I just heard you say you were think about not doing any more videos. You are a great resource that will help lots of us. Thanks for doing this, I hope you continue.
As a new Boulevard rider -2 years in, your videos are so helpful! I love doing my own maintenance and you explain and show things step by step. You are very helpful. Please keep doing videos.
I really appreciate your video because I didn't know what to do about my driveshaft and what kind of oil or grease to put back into my shaft thank you very much for your time your the best my friend...
Hi Steve, Thank you for your great comment. I gear my videos for the new riders and try to show every step. You-Tube puts an add on the front of some of my videos. I don't want any. I do the videos for fun. Great to help someone. I make no money at it. I reply to all comments but once in a while I don't get an E-Mail of the comment so I don't know it's there. Ride safe. Norman.
Awesome video !!! I watched it from beginning to end. Now that I have removed the rear wheel to replace the brake shoes. I am fixing to remove the driveshaft. Video is very much appreciated. Keep them coming !!!
One of the best motorcycle tutorial videos I've ever seen my good man so much for all your help and guidance you are a great mechanic very patient humor and a lot of great life advice. Thank you so much for filming this my dear friend. You're a great man God bless you
Hi Nate, Thank you so much for your comment. I know I am going to have a great day after reading your comment. I make no money from my videos but you just paid me. All my best to you and your family. God bless. Norman..
@@brockett Hi Dave, Our cats are our children. But better than that, they don't talk back, want money or want to use the car. All my best to you and your family. Norman
Thanks for sharing Norman. I'm the one that ask about it and must say this videos is better than the first one did. This is so helpful and shows me that it's not that bad, just need to take your time and do it right. All your videos are like that which is why I keep coming back. So, please do not stop sharing your knowledge and experience, it helps us out more than you know. Thanks again.
Soon as I saw this a while back I took my 2006 in and had shop do it with other preventive maintenance. Guy behind counter has a C50 too, going to get his checked. I knew after many years without a bike I wanted shaft drive and water cooled, Suzuki is a great bike.
Today is a sad day for me. I'm selling my Boulevard. :( I just wanted to thank you for your videos. I've referred to them multiple times over the years and they're all very informative. Thank you!! Luckily, the bike is going to a family member and it will be their very first bike. I'll let them know about your channel! :)
Thank you for not using bad language. it is refreshing for a change not to hear a person swearing every other word. Also a great informative video . Thank you for posting the video .
Just completed the shaft lube on my bike, it was absolutely dry as a dead dingoes donger, thanks to your video it was an easy job. I didn't even need to take the tyre from away the fairing 😉
Hi Edwin, Thank you so much. I don't put up as many videos as I use to. Just can't find the time. I am retired but it seems that something always comes up. I get some things I have to do done I will try to get some more videos up. Man time goes fast. Again thank you for your comment. Norman.
Hi My friend Norman its been a while , dont ever stop making videos you WILL be missed let us worry about the Commercials. I'm glad your leg is getting better. Another entertaining, fun,informative video keep up the good work All my best to you and Lois...ron..
Hi Ron, So good to hear from you. They are doing three TV shows but I don't put in for them due to my foot. Also just need a break from it. Lois put in for some and got called today but they wanted her right away but we were out. We filmed over at Lois' sister's house. I have to get the OK from two people to let me put it on You-Tube. I hope I get the OK because this is a video that is so different from what I put up. All my best to you and your family..Norman
Been awhile since this video, but I just got me 2005 M50 last week. Guess I'll check that drive shaft. Not so scary after this video!! Thanks. I have a Triumph Rocket III and when I had the rear tire replaced I did the drive shaft on it. But never hurts to see it on the the one coming up!!
Thank you so much!!!!! I just greased the splines and also replaced my rear brakes today. Your video was Extremely helpful. You’re the best. Thank you again Joe 2003 Vl800
Hi there. I just came across this video. WOW, thank you for sharing. I now have the confidence to do the same work on mine. Please keep posting this was as entertaining as it was informative.
Thank Norm for the video, it was very informative. Your explanation makes it easy for us back yard mechanic to do this service on our bikes. All the very best. Paul
Hi Paul, Thank you for your kind comment. Check out my two part videos on setting the valves. Dealers want around $320 to do this job. It's not hard but just takes time the first time you do it. All my best, Norman
@@2001himax Good morning Norman, when doing an oil change should I use oil from your local Motorcycle shop or can I buy the oils identified for mortorcycle (like castrol 10W40 motorcycle oil) at your local Walmart. The Suzuki dealer said that there was different additive in there oils than what you would find at your local Walmart is that true or was he feeding me a line. Thanks Paul
@@Paul-nj1sw Hi Paul, I see a lot of people use Wal-Mart Mobil 1 oil in their bikes. I use it in my Suzuki. Now for my 1970 Harley FLH I asked a man at Auto Zone if he could get me oil for the bike and he said he could get an oil for my bike and he researched it then told me that Harley oil has additives that only Harley has so I only buy Harley oil for the Harley. Check the difference in price for Wal-Mart oil and the dealer price. I don't think your dealer was telling you wrong. There could be different additives in it. If the difference in price isn't too outrageous go with the dealer oil. Hope this helps you. Norman
Hello! I just bought a Boulevard C50 and have heard about the dry spline issue. I figure it’s best to be safe rather than sorry and I decided I’m going to grease up the drive shaft. Thank you so much for this video, should make the process nice and easy. Definitely subscribing, keep it up!
I just buttoned everything up, it went very well. I wasn’t sure if I was going to do this in the first place but I’m happy I did. One little dab of grease on the shaft, and the spines were completely dry. I think I saved a lot of money, a huge headache, and possibly the bike tonight!
Hi Richard, Great bike but as you can see by some of my videos some of the fuel injection Boulevards have trouble with the idling. Mine has this trouble. If I were looking to buy a used bike I would buy an older one with carbs. Carbs can be cleaned an if they needed to be replaced they don't cost a small fortune. My video on buying the Honda ST 1100 shows I bought it due to it having carbs. I got it for $1800 and yes I did a lot of work to get it back in shape. An older Boulevard would need to be gone over but once done would be a great choice. Just my thoughts. Look up on You-Tube about Suzuki Boulevard idle issue and you will see what I mean. Norman.
Hi Aubrey, Thank you for your comment. I have been busy with so many other things that I haven't done any videos but hope to get something up soon. Norman.
Thank you for the videos. They are fantastic and explained in easy to understand form. You saved me when I was doing my valve adjustment. I hope you will keep making videos! Thank you Dan
What really helps is having your specific bikes shop service manual. It will help in reassembly of parts and to what specifications that they need to be tightened down etc. I had a Suzuki Boulevard M50 limited but never needed to lubricate the shaft as the grease that was applied at from the factory was in good shape.
Lois and I are doing great. Got my foot all healed up. Lois had a small operation and healing. I am in the shop trying to make more room. All my best to you and your family. Norman
@@ElplebeTex , Me too. As I say in my videos, "It's what works for me." But I will trade work for money. I just hate having to take the gas tank off. Back when I was redoing my 1970 FLH Electric Glide I respoked the wheels. Four of them. Two on the bike, one on the sidecar and the spare tire. Talk about a pain. I first had the Harly bike shop do one. When I got it back and it was not running true enough for me so I redid it. Ask them and they said it could be out .030. I got it around .006 to .008. I just took more time to do it. Ride safe,, Norman.
Thank you very much for your time and work involved in creating this video! It is very helpful to me. I just got a suzuki c50 and i can use all the advise that i can get.
Thank you for this great video. I live in Pakistan and recently purchased a pre-owned 2013 M50. It had very less miles on it but I assume the previous owner was not very meticulous in caring about it. Your videos definitely give me the know how I need to maintain my Suzuki. Will surely take it out to my local workshop and ask them to lube the shaft splines for years of trouble free riding. Thank you.
Hi Rehan, Thank you for watching. Check out "Two Wheel Obsession" . Brian did a Boulevard into a bobber. He shows a lot on these bikes like putting in a new clutch.
Hi Juan, So what do you think of COPPA? I am going to make a video about it soon. When the government gets involved everything goes down the tubes. Check it out on you-tube. Unbelievable !!!! Norman
@@2001himax Yes! I watched the valve adjustment vid several times to take my tank off, to change my spark plugs and to flush my radiator. Not sure about me doing my own valve adjustment. Getting ready to do a clutch replacement on a 06... whish you had a vid on that.
Hi Chris, Thank you for your comment. One thing to consider if you are thinking about buying the Suzuki Boulevard C 50 is they seem to have an idle issue. I have been trying to fix mine for a while and may have to take it to the dealer. There are some videos on You-Tube about this problem. Any bike you are going to buy look at reviews to help you make your choice. Norman.
Tom Patterson in Ohio. I got a 2005 Boulevard in September 2019. I started watching your videos and I removed the driveshaft and there was no grease on it, but it looked like new. There is 15000 miles on the bike. I have done or doing other things you suggest. Thanks for the info and keep doing the videos. Great job.
Hi Tom, I have been working on the idle problem that many others have too with the Boulevard C50s. Some took their bikes to the dealers and got no help. Have you heard of this? Watch for my next video on this problem. Still have not found the answer to this. Norman
I first checked mine at the same point, after I saw what could happen on the VR forum; as you said, I saw no grease, but the splines were pristine. I now do this with every rear tire change, but I use molybendum PASTE, and the splines still look like new. I use high-temp aircraft grade grease on the drive sprocket and axle.
Just one tip. Do not run your fingers along the splines on the end of the shaft. In a severly worn shaft, the splines can be sharp as razors that'll slash your finger tips. Obviously, then parts will need swapping out, but you'll also have diced digits!
Thank you so much for this video, this is exactly what I'm about to do. I had no idea the sub frame had to come off. Mine is making a noise, praying it just needs greased up. I'll be using this video as a guide when I do mine. Thanks again. I'll be following your channel from now on.
@@2001himax took my final drive off today, cleaning it up as you did in the video. Will any wheel bearing grease work or do I need a certain kind? Thanks so much for the video and the help. James
@@HotWingz08 Any wheel bearing grease will do. Better yet , marine grease is better. That grease is used for like boats where there is moisture. Auto parts should have it. Norman.
Hey thanks for the video. It was very helpful for me in lubing my M50 driveshaft. I noticed that when I took mine apart that there was some RTV silicone residue on the metal gasket where the shaft bolts on. I also notice a little moisture seemed to have gotten into mine as there was just a bit of surface rust. I cleaned it all off really well and use some more RTV gasket maker when I put it back together.
Hi Robert, You did good. The rust may have been from the bike getting cold and then warm. Also if it sets on a cement floor it can draw moisture up through the bike. Put wood under the tires when not in use. If you take the battery out at any time set it on wood. Norman.
@@rhbraly Hi Robert, Thank you for your comment. Here in Western Pennsylvania when winter comes and we can't ride for awhile I detail my bikes then cover them. Charge the batteries too. All my best, Norman.
Thank you for the great video,I am new to your channel, wanting to learn all I can ,I am looking to buy my second boulevard, with a sidecar for my wife,thanks again keep the great videos coming.
I have been looking all over Google and TH-cam for 17:00, I took out the shaft on my 1981 Honda CB900C and the gears are very difficult to spin. But at 17:00 in your video you show how easy it is to spin them. So I need to fix or replace mine.
Hi Alec, Being a shaft drive your bike must have oil in the back end that you change like mine? I would try this first. Drain the oil, Have the drain plug out and the filler plug out. Then take a can of break clean and spray through the holes into the final drive while you turn the part that I show at 17;00 . See if that frees it up any. If it doesn't then I would put the drain plug back in and fill it with kerosene then turn it by hand and try to free it up. Next use break clean again to get all the kerosene out. Let it set and dry out. If it is still hard to turn put a stick of wood on the rear drive and put the other end on your ear and turn it slowly to hear if it sounds like it is rubbing. Last thing is I would tear the final drive apart and see what is going on with it. If you need a new final drive try looking on e-bay under used parts or salvaged parts. I found parts that are from wrecked bike that are a lot cheaper than new. Hope this helps. Norman.
Thank you for watching. Leg is back to normal but Lois and I came out of Texas Roadhouse and I fell , caught my toe on the curb that was not painted yellow, went down hard on my left side. Hurt my hand and jammed my left shoulder. No broken bones but a lot of pain. Will take time to heal. Can't use my clutch hand. Always something. Norman.
Interesante video! Me puso a pensar que sería posible cambiar la relación del diferencial del c50 quizás por uno de c90 y así darle más kilómetros por litro, aunque le quite algo de fuerza.
You are a awesome teacher as I am new to riding and am looking to get one of these bikes I think it’s good to have some knowledge of what you getting into I click through the commercials too ha ha ha.stay safe you and yours sir.
Thank you so much for your comment. One thing about the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard is the idle problem. Type in on You-Tube "Suzuki Boulevard Idle Problem" and see what comes up. I am having that problem myself with mine. I bought a $360 scan and reset tool to try to fix it. Haven't had time to try it. Other than that the bike is great. Norman.
@@2001himax thank you for you insight I will look into this for sure I wanted to buy a Harley but to be honest I’d rather the reliability and not mention a bit lighter between the legs as I stand 5’ 7 figure this is the bike for me people say you’ll upgrade and I don’t think I will, it’s enough power for me as I am in my mid forty’s again thank you for everything thing and keep up with those videos even if it’s not about the bike your a natural in front of the camera. God bless and stay safe out there. Ferro from Alberta canada.
I heard you say in the video that you have taken some previous ones down. That is a shame, as I was intending on using the valve video after I finished stripping the corrosion from the frame and swing arm. I hadn't found another video that decently addressed this.
@@a.b1266 I first saw this problem on "Two wheel obsession" when Brian Glenn was making a bobber from a Suzuki Boulevard. His had a small dab, so I checked mine and found less on my bike. I don't know if others are all like that but if you take the rear wheel off for say a new tire it's best to check.
Thank you, you saved my bacon. I have stripped the bike down to the swing arm to tackle massive corrosion the previous owner just painted over. I have put all the bolts and parts in ziplock bags and tagged them but I saw that spacer sitting on the garage floor. I could not remember taking it out of the wheel. I put it aside in a separate bag. Until I watched your video I had no idea what it was. I saw you talking about the spacer and I was relieved; you saved me from making a big mistake. Nicely done video, keep it up.
Hi David, Use what is best for you. Last night here is Western Pennsylvania it snowed very lightly, 31 temp. I think we are going to get warmer for a while but winter is coming. Ride safe. Norman.
Great video! I’m wondering if this is why my driveshaft is making a low grinding sound in low gears and a high whine at high speeds. I have plenty of final gear oil so it’s not that. Any suggestions?
Hi Miguel, You need to find the problem. Get a workbook on your year and model bike. There are other videos on the driveshaft that other people have put up. Research all you can. Something is wearing out if it makes that sound. All my best. Norman.
Hi Hany, On the shaft and the end I put grease with my finger I use wheel bearing grease. In the final drive , at the rear wheel, I use Pennzoil SAE 80W-90 GL -5 gear oil or Valvoline SAE 80W-90 gear oil. It comes in a quart bottle and will do around three changes of oil. Auto parts stores have it and I think Wal-Mart has it too. Hope this helps. Norman.
Loved watching your videos over the past 3 years since I became a rider. I brought a 2008 M50. I have been noticing when I start my bike after the clutch is depressed and gear in neutral, when starting the bike it moves forward. Can you please tell me what could be cause of this. Again thanks for your informative videos.
Hi Rich, On You-Tube put in "Two Wheel Obsession Full Clutch Adjustment". I would try this first. I tried to send the site to you but it wouldn't copy and paste. Norman
I enjoyed the video, thanks. I am wondering about the splines on the rear drive where the drives shaft goes into the rear drive? Do you worry about lubricating that end?
Hi Paul, On my video at the timeline at 26;10 I show lubing the rear part of the shaft. All other parts like the pinion gear and bearings are lubed by way of the oil in the final drive of this unit. I change this oil whenever I do an oil change on the bike, every 3000 miles. Hope this helps. Norman
@@2001himax I did see that Norman but I was speaking about the rear end of the propeller shaft where it plugs into the coupling for input to the rear drive. I would think those matching splines or gears need grease periodically as well.
Hi George, I live near Apollo. That would be north east of you. I noticed your comment on my bell on You-Tube. I should have gotten an Email with your comment. I don't know why it does that at times. I answer all comments so if someone does not get a comment back that is why. So George, you have the same weather as I. Last two days very windy. Last night it was 59 degrees then an hour and a half later is was 30. Ride safe. Norman.
I am so glad I found your channel. I have been riding for like 20 years and just helped a friend buying the 2008 C50 to help as a commuter to work. I have noticed it has some ticking or clicking coming from the engine. I looked every where, some people say it is the lifters and it is normal and they hit 30 and 40 thousands miles with that sound. Someone mentioned it is the valves and your engine is going bad soon and it is like a 1500$ job to fix. I am really concerned because I don't want him to be in that situation. What do you think?
th-cam.com/video/yruEn7Ll62Y/w-d-xo.html Hi Waleed, I would first change the oil in the motor and the oil in the final drive. Then watch the link to my video to set the valves. It is in two parts. If you are not up to setting them yourself then get a dealer to do it. A dealer here wants $360 to do it. The valves in the C50 make a small amount of sound but not a ticking sound. More like a sewing machine. Also having a Clymer book of his bike would help you. You can find them on E-Bay. The C50 should not be louder after 30 or 40 thousand miles due to the fact that the valves should be checked and reset if needed every 15,000 miles. That is going by the book. Hope this helps. This is what I would do. Norman.
It depends on the outside temp. and if you are riding in stop and go traffic or open roads. A hot day in town it will come on when stopped at a red light waiting to go where same temp. on the open road with the air flowing over the radiator it may not come on at all. Norman.
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I just heard you say you were think about not doing any more videos. You are a great resource that will help lots of us. Thanks for doing this, I hope you continue.
Hi Kent, Thank you for watching. Norman
Finally, a video that shows "All" the details to do it correctly! Thanks brother
Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Norman.
As a new Boulevard rider -2 years in, your videos are so helpful! I love doing my own maintenance and you explain and show things step by step. You are very helpful. Please keep doing videos.
Hi Vanessa, Thank you for your kind comment. Thank you for watching. Norman.
Great video! Love all the detail and explanation. This is how all how-to videos should be.
Thank you Silver City Reef, Thank you for your kind comment. Norman
I really appreciate your video because I didn't know what to do about my driveshaft and what kind of oil or grease to put back into my shaft thank you very much for your time your the best my friend...
Really helpful video. Thank you so much. It's always better to watch rather than read a manual. Cheers.
Thank you for your comment. Norman.
It's hard to find good videos on this bike. Yours are excellent detail and the time you put videos is great thank you for the help
Hi Steve, Thank you for your great comment. I gear my videos for the new riders and try to show every step. You-Tube puts an add on the front of some of my videos. I don't want any. I do the videos for fun. Great to help someone. I make no money at it. I reply to all comments but
once in a while I don't get an E-Mail of the comment so I don't know it's there. Ride safe. Norman.
Awesome video !!! I watched it from beginning to end. Now that I have removed the rear wheel to replace the brake shoes. I am fixing to remove the driveshaft. Video is very much appreciated. Keep them coming !!!
Hi Gary, Thank you so much for your great comment. Ride safe. Norman.
One of the best motorcycle tutorial videos I've ever seen my good man so much for all your help and guidance you are a great mechanic very patient humor and a lot of great life advice. Thank you so much for filming this my dear friend. You're a great man God bless you
Hi Nate, Thank you so much for your comment. I know I am going to have a great day after reading your comment. I make no money from my videos but you just paid me. All my best to you and your family. God bless. Norman..
A comprehensive, straight talking, no nonsense, how to video. Well done and thank you. I am about to undertake the same job.
Hi Dave, Thank you for watching. Norman
@@2001himax Loved the cats story....it was 'laugh out loud' funny. So nice to know USA cats are no different from UK cats.
@@brockett Hi Dave, Our cats are our children. But better than that, they don't talk back, want money or want to use the car. All my best to you and your family. Norman
Just bought a C50 and was looking for videos on how to do the once over maintenance, really helpful! Thanks for putting this out.
Thank you for watching. Norman
I’m not the guy who asked how to do this but you answered every question I didn’t even know I had. Outstanding video! Thank you.
Hi Joe, Thank you for your comment. Norman.
Thanks for sharing Norman. I'm the one that ask about it and must say this videos is better than the first one did. This is so helpful and shows me that it's not that bad, just need to take your time and do it right. All your videos are like that which is why I keep coming back. So, please do not stop sharing your knowledge and experience, it helps us out more than you know. Thanks again.
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your comment. I like doing them. Norman
Soon as I saw this a while back I took my 2006 in and had shop do it with other preventive maintenance. Guy behind counter has a C50 too, going to get his checked. I knew after many years without a bike I wanted shaft drive and water cooled, Suzuki is a great bike.
This was an amazing tutorial, your a great teacher and content creator. Thank you
Thank you for watching and for your great comment. You made my day. Norman.
Today is a sad day for me. I'm selling my Boulevard. :(
I just wanted to thank you for your videos. I've referred to them multiple times over the years and they're all very informative. Thank you!!
Luckily, the bike is going to a family member and it will be their very first bike. I'll let them know about your channel! :)
Hi Dirk, Thank you for your comment. Are you going to a different bike? Norman.
Thank you for not using bad language. it is refreshing for a change not to hear a person swearing every other word. Also a great informative video . Thank you for posting the video .
Thank you for watching. I try to keep it clean. Also I will not put any adds on my videos. Do it for fun. Norman
Just completed the shaft lube on my bike, it was absolutely dry as a dead dingoes donger, thanks to your video it was an easy job. I didn't even need to take the tyre from away the fairing 😉
Thank you for your comment.
What!! Your not doing anymore videos. Are you kidding me. You are the best of the best. Please don’t stop.
Hi Edwin, Thank you so much. I don't put up as many videos as I use to. Just can't find the time. I am retired but it seems that something always comes up. I get some things I have to do done I will try to get some more videos up. Man time goes fast. Again thank you for your comment. Norman.
Hi My friend Norman its been a while , dont ever stop making videos you WILL be missed let us worry about the
Commercials. I'm glad your leg is getting better.
Another entertaining, fun,informative video keep up the good work
All my best to you and Lois...ron..
Hi Ron, So good to hear from you. They are doing three TV shows but I don't put in for them due to my foot. Also just need a break from it. Lois put in for some and got called today but they wanted her right away but we were out. We filmed over at Lois' sister's house. I have to get the OK from two people to let me put it on You-Tube. I hope I get the OK because this is a video that is so different from what I put up. All my best to you and your family..Norman
Been awhile since this video, but I just got me 2005 M50 last week. Guess I'll check that drive shaft. Not so scary after this video!! Thanks. I have a Triumph Rocket III and when I had the rear tire replaced I did the drive shaft on it. But never hurts to see it on the the one coming up!!
Thank you for your comment. Norman.
Thank you so much!!!!! I just greased the splines and also replaced my rear brakes today. Your video was Extremely helpful. You’re the best. Thank you again
Joe
2003 Vl800
Hi Joe, Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching. Norman.
Hi from uk i have just got hold of a 08 c800 great video very informative makes doing my own service work Much easier keep up tje great videos
Hi Paul, All my best to the UK to you and your family from Western Pennsylvania USA. Thank you for your comment. Norman.
Hi there. I just came across this video. WOW, thank you for sharing. I now have the confidence to do the same work on mine. Please keep posting this was as entertaining as it was informative.
Thank you for your great comment. Norman.
Thank Norm for the video, it was very informative. Your explanation makes it easy for us back yard mechanic to do this service on our bikes. All the very best. Paul
Hi Paul, Thank you for your kind comment. Check out my two part videos on setting the valves. Dealers want around $320 to do this job. It's not hard but just takes time the first time you do it. All my best, Norman
@@2001himax Good morning Norman, when doing an oil change should I use oil from your local Motorcycle shop or can I buy the oils identified for mortorcycle (like castrol 10W40 motorcycle oil) at your local Walmart. The Suzuki dealer said that there was different additive in there oils than what you would find at your local Walmart is that true or was he feeding me a line. Thanks Paul
@@Paul-nj1sw Hi Paul, I see a lot of people use Wal-Mart Mobil 1 oil in their bikes. I use it in my Suzuki. Now for my 1970 Harley FLH I asked a man at Auto Zone if he could get me oil for the bike and he said he could get an oil for my bike and he researched it then told me that Harley oil has additives that only Harley has so I only buy Harley oil for the Harley. Check the difference in price for Wal-Mart oil and the dealer price. I don't think your dealer was telling you wrong. There could be different additives in it. If the difference in price isn't too outrageous go with the dealer oil. Hope this helps you. Norman
@@2001himax Thanks Norman its a great help..
Hello! I just bought a Boulevard C50 and have heard about the dry spline issue. I figure it’s best to be safe rather than sorry and I decided I’m going to grease up the drive shaft. Thank you so much for this video, should make the process nice and easy. Definitely subscribing, keep it up!
Hi Mitch, Thank you for your comment. Norman.
I just buttoned everything up, it went very well. I wasn’t sure if I was going to do this in the first place but I’m happy I did. One little dab of grease on the shaft, and the spines were completely dry. I think I saved a lot of money, a huge headache, and possibly the bike tonight!
@@uttechm So great to hear you did it. One less thing to worry about. All my best to you and your family. Norman.
Hey... Somerset County PA here... clicked on this video because I'm looking to buy a boulevard
Hi Richard, Great bike but as you can see by some of my videos some of the fuel injection Boulevards have trouble with the idling. Mine has this trouble. If I were looking to buy a used bike I would buy an older one with carbs. Carbs can be cleaned an if they needed to be replaced they don't cost a small fortune. My video on buying the Honda ST 1100 shows I bought it due to it having carbs. I got it for $1800 and yes I did a lot of work to get it back in shape. An older Boulevard would need to be gone over but once done would be a great choice. Just my thoughts. Look up on You-Tube about Suzuki Boulevard idle issue and you will see what I mean. Norman.
You are an awesome teacher! Love your videos. I learned so much.
Hi Cheryl, Thank you so much for watching. Norman.
Thanks for a really good, relaxing, instructional video. 48 minutes well spent.
Hi John, Thank you for watching. As I get older I want to pass along some info and help others. Norman.
Thank you for doing this video. It really helps make things so easy. Please don’t stop your videos.
Hi Aubrey, Thank you for your comment. I have been busy with so many other things that I haven't done any videos but hope to get something up soon. Norman.
Thank you for the videos. They are fantastic and explained in easy to understand form. You saved me when I was doing my valve adjustment. I hope you will keep making videos! Thank you Dan
Hi Dan, Thank you for your comment. I like to see people save money. The valve adjustment just takes some time. Norman
Thank you very much this video helped me out, my shaft was bone dry
Thank you for watching. Norman.
Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful. I would also like to say I really enjoy listening to your stories, you are a very good man.
Hi Steven, Thank you so much for your comment. Hope your and your family have a great day. Norman.
What really helps is having your specific bikes shop service manual. It will help in reassembly of parts and to what specifications that they need to be tightened down etc. I had a Suzuki Boulevard M50 limited but never needed to lubricate the shaft as the grease that was applied at from the factory was in good shape.
It's best that people check their shaft end for grease. A lot of them have little or no grease. Mine was very dry.
Great step by step video. Thank you for posting. Get well soon!
Lois and I are doing great. Got my foot all healed up. Lois had a small operation and healing. I am in the shop trying to make more room. All my best to you and your family. Norman
Great video. I definitely learned what I need to know. The whole entire bike has to come apart.... I'll be dropping mine off at the shop LOL!
Thank you for this. Informative and entertaining at the same time. I have a 2015 M50 and everything looked exactly the same as my bike.
Hi mike, Thank you for watching. Norman
Born in Philly great video working on 85 virago great info thank you
Hi Kevin, Thank you for watching. Norman.
Did it on my C109R and this helped a lot. Little different but close enough! Thanks!
Hi Austin, Glad it helped you. Thank you for your comment. Norman.
Your videos a great. You are an awesome instructor!
Thank you very much for your kind comment. Norman.
Once again.... A well produced, great educational video. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for you comment. Glad to help. Norman.
Awesome video, thank you so much. I love your videos, they are very thorough and explicit.
Hi Oscar, Thank you for your great comment. Norman.
@@2001himax I wish there was an easier way to do the tappets/ valves.
@@ElplebeTex , Me too. As I say in my videos, "It's what works for me." But I will trade work for money. I just hate having to take the gas tank off. Back when I was redoing my 1970 FLH Electric Glide I respoked the wheels. Four of them. Two on the bike, one on the sidecar and the spare tire. Talk about a pain. I first had the Harly bike shop do one. When I got it back and it was not running true enough for me so I redid it. Ask them and they said it could be out .030. I got it around .006 to .008. I just took more time to do it. Ride safe,, Norman.
Great instructional video! You're a master at it, keep up the good work.
Hi Dwaine, Thank you so much for your comment. Norman.
Thank you very much for your time and work involved in creating this video! It is very helpful to me. I just got a suzuki c50 and i can use all the advise that i can get.
Hi Elmer, Thank you for watching. Norman.
Not sure if I would go that far,, But with your Guidance , I would think about it!! Good Video Sir!!
Hi Keith, Thank you for your comment. If you are not comfortable doing this then I wouldn't do it. Ride safe. Norman.
Thank you for this great video. I live in Pakistan and recently purchased a pre-owned 2013 M50. It had very less miles on it but I assume the previous owner was not very meticulous in caring about it. Your videos definitely give me the know how I need to maintain my Suzuki. Will surely take it out to my local workshop and ask them to lube the shaft splines for years of trouble free riding. Thank you.
Hi Rehan, Thank you for watching. Check out "Two Wheel Obsession" . Brian did a Boulevard into a bobber. He shows a lot on these bikes like putting in a new clutch.
Wow i really learned quite a bit on how to. Great explanation on products and how to apply. Happy Thanksgiving .
Hi Juan, Thank you for watching. Norman.
Hi Juan, So what do you think of COPPA? I am going to make a video about it soon. When the government gets involved everything goes down the tubes. Check it out on you-tube. Unbelievable !!!! Norman
Really enjoyed your video don’t stop making these videos so informative now I’ll have a go at this many thanks Steve Alicante Spain
Hi Steve , Thank you so much from Apollo , Pennsylvania U.S.A. Norman.
Thank you for this vid! My friend and I did this to our C50Ts and it was simple with your explanation and the service manual.
Glad it helped you. I have a two part video on setting the valves on these bikes. Norman.
@@2001himax Yes! I watched the valve adjustment vid several times to take my tank off, to change my spark plugs and to flush my radiator. Not sure about me doing my own valve adjustment. Getting ready to do a clutch replacement on a 06... whish you had a vid on that.
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What a easy detailed video. And I dont even have a bike but I feel like I could confidently do this job when I do get one
Hi Chris, Thank you for your comment. One thing to consider if you are thinking about buying the Suzuki Boulevard C 50 is they seem to have an idle issue. I have been trying to fix mine for a while and may have to take it to the dealer. There are some videos on You-Tube about this problem. Any bike you are going to buy look at reviews to help you make your choice. Norman.
Hey brother, thank YOU very much for posting this video. Found it extremely helpful.
Be well and stay safe out there. JB
Thank you for your comment. Norman.
Thank you Himax for this informative video. I appreciate you.
Hi Mike, Thank you so much for watching. Norman Ride safe.
Tom Patterson in Ohio. I got a 2005 Boulevard in September 2019. I started watching your videos and I removed the driveshaft and there was no grease on it, but it looked like new. There is 15000 miles on the bike. I have done or doing other things you suggest. Thanks for the info and keep doing the videos. Great job.
Hi Tom, I have been working on the idle problem that many others have too with the Boulevard C50s. Some took their bikes to the dealers and got no help. Have you heard of this? Watch for my next video on this problem. Still have not found the answer to this. Norman
I first checked mine at the same point, after I saw what could happen on the VR forum; as you said, I saw no grease, but the splines were pristine. I now do this with every rear tire change, but I use molybendum PASTE, and the splines still look like new. I use high-temp aircraft grade grease on the drive sprocket and axle.
@@yvwic50 A little grease on the splines will take care of them meshing together.
Great workshop video. Thank you sir.🇭🇲
Hi Garry, Thank you for watching. Norman
Just one tip. Do not run your fingers along the splines on the end of the shaft. In a severly worn shaft, the splines can be sharp as razors that'll slash your finger tips. Obviously, then parts will need swapping out, but you'll also have diced digits!
Your videos are sooooo good I download them for further use... Thank you...
Hi Alec, Thank you for watching. Norman.
Those kittens should have more respect for a master mechanic.
Thank you so much for this video, this is exactly what I'm about to do. I had no idea the sub frame had to come off. Mine is making a noise, praying it just needs greased up. I'll be using this video as a guide when I do mine. Thanks again. I'll be following your channel from now on.
Thank you for watching. Norman.
@@2001himax took my final drive off today, cleaning it up as you did in the video. Will any wheel bearing grease work or do I need a certain kind? Thanks so much for the video and the help.
James
@@HotWingz08 Any wheel bearing grease will do. Better yet , marine grease is better. That grease is used for like boats where there is moisture. Auto parts should have it. Norman.
Hey thanks for the video. It was very helpful for me in lubing my M50 driveshaft. I noticed that when I took mine apart that there was some RTV silicone residue on the metal gasket where the shaft bolts on. I also notice a little moisture seemed to have gotten into mine as there was just a bit of surface rust. I cleaned it all off really well and use some more RTV gasket maker when I put it back together.
Hi Robert, You did good. The rust may have been from the bike getting cold and then warm. Also if it sets on a cement floor it can draw moisture up through the bike. Put wood under the tires when not in use. If you take the battery out at any time set it on wood. Norman.
@@2001himax Thanks. Yeah it does sit on a cement floor. I’ll put a sheet of plywood under it.
@@rhbraly Hi Robert, Thank you for your comment. Here in Western Pennsylvania when winter comes and we can't ride for awhile I detail my bikes then cover them. Charge the batteries too. All my best, Norman.
Thanks for the video. Great explanation 👌
Thank you for watching. Norman
Quite helpful. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for watching. Norman
That was well done. Great job
Hi Tobias, Thank you so much for the comment. Norman.
If any rubber seals are in contact, silicone grease would be a must . I would think. Grease eats rubber.
You’re Great 👍🏻 keep these going!
Thank you so much for your comment. Norman.
Thank you for the great video,I am new to your channel, wanting to learn all I can ,I am looking to buy my second boulevard, with a sidecar for my wife,thanks again keep the great videos coming.
Hi Mark , Thank you for watching. Norman.
I have been looking all over Google and TH-cam for 17:00, I took out the shaft on my 1981 Honda CB900C and the gears are very difficult to spin. But at 17:00 in your video you show how easy it is to spin them. So I need to fix or replace mine.
Hi Alec, Being a shaft drive your bike must have oil in the back end that you change like mine? I would try this first. Drain the oil, Have the drain plug out and the filler plug out. Then take a can of break clean and spray through the holes into the final drive while you turn the part that I show at 17;00 . See if that frees it up any. If it doesn't then I would put the drain plug back in and fill it with kerosene then turn it by hand and try to free it up. Next use break clean again to get all the kerosene out. Let it set and dry out. If it is still hard to turn put a stick of wood on the rear drive and put the other end on your ear and turn it slowly to hear if it sounds like it is rubbing. Last thing is I would tear the final drive apart and see what is going on with it. If you need a new final drive try looking on e-bay under used parts or salvaged parts. I found parts that are from wrecked bike that are a lot cheaper than new. Hope this helps. Norman.
Great video , very helpful. Congratulation!
Thank you for watching. Norman.
Thank you for doing this, hope all is well with the leg.
Thank you for watching. Leg is back to normal but Lois and I came out of Texas Roadhouse and I fell , caught my toe on the curb that was not painted yellow, went down hard on my left side. Hurt my hand and jammed my left shoulder. No broken bones but a lot of pain. Will take time to heal. Can't use my clutch hand. Always something. Norman.
Awesome explanation!! Thank you.
Hi Jorge, Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Norman.
Great video. I really appreciate it
Hi Reggie, Thank you so much for the comment. Sorry for the add at the start of the video. I do not want adds. You-Tube puts it there. Norman.
Thanks for your video, Very helpful 👍!
Hi David, Thank you for watching. Norman.
Great video Norman Have to do this to mine. Thanks much.
Hi Jeff, Thanks. Norman
I grew up in Penowa, PA. Went to Burgettstown High School. I live in SOCAL now. I have a C-90 and was needing to adjust the clutch. Thanks.
th-cam.com/video/7BubY5R6jyw/w-d-xo.html Hi James, This may cover your bike. Norman.
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching. Norman
Thank you fir your time! Great job!
Thank you for watching and your comment. Norman.
Interesante video! Me puso a pensar que sería posible cambiar la relación del diferencial del c50 quizás por uno de c90 y así darle más kilómetros por litro, aunque le quite algo de fuerza.
Talk about clear instruction, wow, bravo.
Thank you so much. Norman.
You are a awesome teacher as I am new to riding and am looking to get one of these bikes I think it’s good to have some knowledge of what you getting into I click through the commercials too ha ha ha.stay safe you and yours sir.
Thank you so much for your comment. One thing about the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard is the idle problem. Type in on You-Tube "Suzuki Boulevard Idle Problem" and see what comes up. I am having that problem myself with mine. I bought a $360 scan and reset tool to try to fix it. Haven't had time to try it. Other than that the bike is great. Norman.
@@2001himax thank you for you insight I will look into this for sure I wanted to buy a Harley but to be honest I’d rather the reliability and not mention a bit lighter between the legs as I stand 5’ 7 figure this is the bike for me people say you’ll upgrade and I don’t think I will, it’s enough power for me as I am in my mid forty’s again thank you for everything thing and keep up with those videos even if it’s not about the bike your a natural in front of the camera. God bless and stay safe out there. Ferro from Alberta canada.
@@ferrelli76 Ferro, All my best to you and your family. Norman.
Good video, I’m saving this one. Thanks
Hi Timothy, Glad you like it. Norman.
Great, very informative video. Thank you sir.
Thank you for your comment. Norman.
Muchas gracias por el tutorial señor!!!!!
Hi Josemasergio, Thank you. Have a great day and all my best to you and your family. Norman
So glad l found you! Just bought a 2008 w/ 10,00 miles like new want to know all l can,
Like you said want to be able to know how to fix it all
Hi Roy, It saves you so much money doing it yourself. The bike shops charge so these days. Norman
Good afternoon! Great video
Hi Aranob, Thank you for watching. Norman.
I heard you say in the video that you have taken some previous ones down. That is a shame, as I was intending on using the valve video after I finished stripping the corrosion from the frame and swing arm. I hadn't found another video that decently addressed this.
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Thanks, Great Video, April 21 2020, Be Well, Michigan Waving
Hi Ray, Thank you for your comment. Stay safe in these wild going on's. Norman
The best video Tx
Thank you so much for watching. Norman.
Great video!
Thank you for the comment. Norman
Great video, thank you sir
Thank you for watching. Norman.
Excellent video
Thank you.
Useful video, thanks for doing it. 😁👍
Thank you Austin for watching. Norman
Do you know at all if this lack of lubrication is a problem on all the shaft driven Boulevards?
@@a.b1266 I first saw this problem on "Two wheel obsession" when Brian Glenn was making a bobber from a Suzuki Boulevard. His had a small dab, so I checked mine and found less on my bike. I don't know if others are all like that but if you take the rear wheel off for say a new tire it's best to check.
Thank you, you saved my bacon. I have stripped the bike down to the swing arm to tackle massive corrosion the previous owner just painted over. I have put all the bolts and parts in ziplock bags and tagged them but I saw that spacer sitting on the garage floor. I could not remember taking it out of the wheel. I put it aside in a separate bag. Until I watched your video I had no idea what it was. I saw you talking about the spacer and I was relieved; you saved me from making a big mistake. Nicely done video, keep it up.
@@highlandminger4009 Thank you for watching. Norman
I like the Yamalube grease for this type of application.
Hi David, Use what is best for you. Last night here is Western Pennsylvania it snowed very lightly, 31 temp. I think we are going to get warmer for a while but winter is coming. Ride safe. Norman.
Great video! I’m wondering if this is why my driveshaft is making a low grinding sound in low gears and a high whine at high speeds. I have plenty of final gear oil so it’s not that. Any suggestions?
Hi Miguel, You need to find the problem. Get a workbook on your year and model bike. There are
other videos on the driveshaft that other people have put up. Research all you can. Something is wearing out if it makes that sound. All my best. Norman.
Thank you for the video
You save us lots of money going towards the mechanics
But I was wondering what oil do u use for the driveshaft unit ??
Hi Hany, On the shaft and the end I put grease with my finger I use wheel bearing grease. In the final drive , at the rear wheel, I use Pennzoil SAE 80W-90 GL -5 gear oil or Valvoline SAE 80W-90 gear oil. It comes in a quart bottle and will do around three changes of oil. Auto parts stores have it and I think Wal-Mart has it too. Hope this helps. Norman.
Lucas Red Tacky is great grease :)
Loved watching your videos over the past 3 years since I became a rider. I brought a 2008 M50. I have been noticing when I start my bike after the clutch is depressed and gear in neutral, when starting the bike it moves forward. Can you please tell me what could be cause of this. Again thanks for your informative videos.
Hi Rich, On You-Tube put in "Two Wheel Obsession Full Clutch Adjustment". I would try this first. I tried to send the site to you but it wouldn't copy and paste. Norman
I enjoyed the video, thanks. I am wondering about the splines on the rear drive where the drives shaft goes into the rear drive? Do you worry about lubricating that end?
Hi Paul, On my video at the timeline at 26;10 I show lubing the rear part of the shaft. All other parts like the pinion gear and bearings are lubed by way of the oil in the final drive of this unit. I change this oil whenever I do an oil change on the bike, every 3000 miles. Hope this helps. Norman
@@2001himax I did see that Norman but I was speaking about the rear end of the propeller shaft where it plugs into the coupling for input to the rear drive. I would think those matching splines or gears need grease periodically as well.
Thank you.
thank you.
Norman, thanks for the video. I'm buying new tires tomorrow so gonna try this. Where in WPA do you live? I'm in Gibsonia. 😊
Hi George, I live near Apollo. That would be north east of you. I noticed your comment on my bell on You-Tube. I should have gotten an Email with your comment. I don't know why it does that at times. I answer all comments so if someone does not get a comment back that is why.
So George, you have the same weather as I. Last two days very windy. Last night it was 59 degrees then an hour and a half later is was 30. Ride safe. Norman.
I am so glad I found your channel. I have been riding for like 20 years and just helped a friend buying the 2008 C50 to help as a commuter to work. I have noticed it has some ticking or clicking coming from the engine. I looked every where, some people say it is the lifters and it is normal and they hit 30 and 40 thousands miles with that sound. Someone mentioned it is the valves and your engine is going bad soon and it is like a 1500$ job to fix. I am really concerned because I don't want him to be in that situation. What do you think?
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Hi Waleed, I would first change the oil in the motor and the oil in the final drive. Then watch the link to my video to set the valves. It is in two parts. If you are not up to setting them yourself then get a dealer to do it. A dealer here wants $360 to do it. The valves in the C50 make a small amount of sound but not a ticking sound. More like a sewing machine. Also having a Clymer book of his bike would help you. You can find them on E-Bay. The C50 should not be louder after 30 or 40 thousand miles due to the fact that the valves should be checked and reset if needed every 15,000 miles. That is going by the book. Hope this helps. This is what I would do. Norman.
Honda sells high pressure grease put on once that’s all you need I pulled my 750 Vulcan and the splice were starred rust
Thank you for the info. Norman
Thank you ,I have a 2005 c50t how warm does it have to get before the coolant fan comes on.I just bought it.
It depends on the outside temp. and if you are riding in stop and go traffic or open roads. A hot day in town it will come on when stopped at a red light waiting to go where same temp. on the open road with the air flowing over the radiator it may not come on at all. Norman.