next I had to remove the right side driver footboard
Did not need to remove linkage , just unbolt the 4 torx bolts (t-45) and let it rest on the ground.I sprayed the exhaust flange bolts with penetrating oil when I started .You may notice the bluing in the 2nd pic. I have a gen3 fuel controller on the bike , but with the cat installed in the factory header , your gonna get instant bluing. I removed the chrome covers because it was easier to remove the header with them out of the way. To remove the header you remove the 4 flange nuts (1/2" socket) and there is a bolt under the bottom of the header (9/16 " socket) .. once it's loose you can remove the bung air sensors . I used a small cresent for this