Spoked wheels, ceramic clutches, aftermarket shocks - how important ?
Hi. I have a R1200GS with the standard cast wheels and am considering a trip that involves lots of travel on gravels roads. Not hard-core off-roading, but gravel mountain roads with a heavily-loaded bike. Are the spoked wheels worth having for this ?
Also, I notice Touratech do a ceramic clutch. Is this a wise fitment before embarking on such a trip or an over-the-top expense ?
Also aftermarket rear shocks. Again, is this going over the top paranoia of failure or a wise precaution.
I would like to be properly prepared but am sure buying one of everything in the Touratech catalogue is not mandatory either!
Any experiences appreciated,
Ian
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