Bob Hannah says that these are the best forks Showa ever made. The lower sliders are magnesium and treated with a greenish brown kashima coating. The action is real plush and progressive. The internals are cartridge and the chrome stanchions are triple plated for less stiction. They feature adjustable rebound and compression whereas the stock forks only featured compression adjustment. They were known as frogies because of their color.

   The top triple clamp is magnesium while the bottom is forged aluminum. There were eccentric bushings available to alter the off-set. The rider had a choice of two handlebar locations. The top bar clamp is a one piece magnesium unit for extra strength. All fasteners are titanium. Under the new production rule, the frame and swingarm had to remain stock.

   The rear shock uses a stock hard anodized body but was fitted with a larger shaft, different internals and adjustable compression and rebound damping. The larger rear brake master cylinder can be seen here behind the special aluminum frame guard. Below the rear rim is a works D.I.D. 2.50 for more tire contact with the ground.

   The chain guide is thicker than stock and is held to the swing-arm with titanium fasteners. Below is a hand machined works sprocket held to the hub with titanium bolts.

   Above is an HRC shift lever made from steel for extra strength. There were several sizes to choose from. The ignition cover is sand-cast magnesium. Below is a sand-cast magnesium front brake master cylinder that is larger than stock and it leads to a steel-braided line.

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