Comments on: About the Author

By: Mike Smith

Mike Smith — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:55:01 +0000

I own a 2016 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 and i have to say it’s
the best bike i have ever owned. The only difference with
my bike and the California is the fat 16″ front tire. It even
has the California windsheild and seat .
I have my ABS set up. I have the traction control set up
and found it very useful when caught in the rain one day.
Ride by wire throttle with 3 engine map settings is cool.
Getting ready to ride from Tampa FL to Tail of the dragon
and beyond. Happy riding!

By: Cormac

Cormac — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:29 +0000

guzzi acting up! Blew two fuses last weekend, when I turn on main beam tacometer/Rev counter fails! any ideas please?

By: Richard Beckett

Richard Beckett — Wed, 08 May 2019 08:32:57 +0000

Hi John
I am servicing my 2007 Cali EV and have removed the 14 bolts holding the oil pan onto the engine, but it does not lower. Any ideas why ??.Thanks
Richard Beckett

By: Gus

Gus — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 11:30:51 +0000

Hi from Columbia SC. I had a Quota about 17 years ago and am looking at getting a California. Great site. Thanks for the article on the hydro bikes.

By: John

John — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:53:24 +0000

In reply to Arthur Eduardo.

Hi Aurthur, I hear that some Jackal owners have used 130/90-17 instead of 140/80-17 rear tires to avoid tire clearance issues that the Californias had back then with their narrow swingarm. Bridsgestone catalog has BT45V in 130/90-17 size, but please check first with your Moto Guzzi dealer to see if that size is ok, or if actually needed for your bike before you proceed.
Thanks,
John

By: Arthur Eduardo

Arthur Eduardo — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:42:23 +0000

Good morning John, I am in doubts whether this tire 140/80-17 Tire Bridgestone Battlax BT45V fits the Moto Guzzi California Jackal 2001, could orient myself?

Arthur Eduardo