THE ULTIMATE YAMAHA BOLT MOD GUIDE...ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

[@Yamaha_Bolt]

This guy is the go-to Bolt expert. Thanks for all the content/help

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Lmao DEFINITELY not the expert. But I have been around this thing a time or two 🤣. Thanks, I appreciate the kind words

[@steveduffy272]

I found your channel last night. watched/listened to a lot of this Bolt Playlist. Went out and got my first bike. 2014 Bolt R Spec with just over 2000 miles. Absolutely stoked. Rode it home and of course it rained. Thanks for the content and awesome insights.🙏🤘

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@steveduffy272 the rain is the christening of the bike! Thanks for watching/listening along I've been through a lot with this little bike and I'm not done yet 🤘

[@steveduffy272]

@@WhiskeyChaser well i dig it. keep on keeping on. my first thing i plan is a set of those viking bags.. been a great bike to learn on after day 3.

[@miketravis8536]

They are truly amazing bikes i have a green 2014 rspec

[@isaacalvarado123]

Always look forward to Bolt videos. Keep them coming

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Hell yeah man, they aren't the best audience grabber but I know people have questions and it's a great bike

[@seanmcquilkin4493]

In the process of making my own forward control kit for my 23 r-spec. Nobody makes them it’s a shame. Great video! Love all your content.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Yeah the ones Vinnie gets are definitely not my favorite. If you make a good one send it off to get manufacturered, I'm sure it'll be worth it!

[@guacam4ya103]

Ended up buying a bolt, so far I've done like 700 miles. It's an awesome bike, can't wait to start adding some parts too it

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@guacam4ya103 that's awesome, you're gonna love it. They're great bikes but the aftermarket is a little lacking so you do have to get a little creative with it

[@guacam4ya103]

@@WhiskeyChaser heck yeah thanks man, and yeah Im prepared make some krustom mods lmao.

[@ItIsWhatItIsTV-]

Nice to see you back..that bolt is hella sick. Shoutout from westmonroe la.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Ok glad it's back and I'm glad to be back on it, I love this thing. Appreciate you watching!

[@gingernaut2550]

This was the video ive been waiting for! Keep it coming, you got a sub from this one. Instantly ran to thunder house to lookin at stuff, only complaint is no pics of their parts ON a bike. Really interested in the fender eliminater and plate/ tail light side mount!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

I bet if you message him he can work on making that happen. We need the support and suggestions from this community, I appreciate you watching and wanting to make these bikes even MORE awesome 👌

[@gingernaut2550]

@@WhiskeyChaser It's my first bike and honestly, I love it! Got stink e Viking saddlebags coming in this week, after 2 failed attempts before with "universal fit "mounting brackets. Or the bags not fitting because of the r specs reservoir shocks... I'd all but given up. Fingers crossed these work! Ultimate goal is a bobber style, with spring seat, ive got a vintage steel tractor seat cleaned up and I think it'll fit the look perfect. I may yet leather wrap it and carve something into the leather. Painting the tank in a few weeks. Other than that, a set of bassani radial sweepers I just finished wire wheeling to bare metal and re-spraying with VHT exhaust paint because their coating rusted out after 4 months last year.... never again. But, I'll admit it's satisfying seeing it come together!

[@guacam4ya103]

Im planning on picking up a bolt sometime this week, im pretty stoked

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Hell yeah thats awesome! Definitely join up in the community groups, tons of great info there for maintenance and modification

[@jakemadcooltho]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you, and shout out from NY!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Heck yeah, glad I could help!

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Bolt-Guru Chase! 😆💯

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Ha! More like middle management 😂

[@kenrivera54]

Just got my 2014 Yamaha bolt r spect with 1200 miles on the only thing different is the exhaust but I have the stock exhaust but looking into longer handle bars

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@kenrivera54 it's definitely possible and pretty easy. I've been through 2 sets of bars on this bike, the shorter ones I didn't have to do much and the ones I currently have I just had to change the cables. Biggest help is learning how to remove the tank, you'll need to get to the cables so don't get hung up on something simple

[@MrSladen93]

Other than the 4ft brake cables you have an Amazon link to, what else cable wise do I need to purchase to work with the 12” bars? You mentioned getting V-Star 950 cables instead of the Bolt cables, but I didn’t see a link for those. Thanks!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@MrSladen93 I got those off Partzilla.com. I thought I posted a link but may have lost it. The V star 950 cables are the same as ours but +6" so after a little rerouting and clever wire running they fit great

[@walterfechter8080]

I've look around the Net to see if any high-performance cams/pistons are made for the Bolt. Motorcycle Dressup was supposed to offer cams, but no dice. The cams were supposedly regrinds from Webcams in CA, but they didn't come through. There mustn't be any real interest in internal performance parts for the Bolt. It takes a lot of brainpower and money to develop hi-po parts. So much for that. I really wish that Yamaha would reintroduce the Bolt with a six-speed gearbox. A bigger displacement engine would be great too. I don't see any of that happening. I'm STILL wondering why Yamaha discontinued the Raider. My kid brother owns two Raiders, and he loves 'em! Hopefully/prayerfully, Tennessee doesn't get any more insane weather this year. Likewise, for NE Ohio! Ride safe, Chase.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Yeah there aren't many options, but it's a small market bike. The Stryker engine fits, but it's air cooled so you have to mount a radiator. I don't see anything internally for this thing in the future, unfortunately. But it still is a great get around town bobber

[@pamartin]

Yamaha ought to kick a little something your way for all the love you give this sled!!! Janis Joplin asked Southern Comfort for something for all the free product promo she gave, I think they gave her a fur coat. Just saying... Keep on!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Hahaha would be great! But I'm no Janice lol. It's just a great bike, it deserves some love

[@rubensoto-2749]

Only wish bolt had a bigger gas tank and a 6speed transmission

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@rubensoto-2749 FOR REAL I could deal with the gas tank normally but if it JUST had that extra gear

[@Jacobowitness]

So I’m having trouble finding cables for the bolt. I’m going to 14inch

[@WhiskeyChaser]

The throttle cables I mentioned should work, I didn't do a great job on routing mine and they have lots of slack. The clutch you might have trouble with, but with that it would be much easier to get a custom one made. Have you already gotten the bars? 14 is pretty high

[@Jacobowitness]

@@WhiskeyChaser yeah I got the bars already. Nice man you really need to dig into the web to find anything on cables for this bike.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@Jacobowitness you really need to dig into it for ANYTHING on this bike lol. It's tough, but that's part of why I wanted to make this. Hopefully it covers the basics.

[@ahmedmostafaguitar6472]

Did you find it ? Im looking for cables to 14 inch handlebar can you help me to get it

[@nixh5100]

0:35 we have that every week here in Florida

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@nixh5100 oh yeah I've seen it. Crazy how temperamental the weather is in the lower east part of the country

[@dakidsbac777]

Just came across ur channel, I'm from Bushwick. What year is ur bolt, and do u recommend it. How do u like it?

[@WhiskeyChaser]

It's a 2014 but the only thing that's changed over the years of this thing being out is the color, other than that they're all basically the same. And yeah man I love it, for the price these things sell at I'd own another one too if I could. It's not a Harley, but it's a great little street cruiser

[@WyattPoole0]

Im planning on getting one, it’ll be my first bike 🙏🏻.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@WyattPoole0 it's a GREAT bike, do yourself a favor and don't ever sell it!

[@WyattPoole0]

@@WhiskeyChaser thanks man 🙏🏻, I’ll be here for the bike if I can’t buy it 😂.

[@WyattPoole0]

@@WhiskeyChaser also earned a sub brother, keep up the content 🙏🏻

[@arikus182]

love your content and your helmet. Can you please tell me what kind of helmet that is?

[@WhiskeyChaser]

I currently use a Biltwell Lanesplitter

[@arikus182]

@@WhiskeyChaser I truly appreciate it brother. Wish you the best and stay blessed.

[@vinniemadrox]

Funny that you mention the intake from your bike is from a vstar 950, as the cobra air cleaner assembly on my vstar 950 tourer, is from a Yamaha bolt 😂

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Lmao saved my ass 🤣

[@keithwatkins2643]

Nice bike. What seat do you have? Love that look.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@keithwatkins2643 thanks, it's the Saddlmen Step up. I love it, I actually have the same one on all my bikes. I can ride forever with it

[@chuytrejo9451]

Great video as always bro !!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Thanks my man! 🤘🤘🤘

[@johnugis8958]

Where did you get that sissy bar? Love it.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Thunderhouse Moto! I did a video on it a few back, there's a discount code in it!

[@davvidhzara]

Some of the links are showing nothing sadly. Great video love the cameras

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Links in the description? What are you looking for?

[@DavidMendolia]

so the slip on + intake tuning is optional, or recommended? i bought a 2015 C spec recently and it says 'Star' on what i believe is the intake, assuming its either factory or homage to the star? which would mean it's aftermarket to what the bike originally came with? i know literally nothing about the bike but i want it a little louder, and explore any low interference mods. Thanks!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

If you have both I would definitely recommend getting a tune. But not necessary. It's just gonna run rich. The V star 950 is the same drive train, so your intake might be an old V star one that either #1 Yamaha just upcycled from the factory or #2 someone replaced the old one with.

[@merajj]

damn it John lol😂😂😂😂

[@taylorboe6747]

I’m also in Nashville and considering starting some bolt content. Would you be down to meet up for a ride?

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@taylorboe6747 hell yeah! I'm all about it!

[@Yozick73]

Hey see you mentioned a windshield in the about section. Do you have an exact model number or link you can dig up? Watched a few of your videos, going back through older content.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@Yozick73 it was the Memphis Shades El Paso windscreen. I had the 13" one I think, but it may have been lower. I'm pretty sure it was the 13. I did make a video on it a while ago, I may have mentioned it in there, but if not I can always see if I can look it up for you. If you still have some questions message me on IG and I can try to help you out

[@Yozick73]

@@WhiskeyChaser I'll look some more. Thanks for the reply.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@Yozick73 of course, always happy to help

[@chuckallen7687]

I have the 2014 bolt 950 r-spec and want to put a fairing the mini like on son's of anarchy why are they hard to find ?

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@chuckallen7687 the road warrior fits you just have to trim it or replace the headlight. Hit up ThunderHouse Moto on IG he just put one on his and can probably tell you just what to get

[@WyattPoole0]

That give away is going to be nice 👍🏻

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@WyattPoole0 yeah it'll be really nice to get someone on the path to possibly making their own videos

[@junkazama9149]

awesome video keep them coming

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Thanks Jun appreciate it!

[@ArmyVet13ZLH]

How tall were the Z bars you had?

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@ArmyVet13ZLH 5.5 they used all the old stock stuff. I didn't replace the cables until I got the 12s

[@wendellmacgillivary3138]

How likely is the Bolt to experience the death wobble

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@wendellmacgillivary3138 seems like a pretty common thing but there's a number of reasons. After I got my first tire change and they were balanced properly it significantly dropped. And doing the neck bearing job seems to get rid of it completely. At highway speeds or under 20 I don't get anything, but if I'm about 35-40mph I'll get it if I'm not holding the bars...which I always do so it isn't a problem lol

[@djbranboogy03]

How far are you from Queens? You know of any bolts for sale in the area?

[@WhiskeyChaser]

I actually live in Nashville now, but I did get this one from NY. Check FB marketplace, I see them ALL the time for a great price!

[@rubensoto-2749]

Bolt death wobble has me worried every time I ride.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@rubensoto-2749 I've had other people be concerned about this but my bike does it too and I've never worried about it. I always keep at least one hand on the bars and it seems fine

[@Will8022000]

thx man !

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Hope it helps!

[@wadesutton3413]

I tried to put 1 1/2" riseres on my 2020 Bolt R-spec, the stock cables would not reach. Not even close.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

That's all you did? You didn't change the bars? The stock cables have MORE than enough clearance for 1 1/2, maybe they just need to be rerouted a little bit. They are kind of spider webbed around the backbone of the frame

[@wadesutton3413]

That’s all I did. Stock bars, I just wanted a little higher reach for comfort. I cut all the ties, removed the cables from the clamps, could not get the cables any longer at all.

[@wadesutton3413]

That’s all I did. Stock bars, I just wanted a little higher reach for comfort. I cut all the ties, removed the cables from the clamps, could not get the cables any longer at all.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@wadesutton3413 are you talking about the mechanical cables like the throttle and clutch or the electrical cables? The electric cables you can just give a tug and you should get some slack, if not you'll have to pick the tank up and move some stuff around

[@wadesutton3413]

Clutch and throttle are so tight with the stock bars they won’t budge. No way I could get them on the risers. Gave up trying after about 2 hours of trying and watching your videos for ideas.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Ok if you need my help message me on IG I'll try to see what I can walk you through

[@juancastro5422]

@@WhiskeyChaser your a decent man thank you for offering to help him.

[@Thetf2engineerheh]

Getting the ScootMod 8.5” forwards, and I know that the oem accessory Bolt crash guard ain’t gonna fit 🥹 any idea what crash guards may fit the new set-up? Perhaps the highway bar by Thunderhouse Moto? Anyway, saw your comments on the Yamaha Bolt Facebook group. Thank you for being a Bolt guru!

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@@Thetf2engineerheh I actually just saw those kits last night for the first time because of that post haha. I m not sure if the THM ones would work but I bet he's tried it, I was actually gonna see what he said myself. The kit looks great for the price so I may be trying them as well, I've talked extensively about the one I have and how it's just lacking. Appreciate you watching, I'll be curious to see that kit whenever you get it on there!

[@Thetf2engineerheh]

I’ll be sure to post up and let ya know what I think about em!

[@1JGabe]

Seems like the aftermarket support for this bike keeps getting thinner and thinner

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Yeah unfortunate, we had an ok source for a bit but obviously that isn't a reliable source anymore

[@1ronsario]

give me one camera im a newly rider having a yamaha bolt,.

[@WhiskeyChaser]

@1ronsario as soon as I hit 5k I'm giving away a Sena with a camera in it, same one I use in this video!

[@mastabas]

I should have bought a bolt instead of my sportster lol

[@WhiskeyChaser]

Nah just get both!