Have some of you purchased Yamaha Bolt? I could really use some feedback;-)

I am considering purchase at the moment.

Don't like the colours available so some customising will be in order.

yep , and i love it !

I am considering purchase at the moment.

Same for me, a friend has the green one with the V&H pipes on it, I took for a short ride and seem to be a very nice bike

I might pop in to Khon Kaen and order one soon...

Seen one foreigner in CR when he bought it. Did not have anything to say since he just go it.

I don't like the hang-down plastic bottle down low on the front of the downtube. Also, a kick starter ONLY would be fun for about a week. With short rides downtown, how many times are you going to have to kick it over with piston positioning and compression release timing in a month? If you take long rides I think you should add a throttle friction screw, for lack of a better term, so you can ride "no hands". That's what I used to do on my Matchless 650. Otherwise your hands and forearms go numb. Although, maybe Yamy has the balance sorted out, Dunno. Never rode one. I like the CB500X for 40,000 less.

OK, now throw out this and think "Yamaha 400cc single". I am SO LOSE'N IT! BOLT GOOD! BRAIN BAD!!!!

Edited October 15, 201411 yr by Longtooth

I don't like the hang-down plastic bottle down low on the front of the downtube. Also, a kick starter ONLY would be fun for about a week. With short rides downtown, how many times are you going to have to kick it over with piston positioning and compression release timing in a month? If you take long rides I think you should add a throttle friction screw, for lack of a better term, so you can ride "no hands". That's what I used to do on my Matchless 650. Otherwise your hands and forearms go numb. Although, maybe Yamy has the balance sorted out, Dunno. Never rode one. I like the CB500X for 40,000 less.

I think you are mixing the bikes up, the SR400 has kick start only, but the Bolt have electric start.

I don't like the hang-down plastic bottle down low on the front of the downtube. Also, a kick starter ONLY would be fun for about a week. With short rides downtown, how many times are you going to have to kick it over with piston positioning and compression release timing in a month? If you take long rides I think you should add a throttle friction screw, for lack of a better term, so you can ride "no hands". That's what I used to do on my Matchless 650. Otherwise your hands and forearms go numb. Although, maybe Yamy has the balance sorted out, Dunno. Never rode one. I like the CB500X for 40,000 less.

I think you are mixing the bikes up, the SR400 has kick start only, but the Bolt have electric start.

Thanks for not calling me bad names. I would have deserved it. But, to add, I've read a few reviews and they're all very positive.

How much for the Bolt?

How much for the Bolt?

465.000,-

Had a deposit on one but pulled out until I see the prices of the Duke Scrambler.

The left side lets it down. Get rid of that poxy plastic belt guard and not use suspension units with a separate reservoir and it would look a lot better.

I think it needs to look more like this BSJ.

Or if I get one and decide to chop it...........

I've never liked the separate reservoir look either...

I think it needs to look more like this BSJ.

Or if I get one and decide to chop it...........

Damb right! That thing is so much cooler than the Bolt!

It is a Bolt !!

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2013/10/07/yamaha-star-bolt-scrambler-docs-chops.html#.VD5yLxYephQ

havent - but considering too, but I am 1.84m and the bike looks like a toy with me, altough riding experience was great (test ride at Pattaya dealer)

what about the new Honda CBX 1100 EX ? classic bike THB 605.000 not cheap

Edited October 16, 201411 yr by MrJ

havent - but considering too, but I am 1.84m and the bike looks like a toy with me, altough riding experience was great (test ride at Pattaya dealer)

what about the new Honda CBX 1100 EX ? classic bike THB 605.000 not cheap

seriously Mr J

you shortarse !

i am a lowly 192 cm in height , from the ground up, as well as @ 115 kg's without riding gear, and i apart from finding the rear suspension a tad soft for me, the overall ergonomics of the Bolt are excellent.

the only other issue i have is with the idea of the Australian road designers who make roundabouts off camber. i believe this is a plot that has been funded by certain manufacturers of motorcycle to ensure that they have a never ending demand for replacement foot pegs.

i hace only 2500 k's on my little girl and the pegs are very worn already.

the bike handles very well and the brakes are certainly sufficient.

i test rode a harley fat bob and a street bob and a breakout about a month ago , with the idea of trading "up" i liked the fat bob best.

after the test of the other bikes i jumped on the bolt and rode home.

during this ride home i decided the harley was just not for me , the bolt is just too much fun.

before you judge this little bike , ride one.

it might change your mind.

Rob B

Any ideas where to get V&H pipes for HD sporty?

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before you judge this little bike , ride one.

it might change your mind.

Rob B

Hi Rob,

I did already "altough riding experience was great (test ride at Pattaya dealer)" - yes and it was fun indeed, the sales guy mad a picture while I am sittng on the bike, the wife said the bike appears too small - but may she just wanted me to save money ;-)

I am considering purchase at the moment.

Same for me, a friend has the green one with the V&H pipes on it, I took for a short ride and seem to be a very nice bike

I might pop in to Khon Kaen and order one soon...

Hi Dagling, any pics and or price for thr pipes?

Ordered it today, delivery in about a week. Vance & Hines exhaust system, side bags etc delivered in 2-3 weeks from USA. Exhaust cost 32.000 thb.

Ordered it today, delivery in about a week. Vance & Hines exhaust system, side bags etc delivered in 2-3 weeks from USA. Exhaust cost 32.000 thb.

good news - awaiting your pics

Accessories for Yamaha Bolt and prices.

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.th/ridersclub/accessories.aspx

Accessories for Yamaha Bolt and prices.

http://www.yamaha-motor.co.th/ridersclub/accessories.aspx

wow - pricy, then you get easaly 100k acc. and not incl. even pipes and chip

Got a black 2015 model instead of the green 2014 Bolt today.

Is parked outside the house, but too dark to take pictures tonight.

Nice drive home (50 km) from Khon Kaen, although it got dark halfway.

Try to make a few more photo`s tomorrow;-)

The fuel tank looks something like a tank off a 70's model Yamaha....but that's OK, they had some great models in the 70's!

Overall the right side looks like a larn baht cruiser.

Have fun with it.

Sorry but it looks cheap

Id rather buy the SR

And for the same price im getting a 2nd hand nightster 1200 which looks so much better

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Congrats man!

Happy and safe rides.

Sorry but it looks cheap

Id rather buy the SR

And for the same price im getting a 2nd hand nightster 1200 which looks so much better

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And the SR do not look "cheap"?

You don`t say, a second hand Nightster 1200 for under 200.000,- Wow ;-) Must be very good bike and with a greenbook then?

But tell me, what makes the Nightster 1200 look "so much better"?

I don`t care if you don`t like my bike at all, I have to live with it, not you;-)))