YAMAHA BOLT R-SPEC 20,000 mile Comprehensive Review
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- After 20,000 miles on this Yamaha Bolt, I will tell you the great aspects of owning a Yamaha Bolt and the not so great aspects as well.
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Super relable
I got a 2014 with 2k miles on it for 4k and I absolutely love this bike. I've put 2k miles on it since. I will be replacing the steering bearings, throw on a slip on exhaust, and call it good.
Happy to hear you are lovin it dude! Those are definitely two major things that have to be changed out. Thanks for the comment dude, make sure to subscribe, we put out a video every week
Only thing I disagree with is the aftermarket support. Granted, it’s not as robust as Harley, but there are still quite a few companies who make a good deal of upgrades for this bike. SS Custom Cycle, DeanSpeed, Low and Mean, etc.
Price is the issue for me. $200 for an air intake is crazy
Good insight on Yamaha Bolt! I have been thinking of buying it as my first motorcycle!
Ali Mangi it’s been a great bike, I would say do it. It’s a bike that is nice to have because it’s manageable but you can grow into it too
Aaron Allcorn thank you for the advise :) I will definitely soon !!!
Brent J. Cooper you’re not a real man if you have to proclaim that on the internet, what a loser
I want one. I've had multiple cars with plastic exterior parts exposed to the elements for many years and miles without significant problems. I'm not worried about that. In fact i can appreciate plastic done well. It's really a technological marvel
Love this bike, I’ve had 5 now and want another one
Even though i have owned the R-spec for almost a year now, i still love watching your videos! extremely interesting and helpful
Thank you! Seriously that means a lot. What color?!
@@Tardy_Productions mine is a 2017 and it's red, these things are a blast
@@thewannabemartialartist4613 that red wine s sick, nice and deep!
Great video! I wish more review videos were like this
Self care in the background was a good choice 👍
I have a '17 SCR950, same bike just styled a little different. Great bike! Super reliable and fun to ride. Not the fastest bike, but makes a great around town just mess'n around bike.
I rode mine from Mexico to Seattle and from California to Virgina. Never had a single issue. Just keep up with your oil changes and it should run forever. People even put turbo kits on them. Lol
The only stock part that has ever actually broken on me is the Throttle Cable.
25,000 miles on the clock.
Wow Johnny that is honestly crazy far! Good riding dude! I love that style, the upswept exhaust is amazing looking. I don’t know if I’ll be putting a turbo on mine haha but that is insane to think about, probably a little beyond my skill level. Thanks for stopping by, if you aren’t already keep up with the build we are doing, we have a ton of diy stuff you can easily do.
@@johnnyhumbolt2545 and I bet that thing could do 25,000 more without an issue
@@Tardy_Productions Oh yeah, another 25k easy. This is the only bike Ive ever keept for this long, which means alot. Ive been through a lot of bikes.
I was just prepping my bike for summer now that the weather has turned around.
I just re-painted my tank this weekend. I can't want to get it on the bike.
I'm buying a 2014 for $6000 Canadian. It has all the upgrades already done, such as a Memphis shade fairing, V&h exhaust and breather. full led light conversion, Ivan's cpu flash, new commando II tires, and a z1r 2 up seat with backrest. Can't wait to pick it up and hit the road.
With a tune and everything!? That is a great set up!
2017 with 16k miles in almost 3 years. Almost have it paid off. I hope to ride it for a long time to come!
Sold a bolt with 35,000 miles a while back and it was running strong!
@@Tardy_Productions 🤩
wow i never heard anyone complain about the paint i cant wait until i get mine
Michael Calico it’s a tough fun bike over all, ride safe!
Only paint problem I got is with the mirrors, there is problem there, everything else is good. I don’t know for sure but the handle in the video doesn’t seem the original, I haben’t got any problem with the paint on it.
Why am I watching this video for the 3rd time?😔 Helps me quench my hunger for a bike "Yamaha Bolt" 🤤can't afford it right now🙄
I feel you brother
Well done, thanks for the useful infos!
I love the intro
Also the speed wobble goes away at 70mph i would know bc i cruise hands free w my diy throttle lock.
Many have fixed the wobble by switching to steel tapered bearings and/or switching from the stock tyres to Michelin.
Not trying to be a nay sayer but I actually haven't had any speed wobble on mine at any speed. I got it used but I was told it's all stock so 🤷♂️
The speedometer chrome ring is only held on by what appears to be double sided tape. You could just get rid of it all together or sand & paint.
Orange Turtle that’s a good idea, I’ll try it out this weekend
I don't have a Bolt...yet. but I've seen some tasty aftermarket speedos on Revzilla and others.
Bang on!!
Thank you I should do another one soon, I’m on my 3 bolt haha
I've read and seen the exact opposite of most of this. Lots of people have said it feels very secure at highway speeds, and there is a lot of aftermarket support for this bike. Granted, this video is several years old at this point. The only things I can agree on are the frame design and the odometer.
I’m on my 5th Yamaha bolt, the majority of it still holds true. Thanks for the comment!(:
I just bought a 2017 C spec last month.
Not sure if this is good for highways, Maybe I am new but I can't get past 70 mph, I feel vibration and sort of instability.
Currently 65-70mph is good for me but wondering if people do some modification for vibration.
Can you do a video on what mods you've done to your bolt? How did you raise the rear suspension? it looks great.
dmccauley9 I’ll do one soon, I have some more bolt content on the way
Good Review. I have a 2018 Model and love it. Were you able to fix the Wobble issue? How?
It is the headset bearings in the triple tree. Look up All balls pin bearings for the Yamaha bolt, it'll take the wobble away.
More bolt videos please . Do MORE!!!!
Got you covered, what you want to see?
nice
Love the bolt! Good video man. What risers are those ?
Liam McGuinness hmmm I can’t remember what the brand is, but they’re made for harleys. They were on sale so I got them haha
@@dunderaa
A lot of manufacturers use plastic parts on their bikes. It helps reduce unnecessary weight gain/loss. Star [Yamaha] sells a brass visor for the speedometer. There's a lot of aftermarket products for this bike. Including some from Yamaha. Stop hitting the dry erase board with your marker. Its distracting.
Can I ask if the bike is/was parked outside a lot, for that much wear on the finish on the bars and so forth? Thanks
garage kept and well maintained. Its not the entire bike paint, so with a little love and paint to touch it up you'll be fine.
Cool mustache dude 👨🏻
Awesome video! I noticed the same thing about aftermarket stuff for the bike. I would love to know if you found a comfortable double seat. I saw you had a seat for two and a sissy bar, and would love to know where you found those pieces!
The seat I run now is a saddlemen and I love thing thing. Really locks you into the bike
I made the sissy bar😂
@@Tardy_Productions thanks for the response! Saddlemen is now on my radar. I’m not set up to make a bar but I may have to get on your level. 😂
The 2015 Yamaha Bolt r spec. I'm looking into is $7000. Now I'm glad I watched this because you guys are saying no more than 4000. Please someone advice me on where to find a better price or talk down the dealer when I go to look! Thanks for the video
Also 10000 miles
Absolutely dude! If you don’t mind me asking what state are you in?
Excellent video.
thank you! Subscribe, we'll be putting out a lot of interesting content the next few weeks
Nice, Hey where and what kind of rear suspension are on your bike?
Kamran Mahmood they’re Harley shocks, I’ll see if I can find them. I bought them used and had to modify them.
I don’t get why there wasn’t a recall for this bike wobble issue. It is serious enough to make it and fix people’s bikes in order to be safe
How's the comfort on it? Thinking of getting one for general cruising and some light road trips
Its definitely not going to feel like a GoldWing on long trips, but with a windshield it'll do great.
I would have ridden mine erwhere. Depending on your height some forward controls may be in order at 5' 9" I felt a bit cramped.
@@stevenlatre7934 definitely some good points
I haven't had it on the highway, but the bolt I bought for my wife has never had a speed wobble even between 60-80mph
WhimsicalPyro replace the head bearings for Allballs pin bearings it’ll go away
It’s a death wobble and happens when you let go of both hands
A lot of people give the bolt crap saying the harley sportster is better. But the harley is also more expensive.... what's your take?
Here’s what I know, I beat this bike and very much so use every bolt I’ve owned and they always start and never have issues. I’ve had a sportster now for 3 weeks and had numerous problems. Plus for $4000 you can get an amazing nearly brand new bolt, for $4000 you can get a beat sportster.
I'm thinking of trading up my 2014 Shadow for a Bolt. How would it do on longer trips? Not touring or anything, but like 500 mile round trip rides?
Joey JoJo Joestar Junior Shabadoo I’ve done 4 hours on it which isn’t as far but definitely not bad at all. 500 is super doable
I've done a 14 hour ride on it, multiple times, intense, just stopped for gas & drink breaks along the way. The Bolt is very comfortable & as the video mentioned, relable ;)
@@Hadi_Habib I ust bought 2017 C spec , 3500 miles, and I can't go past 70mph in highways.I feel some vibration ..am I missing something or did you modified somethng on it?
@surajshrestha5171 ... I can easily hit 90mph, steady for hours on the motorway. No vibration if holding the handlebars, but yes, the death-wobble exists if I free both hands ... I've recently changed the tyres, & the death wobble vanished.
Good review
Thank you dude!
Should I make an updated one? I’ve had 3 bolts now haha
@@Tardy_Productions lol I think that’s enough for me to make a decision. I currently own a Honda CB 919 but am thinking of switching to a Vulcan or Bolt.
@@CK-ie4hp both are great bikes! I think it all comes down to finding one at the right price.
@@CK-ie4hp if you do get a bolt, please subscribe! I put out weekly content and definitely will help with any questions you have on the bolt
Great review 👌 top marks 👍
I agree on the plastic, but disagree with the Paint. My bolt is of 2015 and the Paint is still cool. Why do you use the speedometer digital, analoge, I ve got one but never use IT
Interesting, maybe its not all of them. I sometimes like to go the speed limit haha
Could you send a link for the bearings you recommend
They are called all balls, just search all balls head bearings for Yamaha bolt on ebay
Im at 6k miles i get a learch foward when downshifting is that bad? Only really N to 1st but i also noticed sloght engine breaking when fully engaging the clutch while taking off in the morning. Think this is a glassed clutch??
definitely need new clutch plates
20.000 miles is not much.
Every bike should be able to do that without any issues.
Every Japanese bike will do that easily.
Thinking about getting one of these as my third bike. My first was a CBR300R, then an R6 (which was stolen). Thinking about a slower, commuter, but still sporty cruiser like this. Any other bikes you recommend looking at? I've heard the Sportster, and the Indian Scout are good candidates, but they're pricey.
bang for buck, Yamaha bolt all day every day. its just the better option.
Scout, the full scout if your considering the scout 60 just go for the bolt.
Your bike looks familiar. After a search of cycle trader, I found your bike is for sale.
Jose Belisario want to buy it?
@@dunderaa I actually would've but I'm not in his state. Looking for a second bike.
@@josebelisario9669 is there a problem to buy a motorcycle out of state?
@@Voltomessproblem? No, but massively inconvenient
@@josebelisario9669 how come?
Wow that paint failing on all those parts is ridiculous. I own a 2008 Yamaha motorbike (similar to a scooter but with a semi-auto transmission) that probably cost $1,000 or less new... (current model is $1,500 now)... the bike is 13 years old, has been ridden 72,000 km, owned near the ocean, and it has NONE of that issue!
I thought it was ridiculous as well. This is a huge reason that chrome has grown on me so much. You keep it clean and it’ll last forever
Sounds like a fun bike though!
@@Tardy_Productions Extra fun because it only cost me $230, but it works well :-D
Hey dude, what rear suspension did you put in the bolt? (Do you like it?)
So that was my old bolt, I am actually doing a new bolt build on the channel right now. But I did like it to a certain degree. A little rough of a ride because they were drag specialties shocks made for dynas I believe. When I put new ones on this bike ill let you know if they ride any better
I have that speed wobble. What i need to fix it?
If you replace the head bearings it helps a lot but a stabilizer would be the only thing that would actually “fix” it.
Good shit bro loved my bike
I’m happy to hear it man! What color you end up getting?
How do you feel now?
Check out my other videos dude! Love this bike, it takes a beating
@@Tardy_Productions thanks for responding. Now I will
@@SkipRides Absolutely dude let me know if you have anymore questions!
@@Tardy_Productions yo I got my bolt last night. 2014 in white thing is sweet. I purchased “tapered steering bearings” from all balls. Those are the correct ones right? For the death wobble
@@SkipRides Congratulations dude! The white ones are actually my favorite, they are the cleanest looking. I believe that is it, I think “all balls” makes one too
What causes the speed wobble? I'm considering this bike and am surprised that this relatively new model could have such a serious issue
Could be the ergonomics of the bike. It only happens when you take both hands off the bars. A pretty good way to at least reduce the wobble is by replacing the steering head bearing with an “all balls pin bearing” for the Yamaha bolt.
If you end up getting one post a video, I would love to see it!
@@Tardy_Productions Understood, thank you!
@@ethanhoang1070 absolutely dude!
Love Relable bikes..
They’re the only kind I ride… 😂
Reliable
it took long enough for someone to catch that
Do you have a link to the suspension you used to get a 2 inch lift?
They are called drag specialties or something like that, they are made for Dynas I believe so they took some modification.
Mac Miller Mix 👌
Highway speeds here are 100km/h so this is definitely still at the top of my list, that speed wobble issue is disconcerting
I would say that if you like the bike the wobble isn’t anything that should stop you from getting it. It’s not that bad and only happens when both hands are off the bars at certain speeds. It can also be fixed or drastically reduced with a $30 part. I’ve had 3 bolts and loved all of them. Definitely check out some of my other content, I do a lot with the bolts
@@Tardy_Productions in my country these have to be special ordered so Its not even like I can get a test drive, the only stuff they keep in the showroom is 250 cc and under
@@Tardy_Productions I've seen a few of your vids 👍🏼 btw I'm 6'4 do you think that would be an issue?
@@NhemF oh wow where are you from?!
@@NhemF I am 6 foot so I don’t think so. I think that for mid weight cruisers this would be the best choice
Wow
how tall is too tall for this bike im 6 foot 1 in
I’m 6’ you should fit great! Once you want more bike I’d check out early model dynas. They are slightly larger. Great bike to transition to
I took the silver piece off from the speedometer
What year is Bolt being reviewed?
David Buchanan it’s a 2014
what year is your bolt?
14
I think the Rebel 1100 would rule the roost if it dumped all the silly gadgets and was belt-driven/air-cooled.
I haven’t ridden on yet but they look awesome! I completely agree with losing all the gadgets, bring back simple motorcycles!
The paint issues are why I haven’t bought a Yamaha and probably never will even though I really love the XSR
I completely agree! I think I’m going to make a video on the paint of other bikes as well that I have owned in comparison.
Hogwash , I've never had that issue on my Yammies .
Can you explain more about the speed wobble problem and how to fix it ?
Speed wobble happens most often upon decel when you take your hands off the bars they start to shake back and forth like a fish trying to throw the hook. I've heard multiple ways to cure it to varying degrees of success.
#1 Like - "It's Relable." Whatever that is...
It took 3 months for the first person to notice.haha Its the more reliable version of reliable.
no RAGREST! :D
Who needs to ride without holding a handlebar or with one hand? because only then you get wobble.
Yamaha said they not going to fix it because bike is designed to ride with both hands on the handlebar.
If you ride with both hands as you should, without playing a macho man or cool guy there will be no wobble.
So stop fooling around people and ride safe period.
That is an interesting point. Stability is still a concern especially at high speeds, but Yamaha definitely has a good point.
20k miles and i still have original oil
California Poon Tappa hahaha 😂 I’d change that
@@dunderaa no but foreal i found a 15 c spec 3000 miles no drops or scratches for 3700 im thinking about grabbing up
@@californiapoontappa that sounds good price I would still offer 3000
@@hispanosaurusrex got one picking up my 14 r spec 5000 miles 3200 tomorrow morning once bank opens
@@hispanosaurusrex on the test drive i was surprised at how much power you can feel when you get on it. And it alreadu has vance hines pipes which sound fucking awesome
If it had less plastic, it would weigh too much. Nothing to do with bringing down costs.
That is an interesting point, I had not thought of that originally
@@Tardy_Productions You're right about cost, though. I am thinking of buying one, TR. I have subbed.
@@1990-t1j I would get one for sure, genuinely just a very durrable bike.
End of the video he said it was 2014 thats 6 years ago im pretty sure this video is accurate for that year but its now 2020 not useful in my opinion
The bike is a 2014, not the year of the video. Also the bolt hasn't really been changed since it came out, so it's still a relevant video.
@@Nahyoutweakin facts
Relable
Hahaha it took 6 months for anyone to notice and over a year for you (the next person) to notice.
That's a c-spec not and r-spec...
They made a c-spec with a similar color but this one is the r-spec. But I see the resemblance for sure
RELABEL!? LOL
Hahaha it took months for people to notice 😂
what year is your bolt?
2014