Before you start, have a read of this page:

Having an idea of what you’re working with will help. You can do this with the engine still in the bike.

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Requirements

Item	Purpose
M14x1.5 bolt, ~2″ long	Fan puller bolt
Screwdriver	Removing screws on sides of radiator Loosening hose clamps
12mm socket	Removing tank bolt
14mm socket	Removing radiator drain screw
17mm socket	Removing inspection cover With wrench/bar, stopping engine turning
Penetrant	Assisting with stubborn fans
2L of 50:50 coolant mix	Assuming you’re replacing the coolant. When was the last time you did, anyway?
Drain pan or bucket of >2L capacity	For catching the coolant
Blue Loctite	For the fan bolt when you replace it

Issue	Consequence
Damage fan blades	Require new fan
Forget to replace coolant	Overheated engine, major damage
Insufficiently tightened hose clamps	Loss of coolant, overheated engine
Insufficiently tightened fan bolt	Fan bolt backs off, fan spirals into radiator at speed Fan bolt backs off, fan slides off harmlessly but engine overheats
Radiator fins damaged while off bike	Requires repair or replacement
Fan very tightly on, requiring long bar for torque	Bike falls off center stand

Photos are coming with more of a writeup. In a nutshell;

Remove seat
Remove tank
Drain coolant
Remove radiator
Remove fan holder bolt
Install fan puller bolt
Remove 17mm inspection cover at front of engine to apply a socket+bar to stop fan turning if necessary
Tighten puller bolt until fan pops off