I ordered a new rear tyre which is due for delivery on Monday so I thought I would get myself a little ahead and remove the rear wheel while I am waiting...............what a job!!!!
1, you have to remove the exhaust heat shield because it is in the way of the top exhaust retaining bolt.
2, remove rear brakes, undo two bolts, undo two brake line retaining screws.
3, undo exhaust end can to downpipe clamp.
4, undo three exhaust bolts and remove exhaust.
5, undo lower suspension bolt.
6, undo five screw/bolts from rear mudguard and remove.
7, undo rear wheel retaining bolt, and two further bolts at the right hand end of the wheel retaining arm(??)
you may think that that is it, slide the wheel off and away you go!! no chance!! because of the positioning of the suspension, the shock absorber won't go back (or forward) enough for you to take the wheel off!!
8, remove seat.
9, remove under seat storage compartment.
10, undo and remove TOP suspension bolt.
11, remove shock absorber
12, remove wheel yaaaaaayyy!!
13, make a brew and enjoy!!
don't get me wrong, it is quite an easy job, just a lot of bolts and screws to remove so just be prepared
cheers,
Don.