question how time consuming is it to take the fairing off? i know it is like 4 acorns 4 screws and 2 push in connectors and blinkers. anything else to worry about??

 

Just mirrors. Takes 2 minutes.

 

This is the easiest bike with fairings I've ever dealt with. Just take the whole front/upper fairing off in one big piece. Remove mirrors, take out a few bolts, unplug the headlight and blinkers, and pull the whole works off.