I got the new boots and bushings installed on the rear shocks and got them put back on the bike. I filled them with a synthetic ATF (because it’s what I had on the shelf) after installing them on the bike by sitting backwards where the seat goes and pushing down then pouring in fluid as I lifted off the bike. I’m not 100% sure that I wound up getting the same amount in both sides (there was some spillage), but it should be close. I aired them up to about 45psi and they seem to be holding and not leaking.
I also got the old brake fluid drained out and filled it with new synthetic DOT4 fluid. Pedal and lever both feel pretty solid, but I can always bleed it later if I need to. While I was back there, I drained out final drive and re-filled it with fresh gear oil. It was hard to tell exactly how much drained out, but it didn’t seem to drain very much out.
With the shocks installed, I got the sidebag mounting bracket re-installed and started put the left bag on. Before I put the right bag on, I have to put the latch hardware on, but once that is done the back half of the bike will be ready to go.
I got the wiring re-wrapped and tucked in place, so now I need to get the oil drained, replace the shifter bushing, fill the oil and the coolant, swap the speedo gear, swap the fender and front tire, fix the front left turn signal, put the front faring back together, and get all the bodywork bolted back down. Getting real close now!