Well, i've just spent an hour or so stripping, removing and sorting some bits.

First thing off was the air filter cover (silver piece in middle of bike), closely followed by the rear pillion rails and the footrest/heel plates. Then onto the front and removed the lower mudguard. sadly i've had to leave the metal bracket in place as i get the impression it may be functional... but will research that more. Minor concern is that the mudguard was integrated into the fork lower covers, which gives them the potential for flapping about maybe ?

Last job was exhaust relocation, which i managed to get about 1" higher. They're still obviously not wonderful... but a fraction better.

All in all a decent lunch-hours work i rekon. Before and after pics

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