Suzuki Boulevard C50 C90 M50 M109 Clutch Replacement

[@duwomaiishgabrielle9498]

Nicely done, Thank you for sharing! I just bought a 2005 C50 with 30,000 miles on it for 1500! I rode it home about 200 miles and it seems to run fine! Clutch is strong, engine purrs, I think I’ll change the oil and filter, coolant, - transmission seems fine! It’s my first bigger motorcycle! You’ll probably see more of me! Great video!

[@jeffchandler1]

Pretty good guide for clutch replacement. The only thing that bothers me is what you called a "bushing" , the thing you hang the gasket onto, is called a "dowel pin". Dowel pins are really important because they insure exact tolerance for alignment of engine parts. I installed a transmission once and forgot to install the dowel pins, and the alignment of the engine and transmission were off by and it destroyed the pressure plate. I don't mean to be nit picky, just thought the viewers would like to know there's a purpose for those two little thingamabobs--don't lose them or forget to put them back on.

[@JohnnyDont]

Not to be nitpicky back, but I'm a viewer and I couldn't have cared less what he called them so long as he showed what needed to be done right and I didn't have to figure out what he was saying in Bengali like most videos for metric bikes. 🥔

[@andystephens2772]

Took about 2 hours from prep work (getting tools laid out and oil soaking plates) to putting fresh oil back in. Granted I had to take a trip to Napa in between that lol. Appreciate the tutorial, I'm not very mechanically inclined but I made light work of this project! Runs like a different bike! Thank you so much brother!

[@rushforce33]

Awesome ! I have a 2006 C90 with around 40k - 30k of the miles was in the past 18 months - I do a majority of my maintenance "12 years as an aircraft mechanic, not much I can't figure out lol" this video saved me a ton of time - thanks !

[@robertgautreau6384]

Thank you so much for a simple straight forward video instruction on the clutch repair. I have a 2007 C50 with 38k miles and have been noticing on 40 to 50 mph, if I have to accelerate in to a passing lane, I hear..then feel the acceleration. I feel like it is a slipping clutch and only in the upper gears. You address this very concern at the beginning of the video, so I believe it will relieve this issue. I really like this bike and don't want to trade it out or spend a fortune at a bike shop. I will do this repair and let you know how it turns out. Also, thanks for the clutch adjustment video, a nice finish to this repair.

[@MikeSmithprofit1]

Was the clutch the issue and did the replacement fix it???

[@danielgirouard2690]

Love the cardboard bolt trick!! In definitely using this from now on! Thanks brother

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Make sure you don't have any asshole friends switch the bolt placements for "shits n' giggles", while you're doing this.

[@Maltojo]

Hi Bryan. This is one old video, but I just bought me a 2005 M50 last week. This is one of the BEST how to vids I've ever watched. I was looking for how to adjust the clutch but ended up watching this all the way through. I've always been dreading the time I'll need to replace the clutch plates. (I have a Triumph Rocket III, too), but after this, I see there is no need to fear! Thanks you, Thank You for that!!! Now, you mentioned that the next video will be how to adjust the clutch so off to that. While I was lubing the clutch cable the clutch end came out of the slot so I've already been under the covers to put that back in. That little adjuster thingy looks scary, though, but I'm sure that the next video you did after this one will take care of that! Cheers!!!

[@Kdsound]

Would be nice if you did a full parts list for this

[@douglasanderson153]

If you jump on any Suzuki dealer website, you’ll find the parts lists and the exploded diagrams of everything on the bike. I recently did this for my M90..

[@robertgautreau6384]

Good Morning to you, first let me say I'm very glad to see you taking a ride along the beach. I saw your video and you sounded very happy to be "in the saddle" again. Hopefully you will not have any long term discomfort with the meds and will continue with a clear head. I wanted to thank you for the video on the C50 clutch replacement. I have a 2007 C50 , and after watching your video decided to tackle this myself. I order parts from Suzuki House, online and paid about $160.00 total. The fix was straightforward and relatively painless! It took longer to clean the gasket off the housing and mainframe then any other part of the job. I then adjusted the clutch per your second video and all is well. I rode it yesterday for a "shakedown" and it feels great. (South Louisiana 61 degrees). While I have always been mechanically inclined, your video and this job made me mechanically confident. Stay healthy, keep riding and we hope to watch more videos. And as we say in Louisiana laissez les bons temps rouler .

[@derekgray639]

Probably the best clutch video man. Patient and detailed. Thanks for this.

[@jefftalbot6971]

Thanks knew it was simple just never worked on a big bike like that,just bought it 3weeks ago leaving the motocross races got on it a little and motor started reving higher,now will watch clutch adjustment!

[@JP-sm2kr]

I know this vid is years old. But I just did this repair this AM. And wanted to take a moment to show my appreciation. It went very smoothly. It didn't take under an hour... but it also didn't take me days to finish because I didn't have the proper tools - like a torque wrench. Thanks again for posting. I had a great ride this AM back up to N Scottsdale while being down and out for four months. Next up - clutch cable adjustment. Yes, I watched the vid on that and ready to go tomorrow. Thx again. All the best.

[@miopinion5965]

50 minutes and thankful ... now want to buy a motorcycle thanks for the video

[@cruepprich]

Wow. Awesome video, esp. for an unskilled mechanic like me. I'm no longer worried about an expensive clutch job. DYI for sure. Thanks!

[@blackhawk2475]

As usual... Very informative, great camera shots, and clear verbal instruction on all procedures. Makes me feel as though even I can do it... Ride safe!!!

[@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294]

Thank you for this video. My father and I successfully replaced my clutch with this as a guide.

[@edwinacevedo8420]

Dude, you have to be the best explainer of how to maintained a Suzuki Boulevard c50,

[@billmarshall3082]

Thanks,I will put the new plates into the windshield washer jug that I cut the side out of and soak them in that while tearing it down.I just bought mine 2 months ago and noticed it slipping more in top gear when I apply throttle.Haven't done a clutch change in years.Thanks again.

[@cliffordmounts7076]

Thank you for your time and helping all of us ,I appreciate it more than you will ever know!! Thanks again Buddy.

[@douglapointe6810]

Becareful there are some differences depending on the year of the bike. Im doing my clutch currently waiting for new barnett parts. On my 2004 C90 I don't believe the fibre plates are different thicknesses, but I will check the new ones. Also the last fibre plate goes in a different slot than rest of the fibre plates and when replacing the clutch pressure plate there is a small hole in the plate that is supposed to line up with a triangle on the clutch basket. I have a manual. Take pictures before you disassemble, always nice to have for reference.

[@HOTDOG401]

Thanks for the vid...pretty much like a Shadow 1100....c90 started slipping today and wanted to see what it looked like on the Boulevards....thanks again...cheers!

[@rogertrovi7973]

Thanks a lot for a great video. I bought a 87 intruder 750 last year. Thanks to you I will attempt changing the clutch myself.

[@2001himax]

I worked for Honda. Suzuki may be the same. If you mix the side cover bolts simply put a few in and notice the distance from the bolt head to the cover, that is putting them in the holes till they stop before you screw them in, if one is say 1/4 inch out they will all be 1/4 inch out. This way you know you have them in the right hole. If it is too short it will be down against the cover, too long it will be out farther than the rest. I enjoy your videos. Norman

[@Robnord1]

I was thinking clutch jobs would be quit a bit more complex than this. Thanks for the video Bryan !

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Robnord1 I don't BS - super easy :)

[@chevyprerunner1]

Great Vid I ordered the same parts and they arrived in 2 days from 3 separate sellers as well! worked on it for about 5 hours this evening lol not sure why it took me so long but its good to go now thanks for all your Helpful Vids!

[@cesarflores9484]

you're a goat for this video!! thanks i wish i would've seen this before taking my bike to the shop...

[@4U2NV614]

Awesome video! I was going to bring it to the mechanic to do it being I never did a clutch before. Didn't realize it was this simple! Thanks again!

[@shaneworden5095]

Great video my fellow Bully rider. Thanks for the lesson.

[@twismfamily]

You did this video 4 years ago? I thought you did mainly FJR1300 content. Awesome! I was rear ended last year October on my FJR1300 and so I figured I would try another bike, of which I also liked back in 2005. I just bought a 2006 M109 Boulevard. I'm glad to see I can still come to you for advice. Very cool.

[@douglasanderson153]

Great video Sir. I’m about to pull my vz1500 to pieces and replace everything. The bike had done 13,000 km. I think the previous owner abused the pike somewhat…

[@carlantonson7760]

This is a really good video!!! Thanks for providing such great information!

[@richb8888]

Thanks for your videos on your Suzuki Boulevard. I love watching and getting the confidence to do my own work on my 08 M50. I brought my bike a year ago, and I've noticed when I start my bike with clutch depressed and in neutral the bike jerks forward. Would you have any idea or suggestions why it does that? I hope I so I can attempt to make the repair myself. Keep up the great videos.

[@ZteveW]

You really know your stuff guy. I don't even understand how a clutch works. How did you know you needed to fix it?

[@deadmusik9969]

Thank you for this video!!! My m50 is starting to slip going to 4th to 5th.. You cleared up alot for me!

[@starburstlover1338]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS. MADE THE JOB SO MUCH EASIER!

[@bobwoz100]

Make sure your order includes SIX friction plates with smaller amount of friction fibre material and ONE with thicker fibre material. I forgot to order the one with the thicker friction material, had to wait an extra three days to finish.

[@christianjones4624]

I went with the Barnett Performance Products Complete Kevlar Clutch Kit 303-70-10033. Also comes with replacement springs. Easy install.

[@2c2bpolitics-ce-gate3-4]

How did you know that this kit would be compatible with a Suzuki boulevard c50? Aren't these kits bike-specific?

[@gabrielgelinas7]

Great video, and very informative and easy to follow! Do you have the links for this exact same rekluse clutch and the springs? I didn't see then listed in the description with all the other parts you've added to your bike. Thank you!

[@odie4207]

I was just getting ready to call a few shops ty this is getting done on my jack with my tools and $200 in good whiskey.

[@robmunch384]

Golden personally bud, love the video.

[@joshuabusick1940]

You my friend are a life saver, thank you kind sir

[@my4thsuzuki794]

Thanks for the video. It is nice to see it done before doing it myself.

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Welcome!

[@biggiebruce72]

I LOVE this video. Thank you for taking the time to do it!

[@MrBadApple999]

Great quality video, I've been looking to cut up the hear and bobberize it like yours, do you have a video on that?

[@patrickwallace5383]

Great video, thank you so much for posting it!

[@dwaynekeith2046]

Thanks for the video bud. I will be changing my clutch soon. Have you changed the drive shaft spine gear or U joint? That is my next job.

[@gplayer01]

Really great video. Thanks for doing this. I have a 2008 M50 with only 3k on it, but still good information.

[@ChrisHornberger]

Dude. Put shoes on. Broken toes are no joke and if they don't heal right, walking properly is done and over.

[@slurp95]

Nice video , good use for that cardboard !👍🏽

[@zacharybelton6493]

hey man im zach, i live out in ocala, youre video is very useful

[@TwoWheelObsession]

Thanks man

[@tomfjr3872]

Clever idea re the cardboard to hold the clutch cover bolts.

[@WaitAMinute1989]

Hi there, can you make a list of replacement parts and the sites where you can find them? I have a 2016 M50, Cheers and thanks.

[@Shiloh_Nauvoo]

TwoWheelObsession I should have read your description before asking my last question. So I will rephrase my question, is this a clutch repair to a hydraulic clutch?

[@adalbertoflores4349]

very good video, I will do it myself, I would like to know how to put new coolant to my m50

[@willynilly1445]

Ordered the same parts and instead of the only difference being one friction plate being thicker, the only difference I had was one being super thin..

[@Lean540]

Thanks soooo much. I have a chattering M109R when its cold, so I think I may give it a go!

[@joshmadar6711]

I have the same bike same issue, what year and milage is your bike?

[@NhemF]

Watching this even though I'm gonna get help to do this job

[@jonmajarucon51]

A most excellent presentation. Thank you.!!

[@ross798]

Nice video, you take a job most would be afraid to tackle and show us it's not rocket science, even though a shop charges rocket scientist labor fees.

[@larryarbour1560]

If you don’t mind, where did you get that short pan? I want one lol... did you get it from Amazon?

[@biggiebruce72]

I got the same one from Advance Auto.

[@jeffholzheimer1147]

Million dollar question..what if that item in the tutorial that was not supposed to be disturbed was stuck on back of cover plate when I took it off

[@rickmishoe]

Lived in Tampa Florida for around 18:yrs

[@Vootsksa]

Great video, good advice. Thank you for quick editing. Denver CO here. Where do you ride?

[@markray7189]

Hi great video and really informative, unfortunately whilst doing the 4 plate cover bolts to 7lb /ft one snapped and I'm now left with most of the bolt stuck in the hole. Any tips? I am in the UK and used EBC springs but the bolt didn't like even such low torque

[@stephensomerville6003]

Absolutely love your videos. So informative. OCALA FL here. Question: I ordered all the replacement parts OEM from Revzilla. All six of the clutch plates are the same part number and thickness. One said one of the plates ( the one again the engine) is thicker. Is that important or do I use the six new plate I was sent, or just don’t replace the thick plate in the clutch now? HELP. LOL. stay at home and wash your hands.

[@NhemF]

He addresses this in the video, watvh it again

[@dalaststophmgym7081]

Great job......I'm looking to change my back fender.....Did you make a vid when you converted your bike into a bobber?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

A whole playlist of them...

[@dkj4183]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking to buy a late model C50 so this info was valuable. I have read that the Suzuki factory had not lubricated (greased) the final gear to the back wheel properly and therefore there have been complaints of worn out and chopped-up final gear at the wheel. Any truth to this factory mistep?)

[@dashimoto]

I appreciate the informative video. Thank you kindly.

[@christianpellew7571]

I know this is a LONG shot but do you know what size the clutch sleeve hub but is?? I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find the size?

[@jeffreyjohnsrude8701]

Iv got a c90 and my bike has a hydraulic clutch. Does that mean I won't need to adjust the clutch after iv changed the plates? I'd think it would be self adjusting

[@thedego22]

great how to vids! where did u learn to work on bikes?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

+Skottrik dego I've always been very mechanically inclined - thanks for watching!

[@EazyDuz18]

A baby could change a clutch on a bike its very simple

[@baloo217]

Hi, will ne the same for the 2004 suzuki boulevard c50, ? the 2004 is actually vl800. Do u have the part numbers or links?

[@stevetruman2111]

Did this take care of your slipping? I did my twice already on my s50.still slips when really hot on in alot of traffic stop and go, this time I'm going to change my steel plates

[@agankachu09]

Hello there! I have a M109r2 2008 model with only 17,000 km. My tires are new - a month old. My rear tire slips/spins when starting from stop position. I have to release the clutch very slowly and carefully as I'm afraid to fall. This may have happened 3-4 time in total this month. Would you be able to advise what to do? I have been riding since the last 13 odd years. Thanks

[@MikeSmithprofit1]

Too much power 😜

[@ArizonaRE]

Nice job! Super easy compared to the Enfield, I swear! Nice and tidy though, it all looks good B-)

[@vanessavercoe8331]

I have the service manual, which does not say to use gasket sealer, however other vids- all of them i have watched use sealer. What is the reason for not using sealer here?

[@rufusrunsgsp4610]

TWO, I was hoping that your video would show how to change the gear shift spring. Do you have one that shows that? I took off the cover on the opposite side of the clutch. That created a gob of work with no access to replace the spring. So this time I'm searching to see if going through the clutch cover provides access to the spring. But I did not see it in your video. Any help is greatly appreciated. I have the 2009 C50 tour.

[@The-bolder-bender]

I have a 08 suzuki C109R can a c90 or c50 clutch assembly work on a 109r? I can't find a 109 clutch assembly.

[@ryanguerrero7328]

Awesome video brotha!

[@jvela6937]

I followed this process on my 2018 c90 and have no resistance when puling my clutch level. What could be the problem?

[@maulssaber]

you did this who job barefoot hats off to you lol

[@jninemil7750]

Your videos are awesome. Makes me want to just do in upgrade on a Honda magna 750. Think it's worth it?

[@TwoWheelObsession]

JOHN NINNERAM If it needs it, why not!

[@jninemil7750]

Good point. Lol

[@dwaynekeith2046]

Hey man, what did the bike sounds like for you to know it was the clutch? I am chasing a problem with my M50 that I can't figure out. You can watch my video for the sound it makes. I have the clutch out and the bike in gear and can still turn the rear wheel and hold the clutch catch still...

[@Jack_The_Biker]

where did you get your oem gasket?

[@itsthebike6672]

The clutch springs lose their original strength do to exposure to heat. The manual calls out the free length to determine if they need replacing. Springs that are stronger than oem are a marketing gimmick & don't do anything except make the clutch actuation unnecessarily heavier. When you inspect the steels, check for warpage on a flat surface. If you bought the bike used, measure the thickness of your steels with micrometer to ensure previous mechanic got it right.

[@lennygiles9274]

Great video👍🏾

[@davidbhughes.8923]

Great Tip, thanks for the idea to use the cardboard and push the bolts in the marked locations and bingo, you never lose what bolt goes where.

[@patrickm3900]

Excellent clutch video... my only addition as a machinist (not a bike expert) would be to make sure the plates are very clean and free or burrs... feel them and place them on a granite plate, and use an arkansas stone to lightly feel for burrs from manufacturing. I'm no clutch expert either though... I'm sure a clutch breaks in VERY quickly.

[@ceva4085]

What is the name of that little chain? How often should that chain be replaced?

[@Fumingzeus]

Very interesting thanks for sharing

[@randyhobson]

Thank you so much for this!

[@susdad]

Isn’t the torque spec different now with stronger springs? Or with longer springs in the event?

[@ccristian1715]

I've done it on my M50 but now it does not engage in 1st gear lol. Gotta take everything down again..

[@michaelwhitty3872]

Do you have the links for the clutch kit on Amazon?

[@ryancarey3725]

First off, great video! I changed out my clutch without much struggle due to your video. I have a question for you though. A mechanic said changing it would get rid of the whirring/whining noise my bike has when in 1-3 gear. It did fix that. When the bike is in gear it makes a loud and rather embarrassing amount of whirring/whining noise. When I press the clutch lever it goes away except if I'm slowing to a complete stop then it still makes a little noise. Any ideas? Thanks

[@TwoWheelObsession]

+Ryan Carey That's transmission not clutch

[@ryancarey3725]

+TwoWheelObsession crap. I was afraid of that. I don't have the money around to get my trans fixed.

[@automotiveaddiction428]

I had to come check this out..I stored my bike everything worked..now for no reason clutch does not work.2006 c90

[@sambologna]

Might be a dumb question but this would be the same for a 03 Intruder 800?? Its time for me to change mine too lol

[@chriscook8414]

Do you actually need to have a jack to do the clutch replacement?! I have everything else but don’t have a jack is it fine to do the clutch without jacking up the bike

[@jammyplace1809]

I did a replacement on my bike... But the plates appear to be loose after reinstalling everything. They're not supposed to be loose are they?

[@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