After every 3000 miles, according to various Moto Guzzi manuals, it is time to inspect the California air filter, and to change it after every 6000 miles. These are just a guideline, and as with any vehicle, this depends on your riding conditions.
Here in part one of an ongoing Moto Guzzi maintenance series, we explain how to change the engine oil and oil filter on a late model Moto Guzzi California that has a V11 (1064cc) engine.
The often debated retro style tail light from the California Vintage now also comes on the Guzzi Black Eagle Edition California. I do get a variety of comments about the tail light on my Vintage.
My impression of the Moto Guzzi California Vintage has not changed over the past year. Yes, I still do love it and feel very lucky to own this motorcycle. I have had countless people ask me, in a very puzzled way, why I chose to buy a Moto Guzzi California.
A top case on a Moto Guzzi California can also serve as a passenger back rest, and you can add a pad to the top case to make it a little nicer for your passenger.
Replacing a valve cover gasket on a Moto Guzzi California very easy to do, like on an older car. The California Vintage has 1064cc push rod engine with 2 valves per cylinder. This engine pretty much the same as the Moto Guzzi California V11 engine. It is simple and beautiful.