I stripped out the rear just this weekend. the rear seating doesn't weigh that much, si i put it back in, 2 bolts ftw! having chucked out the spare wheel +board+parcel shelf does make a nice difference i must say. especially going round corners the ass feels much lighter and happier to follow round. Thats about the pros, the biggest drawback is the noise, i got a emptied out HKS dragger muffler and it gets on my nerves sometimes taking the stuff out is so easy, just give it go and see if you like it