Ok so you'll know it's something I've been looking to do.

Now I've read the manual a few times now and honestly it looks like a total ball ache of a job. Any hints tips or short cuts anyone can offer?

Not really. Just face up to the fact you have to take half the bloody bike apart to get to the top mount and get on with it!

I take it you bought a YSS in the end?

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The YSS is still the plan. But we had a new addition to the family last week so been a little shy on time while everyone adjusts and things settle down.

Congratulations mate!

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Cheers mate.

The thing I don't get with what the manual says is why remove the silencers on the XTR as they mount on the frame?

The only thing I can think of (not owning one) is to gain access to the shock bottom mount and to be able to remove the linkage?

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