DL650 VStrom rear suspension upgrade for RTW
Hi all!
My DL650 K9 has a standard suspension. I'm concerned that it won't be able to cope with the terrain and the extensive load on the bike. We're going 2 up and the anticipated load overall would be:
DL650 Dry - 190kgs
Fluids (Oil, petrol, water, additional petrol in jerry cans) - 45kgs
ME - 100kgs
HER - 50kgs
Gear - 50kgs
Overall: 435kgs
Problematic areas when it comes to the terrain in my opinion would be: South Amerca, Central America, South East Asia and Central Asia.
We'll cover 80k miles.
Should the suspension be upgraded? If so do you know any good manufacturers that would do it on the cheap?
All comments appreciated!
Andy
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