Yamaha Riva 180 shipping size

[Brian Whitfield]

I'm in the process of obtaining a used Yamaha Riva 180 scoot. I need to
construct a wood crate for it to be shipped in. I need to find the
measurements for this model (i.e. length, width, height). Can anyone help?

Also, anyone have any opinions or suggestions about the Riva 180?

[kurt (yourmama@stupid.com)]

My 1985 Riva 180's owners manual says:
length:1870 mm (73.6 in)
width: 715 mm (28.1 in)
height: 1120 mm (44.1 in)

Opinions... I like it. I've only had it for about a month, but it seems
comfortable (although a back rest would be nice), and today I learned that if I
give it full throttle at just the right (wrong?) time while I go over road
bumps, I can jump both wheels off the ground.

have fun.
Kurt

[Jack Stanley]

I agree, the 180 is a good scoot. Make sure it cold starts ok - this is a problem
with the Riva 180's and 200's.

Jack

[kurt (yourmama@stupid.com)]

I'm actually having the same problem, but I thought I just needed to adjust the carb.
It starts, it just takes a good deal of cranking before it finally starts. Any ideas?

Jack Stanley wrote:

> I agree, the 180 is a good scoot. Make sure it cold starts ok - this is a problem
> with the Riva 180's and 200's.
>
> Jack
>

[Jeff Saunders]

Where are you located? I have a scooter crate for sale in
the San Francisco area.

- Jeff Saunders

[Vanessa]

You should join the Yamaha Riva's email list at:

http://members.xoom.com/yamahariva/

Vanessa

[Jack Stanley]

Well, I am going through a Riva 180 right now. I have the shop manual (very helpful), and
have spent
a total of ~5 hours removing, cleaning, and checking the carb. The Riva carb is VERY
complicated -
there are 8 or 9 vacuum hoses going to it, along with two solenoids, a temp sensor, and a
bypass control
valve.

I now understand this system very well. My carb was plugged up after sitting for a long
time. The pilot
jet, float needle, and starter jet were all plugged up. It took me a little while to
figure out the starter jet
operation - it's not covered in the service manual. The pilot jet, starter jet, and
starter jet passageway
are all VERY tiny and seem to get plugged up easily. I had a hard time cleaning out the
starter jet passageway.
I had to use a #78 twist drill (very small) held in a pair of thin needle nose pliers to
clean it out. This
passageway is located in the float bowl.

The bottom line is that the 180 & 200 Riva's just do not start as easily as the Honda
Elite's. I have had 4
180's and a 200 Riva - none of them start very easily when cold. I have also had 4 Elite
150's, two Elite 250's,
and a Helix. All of them have started easily when cold!. I think your best bet is to
crank your Riva for
~5 seconds when cold. Wait about 10 seconds and crank again. This seems to work most of
the time.
The manual also recommends using 1/8 throttle to start when starting is difficult. You
may also have a
problem with your bypass control valve or one of the solenoids but it's not too likely.

[kurt (yourmama@stupid.com)]

I've been looking for a service manual. Do you know where I can pick one up?

Jack Stanley wrote:

[Jack Stanley]

I got mine with a scooter purchase. You should be able to get one from a Yamaha dealer. S.F.
Moto in San
Francisco usually has 'em. www.sfmoto.com.

Jack