Finally changed the shock!
 

I broke down and dove in. I've been intimidated to install my shock, partly because I had to hang the bike and partly because I'm not a mechanic! Give me a furnace, condensor and a/c coil and I'm right at home but motorcycles...I'm just intimidated. I installed a JDM stock rebuild. I did the R/R while I was at it. I haven't riden it yet but I can tell you one thing, IT REBOUNDS! I think I'm going to like it a lot compared to stock spring/valve. Thanks Jamie, thanks Mike!

I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the shock so far. Let me know what you think once you get a chance to ride it!