We totally agree Walter. The Bolt is such an amazing machine. While we are not quite done with the mods, we are glad that you love this bike! Ride safe!
I've been riding Harleys since 2003 (when the prices on used ones finally came down) and I don't see myself ever riding anything else. I only ride carbureted Harleys. Not a fan of EFI.
That’s a very good point Eric, thanks mate! We have an awesome guy here in Australia known as “Yuri Mechanical” who does fantastic retunes with the ECU! Mine is booked in for a tune mid January 2021! 👍🏻😎
Yes yes yes!!! The display is a must to change right of the bat. Love the choice of exhaust ! Have you thought to get a wider tire on the back or a wider wheel all together? I am curious in the changes in performance and consumption, as well as in the stability of the bike. Would look amazing with a wider wheel and bobbed in the back!
100% Agree with you @Spencer! The new sound is totally badass and the Koso Tachometer is way better. People mistake our Bolt for a Harley now! Haha! Thanks for your comment and support! :)
@@reinblunt I know videos don't do it justice, but I've watched about a dozen before and afters, and I know how the stock system sounds as a reference. It goes grillin purring like a kitten to roaring like a lion, and that lion has laryngitis 😂 looking forward to that raspy,choppy grumble
@@gingernaut2550 We are pumped for you too mate! We did not realise how loud and monsterous it is! FYI - Make sure you get your ECU flashed to stop the over-popping (it's gets a bit much after some time) and it will also help with fuel consumption. THe flash will also put a bit more power in your throttle.
@@reinblunt Good tip! I'll enjoy the cracks and pots for a little bit. I was thinking about riding it out for this season, I love waaaaaaay up on northern Alberta Canada so the season is relatively short, then add an intake this winter and send the CPU out to Ivan over on Europe, I've heard great things about his tunes.
@@gingernaut2550 Another option is that you could send it here to Yuri in Brisbane, Australia, he is the king of flashes on this side. He flashed our bike (the one in the video) twice, once when we got the sweepers and again when we still heard popping, he fixed it up like a mad max mechanic! We tested it by racing against 3 other bolts and smoked em all, they were not even close, so it's a no brainer to get it done. Highly recommend the flash, with whomever you choose.
I'm thinking about getting rid of my 2002 vstar 1100 custom for this bike. His just causing me headaches at this point at the bolt looks so fun! Thanks for sharing ☺️
The Bolt is a great bike and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we do. The Bolt is definitely lighter than the V-Star and is not short of power by any means. There are also plenty of options to upgrade and customize it exactly to your liking! Best of luck with it all! 😎✅
All good stuff. Don’t forget to set the original kilometres on the Koso from the old unit, I noticed it showed just 4km. Here in the UK if you have less mileage/kilometres than it should have (this is recorded when having the bike MOT’d, road worthy cert) it’s classed as “clocking” and could end up with a heavy fine.
Thanks for the feedback Michael. Yeah, we had to change a few settings on the Koso, and it seems to all be working fine now. It’s a great tachometer and I highly recommend it! Happy riding! 🏍💨
Love the bike and the 3 mods were nice But im not crazy about the exhaust, I feel like that designe is more for choppers and your style bike would have looked Amazing with a Basani 2 into 1 exhaust giving it even a little more back pressure wich equals a little more power with great exhaust notes.. All just IMO ofcourse.. Great video
Thanks Vikings Bags crew. You too have an awesome channel and we look forward to seeing more great content of your gear. If you ever reach Australian shores, hit us up, we would be happy to collab with you guys!
@Rein Blunt is the Bolt R-spec a fast bike? I was wondering if it's a bike where u won't have to get bored and buy another bike with a higher engine capacity. 🤔
What is a fast bike these days? I guess everyone has their own version of what is considered to be fast. The bike does have some pull to it but it’s not a sports bike, if that helps. It is a cruise bike though and it really enjoyable to ride, especially through the wind-ey bends. We love it!
Remember these bikes are electronic fuel injected which means any exhaust and air intake mods will have some negative effects. Most important making the bike run leaner which will make it run hotter. Doing these mods without doing any fuel adjustments is not advisable. There are fuel mods you can do for the Bolt and you should either go all in or leave it stock.
That is possible @VALLESSARIUS although as we have not tried this ourselves, we are not sure what would happen there. We have ever only had 1 rider on this beauty.
@@reinblunt That's good to know. Especially since I'm planning to buy this bike and restrict it for A2 license (or maybe, just maybe fake restricting it but don't tell anyone), and I really dont like the way the stock exhaust looks.
How do you go with 2 off you guys on it. Does it get uncomfortable for the passenger and most of all still have power for the two of you. Also long distance rides thanks
Hi CJ, we actually have not ridden the Bolt with a pillion before, but we have been on ride groups with other riders who have had pillions and they have been able to keep up with the rest of the group without any issues at all. The Bolts are powerful bikes and we have completed rides that run for about 4-5 hours with no issues on top speed, torque or performance. We would highly recommend the Bolt, it is an amazing motorcycle! :)
Hey guys, great video and awesome bike. I have the exact same model and same black paint. Have you done anymore mods? And what's the verdict a year on having the ecu flashed?? Any significant difference??? Cheers
Thanks @luke. The black paint is such a good colour on the Bolts! We have done a few more mods, such as completely blacking the bike out, changing the number plates display, rear lights and new LEDs, but nothing too highend that we didn't already show in this video. The flash is still doing its job and the bike is just as bad ass! We highly recommend getting the ECU flashed if you install pipes and/or airfilters. Ride safe!
Thanks for the support Liam. We are working on some more upgrades and will soon be releasing more Bolt videos. Stay tuned! :) P.S. The Koso Speedo is great and you can do so much to it. You can set speed limit reminders, it has a gear indicator, temp gauge etc and you can even change the backlight with 6-7 different colour options. Very happy with this mod and would highly recommend it! Links for the one that we bought are in the description.
@@reinblunt I remember the Koso being around $149USD, now I see the popularity went up and it's being sold for roughly $300USD. Kinda shitty, but a must have.
what is the size and name of the original turndown slip on you had on before the vance and hines exhaust? looks like a universal one and i like the sound.
Hey James, I think the old exhaust is known as a Shorty GP Slipon Exhaust. I did have to Google this one as I could not remember the name and my search brought up a lot of short exhausts that look similar, so you might have to dig a little deeper. Starting with "Yahama Bolt Shorty GP Exhaust" should get you started. The old exhaust has a nice sound when idling, but at higher revs and sitting in lower gears, the exhaust is a bit annoying-ly loud... and not the nice kind of loud like the Bassani. For us, it sounded like a truly modified slipon and we wanted something a bit more deep sounding similar to the Harley Davidson sounds. It's all about individual preference and what you prefer. Best of luck in your search and ride safe!
Yes, we needed a retune for sure after adding these accessories. We used the one true re-tuner here in Australia, Yuri! Highly recommended! The bike is so much more alive and responsive now, we absolutely love it! :)
I've been looking around to get a bolt and I think I am getting too close to get one. I do have a Yamaha Stratoliner and I just want to downsize with everything. Happy riding and be safe at all times.
Heya Sen, thanks for the comment. Yeah, the Stratoliner is a big bike, and heavy too! Compare that to the Bolt and you will have yourself a super playful, lighter bike with quick acceleration, a beautiful engine roar and an overall, awesome ride! Best of luck with your decision, and be sure to let us know if and when you buy one! :)
Hi there, I'm considering similar mods to my Yamaha bolt. Do you know if you got a power commander or ECU flash with these mods? Also, did you just source the exhaust from overseas?
No power commander was needed for our Bolt, but I guess that was our preference. Yeah, we had to order the Sweepers (exhaust) from the USA. Cost a bit in postage as we are Australia based.
That is a very good question J. Falto. In Australia, you would not be able to start off on the Bolt as the engine size is too big for an "L" plate learner rider (the maximum engine size limit for a learner is 650cc). For me, when I was once a beginner (learner rider), the Rebel 500 felt like a monster truck because I had never ridden any sort of motorbike before, so really any two-wheeled engine seemed intimidating! However, after a few really good riding courses and some solid time on the road, I became more confident with the Rebel and motorbikes in general. At bike ride meetups, I would meet other awesome riders who had bigger bikes, like the Bolt and/or Harley Davidsons. Simply holding the bike upright and sitting stationary felt like I was sitting on another 'Monster Truck.' A Bolt rider once asked me if I was interested in ever purchasing a Bolt one day and I told him that I doubt it as that bike was way too big and powerful for me. After about a year of riding the Rebel, I felt like I wanted more power, more grunt. I felt like I had outgrown the Rebel, even though it was only a year ago that I first sat on the Rebel, thinking "Holy shit, this is the monster trucks of the bike world!" After 2 years, I couldn't wait to get a bigger, more powerful bike. I watched all the TH-cam clips of which bikes are better, I chatted on forums and asked lots of questions and spoke to lots of more experienced riders at bike ride meet ups. All of them agreed that a bigger bike has so many more advantages, so I took the plunge, sold the Rebel and bought a Bolt. Doubling my engine capacity, I was excited but also extremely nervous. I purchased the bike about 2 hours from where I live and as soon as I had completed all the paperwork, this 'out of nowhere,' ridiculous storm appeared and I found myself riding home on the highway doing speeds of about 40kph (in a 110kph zone), in the pouring rain, on the wet road, on a bike that was twice as powerful and about 40kgs heavier than what I was used to. I very quickly had to build my confidence, and improve my riding skills. I cannot praise enough how amazing the Bolt is to ride though, and within a few weeks, I felt in total control of the Bolt and I freaking love this bike! I also just had the ECU upgrades to a stage 3 so the engine is now running at 100% capacity and I cannot wipe the smile off my face when I open that throttle! Would I recommend the Bolt? YES!! Absolutely!! 100%!! If you have ridden bikes in the past (or used to be a seasoned rider), and are returning to motorbike land, then yes, I would definitely recommend the Bolt and potentially even suggest that you consider getting the EUC flashed (retuned) too. If you are brand new to motorbike land, I would suggest getting a cheaper, basic bike (like a 250cc) that you can learn to ride for a year or two first and then put your hard-earned money (as good bikes are not cheap) towards upgrading to a proper, more expensive machine, like the Bolt, once you are confident and skilled enough. People make the mistake where they see the classic Harley Davidson stereotype rider and want to feel free and ride off into the sunset on a badass machine, and to that I say, like anything, "Know your limits, practice takes time." There is no need to rush, this is how accidents happen.
If you're looking at any Cruiser as long as you're strong enough to control the bike or you have good balance nothing is really going to be too powerful besides maybe some muscle Cruisers.
I purchased the Bolt as a first time rider , it's light enough to handle, but does have a bit of power. I went very easy on the throttle till I had many miles on it. Today I have 9,000 + miles and I'm glad I have the power. Not overwhelming but satisfying. Frequently have the Mrs. on board and it performs flawlessly.
Does the passenger foot peg fold all the way down? Any complaints about the heat from the passenger? I’m love those pipes, trying to find a way to keep the rear pegs functional.
@@michaelwall4258 After grinding a bit off the side of the footpeg, it was able to fit and function as normal. Sadly, we have not actually used the pillion seat or pegs to be able to assist with your question. The pipes do heat up and I would assume that the right pillion peg would also get hot during slow movement or traffic stops, but we have not actually tested this out to make a conclusion.
Hey Gerald, we did send the ECU off for an overhaul/reflash and I believe that this also took into account the new air filter. The bike runs amazingly now! :)
I am about 2 feet short of 6 foot and I sit comfortably on the bike. I have heard of taller folks having some issues where their right knee sits unevenly because the air filter sticks out, but there are plenty of better aftermarket air filters that do a better job than the stock one and are not in the way. Also, if you get the Bassani exhaust, the same as what we have, then you will have that height advantage with more legroom to steer clear of it. Best of luck with it all Tom.
How is the power stock? Do you notice anything different after getting the intake? Looking at one of these as a potential first bike and heard the OEM intake was pretty restrictive.
Thanks for the question Chris. The OEM intake is a large plastic cover and so yes, we would agree that it is pretty restrictive. From memory, after getting an aftermarket intake and exhaust, the only difference we noticed was the sound of hearing the air being sucked in and the crazy loud exhaust pipes but not much difference in power. The bike also made a lot of popping sounds upon deceleration. At first, the pops were welcoming, it was like "Woah, listen to that sound!" and then after a week, we realised that the popping was more annoying than "sounding cool." We sent the ECU to Yuri, the best of the best up in Queensland and he worked his magic and re-tuned it for us, tailoring it to the mods we now have on the bike. Once we got it back and connected it to the bike, it was like a whole new machine. Power increase about 15% (especially once you hit 3rd and 4th gear), the pull was much quicker on take-off and the popping stopped. The bike was overall, more responsive. We have heard that the Bolt has a lot of cool mods out there, we know as we have some on ours already, but the ECU needs a tuning with each added mod as they all run and work differently. Without the ECU tune, the bike will simply look cooler, but, from our experience, the performance was not noticeable until the ECU had been tuned. Overall, it's a great bike and we love it! I hope this was helpful!
Thanks for the question Michael. In our experience, the tach works well. We have had some issue with the engine light turning after installing the tach and then again after installing a new LED and blowing a fuse in the process. The way we fixed this was by reconnecting the old tach and noticing no engine light came on with the old one and then reconnecting the new one and noticing the engine light disappearing. We also notice that the temperature is set higher than it should be. We can see that it says it is running about 50 degrees higher (in Celcius) than what the bike is actually on but other than that, the tach works great! We love it!
@@cameronlafond820 We sure did Cameron! The bike runs about 20% better too than even before putting any accessories on them! I highly recommend Yuri (if you’re in Australia) to do your retune! 👍🏻
We pretty much avoid using the Bolt for any traffic rides as the pipe gets a bit too hot for our liking. So we go on more longer, group rides which are way better. As long as we're moving and not stationary, it is a really great exhaust! :)
What's it like for leg height my better half is thinking of an xv950 she's 5,4 and she wants get feet on ground and not tippytoe.the bike looks and sounds greaaat👍
Hey Stuart, thanks for the question and feedback. Sarah (the gorgeous girl in the video) is about 5'7 and she can put her feet flat on the floor with no issues. I would like to say that your better half would probably just be able to touch the floor but I wonder if there is a Bolt near you that your better half can do a sit test on to try it out first? Also, if your partner does the test and can touch the floor and you decide to get the Bolt for him/her, could I suggest that you maybe look at some other exhaust pipes beside the Bassani Sweepers that we have shown in this video? The reason I say that is because I am almost 5'11 and Sarah is 5'7 and both of us end up touching the exhaust pipes at some point or another, especially in traffic when you have to put your feet down a lot or when reversing the bike and you need to use both legs/feet. Yes, the pipes sound awesome, but they also sit high up, just below the seat actually and unless you're stupid tall, you will more than likely catch your leg on the pipes at some point. And those things are hot, so when it does catch you, it burns like a mother &#@&^%!! I hear that the Vance & Hines exhausts sound pretty good and they sit much lower, more towards the bottom of the bike which could be better suited for shorter folks. If your partner is 5'4, there is a good chance of him/her also catching their leg on that bloody hot pipe and we wouldn't want that! You can always do a search on TH-cam for "The Best Bolt Exhausts" and hear what other peoples different exhausts sound like. So, just food for thought for you. Best of luck with your decision. The Bolt is probably one of the best bikes we have owned and we hope to welcome you guys to the worldwide Bolt family someday! :)
@@reinblunt thanx for the feedback .got a shop sending US a video of one and if we are into it he's gonna bring it to us for the Mrs (better half) to try out under no obligation to buy it if its not for her which sounds good to me.been looking at various pipes and other stuff for it and we ain't even got one yet🤣🤣🤣.one we are watching g is about 1600 gbp over book price but its got about that in extras on it plus low miles but gonna try me luck and make a lower offer can only try thanx again👍🏴🏍🏍🏍
@@stuartroy2937 That's really great if the dealership can bring the bike around to you for her to sit on and test it out. They really are amazing bikes, reliable, powerful and it sounds like there are lots of extras on it which is not cheap. I know because we have spent about so much money on mods and accessories, all totally worth it though. Keep us updated on what you guys decide to do. Best of luck with it all and ride safe!
@@reinblunt hi Rein thought I'd let ya know the outcome of our bike search .First the one we were gonna get delivered didn't happen then better half decided it was the xvracer model she wanted so search started again found a lovely ice blue one not twenty miles from us went had test ride lovely looking bike mint condition some xtras agreed price better half had her doubts about seller and sure as he emailed next evening to pull out of deal long story to that one.so it now looks like we've found another from dealers in North East Scotland they're gonna bring it half way to another one of there outlets plus I got 300 gbp knocked off of asking price it's a 2018 racer 3000 miles .even got into a bid on ebay for almost new vance+hines competition exhaust so here's hoping it's the one safe riding keep it in between the hedges 👍✌🏴🏍🏍🏍
That’s a great point Bob! We used to have two bikes where we would ride together, but they were entry level bikes. Now that we have this beast, there is talk about getting another because they are just so good and fun to ride. Stay tuned!
That is a great question Harold! We first had a 400cc no name brand and a Honda Rebel 500cc to start off. As new riders, the Bolt would have been way too big and way too scary to start off on as a first bike. In Australia, first time riders cannot ride anything bigger than a 650cc for the first year or two anyway. We spent that time on the smaller bikes to learn and build our confidence and then moved up the Bolt after these first few years of riding. I guess it depends on your rider ability, confidence level and strength. Best of luck in your decision though, thank you for the support and ride safe.
So I'm going to buy a yamaha bolt for my first bike and I was wondering with the sweeper exhaust can you still have a passenger? I don't want to burn my girlfriends leg😂 awesome bike btw!
Get a Bolt for sure, they really are amazing bikes to ride! The Sweeper gets really hot though @SS Squatch, so while it sounds super nice, the heat that comes off it is the downfall. I am not sure I would recommend the Sweeper if you plan on carrying a passenger too. I would recommend something like the V&H brands which sit much lower to the bottom of the bike and are more heat-free than something from the Bassani brand.
I've ridden Harleys for years, but I fell head-over-heels with The Bolt. That bike has a lot of potential for customization. Ride safe. Cheers -- W
We totally agree Walter. The Bolt is such an amazing machine. While we are not quite done with the mods, we are glad that you love this bike!
Ride safe!
I've been riding Harleys since 2003 (when the prices on used ones finally came down) and I don't see myself ever riding anything else. I only ride carbureted Harleys. Not a fan of EFI.
I’d highly recommend to get Ivan’s ecu flash for the Yamaha bolt.
That’s a very good point Eric, thanks mate! We have an awesome guy here in Australia known as “Yuri Mechanical” who does fantastic retunes with the ECU! Mine is booked in for a tune mid January 2021! 👍🏻😎
@@reinblunt try to see if you can get Ivan’s ecu tune, nothing else comes close.
What are the gains with that flash? And is that just available in Australia?
@@hypotheskeptic it’s from the USA.
Lol that dance at the end represents what I was feeling after watching.
That's the happy dance. She is a pretty good dancer! Everyone should dance like Sarah! The end!
Yes yes yes!!! The display is a must to change right of the bat. Love the choice of exhaust ! Have you thought to get a wider tire on the back or a wider wheel all together? I am curious in the changes in performance and consumption, as well as in the stability of the bike. Would look amazing with a wider wheel and bobbed in the back!
Beautiful bike! Always loved the Bolt. A proper bike. Congrats!! Great mods. Great mechanic and work as well!!
Thanks for the love Vito! Yeah, Simon is a legend of a mechanic! Appreciate the support man! Thanks for following/subscribing! 😎👍🏻☀️
Sounds SO MUCH BETTER than the first exhaust. Really cool. Wise to go for the tachometer, the stock thingy is just terrible
100% Agree with you @Spencer! The new sound is totally badass and the Koso Tachometer is way better. People mistake our Bolt for a Harley now! Haha! Thanks for your comment and support! :)
Driving to pick up that exact exhaust for my 21 R spec. CAN NOT WAIT to hear it in person!
You're gonna love the rumble! Ride safe 🤘
@@reinblunt I know videos don't do it justice, but I've watched about a dozen before and afters, and I know how the stock system sounds as a reference. It goes grillin purring like a kitten to roaring like a lion, and that lion has laryngitis 😂 looking forward to that raspy,choppy grumble
@@gingernaut2550 We are pumped for you too mate! We did not realise how loud and monsterous it is!
FYI - Make sure you get your ECU flashed to stop the over-popping (it's gets a bit much after some time) and it will also help with fuel consumption. THe flash will also put a bit more power in your throttle.
@@reinblunt Good tip! I'll enjoy the cracks and pots for a little bit. I was thinking about riding it out for this season, I love waaaaaaay up on northern Alberta Canada so the season is relatively short, then add an intake this winter and send the CPU out to Ivan over on Europe, I've heard great things about his tunes.
@@gingernaut2550 Another option is that you could send it here to Yuri in Brisbane, Australia, he is the king of flashes on this side. He flashed our bike (the one in the video) twice, once when we got the sweepers and again when we still heard popping, he fixed it up like a mad max mechanic! We tested it by racing against 3 other bolts and smoked em all, they were not even close, so it's a no brainer to get it done. Highly recommend the flash, with whomever you choose.
I'm thinking about getting rid of my 2002 vstar 1100 custom for this bike. His just causing me headaches at this point at the bolt looks so fun! Thanks for sharing ☺️
The Bolt is a great bike and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as we do. The Bolt is definitely lighter than the V-Star and is not short of power by any means. There are also plenty of options to upgrade and customize it exactly to your liking! Best of luck with it all! 😎✅
All good stuff. Don’t forget to set the original kilometres on the Koso from the old unit, I noticed it showed just 4km. Here in the UK if you have less mileage/kilometres than it should have (this is recorded when having the bike MOT’d, road worthy cert) it’s classed as “clocking” and could end up with a heavy fine.
Thanks for the feedback Michael. Yeah, we had to change a few settings on the Koso, and it seems to all be working fine now. It’s a great tachometer and I highly recommend it! Happy riding! 🏍💨
Love the bike and the 3 mods were nice But im not crazy about the exhaust, I feel like that designe is more for choppers and your style bike would have looked Amazing with a Basani 2 into 1 exhaust giving it even a little more back pressure wich equals a little more power with great exhaust notes.. All just IMO ofcourse.. Great video
Hi! Do take out the pillion seat because nobody could ride it and that right peg as well with that exhaust...sounds great though 👍
Thanks for the tip. The seats and pegs will be changing as we are looking to upgrades these next/in the near future.
Great video! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your content!
Thanks Vikings Bags crew. You too have an awesome channel and we look forward to seeing more great content of your gear. If you ever reach Australian shores, hit us up, we would be happy to collab with you guys!
@Rein Blunt is the Bolt R-spec a fast bike? I was wondering if it's a bike where u won't have to get bored and buy another bike with a higher engine capacity. 🤔
What is a fast bike these days? I guess everyone has their own version of what is considered to be fast. The bike does have some pull to it but it’s not a sports bike, if that helps.
It is a cruise bike though and it really enjoyable to ride, especially through the wind-ey bends. We love it!
Remember these bikes are electronic fuel injected which means any exhaust and air intake mods will have some negative effects. Most important making the bike run leaner which will make it run hotter. Doing these mods without doing any fuel adjustments is not advisable. There are fuel mods you can do for the Bolt and you should either go all in or leave it stock.
Thanks for the tips. We had the ECU flashed (twice) which makes the bike run smoothly and efficiently now. :)
Amazing bassani exhaust...
What about the foot pack for passenger do we need to get it?
I am not sure what a foot pack is. We had to grind some of the passenger peg in order to fit the sweeper.
Alright ..thank you so much rein blunt .i thought we need to take it all the passenger foot peg....ride safe ...from the philippines...
So Awesome. Does the New exhaust add extra heat while riding ?
Won't passengers melt their shoes because the pegs are directly under the exhaust tip?
That is possible @VALLESSARIUS although as we have not tried this ourselves, we are not sure what would happen there. We have ever only had 1 rider on this beauty.
@@reinblunt I've heard that you cannot have the passenger pegs with the Bassani exhaust. I was surprised to see it in the video here.
@@VALLAERION - We do have them attached to the bike, but they have never been used since the bassani was installed.
@@reinblunt That's good to know. Especially since I'm planning to buy this bike and restrict it for A2 license (or maybe, just maybe fake restricting it but don't tell anyone), and I really dont like the way the stock exhaust looks.
@@VALLAERION - Well, best of luck with it all. Ride safe!
very nice but you can't tell how loud they are on you tube but sounds sweet
for a small channel the video was done very well
Hey Josh, thanks for making our day with your awesome comment! We appreciate the support!
@@reinblunt well deserved
How do you go with 2 off you guys on it. Does it get uncomfortable for the passenger and most of all still have power for the two of you. Also long distance rides thanks
Hi CJ, we actually have not ridden the Bolt with a pillion before, but we have been on ride groups with other riders who have had pillions and they have been able to keep up with the rest of the group without any issues at all. The Bolts are powerful bikes and we have completed rides that run for about 4-5 hours with no issues on top speed, torque or performance. We would highly recommend the Bolt, it is an amazing motorcycle! :)
Hey guys, great video and awesome bike. I have the exact same model and same black paint. Have you done anymore mods? And what's the verdict a year on having the ecu flashed?? Any significant difference??? Cheers
Thanks @luke.
The black paint is such a good colour on the Bolts! We have done a few more mods, such as completely blacking the bike out, changing the number plates display, rear lights and new LEDs, but nothing too highend that we didn't already show in this video. The flash is still doing its job and the bike is just as bad ass! We highly recommend getting the ECU flashed if you install pipes and/or airfilters.
Ride safe!
And this is how you make a vlog. Subbed!
Thanks for the love and support @Niko! :)
Awesome video! Love to see more people doing bolt videos. I need to get that speedo
Thanks for the support Liam. We are working on some more upgrades and will soon be releasing more Bolt videos. Stay tuned! :)
P.S. The Koso Speedo is great and you can do so much to it. You can set speed limit reminders, it has a gear indicator, temp gauge etc and you can even change the backlight with 6-7 different colour options. Very happy with this mod and would highly recommend it! Links for the one that we bought are in the description.
@@reinblunt I remember the Koso being around $149USD, now I see the popularity went up and it's being sold for roughly $300USD. Kinda shitty, but a must have.
@@admirkaralic7209 Yes indeed, they are a popular item now, that's for sure! :)
what is the size and name of the original turndown slip on you had on before the vance and hines exhaust? looks like a universal one and i like the sound.
Hey James, I think the old exhaust is known as a Shorty GP Slipon Exhaust. I did have to Google this one as I could not remember the name and my search brought up a lot of short exhausts that look similar, so you might have to dig a little deeper. Starting with "Yahama Bolt Shorty GP Exhaust" should get you started. The old exhaust has a nice sound when idling, but at higher revs and sitting in lower gears, the exhaust is a bit annoying-ly loud... and not the nice kind of loud like the Bassani. For us, it sounded like a truly modified slipon and we wanted something a bit more deep sounding similar to the Harley Davidson sounds. It's all about individual preference and what you prefer. Best of luck in your search and ride safe!
@@reinblunt awesome! thank for the quick and detailed reply!
Are you still able to use the passenger foot pegs with that exhaust? I see he had to grind alittle bit of metal off for exhaust to fit.
We had to grind a little off too in for them to fit. We have not actually tried them out though, they are more for aesthetics at this stage.
No need for re-tune? Nice sounding!
Yes, we needed a retune for sure after adding these accessories. We used the one true re-tuner here in Australia, Yuri! Highly recommended! The bike is so much more alive and responsive now, we absolutely love it! :)
Lovely looking bike! (hope the sound of the pipes don't get on your nerves after a long run).
Thank you Eric. So far, the pipes sound amazing and we hope that we do not get tired of that beautiful sound! Ride Safe! :)
I've been looking around to get a bolt and I think I am getting too close to get one. I do have a Yamaha Stratoliner and I just want to downsize with everything. Happy riding and be safe at all times.
Heya Sen, thanks for the comment. Yeah, the Stratoliner is a big bike, and heavy too! Compare that to the Bolt and you will have yourself a super playful, lighter bike with quick acceleration, a beautiful engine roar and an overall, awesome ride! Best of luck with your decision, and be sure to let us know if and when you buy one! :)
@@reinblunt Sure I will. . . .
that bike sounds so good
Beautiful bike! Did you have to reprogram the EFI? or use a dynojet module?
Thank you. We sent the ECU off to get a reflash and then it was dynotuned after. :)
@@reinblunt how many HP at the wheel now?
@@bakubianji5645 Not too sure, but it has power!
Do you burn your leg at all with the exhaust being that high up?
Yeah, sometimes. It’s a price to pay for badass pipes!
Hi there, I'm considering similar mods to my Yamaha bolt. Do you know if you got a power commander or ECU flash with these mods?
Also, did you just source the exhaust from overseas?
No power commander was needed for our Bolt, but I guess that was our preference. Yeah, we had to order the Sweepers (exhaust) from the USA. Cost a bit in postage as we are Australia based.
Thanks for your reply, did you have any trouble getting the passenger foot pegs to fit with this exhaust?
Going from the rebel 500 to this... do you think you could have just started with the bolt or would that have been to big of a jump?
That is a very good question J. Falto. In Australia, you would not be able to start off on the Bolt as the engine size is too big for an "L" plate learner rider (the maximum engine size limit for a learner is 650cc). For me, when I was once a beginner (learner rider), the Rebel 500 felt like a monster truck because I had never ridden any sort of motorbike before, so really any two-wheeled engine seemed intimidating! However, after a few really good riding courses and some solid time on the road, I became more confident with the Rebel and motorbikes in general. At bike ride meetups, I would meet other awesome riders who had bigger bikes, like the Bolt and/or Harley Davidsons. Simply holding the bike upright and sitting stationary felt like I was sitting on another 'Monster Truck.' A Bolt rider once asked me if I was interested in ever purchasing a Bolt one day and I told him that I doubt it as that bike was way too big and powerful for me.
After about a year of riding the Rebel, I felt like I wanted more power, more grunt. I felt like I had outgrown the Rebel, even though it was only a year ago that I first sat on the Rebel, thinking "Holy shit, this is the monster trucks of the bike world!" After 2 years, I couldn't wait to get a bigger, more powerful bike. I watched all the TH-cam clips of which bikes are better, I chatted on forums and asked lots of questions and spoke to lots of more experienced riders at bike ride meet ups. All of them agreed that a bigger bike has so many more advantages, so I took the plunge, sold the Rebel and bought a Bolt. Doubling my engine capacity, I was excited but also extremely nervous. I purchased the bike about 2 hours from where I live and as soon as I had completed all the paperwork, this 'out of nowhere,' ridiculous storm appeared and I found myself riding home on the highway doing speeds of about 40kph (in a 110kph zone), in the pouring rain, on the wet road, on a bike that was twice as powerful and about 40kgs heavier than what I was used to. I very quickly had to build my confidence, and improve my riding skills. I cannot praise enough how amazing the Bolt is to ride though, and within a few weeks, I felt in total control of the Bolt and I freaking love this bike! I also just had the ECU upgrades to a stage 3 so the engine is now running at 100% capacity and I cannot wipe the smile off my face when I open that throttle!
Would I recommend the Bolt? YES!! Absolutely!! 100%!! If you have ridden bikes in the past (or used to be a seasoned rider), and are returning to motorbike land, then yes, I would definitely recommend the Bolt and potentially even suggest that you consider getting the EUC flashed (retuned) too. If you are brand new to motorbike land, I would suggest getting a cheaper, basic bike (like a 250cc) that you can learn to ride for a year or two first and then put your hard-earned money (as good bikes are not cheap) towards upgrading to a proper, more expensive machine, like the Bolt, once you are confident and skilled enough. People make the mistake where they see the classic Harley Davidson stereotype rider and want to feel free and ride off into the sunset on a badass machine, and to that I say, like anything, "Know your limits, practice takes time." There is no need to rush, this is how accidents happen.
If you're looking at any Cruiser as long as you're strong enough to control the bike or you have good balance nothing is really going to be too powerful besides maybe some muscle Cruisers.
I purchased the Bolt as a first time rider , it's light enough to handle, but does have a bit of power. I went very easy on the throttle till I had many miles on it. Today I have 9,000 + miles and I'm glad I have the power. Not overwhelming but satisfying. Frequently have the Mrs. on board and it performs flawlessly.
@@woodworking1016 Glad to hear that you're enjoying the Bolt too, it's a great bike! :)
Should there not be a fuel controller added?
Nice exhaust tone. Congrats
Thanks Lucky Man, the exhaust does sound pretty god damn awesome!! :)
Hi! What is about passenger footpegs?
With the exhaust it cant put down the right footpeg, dont?
Hi Mr Junaru, we had to grind off a small piece of the right foot peg in order for the exhaust to fit.
@@reinblunt Great! Thanks!
Does the passenger foot peg fold all the way down? Any complaints about the heat from the passenger? I’m love those pipes, trying to find a way to keep the rear pegs functional.
@@michaelwall4258 After grinding a bit off the side of the footpeg, it was able to fit and function as normal. Sadly, we have not actually used the pillion seat or pegs to be able to assist with your question. The pipes do heat up and I would assume that the right pillion peg would also get hot during slow movement or traffic stops, but we have not actually tested this out to make a conclusion.
Nice bike Rein
I'm dreaming to own the Yanaha Bolt Rspec .
Thank Richard! The R Spec is a dope model. If you have not ridden the Bolt family before, you are in for a treat! Ride safe and enjoy mate! :)
ן i really liked the pipe that you took off, what make is it?
The old pipe was a “Shorty GP” 😎
So did you reprogram the EFI for the new air cleaner and exhaust, and if so what did you use to do it?
Hey Gerald, we did send the ECU off for an overhaul/reflash and I believe that this also took into account the new air filter. The bike runs amazingly now! :)
How is this bike with taller people like 6feet 2"?
I am about 2 feet short of 6 foot and I sit comfortably on the bike. I have heard of taller folks having some issues where their right knee sits unevenly because the air filter sticks out, but there are plenty of better aftermarket air filters that do a better job than the stock one and are not in the way. Also, if you get the Bassani exhaust, the same as what we have, then you will have that height advantage with more legroom to steer clear of it. Best of luck with it all Tom.
Great looking bike forsure!
How is the power stock? Do you notice anything different after getting the intake? Looking at one of these as a potential first bike and heard the OEM intake was pretty restrictive.
Thanks for the question Chris.
The OEM intake is a large plastic cover and so yes, we would agree that it is pretty restrictive. From memory, after getting an aftermarket intake and exhaust, the only difference we noticed was the sound of hearing the air being sucked in and the crazy loud exhaust pipes but not much difference in power. The bike also made a lot of popping sounds upon deceleration. At first, the pops were welcoming, it was like "Woah, listen to that sound!" and then after a week, we realised that the popping was more annoying than "sounding cool." We sent the ECU to Yuri, the best of the best up in Queensland and he worked his magic and re-tuned it for us, tailoring it to the mods we now have on the bike. Once we got it back and connected it to the bike, it was like a whole new machine. Power increase about 15% (especially once you hit 3rd and 4th gear), the pull was much quicker on take-off and the popping stopped. The bike was overall, more responsive. We have heard that the Bolt has a lot of cool mods out there, we know as we have some on ours already, but the ECU needs a tuning with each added mod as they all run and work differently. Without the ECU tune, the bike will simply look cooler, but, from our experience, the performance was not noticeable until the ECU had been tuned.
Overall, it's a great bike and we love it! I hope this was helpful!
Did you configure the Koso about speedometer? i cant achive a good configuration in my koso, greetings
Yeah, it took us a while to figure out ourselves. Do you have the Koso installed or are you thinking about getting one?
@@reinblunt i have installed the koso 😖
@@Scrollisk It's a great tach! Enjoy! :)
Those pipes sound awesome!!
Thanks so much Erkthejerk! The pipes are sounding great now, turns heads everywhere! :)
Appreciate the support and the comment!
Does the tach work well? I've heard aftermarket ones don't have real time updates
Thanks for the question Michael. In our experience, the tach works well. We have had some issue with the engine light turning after installing the tach and then again after installing a new LED and blowing a fuse in the process. The way we fixed this was by reconnecting the old tach and noticing no engine light came on with the old one and then reconnecting the new one and noticing the engine light disappearing. We also notice that the temperature is set higher than it should be. We can see that it says it is running about 50 degrees higher (in Celcius) than what the bike is actually on but other than that, the tach works great! We love it!
@@reinblunt did you tune the bike after the exhaust? If not, your bike will be running leaner causing the higher temps.
@@cameronlafond820 We sure did Cameron! The bike runs about 20% better too than even before putting any accessories on them! I highly recommend Yuri (if you’re in Australia) to do your retune! 👍🏻
How's the heat on your thigh or leg when you installed the bassani?
We pretty much avoid using the Bolt for any traffic rides as the pipe gets a bit too hot for our liking. So we go on more longer, group rides which are way better. As long as we're moving and not stationary, it is a really great exhaust! :)
What's it like for leg height my better half is thinking of an xv950 she's 5,4 and she wants get feet on ground and not tippytoe.the bike looks and sounds greaaat👍
Hey Stuart, thanks for the question and feedback. Sarah (the gorgeous girl in the video) is about 5'7 and she can put her feet flat on the floor with no issues. I would like to say that your better half would probably just be able to touch the floor but I wonder if there is a Bolt near you that your better half can do a sit test on to try it out first?
Also, if your partner does the test and can touch the floor and you decide to get the Bolt for him/her, could I suggest that you maybe look at some other exhaust pipes beside the Bassani Sweepers that we have shown in this video? The reason I say that is because I am almost 5'11 and Sarah is 5'7 and both of us end up touching the exhaust pipes at some point or another, especially in traffic when you have to put your feet down a lot or when reversing the bike and you need to use both legs/feet. Yes, the pipes sound awesome, but they also sit high up, just below the seat actually and unless you're stupid tall, you will more than likely catch your leg on the pipes at some point. And those things are hot, so when it does catch you, it burns like a mother &#@&^%!!
I hear that the Vance & Hines exhausts sound pretty good and they sit much lower, more towards the bottom of the bike which could be better suited for shorter folks. If your partner is 5'4, there is a good chance of him/her also catching their leg on that bloody hot pipe and we wouldn't want that! You can always do a search on TH-cam for "The Best Bolt Exhausts" and hear what other peoples different exhausts sound like. So, just food for thought for you.
Best of luck with your decision. The Bolt is probably one of the best bikes we have owned and we hope to welcome you guys to the worldwide Bolt family someday! :)
@@reinblunt thanx for the feedback .got a shop sending US a video of one and if we are into it he's gonna bring it to us for the Mrs (better half) to try out under no obligation to buy it if its not for her which sounds good to me.been looking at various pipes and other stuff for it and we ain't even got one yet🤣🤣🤣.one we are watching g is about 1600 gbp over book price but its got about that in extras on it plus low miles but gonna try me luck and make a lower offer can only try thanx again👍🏴🏍🏍🏍
@@stuartroy2937 That's really great if the dealership can bring the bike around to you for her to sit on and test it out. They really are amazing bikes, reliable, powerful and it sounds like there are lots of extras on it which is not cheap. I know because we have spent about so much money on mods and accessories, all totally worth it though.
Keep us updated on what you guys decide to do. Best of luck with it all and ride safe!
@@reinblunt hi Rein thought I'd let ya know the outcome of our bike search .First the one we were gonna get delivered didn't happen then better half decided it was the xvracer model she wanted so search started again found a lovely ice blue one not twenty miles from us went had test ride lovely looking bike mint condition some xtras agreed price better half had her doubts about seller and sure as he emailed next evening to pull out of deal long story to that one.so it now looks like we've found another from dealers in North East Scotland they're gonna bring it half way to another one of there outlets plus I got 300 gbp knocked off of asking price it's a 2018 racer 3000 miles .even got into a bid on ebay for almost new vance+hines competition exhaust so here's hoping it's the one safe riding keep it in between the hedges 👍✌🏴🏍🏍🏍
@@stuartroy2937 Best of luck with it all mate!
Hi🙋 from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Hello from Australia! Terima kasih atas sokongan anda! 🙋
Love the vid! Really nice bike :D
Appreciate the love MotoLoot! Thanks for the awesome bike tag too, great product! :)
How tall are you?
Sarah is about 5'6.
Sounds really nice 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks David! We agree, we love the new sound with the Bassani exhaust, way better! Ride safe!
Brutal 🤙
Dang you each need a bike preferably the same kind so you can ride together
That’s a great point Bob! We used to have two bikes where we would ride together, but they were entry level bikes. Now that we have this beast, there is talk about getting another because they are just so good and fun to ride. Stay tuned!
Beautiful motorcycle .
We totally agree! And what a pleasure it is to ride too! The best motorcycle we have ever owned! Thank you for the nice comment @Mario! 😎
DO YOU RECOMMEND AS THE FIRST MOTORCYCLE?
That is a great question Harold! We first had a 400cc no name brand and a Honda Rebel 500cc to start off. As new riders, the Bolt would have been way too big and way too scary to start off on as a first bike. In Australia, first time riders cannot ride anything bigger than a 650cc for the first year or two anyway. We spent that time on the smaller bikes to learn and build our confidence and then moved up the Bolt after these first few years of riding. I guess it depends on your rider ability, confidence level and strength. Best of luck in your decision though, thank you for the support and ride safe.
both are pretty..
good modify!
Thanks Wong! We love it too! 😎
Badass bike!!!
Thanks @Smolex! Appreciate the nice comment! :)
All you had to do with rear pegs is switch them 😂😂😂 right goes on left side left goes on right side and they’re not damaged
Unless you get some exhaust pads, you WILL burn your thigh on the exhaust. I have the same pipes.
The pipes sound amazing though don't they! :)
@@reinblunt they sound awesome on my bolt.
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
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should have kept the 2 into 1
Nice BOLT
Dr.Dr.Dr.Dr.Dr.....
Thank you 🙏🏻
them thangs LOUD just F.y.i to the people
They will hear us coming for sure! 😎
@@reinblunt it sounds beautiful, but we have to inform the folks. 😂 They are not ready for that bad boy
@@fourthehorde5607 They do not have much choice so they better be ready!
@@reinblunt agreed!
Got that bike is sexy
Thanks Fro-Yo. We love it too! 😎
I really hope she didn't just pull a full exhaust and intake on the bike and not tune it
Yup, she had the ECU sent off for a full retune and the bike is now running about 20% faster than before.
So I'm going to buy a yamaha bolt for my first bike and I was wondering with the sweeper exhaust can you still have a passenger? I don't want to burn my girlfriends leg😂 awesome bike btw!
Get a Bolt for sure, they really are amazing bikes to ride! The Sweeper gets really hot though @SS Squatch, so while it sounds super nice, the heat that comes off it is the downfall. I am not sure I would recommend the Sweeper if you plan on carrying a passenger too. I would recommend something like the V&H brands which sit much lower to the bottom of the bike and are more heat-free than something from the Bassani brand.
Just keep the same exhaust, it sounds sweet already, long rides annoying that loud.
@@raybrookevisnorris346 You make a valid point! :)
I'm looking for an honest mechanic. I think, I found him..
Make sure you tell Simon that we sent you! :)
You so damn pretty 🤩
Thank you for the support! :) Really appreciate it.
I hate this exhausts. I have pain in my ears when i start the bike. People hate me in town. So dont by those pipes
You've wasted your money... the bike was fine as it was..
We were happy with the changes and mid add ons. Thanks for the comment though.