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Do not take a used item as a spare.

Take a new one! Not an old one, the weight difference is minimal. The difference in cost is small compared to your trip costs.

The chain is heavy. I'd not carry it! A front sprocket is much easier - smaller and lighter. And cheaper. You may find a place to bolt it to the bike - saves luggage space. You'll be fairly full 2up, don't take stuff you can get along the way.

At 10,000km look at the chain ... if wearing .. organise a new chain and sprockets for the next service. Repeat this inspection every, say, 5,000km ... as soon as you see any signs of ware .. organise a new set. It does not have to be then and there .. but at the next service point, a major town where these things should be available. Don't skimp on the replacement ... replace it all. Try to get it organised before you arrive so you are not waiting on parts.
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Carrying a chain and sprockets is a pain. They're HEAVY !!

I have many times and always regretted it. You end up changing them too early as you're fed up with the weight of the blasted things.


Get a scotoiler and make sure you keep your chain adjusted well and it should last over 10,000 miles EASY.

You will be able to buy a chain in almost any city in the world. Probably sprockets too if you know what size they are. Remember, sprockets are not made bike specific, especially rear ones.

I suggest you carry a front sprocket only as they can be the awkward ones to find sometimes and of course a couple of master links (split links will do on a 500cc bike)


Keep the ones you have now on the bike unless they're looking noticeably worn out. Why would you carry worn out spare parts ???

Have a look at your route and make a plan to change them in a major town or city.

Find out what the JT sprocket code is for the ones you need and jot it down. It will make life easier when looking for spares when on the road.


If you're really worried, have a full set at home with friends or family in a jiffy bag which can be sent out somewhere before you get there.



If you do plan to carry spare sprockets, zip tie them under your rear subframe..
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