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ORIGINAL: tenjio

First of all... I am NOT responsible for any damages caused to your bike if it falls over, breaks, or explodes while following these instructions.

I just did it last week. You're gonna need a 17mm hex key socket to take off the engine/swingarm bolt.(They are hard to find) Start by breaking loose all of the bolts BEFORE you jack the bike up.

First break loose the left side upper swingarm pinch bolt.(It's on the side of the frame and pinches the singarm bolt in the frame. DON'T loosen the other side. You'll need it to hold the nut on the other side while you turn the bolt.) Then use the hex key to break loose the swingarm pivot bolt. Then go underneath your bike and break loose the suspension link bolt that connects the bottom of your frame to your rear shock.

Then break loose all of the bolts for removing the rear tire. (I'm sure you can find a writeup on rear tire removal) Prop up your bike on something that is stable so the rear tire and swingarm are lifted slightly off the ground. (I used a couple bricks and a piece of wood under the oil pan and left it leaned against the kickstand.) MAKE SURE IT IS STABLE. Then with the rear tire lifted slightly and the bike stable, remove the rear tire and rear brake, be careful with the rear brake lines. You don't want to twist them or bend them severely cause it can damage them.

Then once you've got the rear tire off you'll have to break your chain somehow since it goes through your swingarm. After your chain is broken you can loosen both the upper and lower swingarm bolts and take off the swingarm. It's pretty easy actually. The hardest part is removing the rear tire and breaking the chain.

Good luck!

P.S. Don't spray it with spray paint. It will look like crap after a month. Spend the extra $ and go for powdercoat.