Bolt

StephenA · March 24th, 2015, 06:08 PM

Wow, it's been a while since I last posted here, but the time has come for me to leave Ruby behind. Had to make room for the new pony in the stable, a 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec

Background:

late last year my bike started leaking A LOT of oil from the crankcase breather vent hole. I had popped my bike and had a filter on the vent hole, but after the first ride, that thing got soaked and saturated with oil. i changed the oil and rode at lower rpms to see if that would help, but it didn't. So, logically, I bought a new bike

I had been looking at this lovely piece of macinery for a long time. I was torn between this and the fz-07. I still love the 07, but i am crazy about this bike.

the day i got her, had to ride in the rain

Singh2jz · March 24th, 2015, 06:42 PM

Congrats on the new ride!

What're you gonna do with ruby, then?

Suki2003 · March 24th, 2015, 07:26 PM

The Bolt is great looking! Sick helmet, too

cadd · March 24th, 2015, 07:34 PM

Nice ride! Did you cross shop with the HD 883?

Jono · March 24th, 2015, 08:11 PM

Can't see myself getting a cruiser, but that thing actually looks kinda cool!

Enjoy it!

Sirref · March 24th, 2015, 08:21 PM

^seconded it's pretty much the only cruiser I can see myself getting because it looks cool. Would make a good commuting/daily riding bike

Linkin · March 24th, 2015, 10:31 PM

Good, yours is the green one. For a second there I thought yours had the ape hangers!

crazymadbastard · March 25th, 2015, 06:24 AM

That is a very nice bike, rode my friends for last year, thing has balls. Big change from my itty bitty little ti...er ninjette.

sharky nrk · March 25th, 2015, 07:52 AM

The C-Spec Bolt that is new for 2015 really caught my eye.

Sirref · March 25th, 2015, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

The C-Spec Bolt that is new for 2015 really caught my eye.

Seconded, I'd get it in green and immediately change out the dash but it looks like a legit bike with the seating position being just a bit more forward than the ninjette

LittleRedNinjette · March 25th, 2015, 09:04 AM

I test rode one of them. Nice bike but not for me at the moment.

Good luck with it!

cbinker · March 25th, 2015, 09:19 AM

i was thinking of this bolt:

MrAtom · March 25th, 2015, 09:20 AM

If youre gonna go cruiser, that's the one. Congrats, man. Beautiful bike.

csmith12 · March 25th, 2015, 09:21 AM

StephenA · March 25th, 2015, 06:01 PM

thanks guys. I love this thing, plenty of torque down low and can handle the highway waaaaayyy better than the ninjette.

Rudy is getting some work done. My father wants to get it running right then have my mom learn on it.

This is my daily commuter, still getting great mileage; high 40s to low 50s so I can't complain.

cadd · March 25th, 2015, 11:46 PM

Since the OP didn't see my Sportster Iron 883 question, let me ask you guys. Would you prefer the Bolt over the Harley? I think I'll be getting a cruiser as a 3rd bike....I'm still debating over these two.

I mean....I do want to own a Harley, just because it's a Harley. On the other hand, performance wise, most reviews favor the Bolt.

Your thoughts?

LittleRedNinjette · March 26th, 2015, 02:15 AM

I'll be test riding a Harley Sportster in the next month or 2. I can give you my

then if you want.

Seems to me Harleys are over priced for what they are
My Uncle got a Road King and has had it back for all kinds of issues. After spending upwards of 30k I would expect a perfect bike.

StephenA · March 26th, 2015, 08:11 AM

Sorry i didn't see your 883 post.

I did test ride the iron prior to getting the bolt. I really liked the quality of the build of it. Simply top notch. I also liked the matte paint job and the keyless start. other than that though, i prefer the Bolt. It's got more power and felt a lot less cramped. The Bolt i felt was more comfortable and had a better top end.

MrAtom · March 26th, 2015, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

Since the OP didn't see my Sportster Iron 883 question, let me ask you guys. Would you prefer the Bolt over the Harley? I think I'll be getting a cruiser as a 3rd bike....I'm still debating over these two.

I mean....I do want to own a Harley, just because it's a Harley. On the other hand, performance wise, most reviews favor the Bolt.

Your thoughts?

Japanese bikes are faster, more reliable, can get hotter and rev higher. The choice, for me, seems obvious.

crazymadbastard · March 26th, 2015, 02:06 PM

only harley I like is the vrod - are they still made?

Brother Michigan · March 26th, 2015, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

Japanese bikes are faster, more reliable, can get hotter and rev higher. The choice, for me, seems obvious.

None of which is actually a reason for getting a cruiser =P (not to mention most of it is complete conjecture.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

only harley I like is the vrod - are they still made?

Yup.

LittleRedNinjette · March 27th, 2015, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

only harley I like is the vrod - are they still made?

I want to try one of them But I need to find one with the back (mid?) controls.

March 24th, 2015, 06:08 PM	#1
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	Bolt Wow, it's been a while since I last posted here, but the time has come for me to leave Ruby behind. Had to make room for the new pony in the stable, a 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec Background: late last year my bike started leaking A LOT of oil from the crankcase breather vent hole. I had popped my bike and had a filter on the vent hole, but after the first ride, that thing got soaked and saturated with oil. i changed the oil and rode at lower rpms to see if that would help, but it didn't. So, logically, I bought a new bike I had been looking at this lovely piece of macinery for a long time. I was torn between this and the fz-07. I still love the 07, but i am crazy about this bike. the day i got her, had to ride in the rain __________________________________________________ Unregistered

March 24th, 2015, 06:42 PM	#2
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Congrats on the new ride! What're you gonna do with ruby, then? __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

March 24th, 2015, 08:21 PM	#6
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^seconded it's pretty much the only cruiser I can see myself getting because it looks cool. Would make a good commuting/daily riding bike __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

March 25th, 2015, 06:24 AM	#8
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	That is a very nice bike, rode my friends for last year, thing has balls. Big change from my itty bitty little ti...er ninjette. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

March 25th, 2015, 07:52 AM	#9
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	The C-Spec Bolt that is new for 2015 really caught my eye. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

March 24th, 2015, 07:26 PM	#3
Suki2003 Ninjette Lurker Name: Peter Location: Pittsburgh,PA Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja EX250 (Cafe, Naked, Wreckurrected) Posts: 72	The Bolt is great looking! Sick helmet, too

March 24th, 2015, 07:34 PM	#4
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Nice ride! Did you cross shop with the HD 883?

March 24th, 2015, 08:11 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Can't see myself getting a cruiser, but that thing actually looks kinda cool! Enjoy it!

March 24th, 2015, 10:31 PM	#7
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	Good, yours is the green one. For a second there I thought yours had the ape hangers!

March 25th, 2015, 09:04 AM	#11
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I test rode one of them. Nice bike but not for me at the moment. Good luck with it! __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 25th, 2015, 09:19 AM	#12
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	i was thinking of this bolt: __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

March 25th, 2015, 09:20 AM	#13
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	If youre gonna go cruiser, that's the one. Congrats, man. Beautiful bike.

March 25th, 2015, 09:21 AM	#14
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 25th, 2015, 06:01 PM	#15
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	thanks guys. I love this thing, plenty of torque down low and can handle the highway waaaaayyy better than the ninjette. Rudy is getting some work done. My father wants to get it running right then have my mom learn on it. This is my daily commuter, still getting great mileage; high 40s to low 50s so I can't complain. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

March 25th, 2015, 11:46 PM	#16
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Since the OP didn't see my Sportster Iron 883 question, let me ask you guys. Would you prefer the Bolt over the Harley? I think I'll be getting a cruiser as a 3rd bike....I'm still debating over these two. I mean....I do want to own a Harley, just because it's a Harley. On the other hand, performance wise, most reviews favor the Bolt. Your thoughts?

March 26th, 2015, 02:15 AM	#17
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	I'll be test riding a Harley Sportster in the next month or 2. I can give you my then if you want. Seems to me Harleys are over priced for what they are My Uncle got a Road King and has had it back for all kinds of issues. After spending upwards of 30k I would expect a perfect bike. __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 26th, 2015, 08:11 AM	#18
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	Sorry i didn't see your 883 post. I did test ride the iron prior to getting the bolt. I really liked the quality of the build of it. Simply top notch. I also liked the matte paint job and the keyless start. other than that though, i prefer the Bolt. It's got more power and felt a lot less cramped. The Bolt i felt was more comfortable and had a better top end. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

March 26th, 2015, 02:06 PM	#20
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	only harley I like is the vrod - are they still made? __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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