Okay then. I never like to sink money into a high mileage bike I am taking on a long journey other than the usual tires, battery, tune up, grease bearings, new clutch cable and throttle cables that sort of thing. I would probably put the G/S trans in and spend my money on gas and kebabs. Rebuild the GS trans with taller 5th if you make it back without getting run over by a crazy Kazak. But that's just me.
Please note: justifying spending big bucks on higher 5th for a GS to get better fuel mileage and slightly higher cruising speed is a sign you have the chronic syndrome in it's advanced stages. There is no hope for you my friend. Just kidding.
Safe travels.
Kindest regards,
John Downs
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