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Che 67 · troop Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Location: Glasgow

I've been running on a pair of Avon Viper Strykes since last October (140 rear), Ive had the scoot garaged over the winter and been using it for work over the past coupla weeks.
On the way home this evening the handling felt a bit odd, and when I rode into my street I could feel a bump.....bump......bump coming from the rear wheel.
When I had a look the rear tyre had a 'baseball' size bulge on the profile, and had broke the rear mudguard.
I've never experienced any rubbing on the mudguard before, so I was a bit surprised at what I was looking at on the tyre.
I run a normal pressure on the rear (29psi), so what do you guys reckon ? Dodgy tyre ?
Ive sent an email to Avon about it, I'll let you know how I get on.

jetex · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:58 am Post subject:

That sounds like the reinforcing cords of the sidewall have broken up, allowing the air to push on the sidewall, causing the bulge. unless you have been running on a flat tyre, it sounds like a faulty tyre. The rubber can deteriorate if the machine is left standing over winter, but I would have thought that this relatively short period is not long enough to cause severe deterioation of the tyre. Speak to the manufacturer of the tyre.

CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Avon.... says enough for me.... seriously not a fan. Mad

But yes sounds like the tyres construction has failed... Avon do blab on about tyre warranty so they might change it for you Question

suit scoot · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

had 3 sets of avons, useless in the wet.

should send it back to avon.

29psi?

i run 35 at the rear on mine. Shocked

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Che 67 · troop Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Location: Glasgow

Cheers for the replies !

I've had a reply from Avon requesting me to go thru my supplier, thats what i get for anticipating the retailer (MPS Accessories) telling me to go direct to Avon !

I choose Avon because of good memories I had with Avon 3.50x10 Gripsters (I even had a pair on my old Group 4 Racer for wet races Confused

circa 1984) But I do agree I have no confidence in them in the wet either

35 psi sounds a bit hefty to me......is that what other people are using too ??

Maver · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:18 pm Post subject:

best of luck with Avon che, keep us posted on how you get on Cool

35psi in a 140 ??

how did you decide on that suit scoot Question

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suit scoot · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 12:46 am Post subject:

Maver · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:16 am Post subject:

did you play with other pressures ???

do you find you bald out the centre really quick?
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suit scoot · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:37 am Post subject:

jetex · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:10 am Post subject:

Just a thought, but according to the Sale of Goods act, if you have bought a faulty item from a retailer, it is their legal responsibilty to replace it and not refer you to the manufacturer. You did'nt buy it from the manufacturer. Worth considering if you get any grief over a replacement tyre. The retailer should replace the item for you, and in return, claim this back from their supplier.

Che 67 · troop Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Location: Glasgow

Latest Update:
I spoke to the Customer Services Dept at M & P Accessories who I bought the Tyres from, and although in the interim I've had to buy a new Tyre to keep me on the road, they were extremely helpful (thanks John & Cheryl).

The only bummer is I need to send the damaged tyre down to them to be sent to Avon for analysis, its not so much doing that thats the pain, its the hassle of getting the flippin' tyre changed......such is life I suppose.

John from M & P said that they were a Vespa/Gilera dealer so they should be able to get a new rear mudguard, so I'm appreciating the convienience factor there (Seeing as theres no Vespa agent anywhere in Glasgow or the West of Scotland........get yer finger out Piaggio !!)

35 psi on Avons still seems mental to me, I'm about 18stone these days
and 29/30 psi is just right, I dont see that any riding style would compensate for that tbh.

jbhoy67 · Inspector Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Posts: 188 Location: glasgow

vespa agent on hamilton road cambuslang Laughing

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MH · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

Is Moto Ecosse a new vespa dealer?Never realised we had a shop in the West.Could be very handy Very Happy

Had any dealings with them?

Che 67 · troop Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 38 Location: Glasgow

Hail ! Hail ! Jbhoy .

Thats good news about Moto Ecosse, how long have they had the dealership ? What are they like to deal with, any idea ?

Saves having to go to Tranent for anything !