I'm trying not to be boring about this ride, but we're a couple of months away now and there's still so much to do. Due to complete failure to get any sort of quote for entering China with an independent Chinese agent, we've now joined Globebusters' Ace to Ace tour from Kyrgyzstan to Beijing. It's an expensive option for us, but we will have the security of traveling with a well-organised group and the opportunity to see some pretty remote places - including the Everest Base Camp! I may be the only woman rider with the group so, more than ever, I want to be sure that my bike's up to the job and I'm not going to end up being the weakest link by simple lack of preparation!
My question is, will the standard suspension on an 02 R1150GS (not GSA) be up to thousands of miles of crap (or no) road surface? Changing the rear shock seems likely to cost over £1,000 and I'd really rather not, if I don't absolutely have to. Is there anything else I could consider?
My question is, will the standard suspension on an 02 R1150GS (not GSA) be up to thousands of miles of crap (or no) road surface? Changing the rear shock seems likely to cost over £1,000 and I'd really rather not, if I don't absolutely have to. Is there anything else I could consider?