A "how to" on changing the final drive fluid on the M109R. The crush washer part number is - 09168-14002 This is the same for the oil pan bolts as well.
My c109rt has 11,000 miles, I haven't changed the gear oil, I don't know if the previous owner did. I've driven about 4000 miles. Tonight, out of the blue, I couldn't shift into 5th gear, and 4th was tough. Please tell me it just needs the gear oil changed...
If it was the final drive oil, you would have issues in all gears, not just 4th to 5th. I was lazy and just changed my wife's 109 gear oil after 20k miles and it still wasn't horrible. I don't think that is your problem. Shifting in all gears is fine, except 4th and 5th?
Would it be advisable to use better synthetic or mineral oil? I'm a young motorcyclist. I have a 1994 suzuki intruder vs1400. All I see on the internet is oil sae 80w90 minerals instead of synthetic.
@@davissleja2495 I guess it depends on the application. High temp wheel bearing grease is designed to last a long time and is designed for wear resistance. That is all that is needed here. We have done this service many times on bikes and when they have come back in years later with a lot of miles, there is still grease in there. The trick here is to make sure that it always has something on that shaft.
You want it more straight up or it will leak out of the filler hole before you get the right amount in. However, you can put a board or two under the kickstand to straighten it up if you don't have a jack.
Thank you sir
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
AWESOME!
Thanks!
Where do you typically get the crush washers...link please..thx. Nice simple how to video...much appreciated!
Thanks! I get that at the dealer. Since we buy them 100 at a time they are like $1.15 each. I have seen some dealers way overpriced.
I updated the description and put the part number in there for the crush washer. Part# 09168-14002
My c109rt has 11,000 miles, I haven't changed the gear oil, I don't know if the previous owner did. I've driven about 4000 miles. Tonight, out of the blue, I couldn't shift into 5th gear, and 4th was tough. Please tell me it just needs the gear oil changed...
If it was the final drive oil, you would have issues in all gears, not just 4th to 5th. I was lazy and just changed my wife's 109 gear oil after 20k miles and it still wasn't horrible. I don't think that is your problem. Shifting in all gears is fine, except 4th and 5th?
nothing worse than the smell of old diff oil from an M109 other than old diff oil from an old Dodge with hypoid lube added ! :)
Never smelled that, but if it is worse then the 109, god help anyone who smells it. LOL
@@lhcycles1301 don't ever get it on your clothes!!
@@daleirish6682 fortunately I don't plan on working on anything but bikes 🙂
Would it be advisable to use better synthetic or mineral oil? I'm a young motorcyclist. I have a 1994 suzuki intruder vs1400. All I see on the internet is oil sae 80w90 minerals instead of synthetic.
@@davissleja2495 I guess it depends on the application. High temp wheel bearing grease is designed to last a long time and is designed for wear resistance. That is all that is needed here. We have done this service many times on bikes and when they have come back in years later with a lot of miles, there is still grease in there. The trick here is to make sure that it always has something on that shaft.
@@lhcycles1301 Thank you for your response!
@@davissleja2495 You're welcome.
Should you do this when it's hot. ? Like rite after a strong 2 miles?
Sorry never saw this notification. It doesn't matter whether it is hot or cold.
Does the bike have to be standing up straight like it would be on a stand or will the kick stand tilt be okay?
You want it more straight up or it will leak out of the filler hole before you get the right amount in. However, you can put a board or two under the kickstand to straighten it up if you don't have a jack.
Thank you! 🙌🏽
@@picklerick7106 glad to help.
Hey what torque wrench is that?
A $100 digital one off Amazon. It does very well. I believe it is the acDelco.
@@lhcycles1301 thanks I’ll look it up been trying to find a nice digi one have some manual click one failed 🫣
@@justinr86 I love that they have memory so you can save your most used torque settings