2014 Yamaha Bolt problems

Filed Apr 30, 2021 · Lights, Visibility · 4,500 miles · NY

Vehicle meter is dangerously dim. Not visible during daylight due to glare. Only 2014 yamaha bolt models encounter this issue. The speed can not be determined while riding nor any other information displayed on the meter.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Steering · 6,500 miles · TX

Death wobble- steering instability at 35-45 MPH. This could be fixed by the manufacturer by using tapered steering bearings

Filed Sep 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

Speedometer can't be seen when traveling into the sun or any time the sun is at the wrong angle that it creates a non readable display, which happens to be almost any time the sun is out. This is a safety hazard not being able to read your speed as well as possibly causing speeding tickets. This issue needs to be addressed by the manufacture with a recall. Seriously issue.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Lights · PA

Speedometer can't be seen when traveling into the sun or any time the sun is at the wrong angle that it creates a non readable display, which happens to be almost any time the sun is out. This is a safety hazard not being able to read your speed as well as possibly causing speeding tickets.

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Steering · 1,950 miles · AZ

My concern is the death wobble the bike has when at speeds around 45 MPH.

Filed Jan 2, 2017 · Acceleration · 4,700 miles · FL

During the day or when the sun is bright I can not see the speedometer reading. Its digital and there isn't much contrast so I cant see how fast I am going. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled. This can cause me to check my speed for longer periods of time and can cause a speeding violation or accident. This happens when in motion or stationary, its too dim.

Filed Jan 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 3,000 miles · OH

Bike speedometer has an issue where the speed display is way too dim to see in sunlight. In the right sunlight position, it is completely black and impossible to read without literally putting your head inches from it and looking at it far too long to try to make anything out. This is dangerous while in motion for obvious reasons. This happens on every ride for me at multiple points depending on where the sun is. Even when I can see the numbers, it's still too dim for just a quick glance. There must be some badly engineered polarized lens in there. This is poor design and a safety hazard just to get a "blacked out" look. By 2015 yamaha knows this which is why it's fixed from 2015 models on. Some guys are even buying 2015 speedometers to install on the 2014 bike to fix this. A speeding ticket is the least of my worries, this is my life and a gamble every time I ride.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Acceleration · PA

While driving my 2014 yamaha bolt r spec, the speedometer does not illuminate at night and is nearly impossible to read during sunny daylight hours. This causes the driver to take his or her eyes off of the road for an extended period of time in attempt to read the speedometer to remain at the posted speed limit. This increases the chances of a motor vehicle accident which could lead to serious bodily injury or death. The newer model bolt (2015-present) has fixed this issue however yamaha has not issued a recall or reached out to the 2014 bolt owners to provide them with the opportunity to replace the poor manufactured speedometer.

Filed Apr 9, 2016 · Lights · 2,300 miles · PA

When riding the yamaha bolt towards the sun, the speedometer is impossible to read. Because of the positioning of the speedometer, and the graphic interface that is used, it is impossible to read. This has caused me great difficulty while riding. If I cannot read my speed accurately, I have no idea of my rate of travel. This is a safety issue and poses risk to myself, my property, and those surrounding me. This specifically happens while in motion, riding towards the sun.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Electrical · 12,800 miles · CA

At certain times of the day the speedometer is next to impossible to read to to the sun shining on to it . It takes your eyes off the road and you sometimes have to use your hand to cover the speedometer to see the numbers with in itself is unsafe when riding a motorcycle which could cause a accident.