Yes all true! I sense a true classic owner here!

Personally I don't cover my springs as I like to see what is going on and keep them clean!
Remote greasing..... I thought what a great idea when first I was an owner, however it's difficult to assess how much you are pushing in, is it enough or too little? You can't see it coming out from up there and you certainly aren't going to remove the excess. For me, well you have to be there! I reached the conclusion that the only time I would reconsider fitting them would be if I toured extensively and did not want to crawl around like a Mille Mille mechanic in the hotel car park but you'd still have to cope with the GREASE GUN! and like pulling stinging nettles it'll get you! Much/ better were in the days when my dad would ask a local garage to put a little grease in when on holiday!