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.x6

3 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.

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.

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

@bgibbs699

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And thanks for checking it out.

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

@bgibbs699

2 ай бұрын

Outstanding!! Stay strong 💪 thanks for watching

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.

@jlrutube1312

5 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.

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

@bgibbs699

2 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.

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.

@bgibbs699

9 ай бұрын

thank you for the kind words.

@bgibbs699

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words

Engine sounds fantastic

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.

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

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

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

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

Great video

@bgibbs699

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I need to get back to making videos

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

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

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

@bgibbs699

2 жыл бұрын

get it you wont be disappointed. Thank you for checking out my bolt content

Did you replace the gage?

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.

@jaywinters2483

6 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.

What's that little square screen?

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

@bgibbs699

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting man

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

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

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!

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.

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.

What speedometer did you get?

@bgibbs699

2 ай бұрын

Koso meter for the bolt

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

@jaywinters2483

6 ай бұрын

Rebel is not a chopper by any means

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

@jaywinters2483

6 ай бұрын

Too many rpm’s

@danielgerry9269

6 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!!!

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😅