Hi all just got DMR's fork cartridge kit and BD-40 rear shock. I'm shocked (lol) at how much I have to remove to get the shock out on my 2006 ABS bike. The forks are a breeze. So far I've taken the rear cowl off, the foot peg assy's, the heat shield and rear brake master cylinder, the mufflers, the front exhaust pipes, the catalytic mount, The left side cowl, the rear fender, the gas tank, it's getting crazy! The remote preload adjuster requires the entire back of the bike stripped to remove. Anyone with pointers?
The only quick way is to cut the hose. If you plan to go to a different shock, no big deal. Removing the rear shock on a 6th gen ABS is a ridiculous PITA.
If you take the knob off the remote, unbolt the brake reservoir and the two brake connector blocks adjacent to it you should be able to wiggle the remote down through the frame. Done it myself on many occassions.