Take the bags off and take some weight off of that bike from a jack and a board under the rear tire and you have 2 bolts for each shock. Nothing tough there. Not trying to be funny I just wouldn't pay someone for such a simple job but then again I have the time. For those that are interested I have 40,000 miles on this set of Bitubo's and yesterday Traxion sent me a quote for rebuilding them and it is $150.00 per shock, so it will be close to $600.00 to service the AK-20 front forks, rebuild the rear shocks and shipping. Actually Howard is the one that advised me to have them rebuilt. Now that I have this information that is one question I would ask the next vendor. What mileage do you recommend that they be serviced, what is involved and what is the total cost. My rebuilding cost are starting to catch up with the purchase price. My neck & back could never go back to a bike with poor suspension, no mater how nice it looked. I would not go cheap on the suspension, I would look at Bitubo's, Ohlins & Works Performance, I'm not a fan of Progressives. It would be nice to be able to try them before you buy them, but I don't see that happening unless you know someone that can help you out. Once you make a purchase you really need to learn how to set the SAG and what settings you use while alone, two up and two up & loaded with gear. I just write the info on a shelf with a Sharpie, the adjustments will make all the difference. What ever you get the better Dealer's will often set the shocks up to your weight & riding style and offer suggestions to try for different loads. The right suspension will make a huge difference in enjoying your ride.