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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> The Cafe >> Yamaha Bolt? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1375021340 Message started by Doug on 07/28/13 at 07:22:20 |
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Title: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Doug on 07/28/13 at 07:22:20 Opinions? I personally like it and am going to check it out in person later today. |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/28/13 at 07:32:58 YOud be NUTs not to at least look at it |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Doug on 07/28/13 at 07:40:29 7A656364797E4F7F4F77656922100 wrote:
lol |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by WD on 07/28/13 at 09:10:27 Looks a lot better in print than in person. Not very comfortable. The aluminum heat shielding really looks like a tacky add on when you see it up close, so imagine it blacked out (it helps). Tank seam is as crappy looking as on any other metric, the factory yet again skipped the extra step to roll the seam under. It has potential, but accessories are phenomenally high. It costs over $800 to swap the ugly alloy wheels for spoke versions... :o |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/28/13 at 10:03:28 So, what are ya sayin, WD? If ya buy a Bolt ya just mite be gettin screwed? |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by verslagen1 on 07/28/13 at 10:10:34 naw... you gotta be a nut to buy a bolt. 8-) |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/28/13 at 10:18:55 http://https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRShprPuKIsmogCzMMX0Ek-OcO8usvcY4ufXymJFN2a5m6rlSEa Hafta get an applique for the tank |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by apache snow on 07/28/13 at 12:43:00 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1367717090/6#6 |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Charon on 07/28/13 at 13:27:29 Unlike WD, I prefer the alloy wheels if for no other reason they can run tubeless tires. Appearance is personal; what one likes another doesn't. I also believe the alloy wheels would be lighter than the steel rims and spokes. When I sat on a Bolt at the dealership, the rear (left) cylinder head hit the inside of my left knee and the air intake hit my right knee. Ain't no amount of "style" gonna make up for discomfort. |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Serowbot on 07/28/13 at 14:42:45 4E656C7F62630D0 wrote:
Not to mention leg burns... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Charon on 07/28/13 at 14:45:26 Actually, Yamaha installed a wire guard, spaced about a quarter inch away from the head. It isn't as blatant as a heat shield, and it is the part that hit my leg. I have to guess their test riders noticed a bit of warmth. |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by WD on 07/28/13 at 16:01:05 For the extra $9 in price, buy an 883 Iron and be done with it. Easier to work on, phenomenal aftermarket support, holds a lot higher percentage of its value if you get bored and want to switch to another bike. My local dealership has a white Bolt and an O.D. Green R-spec. Far as he is concerned they can sit there until they rot. He does a tolerable trade in selling used bikes, but his shiny new bikes don't sell. He has a 2009 Roadstar 1600, never ridden, on the floor at $9500 out the door... There is also a brand new V-Star 650 from the mid-00s, for less than $6K out the door... |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by ToesNose on 07/28/13 at 16:47:14 It's a nice looking bike with some cool styling which is mainly geared towards the hipster crowd that doesn't want the branding of HD. I really like the aesthetics of the Bolt a lot, that being said it's like looking at some chicks on the beach from the boardwalk....... Good from far, but far from good :o I was very disappointed with the fit and finish after really scrutinizing the bike up close and personal, not to say that it was flat out horrendous like a domestic market Royal Enfield LOL!!!! But for the price I would take WD's advice and get a Sporty for sure ;) |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by stinger on 07/29/13 at 01:24:06 Has anyone read any reviews by bike magazines on the Bolt yet? |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Charon on 07/29/13 at 05:24:54 There are some reviews out there. Just search for something like "yamaha star bolt review" and you'll find them. This one http://motorcycles.about.com/od/yamahastarmotorcycles/ss/2014-Star-Motorcycles-Bolt-Review-Can-The-New-Kid-On-The-Block-Beat-Harley.htm mentions the cylinder and air intake touching his leg, as I noticed. |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by Pine on 07/29/13 at 06:53:01 I keep checking at the local dealer.. still none in. |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by WD on 07/29/13 at 07:21:33 Should have said something while you were here and had the trailer behind your truck. Millington has at least 2 in stock. |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/29/13 at 07:22:24 Rooooad TRiiip! BOLT for the door! |
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Title: Re: Yamaha Bolt? Post by MMRanch on 07/29/13 at 07:58:24 Doug If actions are better than words .... I've got an 883 for a second bike ! ;) , I like mag wheels too ! Mostly to go TUBELESS :D |
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