I certaintly can't disagree with you Grant, you have far more experience than I do but, I think its worthwhile considering what bike make the most sense.
Sure you can ride a Goldwing to S.A., but how restricting will it be in terms of where you can & can't go.
For example we took our BMW LT1200 to Europe. It was great for western Europe, but for many eastern countries it's size & design limited the range of travel due to the quality of the roads.
In some countries it was a real effort, dodging potholes, avoiding gravel, reduced speeds.
I suppose it depends alot on riding style too, but I think a GS of any type offers more flexability in choosing your route in countries where roads may be suspect, rather than a large heavy touring bike.
My 2 cents.
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