Yamaha Bolt Hardtail Frame

[Mwatson]

Does anyone know of anyone making hardtail frames for the Yamaha Bolt? I messaged CycleoneMan to see if they are able to make one; hopefully they can.

Thanks in advance!!

Mike

[TriNortchopz]

what do you want to achieve with the hardtail? How radical do you want your machine to be?
Maybe just build a hardtail and stick it on? then stretch front rails, rake it and add +32" Denver's springer? or Executive Choppers +40" Harman-Holland Internal spring girder?

https://www.cycleworld.com/2013/03/09/2014-yamaha-star-bolt-and-bolt-r-spec-first-look-review/

[Luky]

Does anyone know of anyone making hardtail frames for the Yamaha Bolt? I messaged CycleoneMan to see if they are able to make one; hopefully they can.

Thanks in advance!!

Mike

That Yamaha Bolt frame structure looks good the way it is. To customize it i would work on other things.
I would probably be looking to improve the gas tank design.

[Skjoll]

What look are you going for with your Bolt? Do you intend to build something like this?


Have you ridden a hard tail for any extended period?

[TriNortchopz]

Or a looong look like this '81 Shovel:

[Mwatson]

Or a looong look like this '81 Shovel:

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Not quite that radical. I really like the stock angles on everything, so I'm not looking to change them, but I'm certainly open to suggestions. I really only want to hardtail the bike just to do something different. It was free, so I'm not entirely sure of the direction I want to go with it. I'm really just throwing out feelers, and following the advice of those that know FAR more than me.

Mike

[Mwatson]

What look are you going for with your Bolt? Do you intend to build something like this?


Have you ridden a hard tail for any extended period?

Something along the lines of this, but more of a late-60's early-70's vibe to it. And to answer your question about riding a hardtail: No, I have not ridden one for an extend amount of time. That said, I don't plan on taken any long trips on this bike. I did 1600 miles from Texas to Ohio on it, and that was enough to know even in stock form it's not a long distance cruiser. I'll save those trips for a different bike.

[Skjoll]

... I did 1600 miles from Texas to Ohio on it, and that was enough to know even in stock form it's not a long distance cruiser...

My curiosity is now piqued. What didn't you like about it for long distance riding?

[farmall]

Hardtailing will look like ass with that frame (less so with a complete frame replacement) and of course ride like ass while failing to turn it into a Harley.

I agree with Luky (whose chop is proof other Yams can make great chops).

I strongly suggest either looking into a scrambler conversion (functional and looks right with that frame) or selling it and getting a motorcycle you actually want.

https://www.chapmoto.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/twm-1015-fea2-01.jpg

[Mwatson]

Hardtailing will look like ass with that frame (less so with a complete frame replacement) and of course ride like ass while failing to turn it into a Harley.

I agree with Luky (whose chop is proof other Yams can make great chops).

I strongly suggest either looking into a scrambler conversion (functional and looks right with that frame) or selling it and getting a motorcycle you actually want.

https://www.chapmoto.com/wp/wp-conte...15-fea2-01.jpg

Nothing constructive to add? Sounds about right for a forum.

I never planned on welding in a hard tail section, the plan was for a full frame swap. I even titled the thread "Yamaha Bolt Hardtail Frame." Hell, I may have mentioned it in the original post. So, that should take care of the looking like ass. I'm not sure how to make up for it not being a Harley. Guess I'll just have to be cool with a having a small dick.

Suggesting a scrambler build, though? That's pure shoe salesman shit homey: "Do you have these in a 10?" "Nope. But I have a completely different pair in a 10. Do you want those?"

Seriously though, I appreciate the help.

[Mwatson]

That Yamaha Bolt frame structure looks good the way it is. To customize it i would work on other things.
I would probably be looking to improve the gas tank design.

I agree, it's a great looking bike. I'm just throwing around ideas for now, but regardless of what happens, I'm going to fit a different tank.

[AlbertaFarmer]

Nothing constructive to add? Sounds about right for a forum.

I never planned on welding in a hard tail section, the plan was for a full frame swap. I even titled the thread "Yamaha Bolt Hardtail Frame." Hell, I may have mentioned it in the original post. So, that should take care of the looking like ass. I'm not sure how to make up for it not being a Harley. Guess I'll just have to be cool with a having a small dick.

Suggesting a scrambler build, though? That's pure shoe salesman shit homey: "Do you have these in a 10?" "Nope. But I have a completely different pair in a 10. Do you want those?"

Seriously though, I appreciate the help.

It may not be what you want to hear, but there is nothing incorrect in what Farmall has written.

[Pliers]

Nothing constructive to add? Sounds about right for a forum.

I never planned on welding in a hard tail section, the plan was for a full frame swap. I even titled the thread "Yamaha Bolt Hardtail Frame." Hell, I may have mentioned it in the original post. So, that should take care of the looking like ass. I'm not sure how to make up for it not being a Harley. Guess I'll just have to be cool with a having a small dick.

Suggesting a scrambler build, though? That's pure shoe salesman shit homey: "Do you have these in a 10?" "Nope. But I have a completely different pair in a 10. Do you want those?"

Seriously though, I appreciate the help.

Its a public forum, don't be so sensitive

[Skjoll]

Maybe the discomfort on long distance rides was because the stick was getting driven deeper.

[Luky]

I am looking at the photo of the white Yamaha Bolt.
I agree with the original poster that its looks are not that appealing.
The reason is that there is no beauty to it. It is very architectonic.
The front of the frame down tubes are angle bends and could be rounded.
Everything is black-flat black. If it was my motorcycle I would be trying to add some beauty
to it.

Photo of the Yamaha Bolt:


Ok, The front end is ok buy what about a front wheel that is more beautiful.
Maybe a chrome front wheel?

The side view of the gas tank has angles just like the frame. What about a tank without those flanges on the seams. More beauty.

Photo exhaust side:


I would want a side cover that looks smooth or with some style to it.
I would try a chrome exhaust system "upgrade".

All that flat black on everything just makes it look like a cheap "Ratlike" rattle can
paint job.
And this goes for a lot of the Harleys too. Just a cheap look with all that flat black on everything. Maybe it is that post apocaliptic vibe?