Suzuki Boulevard M109R Questions & Answers

FI light relates to your fuel injection system. Healtech normaly eliminates false FI lights. A few guys I know had similar issues, but all causes varied alot.
Try any of the following to rule it out;

1. Dirty fuel injectors. Fill with fuel injector cleaner for the next 3 tanks full of fuel to clean injectors. If still happening, try 2.

2. Replace fuel filter. Bit of a big job, but basicly tank needs to come of to replace it. Also check you dont have rust flakes in your tank as this can cause fuel filter to not work probably. Or 3.

3. Check healtech wiring is not scalded, pinched and harness contacts are secure and not loose.

4. Assuming you have replaced exhaust pipes or bought bike with non standars pipes? If so, you may have O2 eliminators installed, if so, make sure no vacuum leakage through O2 eliminators as think can trigger a false FI sensor to turn on.

5. If still have issues after all checks above, then may have to take it to an M109R capable mechanic to triubleshoot further and rectify as it may be trhe fuel injection model itself or potentially could be a faltering healtech sensor.

Good luck....

thx alot.ill try it out

Yes, so long as filler plug case thread is ok and not shredded. Recommend to purchase a new filler nut.

Hey Jac I will replace but wanna ride now the other nut I'm talking about is the one that is dead center on the hub can I put the gear oil in there too till I get the new filler nut thanks

You need O2 sensor eliminator, otherwise FI light always pop up and exhaust wil pop until fixed.

not a California model that does not have O2 sensor

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It's a great commuter, but I wouldn't recommend it to be your first bike. It's big, heavy,and very powerful. There's more to riding then sitting there going straight on a freeway. Roads curve, people driving like idiots, etc. Get a small cheap bike to learn the basics then work your way up in bike size. Being on a bike is not a game. There's no do overs. Its life or death and survival. Most accidents are due to people thinking they can just jump on a bike and ride.

There's a video on youtube where a young man did what you're wanting to do. He bought an M109R for his first bike and he recorded his first ride. It shows him enjoying the ride then a car goes on his lane going toward him.Now an experienced rider had enough time to avoid the car, but this was his first bike.and you could hear him say "Oh crap" I think 3 times. The it took for him to say those words could've been used to avoid the on coming car. He hit the car head on and died. His mother posted the video. If you're young then what's the rush? You have your whole life ahead of you to enjoy riding. You don't want it to possibly end all because you don't want to take the time to learn. If there's a track near you do some track days. Get a used small ninja 300 and learn to race, or the very least, learn to maneuver the bike. Lastly, opening the throttle and going fast is addicting, and also EASY. Much like what most of the idiot kids on the road that ride crotch rockets do between cars. Skill comes when you can negotiate a hard turn with speed. Do some track days and learn to drag your knees. Just my 2cents.

As noted by the other comments, it's not a first time bike, bumps can have you losing control if riding experience is limited, at the twist of the throttle you will quickly be in three digits, the shear weight and the 240 rear tyre also come into play. Yes once on the go, it gives you confidence, but unless your riding skills are limited, there are definitely better suited bikes (even cruises) that will give you confidence especially in the wet. Good luck on your journey

It's an aggressive drag style seating so it's a little forward but not too much. It helps with this much torque . Keeps u from being thrown back. It's not a laid back position nor is it a beginners bike. Its big with overwhelming power. I've ridden over 500 miles in one day and no problem.

I added 2 inch extensions and it was very comfortable over long distance.

For me, I'm 6'1" so it gives me a relaxed feel and a slightly forward stance which I like now that I am in my older years. I feel in control, sit in the bike rather than on like a Harley, can ride longer with less pressures on the back and arms, fell seat helps for longer rides. Most importantly when you crack the throttle open and say bye bye to whoever you are leaving behind, the seat keeps you planted without being shot off the bike. Hope this helps.

Stock tire is 240. You can go as wide as 280 from what I'm seeing in forums without using a 300 kit. I used a 250 and it was plenty wide and already a tight fit.

Timing retarder helped my 09 flat spot. Mine was around 3k rpm They're not expensive so it would be worth a try .

have you checked if the right wires are in the right spot ???? I've been reading when a power commander is put in sometimes who-ever put one plug in the wrong plug hole. eg two plugs are that close the plug in front IS not the right plug. hopes this helps

I have the same issue tomorrow i will manage to bring an export to have a look and help me to start it.
i will share his findings if we managed to start it

There is a slight restriction when you pull full throttle, it seems if you give it a little less than full throttle it will accelerate quicker than full throttle. Sometimes fitting a K&N air filter can help, also de-restricting the exhaust can help too,, The M109R has a restriction in 2nd and 3rd gear, if you try to hold it at a steady speed in these two gears the bike will stutter quite a bit, this is because there two gears are restricted. You can fit a device easily which fools the bike in to thinking it is in 4th gear and it eliminates the restriction giving you full power in second and third gears. The device is reasonably priced and can be found in many motorcycle accessories shops, Hope this helps,
https://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/xtre/

Overheating maybe? make sure you use proper oil

I had an 09 full exhaust and fit perfectly on a 19. Everything should be interchangeable.

Only if you change the full exhaust system

Castrol 10/40 T4 semi synthetic, Never use full synthetic

Been using full synthetic on mine since 09. No problem. Just make sure it's made for wet or semi wet clutch, otherwise clutch will slip.

HI David this could be an unballanced wheel tyres, if your engine is not running well could be missfiring causing this as they are quite a large displacement, look for these first if not then investigate further like engine mounts head stem tripple clamps ( unlikely to effect the footpegs) could be a bent rim damaged wheel bearings possible exhaust loose as they weigh a hell of a lot and couod get a swing up with movement and exhaust pulse which is quite notacable. Let me know how you go mate.

Seen this before when the front rubber engine mounts wear,, there are especially made heavy duty ones available for the M109R,

Shouldnt need it unless over 100,000k

I had over 150,000 on mine with no needed valve adjustment. Self adjusting.

what sort of vibration are we talking ?

Front engine mounts,, but only if it is bad,, M109R does vibrate especially that 3000rpm mark

If it's made for your bike then I'm sure they've considered that issue.

Biggest change was in 2011 models they improved the clutch, what I have heard the 2011's on do not suffer from the well known clutch shudder the earlier 9's had. They also relocated the tach into the headlight housing and added a gear indicator.