1. Start by removing the nuts that hold the pipe flanges to the engine. There are two nuts per flange. Then slide the flanges down the pipes.

 2. Remove the bolts that fasten the pipes to the oil pan.

 

3. Remove the bolts that support the cross-over pipe

 

4. Remove the bolt that secures the pipes to the foot rest

 

5. Remove the exhaust pipe by pushing them forward and they should come right out.

 

This wheel comes off like most of the other bikes I've worked on. 

1. Loosen the chain adjusters enough so that you can take the chain off the sprocket.

2. Loosen the axle nut

3. Push the wheel forward enough to free the chain.

4. Tap the axle out far enough that you can pull it the rest of the way out with your hands.

5. Lift the brake caliper off of the disc. (If it has a lot of wear, you may need to use a screwdriver to pry the pads back.)

6. Roll the old wheel down the driveway.

 

 

There are only 2 nuts holding each shock to the bike.

1. Remove one of the nuts.

2. Remove one of the other nuts.

3. There should be two more nuts, remove one of those.

4. Remove the last nut.

 

Now you are ready to get that grimy steel tube swing arm out of the frame.

1. Detach the caliper mount where it is attached to the front of the swing arm.

 

2. You will need to use a 22 mm wrench or socket on one side and a 23mm on the other side. 

 

3. Then just take a mallet and tap down on the swing arm until you can easily pop it out.

 

Now you are ready for Part 2. There I'll be preparing to modify the RR swing arm and purchasing some new bearings.