Rhino 250 winter Mods.

Relentless990 · 11-29-2021, 12:28 AM

What’s up guys, Bought a used Tao Tao Rhino 250 last year and it has mostly sat in the garage with the occasional ride around the neighborhood with the kids. Anyways, being that I live in a non incorporated area and we basically are left to fend off for ourselves come winter with plowing our own streets as a community collaboration, I have decided to upgrade some things on the ATV and make it a nice little winter rig. So far I have added a winch set up, gave it a paint job, upgraded lights to LED, added rock lights underneath. Sitting in the garage I have yet to install:
11 tooth front sprocket
41 tooth rear sprocket
New Chain
Nibbi PE30 Carburetor and re jet it
Plow mount kit and Plow.
Here are some pictures of how it sits of today and will add more pictures when I get to install the rest of my set up.

Relentless990 · 12-01-2021, 09:11 PM

Some updates with pics! in with the new and out with the old! 11 tooth front sprocket and 41 rear along with a HD sealed chain.

Relentless990 · 12-01-2021, 09:21 PM

Before and after continued.

Relentless990 · 12-02-2021, 02:52 AM

Up next is the Nibbi PE30 upgraded Carb. Changed out the jets for a 30 pilot/ 115 main. All I can say is WOW! With the sprocket combination, new chain and carb it makes this thing one hell of a beast. Really opens it up and rips!!!!

**JerryHawk250** · 12-02-2021, 07:46 AM

You should have no problem with pushing the snow plow with those gears.

Relentless990 · 12-02-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

You should have no problem with pushing the snow plow with those gears.

I can’t wait. I’ll be installing the plow this weekend so I’ll be updating with pictures on how that goes!

david3921 · 12-03-2021, 12:50 AM

Curious about the rear sprocket. Some here were concerned that a 40T or larger would make the chain hit the lower guard assuming that the stock 530 chain was used. Any issues? Where did you get the sprocket? It looks like one from Why Go Stock.

I like the gray (grey?) color btw.

I plowed with my Rhino last year and had a lot of fun. I have 11T/39T combination. I ended up putting chains on after the weather went through a snow/thaw/snow cycle.

I added an oil cooler for this year as my engine got pretty hot running around in low gear for so long.

Relentless990 · 12-03-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by david3921

Curious about the rear sprocket. Some here were concerned that a 40T or larger would make the chain hit the lower guard assuming that the stock 530 chain was used. Any issues? Where did you get the sprocket? It looks like one from Why Go Stock.

I like the gray (grey?) color btw.

I plowed with my Rhino last year and had a lot of fun. I have 11T/39T combination. I ended up putting chains on after the weather went through a snow/thaw/snow cycle.

I added an oil cooler for this year as my engine got pretty hot running around in low gear for so long.

Thanks! It’s Chalk grey, it’s a Porsche color. I am an automotive painter/ body man and we had a little paint left over from a Porsche we fixed and used it up to paint the Rhino lol. I did have to get rid of the chain guard because it did rub a bit. I got all sprockets from Why go stock, chain is off of Amazon, it is a 530.

How did you set up your oil cooler? That’s interesting….

**JerryHawk250** · 12-03-2021, 01:04 PM

Most of us on here use this oil cooler. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJ2ZZ8G...v_ov_lig_dp_it

david3921 · 12-03-2021, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the replies. The cooler Jerry posted is the one I bought. I got it last February and it cost a lot cheaper then. I tried to mount it low, in front but the lines were too short. I ended up mounting it up high and cutting into the "box" under the black cover. Maybe I can get a picture. In reality, it's not going to get a lot of air flow during plowing no matter where it's mounted. We haven't gotten enough snow here yet to try it out. I wanted to add it as I noticed how hot the engine was getting plowing at low speeds. I also noticed how quickly the oil was getting dirty. I'm hoping the cooler helps in both situations. I can also install a fan if needed.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-03-2021, 03:17 PM

Yeah, I think a fan would need to be added since you're not going to be going fast enough to create any wind effect. Although you will be plowing snow in cold temperatures so that will cool the oil going through the cooler

Relentless990 · 12-04-2021, 01:22 AM

Plow assembly and universal mount on!

Relentless990 · 12-04-2021, 01:25 AM

Plow is on and 100% functional!

Relentless990 · 12-04-2021, 01:57 AM

Couldn’t figure out how to post a Video on here so I uploaded them to YouTube and the links are below…. Just a quick walk around and simple lift and release of the plow. All in all a very easy and straightforward installation process. For anyone looking to get a decent plow with a universal mount that works on the rhino I 100% recommend the kolpin switchblade plow. It will save you a headache and the trouble welding a plate to mount as it comes with a U bolt style universal mounting plate that didn’t take long to configure and set up properly on the frame of the ATV. I will be adding videos as winter progresses with the cons and pros of the set up and all that good stuff. Have yet to get some good chains for the tires but the hard part is done and over with.

Relentless990 · 12-05-2021, 05:41 PM

Let there be light! l

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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	You should have no problem with pushing the snow plow with those gears. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-03-2021, 12:50 AM	#7
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	Curious about the rear sprocket. Some here were concerned that a 40T or larger would make the chain hit the lower guard assuming that the stock 530 chain was used. Any issues? Where did you get the sprocket? It looks like one from Why Go Stock. I like the gray (grey?) color btw. I plowed with my Rhino last year and had a lot of fun. I have 11T/39T combination. I ended up putting chains on after the weather went through a snow/thaw/snow cycle. I added an oil cooler for this year as my engine got pretty hot running around in low gear for so long. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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12-03-2021, 01:04 PM	#9
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	Most of us on here use this oil cooler. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJ2ZZ8G...v_ov_lig_dp_it __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-03-2021, 03:04 PM	#10
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	Thanks for the replies. The cooler Jerry posted is the one I bought. I got it last February and it cost a lot cheaper then. I tried to mount it low, in front but the lines were too short. I ended up mounting it up high and cutting into the "box" under the black cover. Maybe I can get a picture. In reality, it's not going to get a lot of air flow during plowing no matter where it's mounted. We haven't gotten enough snow here yet to try it out. I wanted to add it as I noticed how hot the engine was getting plowing at low speeds. I also noticed how quickly the oil was getting dirty. I'm hoping the cooler helps in both situations. I can also install a fan if needed. __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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12-03-2021, 03:17 PM	#11
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,552	Yeah, I think a fan would need to be added since you're not going to be going fast enough to create any wind effect. Although you will be plowing snow in cold temperatures so that will cool the oil going through the cooler __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-04-2021, 01:57 AM	#14
Relentless990 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Illinois. Posts: 13	Couldn’t figure out how to post a Video on here so I uploaded them to YouTube and the links are below…. Just a quick walk around and simple lift and release of the plow. All in all a very easy and straightforward installation process. For anyone looking to get a decent plow with a universal mount that works on the rhino I 100% recommend the kolpin switchblade plow. It will save you a headache and the trouble welding a plate to mount as it comes with a U bolt style universal mounting plate that didn’t take long to configure and set up properly on the frame of the ATV. I will be adding videos as winter progresses with the cons and pros of the set up and all that good stuff. Have yet to get some good chains for the tires but the hard part is done and over with.
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