Go for the mt09, I upgraded to a xsr900 (which is the same as an mt09 in a different trim) after owning a bolt as my fist road bike. It's excellent. The great torque lets you keep up with much "faster" bikes untill you're going way faster than you should be anyways.
That's wild that your first was a Maxim. I currently own my Maxim XJ650. Gonna turn it in to a café bike, but I've been considering a Bolt as the replacement for the everyday cruiser.
I own an MT09SP, it weighs about 420 lbs, I see the FTR weighs 514 lbs. Have you looked at a Triumph 765 Street Triple R or RS? Kawasaki Z900? When I consider the supersports, the cost of insurance is a huge factor in the decision process.
@@SkipRidesHave you thought about the Indian Scout Rogue? I definitely want another bike to add to my collection and I'm going the Triumph Scrambler route, but I plan on keeping my bolt.
I owned a 2018 Bolt and loved it. I don't really think it's under powered I think it lacks 6th gear. I ended up getting a Dyna but got to ride a few Indians. You should look into a Scout. Maybe a Sport Scout or the Scout 101 those rip. I've ridden all types of bikes sport bikes and cruisers. They feel like a good mix of both.
The want for more will never be satiated lol. I currently have a low rider s with a 122 putting about 115hp and 140tq. Gets up and goes up to the desired "120" pretty good, but always want more.
@@SkipRides Not to deter you my man. You learn to appreciate what you have either way. Ive loved all the bikes I had from an 80s goldwing, to a ducati, to the harley. I think its just like a universal law that we seek to go faster
@@Crims0nMinotaur I never had the stock ones, but I’d assume these are slightly less comfy than the stock only because of height. I don’t think they help with wind but they look real nice lol
Bro do a wheelie lol love your videos bro this one especially so many great talking points and if you move in to another bike set the bolt up as a stunt bike an let me know I’ll hook u up bro
@@chuytrejo9451 hey brother, thanks appreciate you. I’ve actually been wheeling the bolt recently. Not great but getting it up. The stunts have been intriguing me lately. How would you hook it up?
@@SkipRides I’m right there with you bro that seat time makes a big difference . But wat ever direction you go in bro I’m always down to support an help wen I can in the bolt community. I have a small company making parts for the bolt an just wanna see the community grow.
I’ve owned dual sports, super Moto, r6, cbr1000rr, street triple, and zx14r. But I’ve been really leaning to get a Bolt. I’m no longer into the speed, I just want something that looks nice and is comfortable to commute with. Am I making a mistake?
@@hewhostaysgolden9312 if you’re really not after speed and looking for comfort then yes. Bolt is sportier riding triangle, not the best suspension but looks sweet. I think it’s more comfortable than any of those bikes you had tho.
@@MjS-zb6jr yea I understand. But it would be sick if they put effort into a super machine. Already a sick bike and with a few factory mods it would absolutely rip
@SkipRides the idea behind it is that, like the harley sportster evo, the Yamaha bolt is a fantastic base for people to start with and turn it into something completely unique to them.
you try modding it brotha? I wonder how much HP boost there is with an emissions delete + opening up the airbox and exhausts and remapping the ECU? For your next bike i HIGHLY recommend a supermoto. THE absolute most fun you can have on a bike and theyre soooo easy to control with your body. I have a husky 701 supermoto and its 2.7 0-60 with my mods. wheelies up to 60mph :D and goes offroad = cruises down the highway at 85-90 all day with power to spare up to 130
Damn thing sounds like it rips. Good looks. Are you running slicks on it for tires? Like the sick supermoto tires? I’ll have to try one out appreciate you
@@SkipRides oh wow nice bro sounds like you had fun with it! Love it! Yeah definitely time for an upgrade then xD should help it sell y too and I run Michelin Anakee Adventures on it. The perfect tire if you do 50% on road and 50% off road. They feel almost like racing slicks on the road with how much they grip, and they can handle almost everything off road as well as a knobby aside from wet grass and mud (but they're surprisingly stable on both)
@@Merc399 neat looking tire. Like you said, I am surprised to learn they handle so well offroad - but glad they do brother. Thanks for the help, fr. Just need to consider my options
Front brake single rotor 2 piston, rear single rotor single piston, ( aka typical 70 F : 30 R brake setting %'s ). At 5252 rpm HP = Torque... So at say 5780 rpm, you are now pulling 65 ponies. Top end 4th gear is 90 mph.... so a typical fast merge into traffic works best if you run up to 70 in fourth and then go to fifth..... I digress. Stay Safe
1, 2 piston front and 1, 1 piston rear is adequate (barely) for riding around but anything after that it’s just dangerous. However, it definitely doesn’t reach 65hp. At most this bike has 62. I’m not looking for the top end to be @90, but rather I just want some breathing room up there. Love this bike and it has some power but I’d say at least 40% of motorcycles have more power and I’d like to join that population.
They've always intrigued me. The new sport scout is more my speed. Idk if you saw, but they're making a limited sportier scout with RSD. Coming out soon
@@SkipRides You mean the Forged series? That's about 3 people (brands) that make a special version of the scout. Indian did that also when the Sport Chief was released.
Go for the mt09, I upgraded to a xsr900 (which is the same as an mt09 in a different trim) after owning a bolt as my fist road bike. It's excellent. The great torque lets you keep up with much "faster" bikes untill you're going way faster than you should be anyways.
Appreciate the comment man. I agree the toque in the bolt is shocking. I love it so much.
That's wild that your first was a Maxim. I currently own my Maxim XJ650. Gonna turn it in to a café bike, but I've been considering a Bolt as the replacement for the everyday cruiser.
@@Ghostwolf91 hahaha great minds think alike. I wish I kept that bike, seriously sick. Clean the carbs and gunk it’s pretty roudy.
I have a 2015 Yamaha Raider and it's a beast. They're definitely worth a look if there are any in your area.
@@vgwrecker8436 how fast is it tho? I’ve seen them and I think they’re dope
I own an MT09SP, it weighs about 420 lbs, I see the FTR weighs 514 lbs. Have you looked at a Triumph 765 Street Triple R or RS? Kawasaki Z900? When I consider the supersports, the cost of insurance is a huge factor in the decision process.
@@ac2-rm141 shit really? How does it work for sport bikes? Cc, hp?
My first bike was also a 650 Maxim, speed AND comfort, LOVED that bike.
@@ss_whole dude I wish I still had it tbh
I love the sound of your exhaust -- just the right amount of burbling and popping.
Just put the packing back into the baffle. I wasn't too sure about it but I am glad you like it.
I love the bolt. Perfect size for commuting around town. Plan on jumping on another one as soon as I'm all better 👍👍👍.
@@grumpycat9065 yea man I hope you get better soon
@@SkipRidesHave you thought about the Indian Scout Rogue? I definitely want another bike to add to my collection and I'm going the Triumph Scrambler route, but I plan on keeping my bolt.
I owned a 2018 Bolt and loved it. I don't really think it's under powered I think it lacks 6th gear. I ended up getting a Dyna but got to ride a few Indians. You should look into a Scout. Maybe a Sport Scout or the Scout 101 those rip. I've ridden all types of bikes sport bikes and cruisers. They feel like a good mix of both.
@@TheDans7300 thanks for the insight, brother. I really like the scouts. Look and sound great too
The want for more will never be satiated lol. I currently have a low rider s with a 122 putting about 115hp and 140tq. Gets up and goes up to the desired "120" pretty good, but always want more.
@@ThePlatform_603 huge bummer, but good to know lol. Thanks brother
@@SkipRides Not to deter you my man. You learn to appreciate what you have either way. Ive loved all the bikes I had from an 80s goldwing, to a ducati, to the harley. I think its just like a universal law that we seek to go faster
@@ThePlatform_603 I should really just get a tuned H2R. I bet that would be enough lmao
@@SkipRides Looking forward to the video lol
@@ThePlatform_603 hahaha it’ll probably be my last
im thinking about doing those handles on my bolt. How do they feel compared to stock, also do they help with wind a little?
@@Crims0nMinotaur I never had the stock ones, but I’d assume these are slightly less comfy than the stock only because of height. I don’t think they help with wind but they look real nice lol
Bro do a wheelie lol love your videos bro this one especially so many great talking points and if you move in to another bike set the bolt up as a stunt bike an let me know I’ll hook u up bro
@@chuytrejo9451 hey brother, thanks appreciate you. I’ve actually been wheeling the bolt recently. Not great but getting it up. The stunts have been intriguing me lately. How would you hook it up?
@@SkipRides I’m right there with you bro that seat time makes a big difference . But wat ever direction you go in bro I’m always down to support an help wen I can in the bolt community. I have a small company making parts for the bolt an just wanna see the community grow.
@@chuytrejo9451 what’s the company?
I’ve owned dual sports, super Moto, r6, cbr1000rr, street triple, and zx14r. But I’ve been really leaning to get a Bolt. I’m no longer into the speed, I just want something that looks nice and is comfortable to commute with. Am I making a mistake?
@@hewhostaysgolden9312 if you’re really not after speed and looking for comfort then yes. Bolt is sportier riding triangle, not the best suspension but looks sweet. I think it’s more comfortable than any of those bikes you had tho.
gave you a full view and a like brothaman put this as an extra comment to boost the engagement algo for you :)
Bro thank you so much. Ur a real one for that
The main reason they don't liquid cool the bolt is because it is made as a budget clone of the harley sportster evo.
@@MjS-zb6jr yea I understand. But it would be sick if they put effort into a super machine. Already a sick bike and with a few factory mods it would absolutely rip
@SkipRides the idea behind it is that, like the harley sportster evo, the Yamaha bolt is a fantastic base for people to start with and turn it into something completely unique to them.
You would be right, but a bolt with a 6 speed and bigger engine would be amazing. Maybe call it bolt and washer 😂😂😂.
you try modding it brotha? I wonder how much HP boost there is with an emissions delete + opening up the airbox and exhausts and remapping the ECU? For your next bike i HIGHLY recommend a supermoto. THE absolute most fun you can have on a bike and theyre soooo easy to control with your body. I have a husky 701 supermoto and its 2.7 0-60 with my mods. wheelies up to 60mph :D and goes offroad = cruises down the highway at 85-90 all day with power to spare up to 130
Damn thing sounds like it rips. Good looks. Are you running slicks on it for tires? Like the sick supermoto tires? I’ll have to try one out appreciate you
I have it fully tuned with super map. Air intake and exhaust. Ecu reflash and tune
@@SkipRides oh wow nice bro sounds like you had fun with it! Love it! Yeah definitely time for an upgrade then xD should help it sell y too and I run Michelin Anakee Adventures on it. The perfect tire if you do 50% on road and 50% off road. They feel almost like racing slicks on the road with how much they grip, and they can handle almost everything off road as well as a knobby aside from wet grass and mud (but they're surprisingly stable on both)
@@Merc399 neat looking tire. Like you said, I am surprised to learn they handle so well offroad - but glad they do brother. Thanks for the help, fr. Just need to consider my options
Front brake single rotor 2 piston, rear single rotor single piston, ( aka typical 70 F : 30 R brake setting %'s ).
At 5252 rpm HP = Torque... So at say 5780 rpm, you are now pulling 65 ponies.
Top end 4th gear is 90 mph.... so a typical fast merge into traffic works best if you run up to 70 in fourth and then go to fifth.....
I digress.
Stay Safe
1, 2 piston front and 1, 1 piston rear is adequate (barely) for riding around but anything after that it’s just dangerous. However, it definitely doesn’t reach 65hp. At most this bike has 62. I’m not looking for the top end to be @90, but rather I just want some breathing room up there. Love this bike and it has some power but I’d say at least 40% of motorcycles have more power and I’d like to join that population.
Honda rebel 1100 is the style bike you like. It has 20 more horsepower and torque and i think it lools better.
@@corychin7090 I agree with all of the above but I wish it had vtwin
@@SkipRidestotally feel ya. Love the looks and the performance of the rebel, but i NEED a V-Twin 😫
@@ThatOneViking_look up the Indian Scout Rogue. Honestly, it really picks my interest as it looks just like a bolt but bigger.
Look into the new Indian Scouts
They've always intrigued me. The new sport scout is more my speed. Idk if you saw, but they're making a limited sportier scout with RSD. Coming out soon
@@SkipRides You mean the Forged series? That's about 3 people (brands) that make a special version of the scout. Indian did that also when the Sport Chief was released.
@@kur3922 damnit, yes I do mean that. RSD looks to be making something sweet but I realize I won't be able to purchase it... :(
@@SkipRides well, perhaps someday it can be bought. Don't know for which purpose they build it now. Past time it was for someone in particular... 🤞🏻😉
I don’t get in to the Harley woke shit. I ride to ride, fuck everyone else, I ride what I want to ride. Don’t like it, I don’t give a shit.