Your a bolt not a block 😂 all good I need a bike . Any bike I need a bike government f me unemployment can’t patron . Any sponsors bro ham ?

I rode the 2020 Bolt on a demo day. I liked it.

Indian

I've always been an H-D guy, but I have a feeling that BOLT might surprise some people when you're done with it. My money's on that Yamaha this round! Do it justice brother

Bolt

I rented one last year and it was a blast to ride. It's just a really well-designed bike. i'd be tempted to buy one.

You are a tech, I am a squid. Pass over some knowledge. On the Bolt, I was scared of the wobble. Also the Zip ties on the handle bars killed me. And that speedometer glare! Kills me! What do you think about the quality of the bike? Why do you like the bike? Thanks in advance. Cheers!

@@SmallSpoonBrigade Not a bad bike to buy man. if i was looking for a first bike or a fun daily sure but if i wanna do some real customization id go for a sporty just because there are alot of parts that fit right out of the box. these custom bolts you see usually have alot of parts from other bikes cause not alot of companies are making parts for it.

@@Tony-bv7gz Zip ties aren't an issue they are used in the factories, by techs, and by dudes in their garage if it works, try to keep it simple. The glare is easy some nonglossy clear tape should help. The wobble I'm not sure about cause I'm not a bolt tech but that can be tire pressure-related. tires, brakes, suspension those are the three things u don't wanna cheap out on cause those are the critical pieces that can kill you if your not careful and you buy cheap crap. so I would recommend you buy a tire pressure gauge they are like a dollar at an auto parts store maybe 2 dollars. Check your air pressure about once a week. IDK what the factory specs are but I would recommend 35 psi in the front and 40psi in the rear. if you're low on air pressure it can certainly cause a wobble. As far as a review I've ridden one a few times but mechanically I think they are fantastic. It's a simple air cooled v twin with dual shocks and telescopic front forks. I won't say Yamaha didn't copy Harley cause they did but the only real and significant difference is Harleys are pushrod under head cam designs and the Yamaha uses an overhead cam design. either one will work reliably just the Japanese are better at overhead cam designs and after Harley sued Yamaha for copying their v twin pushrod designs they are a lot more careful about the bike designs now. But like my original comment, it's a modern-day interpretation of a Sportster. I hope this helps some and id be glad to help you anyway i can.

@@BigSexyWizard thanks a lot. You are a good man.

Did you put those grips on it? as they're not stock. If you did what are they?

@@C0zyDunt They are Avon Metric Cruiser Air Cushion Grips from Revzilla

@@paulhatzig7084 Thanks.

cool, did you black out some of the engine pieces, baffle, intake? looks clean all black like that

@@brianparboy8661 Thanks! Yes, I used plastidip for the silver parts of the exhaust and the exterior of the airfilter!

Yeah thats my only gripe. Could have a fuel indicator, show which gear your in, etc. Just laziness on their part with the speedometer.

And it's the one thing you constantly have to look at when riding

@@TheVestibulian thats why I swapped out the speedometer lol

Its free real estate

Lvndry koso? Lol I need that but I need Ivan’s flash have the K&n intake dean speed 12guage and o2 delete. I didn’t notice anything wrong but a coworker notice when I shifted as a smashed the throttle coming through the gate at work lol

Got it thanks

$35 fix if you do it yourself... haven't seen this on my friends bike

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How did you black out the air box, battery bracket and exhaust shields, would love to know. Plasti dip?

I agree, my first bike my father purchased for me was YZ-50 back in 1979. I learned how to ride that bike before a bicycle at four years old.

What do you think of the scout bobber then?

You think that this bike is better than the sportster 883? I am going to buy one in Mexico in December, the options are the sporster, Boulevard c50, and the bolt, yet the bolt is really hard to find where I live.

jes g yes I do think it’s better, my friend has the iron 883 so I have driven both. There both awesome bikes. I don’t think you can go wrong with either tho. If you go for the bolt go for the r-spec it’s the better choice. Better suspension and solid rims not spokes

Happens ~ 8k mi on stock tires

Glad to see this comment cuz im wanting to get into motorcycle riding and im thinking the bolt is gunna be the one i choose. Havent sat on any yet, just reviews. But idk what spec would be better but these sound good with the vance and hines twin slash exhaust imo

@@jessemaxey1354 the bolt r spec or c spec are clean. Very good starter bike, very clean handle. Definitely a bike that can build confidence in your riding.

@@danieldriggs9058 I’d take the Star Bolt over a HD Iron 883 any day. That being said, I would lean more to the Suzuki S40 650 for a starter bike with some one who has experience as a dirt bike rider.

I'm 5'0, what adjustments would you suggest I make or what other bikes would you suggest (for a beginner with no experience for street use only)

@@yeeyaaa7915 Honda Rebel 300 is light and nimble. Very easy to learn on. I'm 5'5"

What do you think about Koso guages on the bolt? Ive seen a few videos online. Worth the money? Live without?

Mike O it’s alright, I can live without, the glare isn’t really a big deal, everyone talks about timlike it’s the end of the world, but honestly only bothers me a tiny bit, and really if u like how they look sure, but for me I’m not dying to get it or anything

Good to hear. What kind of things did you change?

How does this bike do for long trips? Say 8 hours give or take? How's your back after a long trip?

Suh dude

How do u like the 883 ?

Please let us know why you bought the Harley when you (probably correctly) think that the Bolt has better build quality and absolutely a lower price.

Get well soon man! Shame of the bike but youre alive to tell the story. Bless you.

Was that a hard install ?

@@OGCJ10 not at all. Just used tutorials on KZfaq and got it done in a couple hours

@@iamlvndry what forward controls did you buy ?

That sounds so awesome

@@hexhead5732 thanks, it is! It has been an expensive string of upgrades, though. ☠

*Belts arent really more expensive than any other belts. But im just not a belt drive guy so that was the first time I had to expreiance belt prices.

Chain conversion kit would be probably best on a SCR950?

Hey man , how tall are you? I'm 6'3 and am looking at getting one

@@colbyritz9479 I’m 5’11. I wound up buying a forward control relocation kit to push everything forward a few inches. It definitely helped out

@@mattchew2837 thanks I appreciate it!

@@colbyritz9479 anytime!