That's my boy! I remember riding that Honda after school in 2001
@RoyLonestar2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sonnyevansjr Жыл бұрын
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.
@J.A.X.x63 ай бұрын
Dude I can't find those forward controls. The ones I'm looking at are always out of stock. Already got the air intake, those forward controls are next.
@danielgerry92696 ай бұрын
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.
@jlrutube13125 ай бұрын
If you miss the 6th gear you might do what a lot of Bolt riders do and buy the pulley (I think its the front one) off of the Yamaha Stryker 1300. It's an easy job to change the pulley out and then you can go as fast as you want at a lower rpm. Everyone says it's the best mod you can do to that bike. Also, don't buy the Fury because it also needs a 6th gear even more than the bolt and you cannot change a sprocket or pulley to get the gearing you need because it's shaft drive.
@JohnJones-qj8dm3 ай бұрын
Dude, congratulations on 8 years off opiates. I've been battling myself, and I just got on suboxone yesterday. I love my Bolt.
@bgibbs6992 ай бұрын
Outstanding!! Stay strong 💪 thanks for watching
@run-n-gunfun46062 ай бұрын
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
@jvcob7802 жыл бұрын
Congrats on beating the addiction and getting back on 2’s 🤘🏼
@bgibbs6992 жыл бұрын
Thank you. And thanks for checking it out.
@farooqkhan37299 ай бұрын
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.
@bgibbs6999 ай бұрын
thank you for the kind words.
@bgibbs6992 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words
@ArtStamos Жыл бұрын
Engine sounds fantastic
@ramadanslim3500 Жыл бұрын
That bike sounds good 🔥
@noelsharrokin38044 ай бұрын
😂😂 great sense of humor(4:25). Thanks for the video. I like to watch and hear the Yamaha bolt. Greetings
@hunterst0989 Жыл бұрын
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.
@coltonmcelwee68352 жыл бұрын
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
@bgibbs6992 жыл бұрын
hey man thanks for watching and I believe you will love the bolt! You can beat the snot out of these bikes and they love it lol.
@HTTR_FOREVER217 ай бұрын
Great video
@bgibbs6997 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I need to get back to making videos
@bobbouchee14529 ай бұрын
definitely getting one next spring this or a rebel need to see what available and how they feel
@pointnozzleaway11 ай бұрын
I have Never seen a Bolt on the Road...or anywhere. But yet I am looking to buy a 2023 ?
@bgibbs6992 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the crappy editing. My computer died so I had to edit from my phone 😆
@Conqueefstador2 жыл бұрын
I have my eye on a 2015 r spec with 5k miles. Price tag at $5,999 - going to look at it this Friday
@bgibbs6992 жыл бұрын
get it you wont be disappointed. Thank you for checking out my bolt content
@shibe20425 ай бұрын
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
@lifengauged59872 жыл бұрын
I find, the more I ride the bike, the more I do not wish to part with it. Great bike for the money.
@bgibbs6992 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and commenting man
@OLICIT Жыл бұрын
Did you replace the gage?
@bobbouchee14529 ай бұрын
wonder if your front caliper is sticking causing it to wobble just a thought
@inyourbusiness73 Жыл бұрын
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.
@garybarbatelli1972 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an Indian Scout would be a good fit for you.
@fearandloathinginamerica Жыл бұрын
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.
@jaywinters24836 ай бұрын
Most reliable Harley is Evolution engine that the German woke HD president discontinued. It’s the 883- the best Harley ever made discontinued so the can get you for 20k now.
@mathewmichael62202 жыл бұрын
Fucking sick 🔥 can’t believe it’s been a year
@ragimundvonwallat8961 Жыл бұрын
engine on those are really really nice...bonus:it run forever
@bgibbs699 Жыл бұрын
It loves to be ridden hard. You beat on it and she asks for more!
@noelwhyte9834 Жыл бұрын
What's that little square screen?
@DirtNastyCivilian Жыл бұрын
I have the same Koso tntb gauge. Have you noticed it triggers the oil level light under full throttle in 1st and 2nd?
@bgibbs699 Жыл бұрын
Yes! But only when it's not warmed up yet. But yes
@DirtNastyCivilian Жыл бұрын
Good to know it’s not just me. I’ve got an 17 r spec. Vance and Hines VO2 intake, Dean speed “Just the tip” slip on, Ivan’s Flash, the Koso tntB, drags bars and forward controls. The bolt really has been a great bike for my use. 14k miles I’ve put on it with maybe 200 of those on the freeway. Makes a great bike to bomb around town on.
@pb95482 ай бұрын
What speedometer did you get?
@bgibbs6992 ай бұрын
Koso meter for the bolt
@Enigma161211 ай бұрын
i would suggest a Honda rebel 500 to your son, its a rly good beginner bike. and its a chopper
@jaywinters24836 ай бұрын
Rebel is not a chopper by any means
@billybrowning80308 ай бұрын
Kawasaki Vulcan s might be a good starter bike. It's basically a ninja 650.
@jaywinters24836 ай бұрын
Too many rpm’s
@danielgerry92696 ай бұрын
I had a Vulcan S. Bike hauled ass. They say top end is 116mph. I don't believe that. I had mine at 130mph with a little throttle left. Possible I had a faulty instrument cluster...but I don't think so!!!
@jaywinters24836 ай бұрын
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.