Appreciated! 3 x seals are on order at the moment from Honda NZ and will be replaced when they arrive. My 'gut feeling was to ADD a bit more but I have a tenancy to over-do things, so I didn'tIt does appear there is a little marking on the splines and it's no real surprise, it was real dry in there.
I would have put a bit more Moly Paste on than you did but that's just me. Next time you're in replace the three seals if you haven't already done so. They'll be due.
If you can get hold of a cheap hub/splines on ebay then keep one in the shed for later. There's plenty for sale on ebay UK but that's not much use to yourself unless they post down under. I would keep it lubed meanwhile and ride it once the checks are complete. Riding season is for riding.
Upt'North.
I Will keep an eye out on e-bay - for sure - extra insurance in my book can't hurt.
Thanks for the advice!