SteveWat, I've replaced the standard front sprocket on all of my F8GSs with a one toothed increase. Drops the revs marginally in the higher speed rangeso a little more relaxed when cruising but makes no difference at all when sliding around in the mud on the trails where the F8GS likes to play. Conv...
PS - mine only on its 5th winter . . . but you'd be hard pressed to tell as the bike holds up really well to winter use . . . with frequent cold water washes