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.

Don't hope! Start with your cell phone! ❤️

Absolutely! I plan on seeing the 109 last a long time.

Nice! Mine is torn apart in the garage now lol

Heck yeah! Gonna put it out there in high quality so people who have 109s can handle it themselves.

Glad it was helpful!

LOL.. Never before seen 😅

Thanks, Al ❤️

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)!

Yes siiir!

Really? How did you handle the fork seals? Did you use the tool from Suzuki or improvised?

Yeah, they're fully leaking and leaving residue on the rim after sitting for awhile. 😬😬😬😬

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

Thanks, E!

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

Great info!

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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

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.

Dang right. Take care of it!!!

I appreciate it! Still have it and it’s doing well.

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.

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.

Thanks, Steve! You taking it in or getting it done yourself?

#Truth!!!

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.

I feel that. It will be the star of the channel from now on even once I get a new bike.

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'll be sure to do it in good Bicasso fashion. 😎

I'd do it if not strapped for $$$. When I go back stock, I'll mention my thoughts on it.

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.

Noted!

Wonder how Dazzle Rebel would've turned out. I still ended up on an Indian, though 😉

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.

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.

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

I think I just saw something about that. I’ll check it out again!

Nah FI

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.

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2007

So u got a new subscriber

Welcome!

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 KZfaq University.

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.

Trying to be haha.

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. 😉❤️

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.

Ay Ay! 🤓

I concur!

Yes 👍

Yes !

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. 👌🏾

😂😂, 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.

Tell Suzuki that.

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.

😂😂😂😂, far less badass

LOL, thank you 😂😂😂

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.

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.

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.

Agreed 😌

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Truuue!

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

LOL!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

I have but haven’t but I tend to push my maintenance to the edge outside of oil changes.

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.

Lol, who knows.. they were nice about it at least.