GPZList Digest, Vol 185, Issue 1

[William K Denton]

Unfortunately, I received a message today that my order was canceled due to part unavailability. Thanks again for trying to help me. I’m very sad but determined to find a way to get this old girl back on the road, with or without the rubber chain guard. 

Any suggestions on how to fabricate what’s required to protect my swingarm from damage from the chain coming in contact with it would be most appreciated. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 28, 2026, at 8:32 PM, William K Denton <wkdenton at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I just ordered the part and IM PSYCHED!! TYVM to you all for helping!!
> 
> Bill in Yardley, PA
> ‘97 GPz1100 (the fast black one)
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 28, 2026, at 4:48 PM, pmheimjr at gmail.com wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for that link, Karl. For some odd reason, I didn't get Bill's original email from the list. By copy to Bill, yes, some of us are still here!
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Paul
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: GPZList <gpzlist-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> On Behalf Of Karl Lesch
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 2:38 PM
>> To: Paul Heim <pmheimjr at gmail.com>
>> Subject: RE: GPZList Digest, Vol 185, Issue 1
>> 
>> Bill-
>> 
>> I did a quick search and found this:
>> 
>> https://yoshiparts.com/parts/kawasaki-550201529
>> 
>> I then did a search to see if YoshiParts is a scam and got this:
>> 
>> https://www.trustpilot.com/review/yoshiparts.com
>> 
>> YMMV
>> 
>> Karl Lesch
>> 2015 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
>> 
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>>  1. Rubber Chain Guard FUBAR- HELP!! (William K Denton)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:50:02 -0400
>> From: William K Denton <wkdenton at verizon.net>
>> To: List GPZ <gpzlist at lists.micapeak.com>
>> Subject: Rubber Chain Guard FUBAR- HELP!!
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>> Hello list. I hope I’m not the only one left here with a running GPz1100.
>> 
>> So, while removing the swingarm, the rubber chain guard (p/n 55020-1529) that apparently protects the swing arm from abrasion by a loose chain, literally fell apart into 5 pieces, one of which must’ve flown off the bike a while ago. Of course, this part is NLA, so I’m looking for any and all advice on how to proceed protect the top (and bottom) of the SA after re-assembly w/o this piece. I was thinking about f