I let Harley guys ride mine and they come back and say, "meh, it's ok". I think they're secretly pissed that it's such a smooth and comfortable ride, yet sounds and looks awesome.
@StateOfMind633 жыл бұрын
Typical Harley riders haha. They do the same with all my bikes. One of them rode my Triumph Bonneville Bobber and you could see him visibly trying to hide the fact that he liked it. The Triumph and Indian Bobbers are literally superior in every possible way to the Harley competition. I'm also confident literally every motorcycle rider would agree, apart from Harley riders obviously. I think a lot of them get duped by the excessive marketing but when they eventually ride a bike that isn't a Harley and immediately notice its superiority, they then go into a state of aggressive, bitter denial while secretly hating their own decision to purchase an outdated, overpriced piece of agricultural machinery.
@russmode3 жыл бұрын
Probably are right, I am a harley Road king guy that rode my sons friends GSXR600 recently..I really liked it, and said same thing when I got back!! Hah...think I will get a gsxr too next spring!
@thewannabemartialartist46132 жыл бұрын
My dad said the same thing when he rode mine 🤣
@dadyking1210 Жыл бұрын
I got a Harley, I test rode the bolt against the iron 883. The bolt has a little more sporty feel to it. I don't think the Bolt "killed" the equivalent Harleys you could buy. I personally like my Harley a little better. I definitely do not think the Bolt is just "ok". I think the Bolt is a very well made bike for people who don't really want a Harley for the reasons in this video (rough clutch, louder..etc). However my favorite cruiser still goes to the Suzuki Boulevard S40.
@matsjohansson29067 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Sweden. Picked up my brand new 2016 R-Spec just a week ago. Loving it!!! Chose to install the saddle bags and it looks awesome. Keep up the good work! Enjoying your vids!
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Enjoy the bike, and ride safe!! Sweden has beautiful views to ride and see. Enjoy
@FuzGoesRiding8 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your purchase! Been riding this for the last few months. Rides as good as it looks.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
Thanks... Just added a couple new videos check them out!
@gardecg14 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful 😭 I’m trying to get this as a second bike! Right now I have a 86’ Kawasaki ZL600.
@g.h.69904 жыл бұрын
Bought my 2015 Bolt new! Still have it. Great Bike 👍
@David-tz3kv4 жыл бұрын
My 2014 R-spec has the Vance & Hines. White wall Sportster 48 tires. Mustang one piece seat and a Buscuit bag!
@kenanderson35454 жыл бұрын
Have a 2014 bolt with v&h 2 into 2 pipes with vo2 intake and v&h fuel pack. Once u dial in the fuel pack this bike is amazing.Pipes are really loud though. If your gonna change the exhaust do the intake and fuel pack at same time..bike will run way better because u program fuel pack for pipes and intake (air/fuel,backpressure differences)makes a huge difference.
@HercTheJerk4 жыл бұрын
I just bought mine last night!
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! Great Bike!! Enjoy
@kittehmeow64746 жыл бұрын
Love the bike. I actually like the looks of the original exhaust though.
@TheRealReviewz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@depravedone8 жыл бұрын
Good bike choice! My only complaints are my hands go numb pretty quick on the highway. Thinking a set of Kuryakyn Iso Grips might be the answer for me.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
those are great I heard. Don't have that problem but longest I've rode was about a hour. Thanks
@CocoaW5555 жыл бұрын
I have a ‘15 in green I love my bike 🔥 Thanks for sharing
@jackpullen38204 жыл бұрын
Yes! Belt chain and sprocket pulley. I want one! Purrs like a kitten.
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
Great bike.
@spburnette877 жыл бұрын
beautiful bike dude, thinking about purchasing one of these as my first
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+spburnette87 They are amazing and you will love it
@Taino8716 жыл бұрын
spburnette87 I made this Bolt my first Bike and IM IN LOVE, The Harley 883 wasn’t as comfortable as this Yamaha
@TheRealReviewz6 жыл бұрын
Completely agree!! And doesn’t rumble so your hands fall off either
@Robbie852914 жыл бұрын
Man that's a Bad Ass Bike. Good Video.
@ujwalsurender32978 жыл бұрын
great video! I just bought the same bike a couple days ago. 2014 rspec. you have some great ideas for changes. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. I'm in Chicago as well!
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
thanks. Yea look at all my videos did it all this Summer and will do a bunch more once I have more money lol. Let's ride sometime. I have a group on Facebook Yamaha Bolt Chicago join
@ujwalsurender32978 жыл бұрын
Lets definitely ride sometime. I searched for the Facebook group, but couldn't find it. It would be fun to get a few Bolt riders together before the weather starts getting bad.
@ujwalsurender32978 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it, I fell on the bike the other day. it stalled during a turn. Do you know anyone that can take a dent out of the fuel tank?
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
+Uj Surender Are you ok. Hopefully you weren't hurt. I know they sell replacement tanks on eBay where people part out. Try Nielsen enterprises in Lake Villa. They are Star Bikes.
@ujwalsurender32978 жыл бұрын
Yea. just a few scratches. it hurts more that my ride got dinged. thanks for the info, bud. I'll contact them.
@serious_in_seattle69174 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about getting one if I can’t afford the Indian Scout next spring. I’ve heard mostly good reviews like you.
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
Great Motorcycle. You will love it. And so many customization options. Great ride. Great local and non highway.
@streezyrider1214 жыл бұрын
Old vid I know but whats the rear fender look like under the 2up? If I bought one of these the gf would be mad if I couldn't take her along occasionally but I wouldn't want to keep the rear seat pad on at all times. Curious if the mounting hardware or however its attached, is ugly underneath while its off.
@MrCyclee8 жыл бұрын
Great video I really look forward to the vance and hines pipes IMO the twin slash is the ONLY way to go.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
Just got it. Thanks. You will see in the new video.
@zxairzx8 жыл бұрын
That exhaust [Twin Slash] looks great but is not compatible with the OEM passenger pegs.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
+Aa La watch my other videos. only bassani exhaust is not compatible.
@zxairzx8 жыл бұрын
My mistake, that's the one I was thinking of. Your V&H 2 into 2 looks great, awesome job on the install!
@ericwilliams23173 жыл бұрын
Good looking bike mate!
@TheRealReviewz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@adrianleeds34684 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this - thanks.
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Please support and subscribe
@BB-hi5of6 жыл бұрын
Nice review! thinking on trying a cruiser and getting away from sport bikes for a while. This bolt has grown on me alot, might pull the trigger on one.
@Okami19954 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat right now, after totalling my MT09... Did you oil the trigger?
@1SaG5 жыл бұрын
Isn't that just typical with Japanese cruiser bikes vs H-D? Used to be the same back when I owned my Kawa Vulcan 800 (A-version, not the circus-looking "Classic"). She looked better than the then current H-Ds (at least than the Sporties), she ran rings around the then current Softails (riding buddy of mine was on a mid 90s Fat Boy) and she left both Big Twins and 1200 Sporties in the dust when you got on the throttle. Plus she had brakes that actually worked, was way lighter and more flickable than a Softail and cost me (with quite a few mods) less than half of what my buddy had paid for his Fat Boy - cheaper than the 883 Sporty, too. The only thing lacking was the sound, but stock H-Ds sound like hair-dryers stock over here too. Alas... she was still a Japanese bike. So when we parked our bikes (one or two Harleys and the Kawa), only people who weren't really into bikes would always ogle the Vulcan ... but H-D guys would look at it like it was a rusty bicycle or something... :D
@paulrixson58286 жыл бұрын
Nice review , nice bike
@TheRealReviewz6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thanks for watching
@farmerbobbygrows33382 жыл бұрын
I can’t stop looking at these I might try to finance one been on my 82 650 maxim for far too long need a upgrade and something a little faster
@TheRealReviewz2 жыл бұрын
Great bike.
@uti_s14717 жыл бұрын
How is it to move around? How does the weight feel? I like your Bolt videos. Im gonna try a 2015 Bolt tomorrow, and might swap my 2017 Fz07 for it. And one of the reasons is because the FZ07 Tracer (MT07 Tracer - European sportstourer version of FZ07) feels too top heavy for me.
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
This bike feels great, and has such a silky smooth riding feel to it. Great bike no complaints in one year.
@Frip365 жыл бұрын
It's over 500 pounds. I dropped it once and it took every ounce of strength to lift it.
@bikefreak57874 жыл бұрын
I am a former (happy) owner a Bolt. I can't understand why your rear seat isn't made of the same material as the seat. Mine was? 🤔🇩🇰 ps. Nice video.
@mikec66174 жыл бұрын
Killer bike. Good vid. For me it’s this or an Indian Scout.
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. The scout is nice as well. Hard decision.
@WilliamdThompson8 жыл бұрын
Your review is great!! I have a 2007 Kawasaki 650R and am thinking of trading for a brand new 2015 Bolt in blue. It's the stock one though. Maybe I could get the dealership to put on the gas shocks? What rpm does the Bolt get its full torque? My 650R has 48 ft. pounds of torque and pulls nicely on the freeway. Thank you.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
58.2 @3500rpm is a basis. Thanks for review. it's a lot quicker than the 650 in torque. had a Kawi Ninja 663 before this and this is the best bike I have owned. Super comfortable, and quick. Great times. Look at my other videos and subscribe.
@jonathancenteno44966 жыл бұрын
I'm a prospective new rider, and was wondering if it is worth getting as my new bike? Saw a good deal for a used one with 2k miles
@TheRealReviewz6 жыл бұрын
Great bike and has a lot of power. I love it and wouldn’t switch. You can also do so many upgrades on it. Great bike
@bukoskuz22995 ай бұрын
Whats more powerful? R spec or c spec?
@Frip365 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link or name for that engine bar? Thanks. Nice bike. I've got the greeen.
@TheRealReviewz5 жыл бұрын
I love the green. Thanks for watching
@BARRIEMOREBARLOW7 жыл бұрын
Yamaha says to change the oil at 600 miles after break-in.
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+BARRIEMOREBARLOW True in the manual it does state that. Checked my oil and was still golden, plus spoke with Star Motorcycles technician and he says up to 1000 is fine.
@sethglenn90226 жыл бұрын
i changed mine at 300, 600, then 3000.
@bobg.95858 жыл бұрын
Super Bike !!
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great bike
@thegreekgodproject77645 жыл бұрын
Only need change michelin commander 2 tire...
@rodneyholmes15475 жыл бұрын
if you change exhaust and intake you will need to get a fuel controller or a reflash of the ecu. other wise it will run way lean and cause alot of damage to the engine. I have the 2014 bolt .31000 miles and still ride every day.
@TheRealReviewz5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I got the Vance and Hines fuelpak. I have a programming video on how to do it. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and support
@dknsa5 жыл бұрын
It will make absolutely no damage at all. its electronic not with carbs. I ride with V&H air intake and akrapovich exhaust. Wish people would stop make this weird stories about engines.. !!!
@KyleBusch1248 жыл бұрын
Change the oil ASAP, per the manual it needs to be changed between 600-1000 miles. Oil that's from factory is a break in oil which is thin to have your engine "wear" in, also the stock tires blow...I'd recommend Michelin Commander II's they are much smoother and provide a lot more grip.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
thanks I actually found that out right after that video and did an oil change at 1300. Star said up to 1500 is fine. I will look into those tires. thinking about white walls?
@the.communist4 жыл бұрын
They blow up??.😮
@leonardozeni1813 жыл бұрын
O cilindro traseiro aquece muito o saco?
@Msalazar6sicVI8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. A lot of questions that I had about the bike you answered. Thank you. One last one, How does the bike feel going at high speeds on the freeway? I don't mean illegally high speeds, but 75 maybe 80mph? I like to ride long distances in AZ so I want to know if it is comfortable at those speeds or not. Thanks
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
Great question, I sometimes take the bike up there and it feels controllable. Feels good and not bad at 80mph. Just wear a face mask or helmet because the wind sucks sometimes. pushes your face and cheeks back.
@Msalazar6sicVI8 жыл бұрын
+YamahaFreshLaws thanks! I am 100% sure I am ing the bolt 950. probably the new 2017. I am sick of sport bikes
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
+Msalazar6sicVI That will be a great choice, I had a Kawi 636 before this and this is a 100% more better than my sport bike.
@rbon2wheels8 жыл бұрын
I love the bike but the problem is the vibrations when u go over 5o mph,other than that,it is a good bike for canyon riding because it hands good in corners /curves.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
+RB Ninja12 absolutely true.... I don't feel that vibration really until about 68-70mph
@Gabbos6 жыл бұрын
Do you think you could do some touring with this bike?
@Madcatdave6 жыл бұрын
Gabbos Ironfist you could defiantly tour on this bike you would have to plan your fuel stops alittle more but the tank size for the bolt is 3.4 so you should be fine. People have toured on a Harley Davidson 48 which has a 2.2 gas tank Its just all about the planing.
@paternopanelo39915 жыл бұрын
Is there any issue on over heating? Because it's only air cooled? I'm worried if I travel around 4 hrs without stopping,may be it will over heat?
@ilikemotorcycles24755 жыл бұрын
No, that would not be a problem. Over heating of air cooled motors happens when they idle for to long. When the bike is moving more air passes over and is injected into the motor, keeping it cool. When the bike is just sitting and running, say at a street light, it is 'breathing' far less. Now a red light by itself won't make your motor overheat, but don't sit outside your friend's house for 30 minutes with the bike running and revving the motor.
@kenanderson35454 жыл бұрын
Not to worry.Road tripped 5000 kms this past summer and it was crazy hot (36 Celsius) did 8-12 hrs per day and had no overheating issues at all. Bolt is great bike for first timers.
@hoppy857h54 жыл бұрын
Do you have any issues with the tachometer? I've seen alot of bad reviews with regards to not being able to see your speed when the sun is in front of you.
@frapp314 жыл бұрын
I don't think this bike gets enough credit as it deserves.
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Great bike and very quick.
@Xanduur7 жыл бұрын
Can you replace the digital speedometer with an analog one?
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Joe Edwards You can buy it will mess with your miles.
@legion959286 жыл бұрын
$300 -- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa2CprZ5uZyYn6c.html
@jonbal8429 Жыл бұрын
abs?
@turtle19dad4 жыл бұрын
I think I want an analog speedometer
@hiroko_ai8 жыл бұрын
the 600 mile oil change was done right? I hope so! nice r spec! myself bought the regular ol bolt. do pot holes hurt your back a bit of the freeway? mine sure does with the basic suspension! lol
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
thanks and the pot holes ain't that bad. I still feel it since R Spec makes it kind of more stiff.
@zxairzx8 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if the guy you bought it from disclosed that is the base spec Passenger Kit, not the R spec one. They are made to match the solo seat, which yours does not.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
I know lol... new one is 100 to match. So I'm going to wait on that.
@zxairzx8 жыл бұрын
Nice! I just got the passenger kit for my base spec bolt but am going to wait until I pick up the sissy bar to install.
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
+Aa La what year
@rbon2wheels8 жыл бұрын
+Aa La check out my channel
@yogi2.0577 жыл бұрын
This 950 is actually 942cc, but who's counting really? The Bolt R-Spec is a real nice urban cruiser with solid low and mid-range RPM torque and plenty of speed for easy highway rolls. Even the stock exhaust system sounds good and I like the slight rumble on the solo.
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Brucifer Guf Yes I agree great bike but the highway riding is not up to par. Wind drags you a bit.
@jerome888business5 жыл бұрын
Oil change at 2000 miles? Is that correct?
@HooDRidEWhiteY4 жыл бұрын
No. 600. Then 4k.
@BARRIEMOREBARLOW7 жыл бұрын
What the hell is up with tinting the turn signals?
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+BARRIEMOREBARLOW It's all for aesthetic looks... Us you can see the bulbs through them.
@larrywalden6265 жыл бұрын
Belt chain? I'm sorry but I never heard a "Belt Chain" before.
@TheRealReviewz5 жыл бұрын
Me neither 🤣
@gabrialavichai96154 жыл бұрын
Belt drive
@UncleRobsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Let that air cool run some more it's not melted yet.
@codyecherd85044 жыл бұрын
Any Yamaha beats any Harley
@djgilbert33073 жыл бұрын
Rumble like a harley!🤣🤣. Open the exhaust and at idle it bubbles. Former Yamaha owner. My star was nicknamed the bubble maker from my other biker friends.
@TheRealReviewz3 жыл бұрын
Haha. Thanks for watching.
@damianb27027 жыл бұрын
how much did you pay for it?
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Damian B Well brand new it was 8500$ I believe but I bought it used but never ridden so I got an amazing deal.
@jeff9538 жыл бұрын
Why did they drop the Star line?
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
They still have Star Motorcycles unless this is something new.
@jeff9538 жыл бұрын
You need to catch up my friend....
@TheRealReviewz8 жыл бұрын
+James Jeffrey Coleman making just Yamaha
@ericwar84928 жыл бұрын
The star line was changed to just Yamaha.
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
Hey guys Please Subscribe and watch all my videos on the Yamaha Bolt. Anything you guys want me to review let me know.
@nateyg966 жыл бұрын
You lost me at “belt chain”
@c-zen8905 жыл бұрын
It last longer, more reliable and less maintenance. 👍
@HardHatDIver4124 жыл бұрын
Chriz Sea. Lmao sure but a belt is not a chain. Whoosh/😵
@mraidymaddful5 жыл бұрын
Belt chain.....?
@deansmith47495 жыл бұрын
I think he meant......Rubber Chain.....😁
@serious_in_seattle69174 жыл бұрын
He’s not a professional orator, but we get the point.
@Dazhimself5 жыл бұрын
i hope you dont ride with full beams on
@christiancartmale11507 жыл бұрын
nice bike, shame the original owner didnt buy the matching passenger pillion.
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Christian Cartmale I know now I have to order one. But will have a video on the replacement. Please subscribe. Thanks
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Christian Cartmale I know now I have to order one. But will have a video on the replacement. Please subscribe. Thanks
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Christian Cartmale I know now I have to order one. But will have a video on the replacement. Please subscribe. Thanks
@christiancartmale11507 жыл бұрын
Saw some of your later vids with this one, looking sharp my friend. makes me wish I could afford to get into a new one.
@ericwilliams6262 жыл бұрын
"Harley Davidson manufacturers Motorcycles, Yamaha engineers Motorcycles, and people buy them."
@joey_outdoors Жыл бұрын
I thought the Bolt was 950 cc not 1000…
@michaelminster90363 жыл бұрын
“Belt chain”! Ok, not much in the knowledge section then!!
@heavykiin93374 жыл бұрын
Better than being a harley than a harley.
@stevomcsteve94925 жыл бұрын
They cut corners everywhere on this bike to keep the price point low. No excuse for plastic valve covers and that speedo belongs on a 150 dollar exercise bike. Acres of plastic parts but hey from 20 feet away it's a looker....
@stephenhadley24904 жыл бұрын
There are lots of nice metal parts on this bike. Steel guards and the seat rails and handlebar area look solid and well finished. The fuel cap is a heavy little thing. The speedo does look cheap I’ll agree. Plastic valve covers are a good idea I thought as the bike is pretty heavy so they needed to save some weight somewhere. I don’t think Yamaha would do anything that would make these bikes unreliable as they have a 5 year warranty. The paint on mine is outstanding. I have a few bikes and I just ride this one for a bit of fun. It’s really easy to ride in the city. I’ve only taken it on the highway once and it was ok for just a day trip.
@rbon2wheels8 жыл бұрын
Nice video,I have the same bike,check out my channel and also give me a sub if possible. do u feel any difference when in 5th gear?
@Streetbob_Nomad7 жыл бұрын
Air cooled bike? Every thousand on the thousand...
@TheRealReviewz7 жыл бұрын
+Dakota Griffith yes air-cooled but stays cool. Haven't had any issues
@superchief154 жыл бұрын
I know they brag on this Bolt but I think Yamaha should stick to Piano
@thaprezidnt16 жыл бұрын
Exhaust sounds like turds
@smplloyd4 жыл бұрын
A five speed is totally inadequate, Yamaha continues miss the mark. All modern transmissions need at least a six speed.
@TheRealReviewz4 жыл бұрын
This bike rides very smooth and saw no problems with 5. It’s very quick off the line with adequate speed.
@frankooso2692 жыл бұрын
It a toy compared to a Harley.
@drumgig6 жыл бұрын
Stopped watching after "it has the belt chain" Come on dude...
@TheRealReviewz6 жыл бұрын
My fault. It was first times recording and had to think quick on my feet lol
@drumgig6 жыл бұрын
TheRealReviewz no worries man I'm beatin your balls. I'm in the market for a bolt so I've been watching your vids. I like the bassani/Vance side by side comparison. Thanks for posting.