GPZList Digest, Vol 78, Issue 11
Micky Stevens
miclikie at gmail.com
Tue May 14 15:03:16 PDT 2013
Here's a conundrum for you all...(recent posts got me thinking)
I'm only five foot three with boots on, and can pretty much ride all
day since my head stays tucked in whichever bike I ride (z650 or
Gpz1100). Both these bikes are perfectly comfortable seat &
footpeg-wise too.
BUT...they are the lowest of the bikes I have and the only ones where
I can get both feet flat on the ground. Ergo, the bikes are great to
ride on, but hard to manoevre. Many if not most bikes have been just
too tall for me over the years, so I hope it doesn't take another
thirty years for the manufacturers to solve this ergonomic puzzle :)
Thanks for the heads-up about fuel stabiliser, I'm going to buy some
today! We currently have two GT750s with gummed jets and are not
enjoying the experience, especially since Petrol Leak is always,
always served up with Bonus Carb Wrestling, Skinned Knuckles and
Re-Fashioned Bad Words. I nearly set fire to my GT550 last year out
of sheer frustration after it took me a WEEK to get the carb boots
back on. By some happy coincidence (haha) I am seeing my dentist
tomorrow so am going to get those dental picks into my toolbox once
and for all.
Cheers all
Micky in NZ
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> 1. Anybody need a tank bra? (dominatr37)
> 2. Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> (Timothy Linke)
> 3. Re: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> (masonjs at nrtco.net)
> 4. Re: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> (dominatr37)
> 5. RE: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> (Paul Landry)
> 6. Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> (blackbear at frontiernet.net)
> 7. Re: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> (dominatr37)
> 8. RE: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> (Don French)
> 9. Re: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> (Rickard Olsson)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 16:58:28 -0400
> From: dominatr37 <dominatr37 at optonline.net>
> Subject: Anybody need a tank bra?
> To: GPZ List <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
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> I just saw this on ebay
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-GPz1100-1995-1997-Lockhart-Phillips-Gas-Tank-Protective-Cover-/190838264893?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6ed8d43d&vxp=mtr
>
>
>
> Ralph L. Angelo, Jr.
> Author of cool stuff.
> http://RLAngeloJr.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 16:58:36 -0500
> From: Timothy Linke <tcl1969 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> To: GPZList at micapeak.com
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> Hi,
>
>
> I'm looking for the instructions from the wingrack2 kit and and the
> something that give the fastener length for the wingrack2 and the fitting
> kit for the 95 gpz. My experice with Givi so far has been less than
> favorable.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 18:59:11 -0400
> From: masonjs at nrtco.net
> Subject: Re: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> To: GPZ List <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
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> I feel for you. I got my used wing rack as a Mechano set in a box
> with no instructions. There were several broken bits that I had to
> put together temporarily as a model to fabricate a replacement..
> Fortunately I had a good machine shop at work. Broken aluminum
> castings were replaced by titanium tubing.
> I sold the bike with the wing rack attached. I told the buyer to be
> damn sure to photograph the wing rack before he removed it.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
>
> On Monday 13/05/2013 at 5:58 pm, Timothy Linke wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>>
>> I'm looking for the instructions from the wingrack2 kit and and the
>> something that give the fastener length for the wingrack2 and the
>> fitting
>> kit for the 95 gpz. My experice with Givi so far has been less than
>> favorable.
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 19:32:47 -0400
> From: dominatr37 <dominatr37 at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
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> <<I feel for you. I got my used wing rack as a Mechano set in a box
> with no instructions. There were several broken bits that I had to
> put together temporarily as a model to fabricate a replacement..
> Fortunately I had a good machine shop at work. Broken aluminum
> castings were replaced by titanium tubing.
> I sold the bike with the wing rack attached. I told the buyer to be
> damn sure to photograph the wing rack before he removed it.
>
> Jim>>
>
> Hence the reason I bought the biggest set of soft luggage I could find and
> left it at that.
>
>
>
> Ralph L. Angelo, Jr.
> Author of cool stuff.
> http://RLAngeloJr.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 20:01:05 -0700
> From: "Paul Landry" <p_landry at telus.net>
> Subject: RE: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
> To: "'GPZ List'" <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
> Message-ID: <001f01ce504f$471a2fa0$d54e8ee0$@telus.net>
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> Hi Tim
>
> See
> http://www.themcdonalds.net/richard/index.php?title=Givi_Luggage_for_GPZ-110
> 0
> And the attached documents (scans of the GIVI docs when I had the GPz)
> The scans detail the number and size of the different bolts etc..
>
> Lesson learned with mounting the Givi's.. Don't tighten until everything
> is
> connected otherwise one or more holes will just not line up!..
> Cheers..
>
> Paul W. Landry
> P_Landry at telus.net
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com [mailto:gpzlist-bounces at micapeak.com] On
> Behalf Of Timothy Linke
> Sent: May-13-13 2:59 PM
> To: Paul Landry
> Subject: Install and parts list from a Givi y427 wingrack2 kit
>
> Hi,
>
>
> I'm looking for the instructions from the wingrack2 kit and and the
> something that give the fastener length for the wingrack2 and the fitting
> kit for the 95 gpz. My experice with Givi so far has been less than
> favorable.
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:41:17 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "blackbear at frontiernet.net" <blackbear at frontiernet.net>
> Subject: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> To: discussion <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
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> Well, I got the GPZ put back together and he runs great.? But!
> It is still very painful for me to ride longer than about 30 minutes.? I
> know my physique isn't what it used to be.
> While I start working toward regaining something of my previous health, I
> can't stand essentially being bikeless.
> So, with a sad heart, I am trading the GPZ in on a cruiser.
>
> In the 12 years (wow...has it been that long???) I've owned it, it showed me
> a whole new world of motorcycling I never knew existed, let me make some
> great friends, and seen sights I never would have before.
> But he's getting old, just like I am.
>
> I got what I feel is a decent trade-in value (since we all know dealers are
> out to shaft you), and it saves me the hassle of trying to craigslist it.
> Ironically, I'm trading it in to the same dealer I bought it from 12 years
> ago.
>
> I got to test ride Talyn's replacement, and I think this is going to open up
> a lot more roads for me.
> While I'm sad to see it go, I'm eager to get to know the new ride.
>
> Hope ya'll don't mind my lurking here.? you've all been a foutnain of
> knowledge, friendship, and good stories.
>
>
> once all of the dust clears, I'll see what's left in the shed for the GPZ
> that I'll need to clear out.? I know I still have that full stock exhaust
> system, I think I have the original chain guard and windshield, and the
> spare cush drive, and the service manual.? I'll know more later.
> I'm not looking to make a buck on these.? I'll offer them for the cost of
> shipping, because it's the right thing to do, and you guys have been great.
>
> So, meet the new (used) ride:
> 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak.
> 12500 miles.
>
> http://www.hebelers.com/new_galleria.asp?sid=01472589X4K30K2013J6I41I21JAMQ6390R0&veh=37766&pov=3146852
>
>
> Michael in Holley, NY
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 10:48:54 -0400
> From: dominatr37 <dominatr37 at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> To: blackbear at frontiernet.net, GPZ List <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
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> Good luck with the new ride Michael. Maybe I'll get to see it in person in
> June at Americade. Actual;ly I'll be up in Cooperstown this week from
> thursday on at the Backroads magazine spring rally. Not sure how close you
> are to cooperstown , but I'm going up there thursday and coming home sunday
>
>
>
> Ralph L. Angelo, Jr.
> Author of cool stuff.
> http://RLAngeloJr.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:44 -0500
> From: Don French <dondiego at evansville.net>
> Subject: RE: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> To: "blackbear at frontiernet.net" <blackbear at frontiernet.net>
> Cc: "gpzlist at micapeak.com" <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
> Message-ID: <BLU172-W35C05C0615530B1EE94900B1A10 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Enjoy your ride and Lurk away, that's what I do.
> I just figured out that I send only to an individual and not the whole list.
> Duh.
> I need to change my new mail address for the GPZ List and learn how the new
> mail account works with Outlook.com.
> Be safe everyone.
> Don.
>
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:41:17 -0700
>> From: blackbear at frontiernet.net
>> Subject: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
>> To: DONDIEGO at evansville.net
>>
>> Well, I got the GPZ put back together and he runs great. But!
>> It is still very painful for me to ride longer than about 30 minutes. I
>> know my physique isn't what it used to be.
>> While I start working toward regaining something of my previous health, I
>> can't stand essentially being bikeless.
>> So, with a sad heart, I am trading the GPZ in on a cruiser.
>>
>> In the 12 years (wow...has it been that long???) I've owned it, it showed
>> me a whole new world of motorcycling I never knew existed, let me make
>> some great friends, and seen sights I never would have before.
>> But he's getting old, just like I am.
>>
>> I got what I feel is a decent trade-in value (since we all know dealers
>> are out to shaft you), and it saves me the hassle of trying to craigslist
>> it.
>> Ironically, I'm trading it in to the same dealer I bought it from 12 years
>> ago.
>>
>> I got to test ride Talyn's replacement, and I think this is going to open
>> up a lot more roads for me.
>> While I'm sad to see it go, I'm eager to get to know the new ride.
>>
>> Hope ya'll don't mind my lurking here. you've all been a foutnain of
>> knowledge, friendship, and good stories.
>>
>>
>> once all of the dust clears, I'll see what's left in the shed for the GPZ
>> that I'll need to clear out. I know I still have that full stock exhaust
>> system, I think I have the original chain guard and windshield, and the
>> spare cush drive, and the service manual. I'll know more later.
>> I'm not looking to make a buck on these. I'll offer them for the cost of
>> shipping, because it's the right thing to do, and you guys have been
>> great.
>>
>> So, meet the new (used) ride:
>> 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak.
>> 12500 miles.
>>
>> http://www.hebelers.com/new_galleria.asp?sid=01472589X4K30K2013J6I41I21JAMQ6390R0&veh=37766&pov=3146852
>>
>>
>> Michael in Holley, NY
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:49 +0200
> From: Rickard Olsson <richie at webhackande.se>
> Subject: Re: Saying goodbye to an old friend - new adventures coming
> To: Kawasaki GPZ1100 discussion <gpzlist at micapeak.com>
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> Mind you lurking? We wouldn't let you go. ;-)
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> /R
>
> blackbear at frontiernet.net skrev:
>
>>Well, I got the GPZ put back together and he runs great.? But!
>>It is still very painful for me to ride longer than about 30 minutes.? I
>> know my physique isn't what it used to be.
>>While I start working toward regaining something of my previous health, I
>> can't stand essentially being bikeless.
>>So, with a sad heart, I am trading the GPZ in on a cruiser.
>>
>>In the 12 years (wow...has it been that long???) I've owned it, it showed
>> me a whole new world of motorcycling I never knew existed, let me make
>> some great friends, and seen sights I never would have before.
>>But he's getting old, just like I am.
>>
>>I got what I feel is a decent trade-in value (since we all know dealers are
>> out to shaft you), and it saves me the hassle of trying to craigslist it.
>>Ironically, I'm trading it in to the same dealer I bought it from 12 years
>> ago.
>>
>>I got to test ride Talyn's replacement, and I think this is going to open
>> up a lot more roads for me.
>>While I'm sad to see it go, I'm eager to get to know the new ride.
>>
>>Hope ya'll don't mind my lurking here.? you've all been a foutnain of
>> knowledge, friendship, and good stories.
>>
>>
>>once all of the dust clears, I'll see what's left in the shed for the GPZ
>> that I'll need to clear out.? I know I still have that full stock exhaust
>> system, I think I have the original chain guard and windshield, and the
>> spare cush drive, and the service manual.? I'll know more later.
>>I'm not looking to make a buck on these.? I'll offer them for the cost of
>> shipping, because it's the right thing to do, and you guys have been
>> great.
>>
>>So, meet the new (used) ride:
>>2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak.
>>12500 miles.
>>
>>http://www.hebelers.com/new_galleria.asp?sid=01472589X4K30K2013J6I41I21JAMQ6390R0&veh=37766&pov=3146852
>>
>>
>>Michael in Holley, NY
>>______________________________________________________________________
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