Go on YouTube and watch someone take one off to get a approx of what to expect. It shouldn’t shift too much or at all since there are other things holding the other things in place as well.
It is not that hard to remove at all. Get a proper 1/2" drive large ratchet or breaker bar and the proper socket; 6 point is ideal but not strictly necessary. When you unscrew it, the steering will of course turn to the left - let it, until it is against the steering stop, at that point you can apply the torque needed to loosen the nut, because the steering can't turn any further left.
If you are concerned about scratching stuff, put masking tape on the surfaces that you are concerned about.
They're pretty hard to get off at first. a long breaker bar and a good, stable wheel chock are extremely helpful. I did this to my bike in a matter of minutes. Not hard to do at all
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