I've been loaned an abba stand off a friend to do my chain and sprocket and i was wondering how easy would it be to remove the shock and linkage and give them a good clean and regrease?
I only have a basic 3/8 socket set, is it worth waiting until i have more time + my own stand?

It is very easy mate. Especially with an abba stand.

Little tip. Have a axle stand to hand to support the swingarm once the linkage comes out

Yeah pretty easy with some decent sockets.

If it's anything like the NC24, all you need are 14mm and 17mm sockets and spanners. Five minute job.

+1 for easy with the stand. take your time, read the manual etc and you'll be fine!

Get a jack and cardboard under the rear caliper thereby lifting the swingarm up and allowing the bolts from the linkage to come out, they wont come out otherwise, its a tricky job.

just removed the shock and linkage, cheers for your advice, the rear paddock stand came in handy when the swingarm dropped.
my question now is how do i tell if the linkage bearings need replacing....if so where can i get them?

cheers,
Ben.