I've read a lot of posts saying you have to drop the fuel tank or the rear end to get the transmission out. I was able to get mine out by un-doing the front U joint. Here are some pictures.
http://www.fivaxis.com/set4/trans1.jpg
http://www.fivaxis.com/set4/trans2.jpg
http://www.fivaxis.com/set4/trans1.jpg
http://www.fivaxis.com/set4/trans2.jpg