[SpudRider]

Remove both saddles, the tank plastic, and the fuel tank.
Pull up on the purge control valve, and move it out of the way.

If the temperature isn't at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit, warm the plastic boot coming from the air box to the throttle body with a hair dryer.

Using a punch, drive the upper shock bolt out of the shock. You won't damage the air box boot, especially if you warm it first.

If the new shock doesn't want to fit in the upper mount, use a punch and hammer to widen the mount a tiny bit. You don't need to grind anything.

Insert the bolt from the right side of the shock, and put the nut on the left side, so you don't have to mess around with the air box boot in the future. Put some red loctite on the threads, and torque the bolt good and tight.