ALWAYS check your motorcycle cables!

In my quest to make sure the Suzuki M109R makes it to 100K miles one day, I have to keep it in tip top shape. This time around, had to deal with some cable management. Surprisingly, I got 38,000 miles out of the stock clutch cable. Rather than go back with another brand, decided to go back with the stock oem cable. Cable management is important people, check your motorcycle cables!
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[@hillie47]

I saw an adventure rider who routes his spare clutch cable right next to the existing one. Coil the ends up, tape them off to protect it from the elements and you're good to go. If the cable goes in the middle of nowhere, you're not spending a long time finding your cable in your luggage, if you brought one, and then installing it. Just release on both ends and pop the new one in, adjust and vroom. :)

[@BrandonBicasso]

Dude! That's genius! Never thought to do that! Exactly why I ask for the comments 🤣.

[@Anton_G_604]

That's very clever!

[@41BeachComber]

Thats a great idea.

[@hillie47]

@@BrandonBicasso It's not my idea! But I thought it was very smart when I saw it. If you can put the ends of the cable away nicely, it can be done on most bikes.

[@RebelRides]

That's a damn fine idea. As long as you keep the spare cable lubed to!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

At least you caught it at home not out on ride

[@BrandonBicasso]

I haven't had that happen since 2013 😖. I refused to leave my bike on the street so i rode home without a clutch cable. Hella sketchy.

[@jonathantyree8172]

Truth

[@michaelizzy3424]

Thank you. My cable just went.06 m109r, I just got the bike and had no clue where to start. I was searching and came across your channel. Please keep these videos going.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Sure thing 💪🏾

[@FaithisKey792]

Brandon, after 15 seconds I think I know where you’re going with this 🤣. Today, I was suppose to sell my M109R. I pulled in the clutch cable and it snapped. With the buyer in front me 🤕Wow. I’m grateful it didn’t happen with him Or me on the bike, on the highway at high speed. So fortunate. Have a blessed day.

[@pharonzin]

The exact same thing happened to me with my 109 (07 also) at about 40k. I actually prefer the cable to gradually fray; gives you those crucial moments to get home/to safety. When replacing my cable, I disconnected from both ends and tape the top of the new cable to the bottom of the old. Pull from the top and it self routes to the lever. I wasn't removing more than one panel lol!

[@RebelRides]

We've done a few clutch cable replacements recently at work. Even with hydraulic clutch you still have to remember to change the fluid 👍

[@BrandonBicasso]

Did you change them out on low mileage bikes? 🤔

[@RebelRides]

@@BrandonBicasso mostly around 15-20k but one was only on 5k but had been stored outside through 3 British winters.

[@CocoKeb]

Thank you so much for the manual bro.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Sure thing 🤙🏾

[@gwaddles]

I love the way you shout this, the music and the content. Another one!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Glad you like it, Drax! More story/narrative style vids lately. Still doing everything else, but these are A LOT easier to get out.

[@coryhuffman4627]

I had my clutch cable break the other day on my 2006M109R while I was riding. I was about 100 miles from home and fortunately it broke while I was moving. After initial panic about what to do that far from home I decided I was not too far from the highway and figured I could coax at home. I had to time my stoplights very well I was able to upshift and downshift without the clutch as long as I rev matched. I did have to make it through a few intersections with a series of right turns and U-turns in order to clear those intersections I was able to make it all the way home for about five stoplights and multiple stop signs without ever coming to a stop or killing the bike. Thank you for showing me how to change the cable I will change that next week.

[@coryhuffman4627]

Also my cable broke at just under 20,000 miles although the bike is 15 years old so maybe it was more a matter of age then mileage?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Been there! Glad you made it home safe but I’d definitely say age. They get old and brittle like everything else. Grease the new one periodically this time.

[@zratfacedz]

New UK subscriber here , lovin' your vids ! and dreaming of a M109R :)

[@WildOn2sVlog]

Good catch!

[@BrandonBicasso]

Whew. 😬

[@jay_fast]

I’m loving the new space

[@BrandonBicasso]

It's coming along piece by piece :D

[@knot289]

Waiting for my clutch cable to arrive today. Pretty much the exact thing happened to mine minus a few different details. Bike just hit 14k but it is an 08 and it's the cruiser sister to the m109r. I'm riding the c109r.

[@bonesandcrows]

that look on your face when you entered the garage had me rolling.

[@BrandonBicasso]

I'm a goof ball 😅

[@upsidedowndog1256]

My 85 Kawi 750 turbo clutch cable had a few broken strands in 2006, so I bought a new one. It didn't break until 2017, on my driveway!

[@Cayoot]

I gotta say, it looks like you had the classic result of never lubing your cable ends (barrels) and the sockets that they sit in. Perhaps you should consider it. It takes a total of about 5 minutes (pull the two cable ends out of their sockets, clean both them, and their sockets, then apply some white lithium grease to the areas you just cleaned. reassemble and viola! You're done. Making it easy for your cable ends to rotate within their sockets will go a looooong way to preventing the cable strands from becoming "work hardened" and starting to fray. Just my $.02. Anyways, good video, thanks...and lube those cable ends every time you change the oil!

[@BrandonBicasso]

I can say I haven't lubed them in the past year 😐. But I have in the past several times. It's the stock cable from 2007 😬!

[@duke3997]

The next time I'm home in Alabama, I'm gonna have to look u up, if it's good with you maybe we can take a ride, my home town ain't that far from where you are, I'm thinking mid September I'll take my annual cross-country run...

[@BrandonBicasso]

Hit me up on Insta if you haven't already. I'm easy to get in contact with over there. Or shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@bikerbobcat]

Thanks for reminding me to get a new cable when I change out my worn ass clutch on my old bike. 55k miles isn't bad.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Heck no it isn't. I was hoping I'd get more out of mine. I'm not complaining, though. I had more years on that cable than I did miles. 13 years on that cable.

[@c.showers6859]

Mine broke on my M109r when I took off at a stop light.....bike stalled at a stop light. In the HOOD!!!! Took about 3 hours to find a tow service truck to arrive. LOL😁. Some dude helped me push it out the street and onto a sidewalk. I just hung out at a nearby barbershop til the tow truck arrived.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Lol, we always have stories with motorcycles. 😅

[@lornestrickland5592]

You just saved me $60. I'll do my cable myself. Thanks

[@BrandonBicasso]

Sure thing! It’s not hard at all.

[@lornestrickland5592]

@@BrandonBicasso Good thing I watched your video because I've already have the panels off to put crash bars on. What's your location?

[@BrandonBicasso]

@@lornestrickland5592 Bama

[@lornestrickland5592]

@@BrandonBicasso Cool I'm in GA

[@debbymarshall2857]

I agree. OEM is my preferred choice, too. Might as well use reliable parts and ones you know are going to fit regardless. Wouldn’t be a bad idea to carry an extra cable on long journeys. 🤔

[@BrandonBicasso]

Absolutely, Debby!!!

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

I recently had to replace the throttle pull cable on my 96 Magna. It had frayed and broke, there was ONE strand holding it together lol.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Well done sir ! I put the Barnett stainless steel on my scout. Fingers crossed it lasts 38,000 miles 😁. My Bagger has a hydronic clutch 👍🏼

[@BrandonBicasso]

It should! Take care of it and stop those wheelies 😛 😂😂😂

[@BrandonBicasso]

2007 Suzuki M109R on a stock clutch/cable. Not bad, eh?

[@chrishunter5041]

Better fail in the garage than on a freeway, if you'v got the room to route the spare along side the one in use.

[@BrandonBicasso]

This is true! 😬

[@nicholasjheinz7461]

Cable clutches require more maintenance than hydraulic. I clean, grease and inspect clutch cable regularly. Still no guarantee against failure.

[@SpudsMcHaggis]

I always carry one in my saddle bags. Just never know when one will break.

[@BrandonBicasso]

You right! Someone recommended routing a second one along side the stock one so you don't have to install it. Just a thought

[@HARMARSCH2]

Brandon, Since I started watching your channel, I’ve seen two M 109s where I live. A blue one and a white one with a black stripe.

[@BrandonBicasso]

It's funny how it works out. You weren't looking for them at first but now you see them everywhere. 😅

[@Filli-Filz]

I ride a K07 and I always have a spare under the seat - I will change to hyd clutch this winter and I will keep the spare under the seat.....for da buddies!😁

[@BrandonBicasso]

Super nice!!! I may go hydraulic one day!

[@stephengulick6598]

Had the same thing happen to my C109RT last year. Was at around 39K miles.

[@knot289]

My c109r only just hit 14k and I have the exact same issue.

[@JTEKTNYC]

same thing happened to me on my 01 triumph speed triple..it frayed right at the clutch lever...hey it lasted all the way to 28k miles..

[@BrandonBicasso]

Lol, wild. Easier than it popping while riding.

[@dmedina6835]

Solid another great vid

[@BrandonBicasso]

Thanks D ❤

[@jeremyhaynes3340]

Clutch cable broke at a red light and bike lugged forward in the middle of a benefit ride for a falling brother. It was 4 p.m. on a Saturday and over 100 miles from home, so I put a set of vice grips over Clutch assembly than duck taped a rope to pull on and hand Clutch it home. Not fun😢

[@BrandonBicasso]

That’s brilliant thinking given the circumstances.

[@mrhaggard364]

Have you ever had to change your clutch kit? My odemeter doesn't move. No accelerating;(

[@BrandonBicasso]

I did years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q522qpWXf7WZr8ksi=Yrva8UKjhktCSi4u

[@mrhaggard364]

Thanks. Just watched it. I appreciate you

[@rolandkeith5322]

Good topic cover I enjoyed it all and well said…….stay safe and keep well …. 😊

[@BrandonBicasso]

Thanks, Roland! Check those cables!

[@slawomirjop3262]

Nice movie 👍

[@shanruckusjones.4948]

Thanks Bro. for making this video but you're about 2 weeks late. My clutch cable broke on my way home.😪 my Victory XC sat idle for 2 weeks. SMH

[@41BeachComber]

I usually put some wd40 on the cables each mth or two. It helps them stay lubricant up. Since mine is a 2007 I was thinking of having all the cables changed at the dealer or other repair shop. The motorcycle has only 7700 miles for an 07 and garage kept, but I'd feel safer having them all changed.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Good idea. Peace of mind goes a long way. I'd pay for that too.

[@exlimited3938]

You're actually doing the opposite. If something has a oily residue on it, WD-40 will remove it because it's a solvent. It's okay for cleaning out grime and rust but after it dries, it would be a good idea to use something like silicone spray (cheap) or Tri-flow (expensive).

[@41BeachComber]

@@exlimited3938 yeah your right, my bad in words. I actually do use a silicon spray with a little straw to help. Thanks.

[@mikekosar6135]

Say..at least you would’ve made it home with the frayed cable.. my victory highball just snapped..no warning ⚠️

[@Anton_G_604]

Haven't had to change them yet on my Guzzi, but great advice nonetheless. Sometimes I'm too quick with pre-ride checks (just wanna jump on that bike and go), but I do check every cable a couple of times a week.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Mm, is it easy to change the cable out on the Guzzi? 👀

[@Anton_G_604]

@@BrandonBicasso It doesn't look too bad, it's a pretty simple machine, but since I haven't done it yet, it'll be probably take me a bit :)

[@chadpunte1731]

I rode a 1989 virago for a month without a clutch cable.

[@BrandonBicasso]

You what? 😯 That's wild!!!!!

[@chadpunte1731]

@@BrandonBicasso smol bike, probably a lot of damage done to it during that as some of the shifts and neutral starts made lots of noise. 1. Basically start it in neutral, push it forward and slam it into first. Take off. 2. If I revv'd and let up it would shift either direction. 3. Would try to get it to neutral for red lights from second. The slower I was going the easier it was. It didn't always work and had to repeat step one.

[@sumitkkanungo5423]

when I start the my 2012 model m109r, the sound of rattling sound comes from the side of the clutch and as soon as you press the clutch lever, the sound stops what is the problem of the thing please help me

[@BrandonBicasso]

Probably the tube nut or clutch basket is loose. You’re not far from blowing the gears.

[@sumitkkanungo5423]

No boss both are parfectly tight ..but still rattling noise is coming.

[@arrowtradinginc.3346]

I dont see the maintenance manual link,

[@BrandonBicasso]

It’s in the video description

[@ericperry72]

So I need to hook up the bottom part first then the top? Cause man! Other than that it's a easy job!

[@BrandonBicasso]

It really is. A lot of people ride with a spare cable under the seat.

[@drewbear187]

Hey bradon do the m109r have a governor on there far as speed? Just pwrchase one and ita hard to get over a 110. I got the bike tune up spark plugs and all any solutions???

[@BrandonBicasso]

It does have one. Comes down to weight/aero (tucking over at highspeeds). My governor is turned off with my GiPro Atre gear indicator.

[@danlopez2012]

Heh! Just replaced most all of my cables last month(?) but then again mines an 86 Vs700 intruder

[@BrandonBicasso]

Niceee! I think I'm gonna replace them all now just because. Wouldn't hurt, right?

[@ksmgmedia]

Could you do a camera set up?

[@BrandonBicasso]

Camera set up. How so?

[@ksmgmedia]

@@BrandonBicasso I'm interested to see your mic set up and what helmet camera you use. Im looking for the same and not sure what to buy.

[@blackonepac]

Gd job thx

[@peteherrera1502]

My hand starts shaking now when holding in the clutch lever when shifting and I wondered if having the clutch lever adjust so the clutch lever was closer to the hand grip would help or is there something that you know of that I can use to help me depress the clutch lever in and hold it in and then release it while shifting making it easier for me to shift.

[@BrandonBicasso]

Might have to upgrade to a hydraulic clutch. They have lighter clutch feel especially considering these bikes have heavy clutch feel.

[@peteherrera1502]

@@BrandonBicasso Thank you for your suggestion. I have 2014 Suzuki M109R. And according to what I read ones hand does that when a person gets older when their hand has nerve damage

[@peteherrera1502]

Do they make something like that for the front brake side as well in case my right hand becomes like the left hand?

[@BrandonBicasso]

@@peteherrera1502 I hope it works out for you whatever you decide to do. You can try to adjust it or get an adjustable clutch lever to set the amount of pressure.

[@BrandonBicasso]

@@peteherrera1502 you’ll have to research that but generally, you’d get a set.

[@Jay-vr8it]

My stock clutch cable is shot at 15k miles

[@BrandonBicasso]

Been hearing that a lot lately. What's the model year? If it's an older bike, that cable is withering with the rest of the components.

[@Jay-vr8it]

@@BrandonBicasso 09 m90. M90 sucks for customizing you can't get shit for it. I want the integrated rear lights you have but nobody makes them for the m90

[@MotorcyclesforTallRidersNow]

You wanna come fix mine now? Gonna be 111° today. 😅

[@BrandonBicasso]

Man, I looked at Phoenix temps recently because my fiancé is from there and I was like.. yeah naw.. can't do it 😂😂😂 I'd ride maybe but there would be absolutely no filming or working on anything until dark 😂.

[@MotorcyclesforTallRidersNow]

@@BrandonBicasso hahaha its a totally different riding culture out here. Its like you don't HEAR a bike til 10pm. My wife swears it cools down after the summer is over. But yeah tripple digets. 115 til Tuesday!

[@ut1004bp]

Hmm, since it wasn't the brake, and it was the go petal, you might have to consider if you been neglecting the girlfriend lately..lol , but seriously, did you already have a spare or did you have to special order?

[@jonathantyree8172]

Flip flops?...tsk tsk Brandon

[@BrandonBicasso]

Hey hey, I was in the garage 🥴😂