01-12-2017, 12:22 PM
When my buddy and I rode to Cali a couple years ago I was on my shaft drive ST and he was on a chain drive Suzuki V strom. 5500 miles in 11 days. I did nothing to my ST, he daily checked and lubed his chain. I don't recall him ever having to adjust it, but he did have to carry the tools to do the job if it needed it and chain lube.
I don't mind chains on trips so much, but in the long run I resent the unnecessary grime, maintenance, effort and expense of replacement. As a guy that tries to ride everyday, I'm just not a big fan of chains and sprockets.
I don't mind chains on trips so much, but in the long run I resent the unnecessary grime, maintenance, effort and expense of replacement. As a guy that tries to ride everyday, I'm just not a big fan of chains and sprockets.

