To avoid clutch shudder all you gotta do is keep the handle bars turned to the right when you park for an extended period of time. The bike stands up straighter and gets more oil to the clutch plates. I discovered this when i had a shudder and parked my bike as mentioned and went on vacation for a week and came back to having no shudder
Thanks for all that info. I only have 7745 miles on my 2007 m109r. But I'll be keeping an eye on that stuff too. Getting new tires on it soon. Hope to start my own channel like yours. Thanks.
Thank you Brandon, I am 65 and going to pick one up in a few days. 2012 with same paint job. I've owned many bikes and ALL bikes need attention, you were clear and optimistic on this bike.
Yeah, the thing I've thought about is whether to go braided or back stock. Stock components show you can get many miles out of them before having to change them. The clutch cable is probably fine but eh.. Peace of mind.
Another great vídeo brother !!! Very smart of you addressing those maintenance issues early ; small price for own a very strong engine plus the fun of course !!!! 🙏🙌🇧🇷🇺🇸
Hey FYI on the Motor Mounts. At the 10:00 minute mark they no longer make the bike like that anymore. My bike has a gap about as big as yours and its brand new.
Okay, cool. That gap has to be pretty significant to show the wear on the mounts. I should've clarified a bit more. Either way, majority of owners should change them out on the older models. Worth a look regardless.
Fork seals are definitely a wear item, but if they're not that old, they can be just dirty. I had that on my previous bike. There are some tools to clean them, but you can cut a plastic bottle into a gentle hook shape and clean it like that. That trick worked for me. But at close to 40k miles, you'll definitely want to change the fork oil anyway.
I have some videos on the 109 but not as in depth like recent videos. Here’s a link to the manual. drive.google.com/file/d/1SH_jYigNFFPbq8MUH-WNX1wxlJbC1tDY/view
Did I ever tell you that I nearly bought one? I was going to put a deposit down on a white 2007 bike with a blue stripe and loads of extras. By the time I got back with the deposit someone else had already bought it.
Thanks for that info, stuff I have to look forward to! I have a 2007 Limited Edition just like yours, bought it new, and have about 6K miles on it. I get compliments about it frequently! Stay safe :-).
I’m not sure on the C109Rs but I’ve heard the issue most on the 109s. A quick test ride and banging through the gears will tell whether the issue is there. If I remember correctly, the C109Rs had a different gearing set up from the M109Rs.
Love the colour of your M109R. Our local dealer has a beautiful used dark red and chrome model. My friend told me that they are too heavy? Any words of wisdom? Thanks mate. Colin.
Center of gravity is low. Weight is Def not an issue. Turning takes more effort than you are used to but it’s part of the bikes character since it’s got fat tires
Hey Brandon, in my experience fork seals fail with age. The rubber degrades over time, regardless of mileage. I purchased an import Yamaha from the early nineties with 3000 original miles. Those fork seals were totally shot. Keep up with the great content.
Brandon Bicasso had a chance to grab a 109r for four grand and turned it down because it needed work. I also saw how much the aftermarket stuff was and what it would run me to have fixed and the way I liked it. Price jumped from four to seven, needless to say I walked away. Point is, the bike looks way better than a Harley but the Accessories are pretty pricey.
Use vinegar preferable double strength to clean rust. Especially in fuel tank, fill to the brim with the fuel cap. Leave overnight and empty vinegar into another container check if rust in tank gone or not. if not gone refill vinegar leave overnight and check again. Once cleaned hose out fuel tank with water use air hose to blowout tank. Fill with diesel a litre or two and shake it around and drain diesel this should prevent flash rust. Hope this helps.
Change all of the fluids, clutch , and fork seals for sure. I would recommend taking the alternator (stator) side off as well to see if the magnets have migrated. They all broke loose on my 03 SV1000S and moved, causing low charging rate and a vibration. Easily fixed with locktite and aircraft fuel tank sealant. SV is a V twin Suzuki for those unfamiliar. Edit: brake lines are something I don't change unless there is a problem with them. Aftermarket brake lines suck, only buy OEM.
I will do that. Good looking out. And that was the plan if I didn't go steel braided. I'm leaning more towards stock plates and after market springs, though. What do you think?
@@BrandonBicasso Aftermarket clutches are usually much better. I don't change the steels unless warped. Stiffer springs are good but your left hand will have to get used to it. I put "race" springs in my 85 Kawi turbobike, the original plates are still in it. No slipage whatsover, even under full boost (140+ hp). Don't do aftermarket brake lines, you will be disappointed if you do.
Interesting. I'll keep that in mind. Not too worried about the clutch being heavy. Maybe hydraulic? More $$$, but less maintenance. You're right on the lines, though... probably will just keep it simple and stock.
@@BrandonBicasso yeah it's a well known issue and more common on the earlier bikes like yours. I believe bikes made after 2011 have better gearboxes. Does it shift nice and smooth then?
M109r was one of the first bikes I rode. Was like 15 or 16 and had been riding my dad's bike and my cousin throws me the keys to his thought it was going to be heavy af but it wasn't it balanced nice rode nice amd had plenty of power really opened my eyes to the cruiser world
Bike looks awesome. I'm looking at a 2008 m109r. Just doing research before buying one. Sold my yamaha Silverado S 1700 few years back because I didn't have a garage to park it anymore. Wish I never did.
Check Moore Mafia, they've just dropped a vid on flashing the ECU and the HUGE differences it made, mid range, and the top 2 gears which are constricted to 40% power. Didn't know much about this bike til I saw their vid and fell in love with the bike. Too big for me in my country but what a fantastic bike!
@@BrandonBicasso I didn't personally changed mines. I had them done for me, at the shop. That job is waaay to much for me to take on. Lol but the difference in changing out the mounts with the harder ones, will be noticed. Wait until you see how bad your front ones are compared to the rear ones. I don't understand why Suzuki just didn't do all 6 as the harder ones. Get them changed as soon as you can, because your drive shaft is feeling it.
I replaced my motor mounts with the harder ones and the increased vibrations cause the splines on the shift shaft they wear and slip so i can’t change gears until i replace at least one on the splined parts. $40 part
Well you have them Forks off doing your seals, put a set of neck bearings in check it I'm sure you need it. Also take a nut and Bolt hook it up to your disc holes and get them loose so your disc floats freely. Flush your radiator three times with distilled water. That's a fine looking motorcycle, it's a keeper. I'm rolling around on a 2000 Valkyrie love it Ride Hard Die free
@@BrandonBicasso Gap so I may need new motor mounts, I have a leaking fork seal as well, I have deceleration pop... I never really thought about solution on the tank so that was nice to know! I have an 06 M109R... I know I need new brakes and rotors here soon too
I actually just got mine back up and running I unfortunately fell off my bike and poked a hole in the stator cover and broke the whole front rim... did the work myself with a little bit of RUclips University.
@@BrandonBicasso repair, parts, and labor put it 900+ for the clutch alone. I’m still needed some electrical work and tune since the fool installed an alarm that drains the battery plus he tuned the PC wrong so it runs super rich and rough making it not safe to drive
Your former bike was a c50? How much of a "jump" was it to get used to that much more power and weight of the 109! I ask because I'm thinking of making the same change. Thanks for your videos and I see you got those risers in place finally! That was one funny video! And it is good to see that things aren't always going as planned all the time!👍
Had a M50 ❤️ The big thong was definitely adjusting to the weight. I used to go out and sit on it and practicing moving it while it was off. I remember not being able to move it at all and now it's trivial.
And you're welcome 😅. I never installed my risers after getting a throttle lock on the 109. I might revisit it just to document the change and talk about it for someone that's curious.
Trespassing only exists for those of us with color , be safe out there . Yup sucks how things start to wear down . Have you thought of getting a scope or what the heck is it called you attach to a phone and are able to see in tight fits for the tank . I hope them engine mounts aren't had to change out
It's not much to take it apart to see but I'm gonna coat it anyway just to spread the knowledge. The motor mounts aren't too bad. Just gotta jack it up and support the engine. I've done it before on my Yamaha FZ-07.
😂😂, right. I honestly thought it was okay because we have other parking garages that are free to enter after 5pm or on weekends. You know by the gates being up so I assumed. Plus, no one was at the damn gate when I pulled up. I think someone called the security on me, lol.
So basically you haven't looked after it at all since owning it... And that's totally ok.... Because you know what, it's still going strong! Obviously a well built bike by Suzuki
@@lastnline1 They're still there. Not able to ride with them lately. Got my own things going on right now. I'd recommend Bearded Bobber's channel if you want more Indian content. Or Traveling Tall's channel with the Challenger Indian loaned him.
Just a 13 year old bike that hasn't been maintained properly. I have a 2008 M109R and have had no problems what so ever. In the club I'm in (which all bikers within the club ride M109R) have no issues either. Yeah you get wear and tear on things overtime but you have obviously not maintained your bike properly which is why you have all these problems. So you are at fault for being lazy not the bike itself.
It has been maintained beautifully, actually. The rotor and clutch shutter are BOTH defects. FOH. Last time I checked a leaking fork seal doesn't mean being lazy. Also, I know of several M109R owners who had their bikes in the shop and were told their valves didn't need adjusting at 40K miles. Stop being a fan boy.
@@BrandonBicasso clearly you are full of it because of all the problems you have with your bike and the video clearly shows the bike is piss poorly maintained as it has that many problems. Just be honest and own that you poorly maintained your bike. For the record I'm not really that much of a fan for suzuki, I prefer kawasaki and yamaha.
Brandon here is my 2 cents, your videos are always very informative and some are actually lesson on what you shouldn't do to the bike you love, I don't question if you like your bike, however I have seen at least 1 other video I believe you did a riser extension in the backyard and cringed on your version of mechanics using that pipe for leverage to get 2 screws off which should have just used the WD40 from jump street. , .. Your bike your world, now don't get me wrong I am no where close to you on mechanical skills, but I am a pro on keeping my motor vehicles in prime shape, TERRIFIED , of how much it would cost later down the line for neglecting the obvious or a possible bad accident while riding in NYC especially with the roads and bad drivers here, which as most good mechanics will tell if you don't address bike issues it will just get worse and cause other avoidable more costly issues. I had a 2000 Suzuki TLR which finally died at 62,000 miles I know for a fact the only reason that baby lasted that long and looked as good as it rode was because I kept up with the maintenance, minus defects it all about how much you really like what you have and preventive maintenance,, remember you only have 2 wheels below you if things go wrong. Thanks for the Headsup I just purchased a 2018 M109R and already have planned upgrades to the rotors, brake lines to steel, etc. I appreciate you showing what can and will happen though and be safe please.....PS how much will all these repairs your looking at cost ??? appreciate your videos PS. as far as the comment about you getting a Harley, all bikes have mechanical issues, M109s seem to the bike that doesn't bury your wallet fixing it........
@@BrandonBicasso just because someone us in a club doesn't make them a fan..... It's like saying someone is a "fan boy" for driving a particular car or playing for a certain sports team. It's utter nonsence. What planet are you on? I'm in a couple of clubs with regards to motorbikes. Year I like the M109R but I prefer kawasaki or yamaha. I actually prefer my kawasaki vulcan 2000 which I will admit I am a fan of that. But that's just my preference. Your bike is in shit state because you are lazy and don't maintain your bike properly. Own it, take the criticism and stop being a bitch you snowflake.
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To avoid clutch shudder all you gotta do is keep the handle bars turned to the right when you park for an extended period of time. The bike stands up straighter and gets more oil to the clutch plates. I discovered this when i had a shudder and parked my bike as mentioned and went on vacation for a week and came back to having no shudder
I never thought about that! Good idea!!!!! I haven’t experienced it since changing my plates and cable but I will try that next time.
Thanks for all that info. I only have 7745 miles on my 2007 m109r. But I'll be keeping an eye on that stuff too. Getting new tires on it soon. Hope to start my own channel like yours. Thanks.
Don't hope! Start with your cell phone! ❤️
Kudos to you for not given that man hell. Subscribed just because you are so respectful.
Thanks, Al ❤️
Thank you Brandon, I am 65 and going to pick one up in a few days. 2012 with same paint job. I've owned many bikes and ALL bikes need attention, you were clear and optimistic on this bike.
Nice! Mine is torn apart in the garage now lol
I was told if you switch to braided cables, they will last much longer and also look into a hydraulic system.
Yeah, the thing I've thought about is whether to go braided or back stock. Stock components show you can get many miles out of them before having to change them. The clutch cable is probably fine but eh.. Peace of mind.
issues or not...still a gorgeous bike and I still want one.
I feel that. It will be the star of the channel from now on even once I get a new bike.
Another great vídeo brother !!! Very smart of you addressing those maintenance issues early ; small price for own a very strong engine plus the fun of course !!!! 🙏🙌🇧🇷🇺🇸
Absolutely! I plan on seeing the 109 last a long time.
Hey FYI on the Motor Mounts. At the 10:00 minute mark they no longer make the bike like that anymore. My bike has a gap about as big as yours and its brand new.
Well hot damn. Noted. What year is your model? 2020?
@@BrandonBicasso I have a 2019 model. I bought it last year brand new. I plan on pulling off the cover and checking it later tonight.
Okay, cool. That gap has to be pretty significant to show the wear on the mounts. I should've clarified a bit more. Either way, majority of owners should change them out on the older models. Worth a look regardless.
@@BrandonBicasso it’s less about the gap and more to do with the alignment of the top surface on each side of the gap indicating sagging off the motor
Cool vid and informative 😷👍 As a m109r BOSS owner I will definitely have something to look forward on my future to do list
Heck yeah! Gonna put it out there in high quality so people who have 109s can handle it themselves.
M109r Is One Of The Best Bikes Ever Made
I concur!
Yes 👍
Yes !
Have the exact same 9 with 55k miles. Have replaced everything you mentioned. Just did both of my fork seals also.
Really? How did you handle the fork seals? Did you use the tool from Suzuki or improvised?
Very informative... Still love that M109... Got to keep it running good & safe. All the best bro.
Yes siiir!
While you have the master cylinders apart, I'd go ahead and pop for rebuild kits.
Noted!
Fork seals are definitely a wear item, but if they're not that old, they can be just dirty. I had that on my previous bike. There are some tools to clean them, but you can cut a plastic bottle into a gentle hook shape and clean it like that. That trick worked for me. But at close to 40k miles, you'll definitely want to change the fork oil anyway.
Yeah, they're fully leaking and leaving residue on the rim after sitting for awhile. 😬😬😬😬
Maaaan! It´s a beautifull bike! Give her some love and maintanance! there is nothing better outside.....
#Truth!!!
Great review and info. You are obviously knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
My boy Looked like Roger on "What's Happening" in that younger shot of u!🤣 But I'm sure y'all youngans don't know bout that. Love ur videos!
😂😂😂😂
I LOVED that show! ReRun was the shit!
He sure did! Loved that show!
Rerun... Pants way up to his arm pits with the red beret.. Those sure we
"Good Times" lol
Hey Brandon! Do you have a video about changing and installing motor mounts on the M109r? Thanks in advance Sir!
I have some videos on the 109 but not as in depth like recent videos. Here’s a link to the manual. drive.google.com/file/d/1SH_jYigNFFPbq8MUH-WNX1wxlJbC1tDY/view
Did I ever tell you that I nearly bought one? I was going to put a deposit down on a white 2007 bike with a blue stripe and loads of extras. By the time I got back with the deposit someone else had already bought it.
Wonder how Dazzle Rebel would've turned out. I still ended up on an Indian, though 😉
Thanks for that info, stuff I have to look forward to! I have a 2007 Limited Edition just like yours, bought it new, and have about 6K miles on it. I get compliments about it frequently! Stay safe :-).
Epic! Enjoy that beauty. Mine has 40,000 miles on it 😂😂😂
Obviously I need to find more time to ride (infrequent but longer trips to the mountains are how I roll most of the time)!
Hi there,
Could you tell me if a 2008 C109R would have gear issues?
Thanks
I’m not sure on the C109Rs but I’ve heard the issue most on the 109s. A quick test ride and banging through the gears will tell whether the issue is there. If I remember correctly, the C109Rs had a different gearing set up from the M109Rs.
@@BrandonBicasso Thank you sir
You are a good and kind human being. I like you brother.
Nice video to show whats realy up.
Thumbs up!!
Love the colour of your M109R. Our local dealer has a beautiful used dark red and chrome model.
My friend told me that they are too heavy? Any words of wisdom? Thanks mate. Colin.
Center of gravity is low. Weight is Def not an issue. Turning takes more effort than you are used to but it’s part of the bikes character since it’s got fat tires
A lotta GOOD information. Sometin 2 do over the winter months.
I'll be sure to do it in good Bicasso fashion. 😎
Safety is everything; deal with the maintenance and be safe!
Hey Brandon, in my experience fork seals fail with age. The rubber degrades over time, regardless of mileage. I purchased an import Yamaha from the early nineties with 3000 original miles. Those fork seals were totally shot. Keep up with the great content.
Wow. Mine started leaking a few thousand miles back. I'm surprised they lasted as long. It'll be fun tearing it apart soon. 😌 with beer of course!
@@BrandonBicasso Totally, wrenching on your own bikes and cars is a great thing to do. Especially with a few buddies and beers.
Have you ever considered putting dual intakes and changing that tail section?
Intakes, I have. Hyper charger etc. Tail section, nah. I like it the way it is.
Brandon Bicasso had a chance to grab a 109r for four grand and turned it down because it needed work. I also saw how much the aftermarket stuff was and what it would run me to have fixed and the way I liked it. Price jumped from four to seven, needless to say I walked away. Point is, the bike looks way better than a Harley but the Accessories are pretty pricey.
May I suggest looking into a product called Red Kote. Simple to use ,fantastic results
Is that bike carbureted? That also sounds like it's running lean and needs to be rejected. They send them out lean from the factory.
Nah FI
Great video as always!
Thanks, E!
Use vinegar preferable double strength to clean rust. Especially in fuel tank, fill to the brim with the fuel cap. Leave overnight and empty vinegar into another container check if rust in tank gone or not. if not gone refill vinegar leave overnight and check again. Once cleaned hose out fuel tank with water use air hose to blowout tank. Fill with diesel a litre or two and shake it around and drain diesel this should prevent flash rust. Hope this helps.
Great info!
Change all of the fluids, clutch , and fork seals for sure. I would recommend taking the alternator (stator) side off as well to see if the magnets have migrated. They all broke loose on my 03 SV1000S and moved, causing low charging rate and a vibration. Easily fixed with locktite and aircraft fuel tank sealant. SV is a V twin Suzuki for those unfamiliar. Edit: brake lines are something I don't change unless there is a problem with them. Aftermarket brake lines suck, only buy OEM.
I will do that. Good looking out. And that was the plan if I didn't go steel braided. I'm leaning more towards stock plates and after market springs, though. What do you think?
@@BrandonBicasso
Aftermarket clutches are usually much better. I don't change the steels unless warped. Stiffer springs are good but your left hand will have to get used to it. I put "race" springs in my 85 Kawi turbobike, the original plates are still in it. No slipage whatsover, even under full boost (140+ hp). Don't do aftermarket brake lines, you will be disappointed if you do.
Interesting. I'll keep that in mind. Not too worried about the clutch being heavy. Maybe hydraulic? More $$$, but less maintenance. You're right on the lines, though... probably will just keep it simple and stock.
@@BrandonBicasso
A new cable for the clutch will work wonders.
@@upsidedowndog1256 I have one but was worried I'd burn the clutches faster if they're already slipping. 🤔 wouldn't be the end of the world, though.
What's it's like shifting from first to second gear? Has it ever jumped out of second?
Nah. Mine hasn’t done that before. I know of the issue you’re referring to, though.
@@BrandonBicasso yeah it's a well known issue and more common on the earlier bikes like yours. I believe bikes made after 2011 have better gearboxes. Does it shift nice and smooth then?
@@jamesclarkson3009 Mine does! 42,000 miles.
@@BrandonBicasso long may it continue mate. I only ask because I think they're an awesome bike and wouldn't mind one myself haha.
@@jamesclarkson3009 for sure. I 100% recommend them. Other than that they’re great bikes.
This bike was at the top of my list.
What are your thoughts on the hydraulic clutch conversion?
I'd do it if not strapped for $$$. When I go back stock, I'll mention my thoughts on it.
They say it will soon be ruined is this true?
What do you mean?
@@BrandonBicasso The gearbox is said to be a sporty motorcycle and can not withstand and electricity as well.
@@ramzesi4750 on older years there were a few like that. No issues with my 07.
🔥🔥🔥Maintenance is always something else on motorcycles .My Yamaha has been so great to me its just only right I do her right ✅great video
Dang right. Take care of it!!!
M109r was one of the first bikes I rode. Was like 15 or 16 and had been riding my dad's bike and my cousin throws me the keys to his thought it was going to be heavy af but it wasn't it balanced nice rode nice amd had plenty of power really opened my eyes to the cruiser world
Bike looks awesome. I'm looking at a 2008 m109r. Just doing research before buying one. Sold my yamaha Silverado S 1700 few years back because I didn't have a garage to park it anymore. Wish I never did.
I appreciate it! Still have it and it’s doing well.
Great overview - the older footage of fresh -faced Brandon on his first bike is pretty funny! lol
LOL.. Never before seen 😅
Check Moore Mafia, they've just dropped a vid on flashing the ECU and the HUGE differences it made, mid range, and the top 2 gears which are constricted to 40% power. Didn't know much about this bike til I saw their vid and fell in love with the bike. Too big for me in my country but what a fantastic bike!
I think I just saw something about that. I’ll check it out again!
Nice vid, got a 2012 LE ,all due maintenance.
Thanks, Steve! You taking it in or getting it done yourself?
Brandon I strongly suggest you use the rear motor mounts for ALL 6 of the mounts. It's a harder compound, than the other 4. But it's well worth it.
Definitely. Have you changed yours?
@@BrandonBicasso I didn't personally changed mines. I had them done for me, at the shop. That job is waaay to much for me to take on. Lol but the difference in changing out the mounts with the harder ones, will be noticed. Wait until you see how bad your front ones are compared to the rear ones. I don't understand why Suzuki just didn't do all 6 as the harder ones. Get them changed as soon as you can, because your drive shaft is feeling it.
Noted! I will do the front two myself and do a video on it. The rears involve dropping the engine. I might attempt it one day. 😁
I replaced my motor mounts with the harder ones and the increased vibrations cause the splines on the shift shaft they wear and slip so i can’t change gears until i replace at least one on the splined parts. $40 part
I thought you were going to trade the 109 off for another bike?
That never was the plan. I weighed the option, but nah.
@@BrandonBicasso I know the feeling
I have something about that coming though. Stay tuned.
Those issues aren’t so bad considering..... fix those up over time and the bikes runs another 15 years and 50k miles for sure.
Yes! Exactly. I'm going to hurry to fix the critical ones so I can make it to Louisiana. 😉
Brandon Bicasso my man! Content heaven is about to happen 😁😏
Damn right. 😉❤️
Well you have them Forks off doing your seals, put a set of neck bearings in check it I'm sure you need it. Also take a nut and Bolt hook it up to your disc holes and get them loose so your disc floats freely. Flush your radiator three times with distilled water. That's a fine looking motorcycle, it's a keeper. I'm rolling around on a 2000 Valkyrie love it Ride Hard Die free
What year is it?
2007
thanx bro
You know that book that comes with every bike, called an OWNER MANUAL? Well, all that service stuff is in it.
Of course it is. THE POINT is to show how to do it and what's involved for those that are curious.
@@BrandonBicasso You mentioned when should they be done? People have to take the plastic off that book.
I getting my 109r same colour 2012 in about 15days time
So u got a new subscriber
Welcome!
Listening to you tell alot of these things.. I'm like hey my M109R has and does that too... Also me: BOY THIS IS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE!!!
LOL! What does your M109R do that mine does?
@@BrandonBicasso Gap so I may need new motor mounts, I have a leaking fork seal as well, I have deceleration pop... I never really thought about solution on the tank so that was nice to know! I have an 06 M109R... I know I need new brakes and rotors here soon too
I actually just got mine back up and running I unfortunately fell off my bike and poked a hole in the stator cover and broke the whole front rim... did the work myself with a little bit of RUclips University.
I’m the third owner of my ‘06 and he abused the bike. I had get it rebuilt with only just over 15k on it
Geez... How much did that cost? 😬
@@BrandonBicasso repair, parts, and labor put it 900+ for the clutch alone. I’m still needed some electrical work and tune since the fool installed an alarm that drains the battery plus he tuned the PC wrong so it runs super rich and rough making it not safe to drive
@@DeuceFrmEC Geez. That comes with the territory but wouldn't have expected that.
@@BrandonBicasso at least I got it for only $3500
@@DeuceFrmEC sounds like that one I got for $3000. Needed a whole transmission rebuild.
Your former bike was a c50? How much of a "jump" was it to get used to that much more power and weight of the 109! I ask because I'm thinking of making the same change. Thanks for your videos and I see you got those risers in place finally! That was one funny video! And it is good to see that things aren't always going as planned all the time!👍
Had a M50 ❤️ The big thong was definitely adjusting to the weight. I used to go out and sit on it and practicing moving it while it was off. I remember not being able to move it at all and now it's trivial.
And you're welcome 😅. I never installed my risers after getting a throttle lock on the 109. I might revisit it just to document the change and talk about it for someone that's curious.
Trespassing only exists for those of us with color , be safe out there . Yup sucks how things start to wear down . Have you thought of getting a scope or what the heck is it called you attach to a phone and are able to see in tight fits for the tank . I hope them engine mounts aren't had to change out
It's not much to take it apart to see but I'm gonna coat it anyway just to spread the knowledge. The motor mounts aren't too bad. Just gotta jack it up and support the engine. I've done it before on my Yamaha FZ-07.
Haha I just learned yesterday that your not supposed to be in parking structures taking pictures and making videos.
Lol, not all of them. I moved to one I knew it was okay to film in and had no trouble. Just depends. Most times it's better to apologize than ask. 👌🏾
You are a very polite trespasser
LOL, thank you 😂😂😂
Man you are great!
Trying to be haha.
We all have a shit box that only we the owner can love, I think its called the joys of motoring, get a Manuel and have fun. Keep safe.
Heck yeah. It's gonna be fun taking it apart. I've done it before so it's not foreign. Those valves on the other hand. 😬
@@BrandonBicasso Take your time and stock up the beer fridge.
The Shelby line over your cruiser is the ultimate childish thing to do to your car or bike..
Its not even a ford..
Tell Suzuki that.
Watch out for those noisy people why you're filming,,you know they will call the police on a brother in a minute. Lol...nice video.
😂😂, right. I honestly thought it was okay because we have other parking garages that are free to enter after 5pm or on weekends. You know by the gates being up so I assumed. Plus, no one was at the damn gate when I pulled up. I think someone called the security on me, lol.
Looks like you will need a second bike to ride while you work on you M109, 2 bikes are better than 1 👍😝
Agreed 😌
I love my '08 I want to keep that Thang running for a really long time
Same!
Hi bro nice stuff 🖤🕶🤙
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Bruh its 13 years old........with Prime mileage. You have to service the bike, it's no different from anything else in life. But good info
Of course. The point is showing what ownership looks like when doing the work yourself which is why I'm doing a series on it.
Colion Noire, is that you? lol
😂😂😂😂, far less badass
So basically you haven't looked after it at all since owning it... And that's totally ok.... Because you know what, it's still going strong! Obviously a well built bike by Suzuki
I have but haven’t but I tend to push my maintenance to the edge outside of oil changes.
One of the best bikes ever made for sure
I think it’s time to get ride of the m109 and get an Indian 😳
Lol, why
Brandon Bicasso too much work too do to m109r and miss the Indian content , what happened to your uncle jarrod and Lenore with there Indians?
@@lastnline1 They're still there. Not able to ride with them lately. Got my own things going on right now. I'd recommend Bearded Bobber's channel if you want more Indian content. Or Traveling Tall's channel with the Challenger Indian loaned him.
Brandon Bicasso I already watch there channels
so nice....i lke
😁❤️
Eh you gotta do what you gotta do
Truuue!
I have Intruder M109R 2006 year, and for me it is better motorcycle. 😉
Let me set aside a M109 fund for future SHOP repairs. 😅
LOL!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
Just a 13 year old bike that hasn't been maintained properly. I have a 2008 M109R and have had no problems what so ever. In the club I'm in (which all bikers within the club ride M109R) have no issues either. Yeah you get wear and tear on things overtime but you have obviously not maintained your bike properly which is why you have all these problems. So you are at fault for being lazy not the bike itself.
It has been maintained beautifully, actually. The rotor and clutch shutter are BOTH defects. FOH. Last time I checked a leaking fork seal doesn't mean being lazy. Also, I know of several M109R owners who had their bikes in the shop and were told their valves didn't need adjusting at 40K miles. Stop being a fan boy.
@@BrandonBicasso clearly you are full of it because of all the problems you have with your bike and the video clearly shows the bike is piss poorly maintained as it has that many problems. Just be honest and own that you poorly maintained your bike. For the record I'm not really that much of a fan for suzuki, I prefer kawasaki and yamaha.
@@hoppy857h5 You're in a club. You're a fanboy 😂
Brandon here is my 2 cents, your videos are always very informative and some are actually lesson on what you shouldn't do to the bike you love, I don't question if you like your bike, however I have seen at least 1 other video I believe you did a riser extension in the backyard and cringed on your version of mechanics using that pipe for leverage to get 2 screws off which should have just used the WD40 from jump street. , .. Your bike your world, now don't get me wrong I am no where close to you on mechanical skills, but I am a pro on keeping my motor vehicles in prime shape, TERRIFIED , of how much it would cost later down the line for neglecting the obvious or a possible bad accident while riding in NYC especially with the roads and bad drivers here, which as most good mechanics will tell if you don't address bike issues it will just get worse and cause other avoidable more costly issues. I had a 2000 Suzuki TLR which finally died at 62,000 miles I know for a fact the only reason that baby lasted that long and looked as good as it rode was because I kept up with the maintenance, minus defects it all about how much you really like what you have and preventive maintenance,, remember you only have 2 wheels below you if things go wrong. Thanks for the Headsup I just purchased a 2018 M109R and already have planned upgrades to the rotors, brake lines to steel, etc. I appreciate you showing what can and will happen though and be safe please.....PS how much will all these repairs your looking at cost ??? appreciate your videos PS. as far as the comment about you getting a Harley, all bikes have mechanical issues, M109s seem to the bike that doesn't bury your wallet fixing it........
@@BrandonBicasso just because someone us in a club doesn't make them a fan..... It's like saying someone is a "fan boy" for driving a particular car or playing for a certain sports team. It's utter nonsence. What planet are you on? I'm in a couple of clubs with regards to motorbikes. Year I like the M109R but I prefer kawasaki or yamaha. I actually prefer my kawasaki vulcan 2000 which I will admit I am a fan of that. But that's just my preference.
Your bike is in shit state because you are lazy and don't maintain your bike properly. Own it, take the criticism and stop being a bitch you snowflake.
The parking issue is because you're black living the the Divived States of America. That would never happen where I live. Ever!.Sorry..
Lol, who knows.. they were nice about it at least.