http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0024.jpg
This is a comparison of the OEM Suzuki bones (left) and a set of aftermarket bones (right). Note the slightly longer length of the aftermarket bones. These bones are made by Jason...
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0025.jpg
First off, prepare your M109R to be lifted. There is a shield plate that you must remove before lifting the bike. Make sure to properly support the bike both front and rear. Unless you want 600lbs of motorcycle landing on top of you while your wrenching on the bike. Ask a friend to help if you can.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0027.jpg
This is the shield plate found under the bike. Once removed, set it aside til your done.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0028.jpg
Now lift the bike at or near the center of balance. You don't want the bike to easily tilt forward or rearward.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0029.jpg
Remove the chrome cover over the drive shaft. Remove the (2) screws holding the electronics box and let it hang down out of the way. Remove the chrome cover bracket (shown). Set it aside for later.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0030.jpg
Removed the electronics bracket and set it aside.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0031.jpg
Now you have access to the suspension. You will be removing (3) bolts. Bolt 1 connects the large end of the bones to the frame. Bolt 2 connects both small ends of the bones to the suspension. Bolt 3 connects the spring over shock to the suspension. Starting with bolt 3 is recommended, with the spring over shock disconnected. The spring over shock will drop down out of your way and you can then remove bolts 2 and 1
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0032.jpg
A 19mm socket on 1/2 inch drive along with a 17mm wrench will do the job on the left side. A 19mm (or 3/4) inch wrench and 17mm will do the right side.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0033.jpg
Oooppsss, had to massage one of the bones. Looks like a little too much weld filler and powdercoat won't let the bolt through. Time to whip it with a round course file. About 30-45 mins and the bolt moves easily in the bone.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0034.jpg
Install the new bones. Make sure to use some good quality grease on the bones. Note: Bolt up the bones first and leave the spring over shock for last. You will need a floor jack to lift the rear tire until the shock and suspension line up. Make sure all the bolts are tight.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0035.jpg
Put everything back together. Clean up any left over grease or fingerprints. Place a couple of pieces of wood for the rear tire to sit on when you lower the bike to the ground. Otherwise, you won't be able to remove the bike lift.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0036.jpg
Make sure to support the bike when you lower it. Once back on the wheels, it will tilt.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0037.jpg
Ahhh,,, Now doesn't that look better! THIS is the way I think the bike should come from the factory.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0038.jpg
Sit on the bike and test the action of the suspension. Make sure it does not bind or do anything obviously wrong.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0039.jpg
Now wash the bike up and go for a ride.... :bigthumbsup:
Edit: Had a server failure and lost some pics. Sorry folks..
This is a comparison of the OEM Suzuki bones (left) and a set of aftermarket bones (right). Note the slightly longer length of the aftermarket bones. These bones are made by Jason...
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0025.jpg
First off, prepare your M109R to be lifted. There is a shield plate that you must remove before lifting the bike. Make sure to properly support the bike both front and rear. Unless you want 600lbs of motorcycle landing on top of you while your wrenching on the bike. Ask a friend to help if you can.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0027.jpg
This is the shield plate found under the bike. Once removed, set it aside til your done.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0028.jpg
Now lift the bike at or near the center of balance. You don't want the bike to easily tilt forward or rearward.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0029.jpg
Remove the chrome cover over the drive shaft. Remove the (2) screws holding the electronics box and let it hang down out of the way. Remove the chrome cover bracket (shown). Set it aside for later.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0030.jpg
Removed the electronics bracket and set it aside.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0031.jpg
Now you have access to the suspension. You will be removing (3) bolts. Bolt 1 connects the large end of the bones to the frame. Bolt 2 connects both small ends of the bones to the suspension. Bolt 3 connects the spring over shock to the suspension. Starting with bolt 3 is recommended, with the spring over shock disconnected. The spring over shock will drop down out of your way and you can then remove bolts 2 and 1
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0032.jpg
A 19mm socket on 1/2 inch drive along with a 17mm wrench will do the job on the left side. A 19mm (or 3/4) inch wrench and 17mm will do the right side.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0033.jpg
Oooppsss, had to massage one of the bones. Looks like a little too much weld filler and powdercoat won't let the bolt through. Time to whip it with a round course file. About 30-45 mins and the bolt moves easily in the bone.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0034.jpg
Install the new bones. Make sure to use some good quality grease on the bones. Note: Bolt up the bones first and leave the spring over shock for last. You will need a floor jack to lift the rear tire until the shock and suspension line up. Make sure all the bolts are tight.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0035.jpg
Put everything back together. Clean up any left over grease or fingerprints. Place a couple of pieces of wood for the rear tire to sit on when you lower the bike to the ground. Otherwise, you won't be able to remove the bike lift.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0036.jpg
Make sure to support the bike when you lower it. Once back on the wheels, it will tilt.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0037.jpg
Ahhh,,, Now doesn't that look better! THIS is the way I think the bike should come from the factory.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0038.jpg
Sit on the bike and test the action of the suspension. Make sure it does not bind or do anything obviously wrong.
http://www.buttrynet.com/external/M109/Pict0039.jpg
Now wash the bike up and go for a ride.... :bigthumbsup:
Edit: Had a server failure and lost some pics. Sorry folks..