-26-2020, 09:03 AM

OK, so I had my first "Made in China" moment this weekend. The little plastic tab/button cover, what ever you call it on the ebrake switch, took off like a rocket when I released the front brake off the engaged position. Never to be seen again!

Tabbed · 05-26-2020, 10:05 AM

Do the rhinos have a governor installed from factory to not blow the engine?

VeeVee · 05-26-2020, 10:50 AM

Another thing I want to share is I did a second oil change after riding about five short 20 minutes rides. The plug was loaded with shavings! Wish I had taken a picture. I see this quick oil change as being an engine saver! I have not changed to synthetic yet but the next will be. I am thinking these two runs with non synthetic before the change. Please chime in on what you guys think. I was told a story by a name brand dealer friend about this man who bought five china quads for his kids and all five blow up in just a few days of riding. I wonder if it was the Oil or just a discouraging story?

VeeVee · 05-26-2020, 10:57 AM

Tabbed, You all please correct me if I am wrong, the factory CDI controls the rev limit. Aftermarket performance and race CDI removes this limit.

franque · 05-26-2020, 12:49 PM

Yes, but why would you want to remove the limit? You won't get more out of it, and you'd be more likely to damage the engine.

Tabbed · 05-26-2020, 08:22 PM

I dont want to remove the limit I wanted to make sure my kids wont blow the engine when they ride it is all

franque · 05-27-2020, 04:14 AM

They could still blow the motor (I'm sure a couple of minutes not under load at 8500 would not be good for the motor), just teach them not to rev the piss out of the motor.

No machine is immune to abuse, the best thing you could do is teach them to respect the machine, and make sure it has fresh, non-shipping oil in it. Have them help you, it will teach respect.

You could always get a throttle that has a limiter screw in it, and put a security screw in it.

VeeVee · 05-27-2020, 11:38 AM

Yes, and the Tao Rhino has a throttle limiter screw!

2LZ · 05-27-2020, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VeeVee

Another thing I want to share is I did a second oil change after riding about five short 20 minutes rides. The plug was loaded with shavings!

Not uncommon. These CG motors are super-tight when new and really enjoy a normal break-in.

2LZ · 05-27-2020, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeeVee

OK, so I had my first "Made in China" moment this weekend. The little plastic tab/button cover, what ever you call it on the ebrake switch, took off like a rocket when I released the front brake off the engaged position. Never to be seen again!

Fortunately, parts are dirt cheap for these.
I ordered this entire assy and cable a couple weeks ago on Amazon. "Currently unavailable" but I paid 16.59 and free shipping...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mudflap · 05-27-2020, 12:14 PM

The shavings you found on the magnetic drain plug are mostly from the gears wearing in. Don't worry, be happy.

JSTOH · 05-29-2020, 12:15 AM

Looks great! Nice catch on voltage. Mine doesn't like to start with low voltage either. I think I trashed the battery by leaving the HF Winch directly connected to the battery. It dawned on me the control box needs power since it's turned on with a remote. I was going to widen the rear stance but I was making a sharp turn near a stump and realized what the narrow stance is for and I kind of like it. As soon as I dump, I'll probably change it. No real problems thus far. I hate the way it shifts so I welded a handle shifter on the aft shifter finger. It still kind of sucks but I'll figure it out.

VeeVee · 05-29-2020, 11:54 AM

Yea, I am an old school dirt bike rider and remember the 4 up 4 down shifting. I did not think I would like the extra rear shifter but have realized my toes are not young anymore and learning to use it.

05-26-2020, 08:56 AM	#17
VeeVee Join Date: May 2020 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 28	I put on the 2 inch spacers from whygostock.com. I looked at my invoice and do not see a part number. They are listed as "ATV Wheel Spacers for Tao Motors Go Kart 2 Inch" for $94.95. Pricey but high quality and perfect fit. Comes with lugs. I love them and I think this is how it should look. __________________ 2020 Toa Motor Rhino 250, two inch Rear wheel spacers, NGK Spark plug, More upgrades to come!
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05-26-2020, 09:03 AM	#18
VeeVee Join Date: May 2020 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 28	OK, so I had my first "Made in China" moment this weekend. The little plastic tab/button cover, what ever you call it on the ebrake switch, took off like a rocket when I released the front brake off the engaged position. Never to be seen again! __________________ 2020 Toa Motor Rhino 250, two inch Rear wheel spacers, NGK Spark plug, More upgrades to come!
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05-26-2020, 10:50 AM	#20
VeeVee Join Date: May 2020 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 28	Change that Oil Another thing I want to share is I did a second oil change after riding about five short 20 minutes rides. The plug was loaded with shavings! Wish I had taken a picture. I see this quick oil change as being an engine saver! I have not changed to synthetic yet but the next will be. I am thinking these two runs with non synthetic before the change. Please chime in on what you guys think. I was told a story by a name brand dealer friend about this man who bought five china quads for his kids and all five blow up in just a few days of riding. I wonder if it was the Oil or just a discouraging story? __________________ 2020 Toa Motor Rhino 250, two inch Rear wheel spacers, NGK Spark plug, More upgrades to come!
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05-26-2020, 10:57 AM	#21
VeeVee Join Date: May 2020 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 28	Tabbed, You all please correct me if I am wrong, the factory CDI controls the rev limit. Aftermarket performance and race CDI removes this limit. __________________ 2020 Toa Motor Rhino 250, two inch Rear wheel spacers, NGK Spark plug, More upgrades to come!
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05-27-2020, 11:38 AM	#25
VeeVee Join Date: May 2020 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 28	Yes, and the Tao Rhino has a throttle limiter screw! __________________ 2020 Toa Motor Rhino 250, two inch Rear wheel spacers, NGK Spark plug, More upgrades to come!
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05-21-2020, 09:47 PM	#16
Kountry Boi Join Date: May 2020 Location: kentucky Posts: 1	i have the same rhino...color too. which spacers did you get??? how much they run???
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05-26-2020, 10:05 AM	#19
Tabbed Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 12	Do the rhinos have a governor installed from factory to not blow the engine?
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05-26-2020, 12:49 PM	#22
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	Yes, but why would you want to remove the limit? You won't get more out of it, and you'd be more likely to damage the engine.
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05-26-2020, 08:22 PM	#23
Tabbed Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 12	I dont want to remove the limit I wanted to make sure my kids wont blow the engine when they ride it is all
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05-27-2020, 04:14 AM	#24
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	They could still blow the motor (I'm sure a couple of minutes not under load at 8500 would not be good for the motor), just teach them not to rev the piss out of the motor. No machine is immune to abuse, the best thing you could do is teach them to respect the machine, and make sure it has fresh, non-shipping oil in it. Have them help you, it will teach respect. You could always get a throttle that has a limiter screw in it, and put a security screw in it.
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05-27-2020, 12:14 PM	#28
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,894	The shavings you found on the magnetic drain plug are mostly from the gears wearing in. Don't worry, be happy.
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05-29-2020, 12:15 AM	#29
JSTOH Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Western WA, Puget Sound Posts: 21	Looks great! Nice catch on voltage. Mine doesn't like to start with low voltage either. I think I trashed the battery by leaving the HF Winch directly connected to the battery. It dawned on me the control box needs power since it's turned on with a remote. I was going to widen the rear stance but I was making a sharp turn near a stump and realized what the narrow stance is for and I kind of like it. As soon as I dump, I'll probably change it. No real problems thus far. I hate the way it shifts so I welded a handle shifter on the aft shifter finger. It still kind of sucks but I'll figure it out.
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05-29-2020, 11:54 AM	#30
VeeVee Join Date: May 2020 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 28	Yea, I am an old school dirt bike rider and remember the 4 up 4 down shifting. I did not think I would like the extra rear shifter but have realized my toes are not young anymore and learning to use it. __________________ 2020 Toa Motor Rhino 250, two inch Rear wheel spacers, NGK Spark plug, More upgrades to come!
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