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He means they model line was short lived.Mine is still alive at 113,000 miles. A lot of that towing a camper.
One can always add the tubeless wheels of an EV to a Vintage. They're the same bike, after all.
I am confused by this as the 2004 Cali 1100 EV I bought has spoked wheels which I assume means tubes and not tubeless. I have seen a couple of EV on eBay with spokes. Is the tubeless EV specific to certain years?Also what does the EV stand for? Is it a reference to the small fairing? ???Ken
The EV has spokes wheel but the spokes are attached to the side on the rim to make them tubeless.Traditional spoke wheels have spokes in the middle of the rim. ( tube )EVValvole Elettroniche
Ok, I understand the tubeless wheels with spokes ala the BMW GS series. So EV is electric valve? That sounds like something for a carb not fuel injected. Guzziology is on its way to me. Guess that will be discuss therein. :bow
So EV is electric valve? That sounds like something for a carb not fuel injected.
Evoluzione. For obvious reasons, they couldn't use "Evolution" in the name, since HD had that sewn up. So they shortened it to "EV".For 1998, the California was dramatically changed.
Hi,Just to add the the general knowledge on Cali EV's.I have a 2008 California Classic. Described in the sales brochure as being fitted with the "Breva" engine. From what I can tell it is the same as the Vintage which differs from previous EV's by having the later spec. valve train and pistons as well as twin spark heads. Of course the Classic runs the tubeless rims, one of the reasons I prefer it to the Vintage's tube rims like some other Cali's - Stone, Aluminium, Special Sport etc.One other main difference is the braking system. The Vintage has linked brakes but only the basic proportioning valve system, the Classic and other some EV's have the self adjusting proportioning system that varies the braking force to the rear wheel according to the weight being carried on the bike. That is why it doesn't have any pre-load adjustment on the rear shocks but the Vintage does. If you change the shocks on the EV's with self adjusting brakes make sure they are the same length and/or adjust the brake proportioning switch to avoid possible premature rear wheel lock-up when braking.I've ridden a few different Cali's and they have never failed to put a smile on my faceCheers,Guzzilemansv
The beach bars where replaced with a set from a stone and the windshield gave way to a Pacifico AERO fairing that CURED buffeting. Harry
John, I bought it. After watching the video I was a little over the top. I think it was a little more than 2004 Calis normally sell for on eBay, but this one had new tires, full service. and the problematic speedo change already done. My wife reach over my shoulder and hit "Buy it now" - who am I to question her actions. Ken
Ken! That is awesome. Congratulations!
I wonder if he still has it?