Getting them sent in from the USA is the smart way to go. Perhaps Gary can let you ship the goods to his residence? Or maybe knows the best way to declare the parts to avoid the 100% to 400% duty your likely to pay ... or they may just decide to "confiscate" your parts! How you label them is important. Also, sometimes sending to a business can be better? Changes country to country.
BTW, ....you clearly screwed the pooch by leaving the USA without sorting this out in a place where Chains/sprockets are cheap and available. I'm sure you realize this now! Why do so many overlanders pull this same trick?
If you put on the right chain & sprockets NOW, they will last the duration of your trip. Best option here:
DID VM-2 X ring chain, stock Honda Sprockets, carry a spare countershaft sprocket, change at 10,000 miles. Should get you past 20K miles.
Getting some crap RK or other mid grade chain is really penny wise, pound foolish, as are sprockets that claim to work miracles. Get stock Honda ones.
Have them send a couple Iridium spark plugs while you're at it and a spare air filter too. (stock or UNI filter) If you're not carrying quality extra tubes, have them sent in too. Good Tubes are GOLD in Mex & Cent.America. Get tires in Guatemala, if needed, or wait until Colombia?
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