Rear shock absorber springs were re-chromed and new dampers fitted. For concourse reference, the Honda/Showa stickers face inward toward the rear hub. Hagon make replacement shocks in chrome for this bike.
Front fork stanchions were replaced after previous owner used an angle grinder to remove rust spots!. Oil seals in the lower leg are easy to remove. Pattern oil seals by NuVo were fitted and a small leak on the right hand leg appeared after only 500 miles and both seals were shot by 2,000 miles. I have now fitted genuine Honda seals, only a few pence more and seem to be an improved design with a new part number 91255-413-881 Oil seal, 33x46x11. No leaks so far after 7,000 miles!
Tips:-
Warming the lower leg to around 75°C in domestic oven will help seal removal. DO NOT overheat as this may cause the crystalline metal structure to alter/weaken.See also:-
Front fork legs finishing