Buying Another Used Yamaha Star Bolt 950 R-Spec!?!?! Too good to be true?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

What do you guys think? Would you have purchased this Yamaha Bolt? I must admit the Vance & Hines exhaust sounds pretty good!

[@DarthVader-1701]

I have that same exhaust on my 2014 bolt, but I also have the VO2 intake that is also made by Vance & Hines. The matte gray version is not a bad bike although I have heard that matte paint is a little bit tougher to maintain than clear-coated paint. The exhaust should not be making the check engine light light up unless the O2 sensor plug is loose or something because my bike does not have a check engine light on with the exhaust on.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@DarthVader-1701 yeah, the seller was explaining that the previous owner removed the O2 sensor. Classic case of screwing around with stuff that shouldn't be messed with. That exhaust though! Appearance and sound are very high on my list for favs. Thanks for checking the vid!

[@IcemanSam650]

I would have bought it if he came down on the price for the dent, easy fix and the check engine light isn't a big deal as long as you get a flash tune from Ivan.

[@middlelb21]

@@JonsMotoGarage I'm trying to get an RSpec in the Phoenix area now and they're are many that have been sitting for way too much money for weeks and months. $3800 would seem like a steal if that check engine could be ID'd and fixed.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@middlelb21 yeah, I agree. I was hoping to bring it home, but I don't like messing with that stuff.

[@rashida9693]

Thanks for sharing this experience! I looking at buying a bolt out here in PHX. No harm, no foul is right.

[@peerke666]

Hi from Belgium, I bought in the autumn a 2016 c-spec with 2000 km on for 6500 € which gave me some space to convert it with another exhaust and handlebars, the mini apes from Yamaha. Exhaust: got the VH slip-on with the db killer out and the sound is amazing. Now I have an (almost) new bike for the price of a new one but with the things on like I wanted them to. So happy with it, and we don't call it Bolt here, just xv 950. In the past, I saw your vid of your xv and helped me make the decision to buy one, cheers!

[@powersportspete4270]

The check engine light more than likely is from the 02 sensor being disconnected. That's pretty typical on those bikes when doing a full system vs. slip on. But I agree with you, honesty in the post can prepare the buyer for what they are facing, allowing them to research for possible causes and codes, or search for replacement parts for damaged items. Lots of great information in this video.

[@VikingBagsYT]

We here at Viking Bags really appreciate your content! Great video! Keep up the good work!

[@jessejames3600]

Catching up on some reruns since I got to the channel late(3weeks ago) keep up your hard work bro

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahaha! I appreciate it! Digging deep into the archives!

[@colinbertoglio2682]

He just left his kid there😂

[@ridinwithricky6444]

Jon, I can tell that your a little disappointed about not getting the bolt. I almost bought one, 2 years ago but I wasn’t ready. The bolt R-spec will be my next bike. As always, thanks for the video

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, I was looking forward to bringing that one home. I've had a few and they're such fun bikes. Plus I dig the style!

[@JohnSmith-cn2im]

What you think about hows the s #40 to the BOLT.?

[@kaneda7katsuragi]

good video, been in that situation before... one of my buddies got burned on a car were the seller reset the cel's using an odb2 reader, within 50 km of driving away the cel's came on...

[@Sean-yk2cf]

good point. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@rulehardgarage9740]

Digging these old videos.

[@rulehardgarage9740]

Older*

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@rulehardgarage9740 hahaha. Thanks, man! I've officially been at it (with the channel) about 6 months now. Crazy!

[@samueljeppsen9785]

Ha! Cracked windshield! Where's my ticket book? :-) Love your videos.

[@panda59043]

the check engine light may be because of the pipes he put on?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, pretty sure that's what it was. Not a big deal if I was going to keep the bike for myself, but I planned on flipping it and didn't wanna deal with it.

[@Ttking1018]

One thing out of the norm is you had a toddler with you then went on a test ride. So did you leave your toddler with a stranger?

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

If your aware of any issues like dents & scratches , or engine lights 🤔 it should give you grounds for negotiation of at least a better price when buying a bike. After all , you don't want to pay full price & repair cost on top of your new purchase.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

For sure! Sometimes I negotiate more, but in this case I didn't wanna mess with it. Otherwise a pretty nice bike. Thanks for watching and commenting! Ride safe!

[@TheKillae1]

Those baron h bars were cool and so was the Vance n hines oh well man!

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, it would've been a great buy!

[@Larrs]

I’m Leary about tank dents so no I wouldn’t. But that price is crazy

[@manglemot]

That's Arizona Phoenix area. I thought I saw the Phoenix Stadium lmao

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahaha...spot on! I live on the east side, but you're absolutely right! This was over on the west side. Thanks for watching!

[@victoralecio9639]

Lmfaooo I was about to say that too 😂 I was like this dude ain't in cali, that's the I-10 near Tempe and Mesa lmfaooo

[@NickC-ej9of]

Picked up a base 2014 bolt today with 5,000 miles for $3,000 to flip it around me they are going for 45-5,000 with those miles

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! That's a smoking deal for sure!

[@NickC-ej9of]

Jon's Moto Garage this one also has the vance and hines and a psssenger seat and sissy bar

[@Quail9771]

@@NickC-ej9of did you sell yet? ill trade stock exhaust for vance and Hines and add a bunch of money of course

[@DanielsCollection]

Yo man, I am looking into buying a bike and I am very much considering buying a used Bolt 950R 2014. It's in great condition, but has 22000km on it. I am either considering this bike or a brand new Rebel 500. Both for the same price, any tips?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hmmm...I've never ridden the rebel. If possible, try out both. Or at least sit on both and see what feels better. If you plan on doing longer rides, I'd go for the bolt.

[@bigwu100]

I probably would have. But I would have hammerd him over the issues. Your flipping bikes a little differant.

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Nice harleys up front , how fast have you rode that busa. Last dude I rode with had a 2015 and the fuel tank was over 5 gallons capacity .

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I only had the busa from a short period before selling it. Never got on it much. Shame cause now I'd love to. Lol. Thanks for checking the channel!

[@BOB2pointzero]

did you put your kid in the truck during the test ride? just curious.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

He was hanging out in the truck with snacks and games for the quick loop around the block. If possible, I try to roll out solo so I can do more thorough inspections with no distractions, but it doesn't always work that way.

[@BOB2pointzero]

Completely understand. I have two boys.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

@@BOB2pointzero I assumed you were a father yourself. Most wouldn't think twice about it. Lol.

[@scarboroughlifestyleGaming416]

Of course he was hanging of his back lol jks

[@thomasknapp7236]

Bro, this or a harley 883?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I dig em both. Harley has much better aftermarket support. Also, the 1200 sportster has an edge over the stock bolt I believe. But stock bolt vs 883, I'd go with the bolt. Just depends what you plan on doing.

[@thomasknapp7236]

@@JonsMotoGarage thanks man! Had a sporty 883 with a pile of aftermarket. Loved it. But I'm finding Bolts for around the 3500 dollar mark, and they look almost the same. Uglier tanks imo. Anyway thanks man! Killer channel!

[@gary9768]

Did you leave your son with the stranger who you bought the bike off while test riding?? 🙈😅

[@aztriumphster]

What a shame man. The Bolt is a great bike. I had one myself, and i loved it! Hey, if u ever get another one and decide to keep it, checkout Dean Speed Customs. They're a local shop that makes some really cool stuff for the Bolt, among other bikes.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Heck yeah! I'll check em out for sure. It'll probably be a while before I get another bolt, but we'll see.

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Man lucky guy so many expensive juguetes chingon

[@jaysonstelljes3827]

Holly fuck in canada thats still a 6 k bike all day

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Is that Hayabusa for Sale? let me know.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I sold it a while back. Sorry, man!

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Thanks.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

For sure! Hopefully you can find a good one out there! It was a rad bike! I didn't really know what I had until it was already gone. Lol. Live and learn.

[@nxt-gengaming8453]

I got my 2014 1,200 miles for 4300 perfect condition check it out on my page nice videos by the way !

[@Midget_X]

Ever thought of feeding your kids instead of owning so many bikes