As far as I know, taking off the springs and unbolting it, if I remember correctly the left side is just a bear to get at and removing quickly, if you want to remove the exhaust then go ahead, it will make it easier and faster I suppose, but you don't have to if you got an extra few minutes to just take the nut off.
Thanks. I was going to skip it if the exhaust has to come off.
Anyone know where I can buy a center stand?
I lowered my bike and I don't want to cut the present stand in case I raise it back up at some point. (I am unlikely to grow taller but I may get tired of dragging the stand on some corners.) I'd rather get a new stand and cut that one down.
If you remove or modify the rubber tap that the stand rests against (when it is in the up position), you can raise the stand and gain a little ground clearance. Also check the pressure in your rear shock. With the lowering link installed, I think you need to increase the pressure to keep the bike from squatting while cornering.
Thanks. I had the air pressure at 20 and the pre-load at 4 as a test, it still drug. I'll up the air and pull and shorten the rubber bumper. By chance, do you know how it's mounted? Looks like a hole in the bottom (I am at work) and when I get home I'll pull the bike up on some 1.5" pavers to get it on the center stand.
Hole in a bracket on the bottom of the muffler. Use a sharp knife and trip of 2/3 of the rubber bumper. I'd go to 50 psi, do a ride, and see if it accomplishes what you want. The decrease slowly to find a good setting. I use an compressor with a regulator set at approx 55. Put air in the shock (no greater tan 55) and allow air flow to stop. Quickly remove the air chuck. I tiny bit of air will escape, leaving approx. 50.