Say no to chrome

Continued with the pointless tinkering and blacked out some chrome bits with vinyl wrap.

Yamaha Bolt modded airbox

Yamaha Bolt modified intake

 First, there is absolutely no point in doing this. In theory there is more airflow to the airbox, but I don't think it's going to make any kind of difference in real life. I just had to tinker with something to pass the time while I wait for the spring to arrive.

Ad for the mod, I drilled 3 10 mm holes and added rubber grommets to make it look a little nicer. Word of warning here: The plastic material will chip if you drill too casually with a large (10 mm) drill bit. Don't ask how I know...

Yamaha Bolt airbox modified

Yamaha Bolt aftermarket intake / air cleaner options

The way I see it there are three reasons to go for aftermarket intake for the Bolt.

1. Performance
Unlike many mods, a free flowing intake will likely give you a few more horses. Not enough to justify the cost IMO, but still.

2. Leg room
The Bolt stock airbox is rather large and replacing it with a more compact one will likely improve comfort on the bike.

3. Looks
The stock box isn't the prettiest part of the bike. Installing an aftermarket one will make a big impact on the looks if that is important to you.

The available options, that I have come across:

K&N RK-3940

K&N RK-3940

MSRP: $ 169
More: http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=RK-3940

TWO BROTHERS Comp-V High-Flow Intake System with V-Stack

Two Brothers Comp-V

MSRP: $499
More: http://www.twobros.com/sku/034-369-01-V

ROLAND SANDS SLANTED INTAKE

RSD Carbon slant

Seen on Yamaha promo shots of the C-Spec. RSD website doesn't actually list this intake for the bolt though. It's available for a H-D Sporster.

MSRP: $ 470
More: http://www.rolandsands.com/product/308/rsd-slant-carbon-fiber-intake-kit/carbon-ops

COBRA POWRFLO INTAKE FOR YAMAHA BOLT

Cobra Powrflo

MSRP: $330

More: http://www.cobrausa.com/yamaha/bolt_14_16/motorcycle_accessories/powrflo_air_intake_systems/powrflo_air_intake_system_black/06-0267B/

COBRA ROUND INTAKES

Cobra round

MSRP: $250
More: http://www.cobrausa.com/yamaha/bolt_14_16/motorcycle_accessories/powrflo_air_intake_systems/

D&D RACING TWINTUNE

D&D Twintune

MSRP: $299

More: https://ddracing.stores.dealerspike.com/product.aspx?zpid=5827505

LOW & MEAN DUAL BARREL

Low & Mean Dual Barrel

MSRP: $200

More: http://www.lowandmean.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypagelm.tpl&product_id=330&category_id=168&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=60

LOW & MEAN SPIKE AIR CLEANER

Low & Mean spike

MSRP: $200
More: http://www.lowandmean.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypagelm.tpl&product_id=293&category_id=168&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=60

VANCE & HINES VO2 NAKED AIR INTAKE KIT

Vance & Hines VO2

MSRP: $160
More: http://products.vanceandhines.com/store/yamaha/71023/

SSCC AIRSTREAM

SSCC Airstream

MSRP: $269
More: https://sscustom.startlogic.com/products/engine/Yamaha/Bolt.shtml

SSCC "SKULL"

SSCC Skull

MSRP: $???
More: not yet available at SSCC website

SSCC "SPIKE"

SSCC Spike

MSRP: $339
More: not yet available at SSCC website

SSCC KING

SSCC King

MSRP: $???
More: not yet available at SSCC website

SSCC HARDTIMES

SSCC Hardtimes

MSRP: $169
More: https://sscustom.startlogic.com/products/engine/Yamaha/Bolt.shtml

SSCC BILLY BOB

SSCC  Billy Bob

MSRP: $199
More: https://sscustom.startlogic.com/products/engine/Yamaha/Bolt.shtml

KURYAKYN HYPERCHARGER

Kuryakyn Hypercharger

MSRP: $290
More: http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/4995/standard-hypercharger8482

KURYAKYN ALLEY CAT

Kuryakyn Alley Cat

MSRP: $309
More: http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/4998/alley-cat-air-cleaner

Yamaha Bolt tank decal II

Yamaha Bolt tank decal options, part II

Still not happy