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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Well last night I placed my order for the shock and with spare time being at a premium I'm. Booked in at my local Yamaha dealer to do the fitting, also partly as my workshop is my driveway.

i swear the top shock bolt is the first one they put in when the XTR is assembled.....

what I did was drill a hole in the air box with a hole saw... removed the top shock bolt though it.... put a rubber gromet in the hole to block it...
it's there for next time if needed...




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Harley Davidson..
The easyest way to turn gasoline into noise with out the side efect of horse power...

Pete do you have any pictures of the hole you made? I've seen it on the Z but not done on the R, if I can get enough useful pics it may save me a trip to the stealership.