Why the Suzuki M109R maintenance is taking longer than expected
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2025
- The plan for the Suzuki M109R was to be done. That simple. However, things have been broken, mistakes have been made and I've had one too many drinks. This video is about where I am in the maintenance for the M109R and what I have left to do. It's not all sour, but we're moving forward regardless.
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Take your time. All i see is content. Good job. Braver man than me
These are a bunch of tips & tricks professional mechanics learn over the course of years and from each other. You did this yourself and went through the learning process we have all gone through.
love seeing more and more people turning wrenches themselves. it puts you more in touch with the machine. it's weird to say, but the more work you do on your bike, the better your "relationship" with it is. getting to know it's quirks and whatnot. keep it up. ton up pirate
This is probably a good reason to get good with a bike shop. I just took my M109R to the shop and had everything done, for free. But the upside to how you’re doing it is that you’re learning some valuable lessons and become very very family with your bike. Keep it up bro.
"As long as you're in there..." is the most expensive phrase known to motorhead kind :D
Don't remind me, lol.
It's never "just maintenance" on bikes. Never, ever, ever. Good to see progress. Even torque specifications may be too much for old bolts and cast aluminum pieces. I found out the hard way... Safe travels!
Maintenance sometimes takes longer as you most likely find things to change or things that you might even brake. Good work keep em coming 👍🏾💯
It sure does! Almost done though!
You're doing an amazing amount of work on that bike where most people wouldn't think of breaking it down to the level you're doing so. What this shows me is how much you love your bikes, and how much insight you have to making them purr like the tigers they are. I am a recent owner of a 2004 Suzuki Intruder Volusia, and I love being able to break it down and work on it myself. Understanding your bike is the key to having better rides (just my opinion). #carryon!
You're honestly flying it man, I definitely don't think it's taking "long" :)
That’s going to be a new bike when you’re done! Cheers on doing that work! Great learning. You said it before... I would miss my 9. 🥲😢😭 I do. And doing some of that work as well.
Man, that's a lot of work you're doing to that b109, but just think how nice it'll be when you are done. And everything you can do yourself saves you a TON of money. The best thing I ever bought for my last two old bikes was the shop service manual. Those things are a lifesaver for guys that are professional mechanics.
Really like your video's Brandon and your subscriber count is going up as it should.
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Sounds about right. I figure twice the anticipated cost before any bike projects. You always find things you weren't expecting.
Thanks for bringing us up to date on the Nine. You are becoming quite the maintenance mechanic. You should be proud and have a sense of accomplishment. You are literally encouraging and empowering others to take on maintenance jobs for themselves. Keep 'em coming!
My hat’s off to ya on that project! That’s quite the undertaking. Keep at ‘er!
Glad to see you got knee deep in the repairs. I feel a deeper connection to the bike,when I do the work myself. It also makes you appreciate the simplicity and,importance of each component.
Keep up the great job you are doing. Great job explaining the work you have done.
Good luck with the M-109. A lot of work but it will be riding great when you finish. All the best bro.
I commend you brother, great work. Two bike summer coming soon.
You are going to LOVE the fresh brakes. It'll feel like a new bike!
I did mine in January and have been enjoying the buttery smooth lever feel.
Another great video man, super cool that youre doing most of this on your own and still taking the time to put put quality content. Cant wait to see some new videos on the 109, i know those things are a beast. I just bought a harley davidson street bob with a 114 and its been amazing. Cant wait to work on it.
Brandon; Trying using anti seize paste on your bolts. They come off a lot easier.
I am just like that! Once I start working on a bike it seems I keep finding issues I wanna spruce up lol stay epic
Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Hopefully you don't run into too many set backs.
Not trying to jinx it but this is the first time I've seen a video on any channel with this many views and NO thumbs down as of 1.9k views
You probably jinxed it. 😂
Hi, my name is Brandon and I have a 2021 M 109 R from the inside out! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW bruh! you have GUTS! well done sir! Bike gonna be like daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayum when you ride it lol
Dude I am jonesing for some vids!
Literally just took the 109 out testing everything. 😀
@@BrandonBicasso awesome ! Be safe brother
Anti-seize compound for exhaust and sticky brake bolts.
Its weird seeing a VRod without apes, in NZ near every Rod has 14, 16 even 18inch apes or T's (especially MX style T's).
lol, it would be weird for me to see one with apes.
It's standard here in nz, check some out.
What is an easy way to put the air plenum back on?
I lined up the throttle body portion first and then put the front on. Takes a bit of patience.
@@BrandonBicasso Thank You Sir.
This is why every rider needs (at least) two bikes... ;)
You are definitely a busy guy
It's hard to beat a Suzuki. My wife got hit by a car on her 650 VStrom a few weeks ago. She sustained an injury to her left leg but is doing fine otherwise. The bike needs a front wheel and fork tubes. The damage totalled it but we bought it back. The fairings are shot but useable. It WILL ride again. She bought it new and all maintenance has been recorded, runs like a top. Too nice to let it go to Copart. A wheel and fork tubes away (and a leg, of course) from riding again. Hopefully sooner than later.
Aside from the bike, glad to know she’s okay! I’d rather replace motorcycle parts than body parts 😅
I hope I don’t have the opportunity, but if something does happen to my 109, I will definitely buy it back this time. I missed out on my Scout Bobber but I will have to make magic happen if the situation comes again.
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She is a real trooper, and rider. Doctors this week for diagnosis and repairs. I can do nothing as a mechanic but fix the bike. She rides more than she drives a car 10:1. I taught her to ride at 40 years old, no hitches until now at 62. She loves her motorcycle! Just have to find a few parts. Any suggestions?
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She got hit by her ex niece in law. How is that for small towns?
I would definitely check EBay. You mentioned a front end. I saw several out there earlier. I’d get a decent used set and replaced the seals and go from there. What do you think?
Nice video. That one guy hasn’t made it to this post yet. 🤣
Great video! Do you have a video on charging the clutch cable on the 9? It would be a great help. Thanks and keep the videos coming!
Bro hope all is well. No video in a few, you good?
Busy with life outside of TH-cam/Riding, unfortunately. Should have something up in a few days.
@@BrandonBicasso no problem bro you have a life. I work 24/7 night shift mostly and days when I am needed. Trust me I understand. Keep them turning and burning.
Man you have now a huge project but you got this you are the guy is suppose to just clean the closet and ends up redecorating the whole room LoL. What music do you listen to when you ride if any?
😂😂😂😂 this is true. My music is a mix of Lofi, Hip/Hop, R&B. I have playlist on Spotify. I might share them one day, lol.
No worries bruv. I think Indian flying someone out of state to ride Chiefs might set anyone behind.
Ah, take me back 🥴
Only 40,000 Miles and it's that beat up with that much maintenance damn I don't think I'm going to get one of those bikes I think I'll stay with my Hayabusa
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I see you do have a lift...Disregard my IG comment...Looks like the bike needed a going through. Have you owned it long?
I find it interesting how one bike can have lost of worn out parts and another same bike just don't. I have had 3 bikes all ready with over 50k and all has been needed was plugs/airfilter/fluids /break pads and of course tires... Maybe I just baby my ride..😀
Depends on several factors. Year of the bike, miles, how hard to ride, etc. I neglected a few things but mostly just the fork seals and brake mechanisms. I don’t think the maintenance schedule calls for motor mount changes either. Just one of those things. You won’t know how much better it rides until you change those parts. Especially, for me with the mounts and brake lines. I could change pads at their scheduled intervals but if you don’t change your brake lines, spongy brakes are just as bad along with dry master cylinders. 🤷🏾♂️
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That’s a first 👀
Looks like any other project, spiralling out of control.