Definitely go with the stiffer spring, I would say that this is probably the most important upgrade to do to a DR650 before a long trip.
We took 2 DR's through Africa last year when we bought them one had a stock spring and one had upgraded one, the difference between handling was huge. At highway speeds with luggage on the stock one would twitch and wobble a lot.
Its a fairly cheap upgrade and easy enough to change yourself.
Second most important upgrade: seat!
Matt
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