Hello MKP, If I lived in a hot sunny climate like you then I would have left it on, its just now on the UK the winter salt and grime will soon me here and the high fender allows the front wheel to throw rock salt all over the front of the engine and exhaust pipes, not to mention the exposed regulator/rectifier assy .
I wish i lived in sunnier climes, that ride out on the photos sure does look great!!!