Honda Africa Twin rear shock removal. (The easy way! )

(UPDATED!) The Honda AT is known for having less than awesome suspension. There are many ways you can fix this but most are basically putting a bandaid on instead of a pressure dressing. If you are going to ride your Africa Twin Hard and carry weight for long Adventure trips, you need a performance shock. I am currently running Ohlins front and rear suspension and setup makes the bike so planted on and off road. The best thing I could ha e done for the bike. The on road performance is excellent and the off-road performance is more like a dirt bike.
I immediately could tell a difference. The bike just handles better. no bouncing, bucking or bottoming out. The shock gives it dirt bike feel with out losing any performance on the pavement.

Bike:
2016 Honda Africa Twin (Silver) Manual gear box

Add ons:
AltRider Side Stand Enlarger
AltRider Radiator guard
AltRider Headlight Guard
AltRider Pillion and Luggage racks
AltRider Regulator guard
AltRider Brake Enlarger
AltRider Tank Grip
AltRider Header Pipe Guards
AltRider Upper and Lower Crash Bar System (Backorder)
Bark Buster Storm hand guards
Black Dog Cycle Works Platform Pegs Shinko 804 front and 805 Rear tire
Double take ADV Mirrors
Touratech upper and lower crash bars (for now)
Touratech luggage racks
Touratech Rear Brake Res Guard
RAM Phone Mount
Roto Pax 2 Gal Storage
Roto Pax 2 Gal Fuel tank
20mm Bar risers
Nitron Rear R3 shock with remote preload.
Nitron Front Cartriges

Luggage:
Giant Loop Fandango Tank Bag
Gant Loop Tilimook dry bag
Giant Loop Round the World Panniers (not shown)

Riding Gear:
Shoei Hornet X2
Klim Badlands Jacket
Klim Badlands Pants
Klim Inferno Fleece mid layer (Africa Twin edition)
Sidi Adventure Boots
Held Air N Dry Gortex Gloves (summer)
Alpine Star Tech Touring Gortex Gloves (winter)