I've not run a cover on mine for over 15 years!
No reason why an "R" can't have a dry clutch fitted, but also no reason why an SE/SP couldn't have been fitted with an "R" shock if the SE/SP shock colapsed or was damaged in some way.
If you've got an "R" with a dry clutch, look at it as a bonus. If you've got an SE with "R" (front and/or rear) suspension, then it's something you'll just have to live with! Nothing to stop you sourcing the SP parts on Yahoo! and fitting them... they're direct replacements for "R" parts.
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Andy.
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