Rubber Chain Guard FUBAR- HELP!!

[Paul Heim]

Bob! I didn’t know that you were still subscribed to the mailing list! Do you still have your Buellyses?
Regards,
Paul
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> On Jul 29, 2026, at 1:22 PM, Bob Sims <bob.sims at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Wow! Seeing this was a blast from the past...
> 
> Here is an interesting solution, appears 3D printed by a guy in England:
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/326777538624
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Bob
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>> On Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM <gpzlist-request at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
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>> 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 fashioning SA protectors
>> out of thick neoprene strips top and bottom, but I’m wondering how to
>> fasten them in place. I’m thinking that drilling the SA to accept small
>> screws might compromise strength, but other wise the only thing I can think
>> of is to epoxy them onto the SA, but I’m worried that if one comes loose it
>> has the potential to jam the chain at one of the sprockets, thus causing a
>> massive ejection of me from the vehicle.
>> 
>> Any and all suggestions and advice is appreciated.
>> 
>> Bill in Yardley, PA
>> 1996 GPz1100
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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