When changing gears transmission is clanking. Also, transmission is hard to shift. Contacted dealer.
The worst 2001 Yamaha Riva problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Transmission1
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- Acceleration1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The drain bolt for the transmission oil can come loose during operation allowing oil to flow out from the drain hole onto the pavement.
- Risk
- This could cause the rear tire to slip, which could lead to a crash and result in personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the drain bolt.
Recall number 00V281000 · Recall details
What 2001 Yamaha Riva owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving about 80 MPH and attempting to accelerate, but there was complete loss of acceleration.
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Questions about the 2001 Yamaha Riva
Is the 2001 Yamaha Riva reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Yamaha Riva, close to a typical Riva model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Yamaha Riva?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Yamaha Riva have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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