well I've decided not to go the CBR shock route now, too much hassle. It is going to be cheaper to get the original shock rebuilt!
so I've put it on the market to sell.
the bike is totally stripped now and I've noticed the head is weeping slightly, I have a head gasket so might swap the head for the refurbed one I already have and keep the later XJ cams.
I already had tapered head bearings fitted but they were pretty loose, but well greased. I had purchased a set thinking that they were knacked, might still fit them though!
I'm going to visit the powder coaters soon, keeping with the silver for the frame as it ties in the forks and swing arm and just looks right.
Picking up some more plastics friday from a guy off facebook FZ600 page