I prefer to take the side fairing off as well. You need to remove the lower cowl piece under the nose, there are a few plastic rivit that need to be removed (just push the center in and the whole bodie of the rivit can be removed). Removed the mirrors, each have two 8mm screws under the rubber boot. Remove the plastic inner pieces that go around the guages, remove the windscreen. Remove the screws that secure the nose to the side fairings. When you go to pull it off, you will need to spread the plastic a little around the mirror area (fairing stay). You will also need to unplug the wiring harness on the clutch side as well.
If I remember correctly, that should be it. If not someone else will post up and add what i forgot.
It's pretty easy, but it's also pretty easy to break a tab when putting it back together (don't ask how i know).
Also, just download the manual there should be some instructions there as well..
Enjoy have fun and be careful.