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Cal1400 REGISTRY & Pics thread - ADD YOUR BIKE

California 1400 Custom
Purchased March 21st, 2015 from C&D Motorsports in Illinois (no longer in business)
Vin #ZGULVC012EM111963
Thanks Joe, and welcome to the GT and Guzzi Famiglia. Hope you post often.
 
Wellington, New Zealand (pictured last weekend at Castle Point)
2014 California Touring
Purchased it in March with just 1750Km (1087miles) on the clock
VIN to come
I have added the Hepco & Becker backrest
Beautiful Rizoma mirrors waiting on adapters
Nitron rear shocks
Matris Cartridge inserts
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If you own a Custom or Tour, please post in this thread (or send me your info direct email) and I'll add you to the database below.

Just testing to see if I can actually post a reply now, I'll come back to add my '16 Audace info if I can...
 
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I am new to the forum and new to Moto Guzzi.

Just purchased this 2014 California with 2K miles on it. VIN ZGULVC001EM200088. I changed all the fluids, (except brake fluid) filters and checked the valves. I did add the red valve covers and my Garmin to the bike. I have done a couple of trips on it and have currently 3700 miles on it.

Just a quick observation so far, also owning an R1200GSA, the Guzzi is easier to do the valves on, but more difficult for the final drive oil change. Also, the air filter takes way more time to change than it should. The Guzzi has more passenger comfort than the GSA for sure. The only complaint I have so far if the diameter of the grips compared to the BMW.
 
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VIN ZGULVC001EM200088. I changed all the fluids,
Welcome to the GT Forum & Guzzi Famiglia. Many people seem to be making their Guzzis red heads. ;)
There are handful of Bavarian to Italian co-owners or converts here. I owned an airhead, oilhead and brick early on.
You will learn to see the benefits of the 90d V quickly, outside of the wonderful sound.
Since you have a Tour, I would recommend leaving the plastic trim ring off the rear drive, to allow easy oil changes without tire removal. Also, get a 180 profile tire on the back, and you’ll really love it even more.
Enjoy and hope you post often.
 
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I am new to the forum and new to Moto Guzzi.

Just purchased this 2014 California with 2K miles on it. VIN ZGULVC001EM200088. I changed all the fluids, (except brake fluid) filters and checked the valves. I did add the red valve covers and my Garmin to the bike. I have done a couple of trips on it and have currently 3700 miles on it.

Just a quick observation so far, also owning an R1200GSA, the Guzzi is easier to do the valves on, but more difficult for the final drive oil change. Also, the air filter takes way more time to change than it should. The Guzzi has more passenger comfort than the GSA for sure. The only complaint I have so far if the diameter of the grips compared to the BMW.

The air filter is a total pain in the arse. Guzzi service book only calls for final drive oil change every 50,000kms but the easiest way is just to do it every rear tyre change. Check out 'Grip Puppies' for simple way of increasing grip diameter.
 
my engine should leave Italy 9th September and be fitted the following week at the dealers. the current vin is ZGULC0002GM200382 I might have a new number with the new engine?
regards
robert
 
The air filter is a total pain in the arse. Guzzi service book only calls for final drive oil change every 50,000kms but the easiest way is just to do it every rear tyre change. Check out 'Grip Puppies' for simple way of increasing grip diameter.

I figured on doing the next final drive with tire changes. Thanks for that. I was looking to reduce the diameter of the grips though.
 
HI ROBERT
Sorry about the delay, it is the forth bridge , i hope it stirs memories of home, i holiday frequently in El Campello near Alicante , if you are in the area some time maybe we can meet.
Regards ROBERT
 
HI ROBERT
Sorry about the delay, it is the forth bridge , i hope it stirs memories of home, i holiday frequently in El Campello near Alicante , if you are in the area some time maybe we can meet.
Regards ROBERT
Hoping to take the ferry to Valencia or Barcelona in the Spring and follow the coast down towards Malaga to meet with some friends. So you never know.
Regards.
 
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