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Post by boompowping on Jul 15, 2015 18:43:47 GMT -6
Hey Guys
I was riding my 86 riva 180 the other day and on my way home i started hearing a grinding sound and noticeable loss in acceleration. Now, the poor thing wont even idle without turning the throttle... Does anyone have any ideas as to what the issue is?
Ps
I also think that i hear a screw in the muffler..?
HEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPPP!
Thanks a million in advance!
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Post by cyborg on Jul 16, 2015 7:46:16 GMT -6
muffler could have collapsed inside choking off the exhaust,,,,pull the whole pipe and see if she'll run ok,,,it'll be loud but at least you'll know the engine is ok and you can figure out a pipie
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Post by boompowping on Jul 16, 2015 18:44:05 GMT -6
Ill give that a tryand report bacck
Thanks
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Post by cyborg on Jul 28, 2015 7:01:39 GMT -6
any luck?
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Post by boompowping on Jul 29, 2015 9:30:21 GMT -6
Cyborg
Found the problem! it was the variator. Aparently, the previous owner lost one of the rollers and replace it with chopped metal dowels and epoxy resin. He also didnt use the correct size drive shaft nut which came loose and was the rattling noise i heard. I'm now going to install a high performance variator but was wondering if a 150cc would fit a 180cc..? does anyone know what the deal is with this? I'm glad i opened her up. She seems pretty simple to work on...
Thanks
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Post by cyborg on Jul 30, 2015 7:24:15 GMT -6
awesome!!!!!!! as long as the end of the crank isn't mauled you got it made!!!! get a decent belt and variator and you be done!!! talk to jim at rapid repair or jon (tvnacman) at nyc either one will set you up with the correct parts,,,,this is good news
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