2006 Diamo Velux Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 Diamo Velux, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Body & structure114.3%
- Brakes114.3%
- Driver assistance114.3%
- Electrical114.3%
- Interior & seats114.3%
- Suspension114.3%
- Visibility114.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE COVER OF THE SPEEDOMETER HAS GONE ALMOST COMPLETELY OPAQUE, RENDERING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE HOW FAST I'M DRIVING OR HOW MUCH GAS REMAINS IN THE TANK. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS DEFECT IS NOT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR OR ANY CONSUMER ERROR, AND SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO FIX SINCE IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ACCIDENTS. THIS COMPLAINT IS ACTUALLY FOR A DIAMO RETRO MOPED, BUT THAT WASN'T A CHOICE ON THE LAST MENU, SO I CHOSE VELUX. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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