Hi Guys, I got my M109R last spring with 7,000km on it, and Im at 10,000km now. In the last 500km or so I noticed more engine vibration under load/ acceleration (~3500 rpm or so), so figured the soft front engine mounts were on need of a change. (per my learnings here on the forum).
Now, I dont know how hard it was ridden before I got it, but I dont beat on any of my bikes. Id also say that that gap between the trans/engine covers on the left side of the bike that I'd heard about as a "tell tale sign", was a perfect gap, no misalignment at all. However, I elected to do the upgrade anyway and bought the harder Suzuki rear mounts.
Not too bad of a job overall, did it by myself in 4 hours or so, I could easily shave an hour off that time now that I have done it once.
The original Front mounts were indeed F'd, so I'd say heed the good advice from forum members and do this mod !! if you have more than 10,000km (6,000 miles) its worth a shot, and isnt that hard to do yourself. There are "how-to's on this forum and on Youtube that will help you along the way.
Now, I dont know how hard it was ridden before I got it, but I dont beat on any of my bikes. Id also say that that gap between the trans/engine covers on the left side of the bike that I'd heard about as a "tell tale sign", was a perfect gap, no misalignment at all. However, I elected to do the upgrade anyway and bought the harder Suzuki rear mounts.
Not too bad of a job overall, did it by myself in 4 hours or so, I could easily shave an hour off that time now that I have done it once.
The original Front mounts were indeed F'd, so I'd say heed the good advice from forum members and do this mod !! if you have more than 10,000km (6,000 miles) its worth a shot, and isnt that hard to do yourself. There are "how-to's on this forum and on Youtube that will help you along the way.