It looks like non stainless and lots of copper-slip is best option on suspension components. Stainless on all non stressed components like adjusters etc. I will keep a list of all bits and bobs. Well now I've cleaned the salt of the old girl and the rain has done the same for the roads I'm up for a spin this weekend.
Matty, I opened up the back of the M3W and removed the tray this evening and it's going to take a whole lot more cleaning before I get going with the stainless renew. Like you, I was horrified at the state of the whole rear end swing arm assembly and tanks. The mudguard simply isn't doing anything Mate, Sunday is the annual Epsom to Brighton veteran motorcycle run - Fancy it? - It's an early start but should make for an interesting day.