Tokyo Motorcycle cops switch to Honda CH250 Elite. Officer Shintaro Yamanaka commented " Yo dog! if'n you aint on dis ride yo aint down" ... Do you Yahoo!? ...
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Hello everyone, Recently, the subject of a west coast scooter rally has generated some interest. MRAW, the Maxiscooter Riders Association of Washington, is...
Hello Group: This is Randy Pozzi. I've joined your group and have been reading intensly about the service on these bikes. I have two CH250s and one CH150. Most...
... <zozman50@h...> wrote: <It is recommended that at every 12K miles, the final reduction oil be changed using SAE10w30> I worked at a Honda dealership for a...
Mike: Your recommendation makes good sense to me and I'll follow it. Thanks---Randy ... _________________________________________________________________ Help...
I know they're extremely hard to find but I'm looking for any leads on the following scooters for sale: 250 Elite, Yamaha 180 & 200. I'm in San Francisco so...
Well, I've got 4 Elite 250's and a Riva 180. That's the good news. The bad news is that they aren't ready for sale yet. The Riva 180 will be ready soon -...
I got the following ad from cycle trader online or whatever. I believe it is the same guy that I bought my CH250 from. I rode one of the Rivas but the Honda ...
Neil: Just a short note to let you know the CH 250 carb arrived today from Japan and is as expected. I can always use it. Needs cleaning as they all do....
Hi Brad-that was made in a shop class at a local high school and can be lifted with almost one hand. The person I bought it from was a legal process server...
My '85 Elite 250 cuts out at between 48-53mph. In warmer, drier weather it was doing it at about 56-58mph. In the cold and rain, the mph point seems to drop....
It might be something as simple as a dirty air filter. If you still have the original then I would check that. I had the same problem with mine when had about...
I do have a new air filter and spark plug. The little air filter for the belt/crankcase isn't there but that wouldn't affect it, would it? The snorkel for the...
One more thing to check - make sure your crankcase breather hose is not clogged with oil. You should drain this hose about every 1000 miles (more often if you...
Hello Listers: I agree that the intake should be the first place to look, especially the air filter and the intake boot and related connections. Put in a new...
Slightly off topic here... I've owned ~8 Riva 180's and 200's. They are good scooters. The air cooled design and hydraulic valves make them fairly simple,...
Hi Gang, I have been reading the post about the 250 Elite not going fast enough an I AGREE WITH THE SUGGESTIONS TO FIX IT BUT I DO QUESTION THE PART ABOUT THE...
Jack I agree Yamahas are off subject but I had to relate this tale about my 180 Riva bought new. First year started instantly, next spring started but not as...
Yep, I know of that tiny jet. I (and several others) have been posting long emails on the Yahoo RivaRiders group about the Riva starting problems. I use a...
The Gang: In considering scoots with hard starting problems, another thing to consider is the poor quality of gasoline on the market today. Add ethenol to the...
Has anybody tried routing radiator air to their feet? I notice the air at the side vents is slightly warm if I stick my ankle over there while riding. I'm...
Has anybody tried routing radiator air to their feet? Hello: The 1984 CH125 Elite had a couple of air vents that could be opened to allow a bit of warm air...
Warren I forget that you haven't a way to go riding in all the cold that you live in. Out here in Santa Rosa we are experiencing frost in the morning and sun...
my 85 ch150d (elite deluxe) has feet vents that work amazingly well. I've never seen such a thing and after just a few blocks of riding they warm up and stay...
I've found a lot of plastic repair kits on the net. I need to know what type of plastic it is though. Does anyone know? Any preference on a brand of plastic...