Comments on: California Vintage Review: 3000 Miles http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/ Moto Guzzi California Motorcycle News, Reviews and More Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:23:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Choosing a windshield for your Moto Guzzi California | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/#comment-204 Choosing a windshield for your Moto Guzzi California | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles Mon, 31 May 2010 20:31:26 +0000 http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/?p=224#comment-204 [...] the California Vintage, Rifle Fairings has replacement windshields that are pre-drilled to fit the factory mounting [...] [...] the California Vintage, Rifle Fairings has replacement windshields that are pre-drilled to fit the factory mounting [...]

]]> By: Moto Guzzi California and top 5 reasons to own and ride one | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/#comment-202 Moto Guzzi California and top 5 reasons to own and ride one | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles Sat, 01 May 2010 20:52:23 +0000 http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/?p=224#comment-202 [...] own and ride a Moto Guzzi California.  Actually, it is a Moto Guzzi California Vintage.  A Cal-Vin, skunk, cop bike, whatever you want to call it.  I love it.  In fact I love just [...] [...] own and ride a Moto Guzzi California.  Actually, it is a Moto Guzzi California Vintage.  A Cal-Vin, skunk, cop bike, whatever you want to call it.  I love it.  In fact I love just [...]

]]> By: Guzzi California hydraulic tappet recall for 2003-2005 models | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/#comment-189 Guzzi California hydraulic tappet recall for 2003-2005 models | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:39:23 +0000 http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/?p=224#comment-189 [...] to use 5W40.  Solid tappet Calis call for a different weight of oil.  For example, my ‘07 California Vintage calls for Agip 4T Racing SAE [...] [...] to use 5W40.  Solid tappet Calis call for a different weight of oil.  For example, my ‘07 California Vintage calls for Agip 4T Racing SAE [...]

]]> By: Can a Moto Guzzi California go forever putting on high miles? | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/#comment-184 Can a Moto Guzzi California go forever putting on high miles? | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:06:32 +0000 http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/?p=224#comment-184 [...] starting my personal Guzzi California mileage adventure.  I have absolutely no plans to replace my California Vintage, and no extra money laying around to add to the stable.  I’m in it for the long haul on this [...] [...] starting my personal Guzzi California mileage adventure.  I have absolutely no plans to replace my California Vintage, and no extra money laying around to add to the stable.  I’m in it for the long haul on this [...]

]]> By: Favorite rides on Moto Guzzi Californias | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/#comment-161 Favorite rides on Moto Guzzi Californias | Moto Guzzi California Motorcycles Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:03:18 +0000 http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/?p=224#comment-161 [...] California Vintage has good luggage space because it comes with lockable hard bags.  The Givi top case that I [...] [...] California Vintage has good luggage space because it comes with lockable hard bags.  The Givi top case that I [...]

]]> By: Geoff http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/2009/10/california-vintage-review/#comment-142 Geoff Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:19:16 +0000 http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/?p=224#comment-142 I've now done nearly 7000 miles on a Vintage California I bought this time last year (South Shields, UK). Included 2600 down to south of France. I really like the bike but agree it has to be revved to enjoy properly. I like to ride with well inserted earplugs so all I hear is the thump of the exhausts, and not the fairly noisy tappets. Had a couple of problems. The left rocker box cover keeps leaking - as you've referred to. I think I may have solved it but it does have a habit of recurring unexpectedly. The other thing is that the tail light assembly shattered, presumably due to vibration. All repaired under warranty without quibble. Anyhow I'm intending to hang on to this bike (also have an FJR1300 for longer two up touring) for a few years and it'll be interesting to watch out for your ongoing experiences. Best regards Geoff I’ve now done nearly 7000 miles on a Vintage California I bought this time last year (South Shields, UK). Included 2600 down to south of France. I really like the bike but agree it has to be revved to enjoy properly. I like to ride with well inserted earplugs so all I hear is the thump of the exhausts, and not the fairly noisy tappets. Had a couple of problems. The left rocker box cover keeps leaking – as you’ve referred to. I think I may have solved it but it does have a habit of recurring unexpectedly. The other thing is that the tail light assembly shattered, presumably due to vibration. All repaired under warranty without quibble.

Anyhow I’m intending to hang on to this bike (also have an FJR1300 for longer two up touring) for a few years and it’ll be interesting to watch out for your ongoing experiences.

Best regards

Geoff

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