Acrapovic exhaust sound on Yamaha Bolt

With and without DB-killer.

The DB-killer for the Acrapovic pipe for Yamaha Bolt

Yamaha Bolt riser bushings / washers - the final solution

The custom made washers (4) have finally been installed and the handlebars now have virtually no play at all. The effects on vibrations is a big question at this point as test riding is not possible due to the sub zero temperatures.

Below you can see the amount of play before the installation

Top down view on how the bars are now

UPDATE [16.8.2016]

Picture courtesy of SS Custom Cycle

Just a heads up. It seems that SS custom cycle has these for sale now so you don't need to have ones made when installing taller bars or risers. SS Custom Cycle website

Testing luggage

Waterproof Wolfman luggage on Yamaha Bolt

I tried mounting one of the two Wolfman bags that I have on the sissy bar. Seems to work great and it's actually easier to mount and take of than on the luggage racks I had on the previous bike.

If tightened properly the bag is not resting on the fender, so it shouldn't scratch the paint. The bag however does not work as a back rest as I originally planned. There is just too much space between my back and the bag. I need to either wear a back pack or mount a much larger back on the sissy. Bummer.