removal

all the instructions i see for torquing the steering head bearings call for the bike to be on the center stand, and handlebars removed. is it possible to do it while the bike is just sitting there. I dont have a center stand, but my new to me vmax needs some torquing. any ideas?

Do you HAVE to drain all the anti freeze from the --coolant tank--radiator--water pump--and cylinder blocks, to remove the valve covers???. Thanks.

do you REALLY have to drain the oil and antifreeze just to pull the starter????