good transportation, brakes aren't so hot
I despatched for years on CD200s - or 'Benly' as they were called here. I even made a desert racer called a 'Bénélé': MX-frame with a Benly motor and RD/VW/XL bits. Took it to the Sahara via the Bol one hot summer which it coped with better than me.
These bikes are so reliable you feel like to shooting them after a few years.
I would say your only problem two-up will be the suspension. New shocks will only transfer the stress to the pressed-cheese swing arm so expect some flexing on bumpy bends as it bottoms out as well as grounding pipes.
And as someone said, the brakes won't be so hot so wear thick-soled shoes.
I would say fit the new bits when you leave and if it breaks down just push it in a ditch.
I recently discovered they made a CD250 - a mate just bought one.
Twin carbs alas but one hell of a sexy machine!
Have a great trip.
Ch
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