GPZList Digest, Vol 181, Issue 1

[Rickard Olsson]

I still got mine too, but lately I've been riding a fast triple black BMW
R1200 GSA.

The Geeper has been in the garage, in need of some TLC. I'll get around to
it, one of these days.

/ Richie

On Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 00:45 dominatr37, <dominatr37 at optonline.net> wrote:

> Hello, guys. I'm still here and I still have my GPZ. I have 5 other bikes
> besides it. Ralph L Angelo JrAuthor of Cool Stuff
> Http://tinyurl.com/ralphsamazon2
> -------- Original message --------From: "William P. Zeller" <
> bill at cherryriver.com> Date: 10/17/25  5:06 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Ralph <
> DOMINATR37 at optonline.net> Subject: Re: GPZList Digest, Vol 181, Issue 1
> Bill-Good to hear from you.Regrettably, I parted with my GPZ a while back
> for inexplicable reasons.  Still a mystery as it was running and going
> flawlessly.My stock chain went 48,000 miles on a diet of PJ-1 Blue Label.I
> replaced it with the then-current EK VX-2 X-ring chain.  I did not replace
> the sprockets, as they looked fine to me.The EK chain had 58,000 miles on
> it when I sold the bike, still spinning on the OEM sprockets.  The chain
> was still quiet-running, virtually kinkless, and still within the specified
> stretch limit on the 21-link test.And the sprockets were still
> decent-looking.Needless to say, it's been all EK VX-series X-ring chains
> ever since.Bill ZellerLemont, IL(FJR1300, CBR11 Blackbird these days, a
> worthy replacement for the ZX)On 10/17/2025 2:00 PM,
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> Message: 1> Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:47:34 -0400> From: William K Denton <
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> 05379042-98DB-4E92-91AB-FC93FD044366 at verizon.net>> Content-Type:
> text/plain; charset=utf-8>> Hello list,>> I hope I’m not the only person
> left on this list that actually owns a GPZ 1100 in North America lol.>> So,
> I turned 40,000 miles a couple weeks ago and it’s time for new chain and
> sprockets and I’ve come up against a little situation that I’m sure you all
> already know the answer to.>> First, about the chain:> My chain is the
> original stock EK50UV – XX112L, manufactured by Enuma in Japan.> On the
> Enuma website, it says that EK50 chains are “generically equivalent to 520
> chains”, i.e. 5/8” pitch and 2/8” width between the inner plates. Well, I
> verified the 5/8” pitch value, but when I measured the chain width, it
> measures 3/8” between the inner plates, which would make it a 530 chain,
> not a generically equivalent 520 chain as Enuma’s website claims. Please
> explain. Also looking for experience based replacements for the OEM
> chain.>> Drive (front) 17T Sprocket:> This sprocket is NLA from momma Kaw,
> so I’m looking for generic equivalents for this item that are otherwise
> identical to the OEM piece.>> Driven (rear) 45 T Sprocket:> Although this
> sprocket is still available from momma Kaw, I’m thinking that there are
> other equivalent alternatives to the $119 OEM piece. Experience based
> suggestions encouraged and appreciated.>> That is all, and I appreciate any
> insight and recommendations based on your own experiences. I look forward
> eagerly to your replies.>> Best regards,> Bill Denton> Yardley, PA>
> 267-980-7788> WKDENTON at VERIZON.NET> Lazarus CycleWorks> We Breathe New
> Life into Old Bikes>> Sent from my iPhone>>> End of GPZList Digest, Vol
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