That's my boy! I remember riding that Honda after school in 2001

About worrying for your son when he does get a bike. It is really nice to see that you are worried and thinking about your son's safety on a motorcycle. Just make sure that your son takes a motorcycle course, wears full safety gear all the time when ever he rides, and practices a lot. This will help you worry less, and will prevent any serious issues in the future.

Im a big boy and love my bolt. Done some mods like a saddlemen seat, forward controls and mini apes. Done some 400-500 mile trips no problems.

Granted....I've only owned my Bolt for 3 months. It's a '23 I bought mid October....Brand new. I did my research. I come from a crotch rockets background where it was all about the speed. I live in Southwest Florida and I 75 is Florida's answer to the autobahn. I got a really good job with the county and I would be on 75 and look down and I was doing 130mph and the bike felt great. BUT....at some point I decided my job was more important. Sold that and found the Bolt. It has literally changed the way I see and think about riding. To this point I have yet to experience any death wobble. And this is Hands down the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. I've had a couple 150- 200 mile a day rides and when I step off my body doesn't hurt (I'm 62 yrs young). Do I miss 6th gear....hell yes. But when I'm doing 80 and need to roll on it to make a pass there is absolutely no lag. The power I need is there. I do wish I could find some non vibrating mirrors but that's all part of the experience. It's naked and simple and I dig it. I would like to look into a Honda Fury but if anything happens to my Bolt I'll be heading to my nearest Yammie dealership for another Bolt.....and btw....Screw Harley and their overpriced junk.

Dude, congratulations on 8 years off opiates. I've been battling myself, and I just got on suboxone yesterday. I love my Bolt.

Yamaha my favorite metric , fun fact , they came very close to sounding like a Harley , so much so , that I’m pretty sure the court system got involved

Congrats on beating the addiction and getting back on 2’s 🤘🏼

Nice to see a biker so passionate and down to earth. The father in you. The biker that wants to experience the air, the temperature changes, smells and all. The human aspect of it all. Great video. Keep riding - stay safe.

Engine sounds fantastic

😂😂 great sense of humor(4:25). Thanks for the video. I like to watch and hear the Yamaha bolt. Greetings

That bike sounds good 🔥

1st gen ninja 250 or 500 are really good. He will have a blast on either. Gen 2 and 3 ninja 250 is a bit slower but looks more your modern day sports bikes but the maintenance is a touch more difficult.

about to get my bolt tomorrow for my first bike, just for trips to work and weekends cruises. But your imput helps even though im not a bigger guy im taller and you saying it's comfortable is enough for me

definitely getting one next spring this or a rebel need to see what available and how they feel

Great video

I have Never seen a Bolt on the Road...or anywhere. But yet I am looking to buy a 2023 ?

Sorry for the crappy editing. My computer died so I had to edit from my phone 😆

I have my eye on a 2015 r spec with 5k miles. Price tag at $5,999 - going to look at it this Friday

bit of a late comment, love the video and i've been thinking of getting a bolt myself. Was wondering how they hold up on highways? I do the occasional highway trip an hour north to see my mates, but it scares the shit out of me with my little 250 getting blown around

I find, the more I ride the bike, the more I do not wish to part with it. Great bike for the money.

Did you replace the gage?

wonder if your front caliper is sticking causing it to wobble just a thought

You dodged a bullet by not buying a VTX 1300. I bought one and I'm unhappy with it. I hope you are still have fun on your bolt.

Sounds like an Indian Scout would be a good fit for you.

I'm like you bro I love Harleys and have had a few older ones buy they are super unreliable. I always like Hondas also but this has sold me on getting a bolt.

Fucking sick 🔥 can’t believe it’s been a year

engine on those are really really nice...bonus:it run forever

What's that little square screen?

I have the same Koso tntb gauge. Have you noticed it triggers the oil level light under full throttle in 1st and 2nd?

What speedometer did you get?

i would suggest a Honda rebel 500 to your son, its a rly good beginner bike. and its a chopper

Kawasaki Vulcan s might be a good starter bike. It's basically a ninja 650.

Harley has gotten rid of their entry level sportster 883 the venerable that we love. Now Harley has gotten even worse and they only want to sell only high-end models. No Sportsters for Harley chicks. HUGE MISTAKE- I’m done with Harley. Metric or Indian for this former motocross dude.

All dads do..that's our job lol😅