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I just got my 2008 GSXR 1000 shock in the mail, and I don't think I can wait till it warms up to start playing with it. 
So, looking at some past posts, I need to remove the center stand so the reservoir fits, remove the top and bottom bolts and just slip the new(ish ) shock in, with washers to fit width? Anyone know offhand what size washers?
Also, when lifting the bike, is this something I can do on the center stand? The centerstand lists the bike while relieving any pressure on the swingarm and shock, right? I'm thinking I could change the shock with bike on the center stand, then after swapping, jack the rear enough to remove the center stand? Will that work?
Any opinions/experience in whether I should keep or toss the linkage?
So, looking at some past posts, I need to remove the center stand so the reservoir fits, remove the top and bottom bolts and just slip the new(ish ) shock in, with washers to fit width? Anyone know offhand what size washers? Also, when lifting the bike, is this something I can do on the center stand? The centerstand lists the bike while relieving any pressure on the swingarm and shock, right? I'm thinking I could change the shock with bike on the center stand, then after swapping, jack the rear enough to remove the center stand? Will that work?
Any opinions/experience in whether I should keep or toss the linkage?