Author Topic: The shape of things to come - Rocker59 buys an '04 California EV Touring  (Read 3789 times)

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« Last Edit: November 14, 2022, 08:23:30 AM by rocker59 »
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2022, 04:39:48 PM »
New EV?
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2022, 05:49:28 PM »
Good color.

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2022, 05:52:44 PM »
Nice!  :thumb:
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Re: The shape of things to come
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2022, 08:11:39 PM »
More please
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2022, 08:17:59 PM »
New EV?

 :thumb:

Picked it up in Omaha this afternoon at an independent shop.



Clean, low mileage 2004 Cal EVT-II.  Harper's outsider, AGM battery, and some other nice touches.

It has a MGNOC sticker, so the PO may be around here on WG.

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2022, 08:24:43 PM »
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2022, 08:35:05 PM »
I wish I had kept my black 04 Hydro.

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2022, 08:44:53 PM »
Is that a factory color or a repaint? Looks great
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2022, 09:49:21 PM »
Beautiful! :thumb:
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2022, 10:47:21 PM »
I thought somebody had bought a TR7.  :wink: :grin:

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2022, 05:55:05 AM »
Loved mine and should have never sold it.

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2022, 08:15:57 AM »
Is that a factory color or a repaint? Looks great
factory.

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2022, 08:17:42 AM »
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2022, 08:47:22 AM »
Is that a factory color or a repaint? Looks great

Yes, a great color.

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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2022, 09:04:33 AM »
Triumph TR7?


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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2022, 01:41:31 PM »
New EV?

Steve,

Does this mean she won't break my heart?







« Last Edit: October 23, 2022, 01:42:36 PM by rocker59 »
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2022, 01:43:07 PM »
There is for sure something special about a cali 1100 tonti frame Moto guzzi!  I’d love to have one of each model ever made!
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2022, 07:04:18 AM »
Yes, a great color.



that is the one to own. Tubeless wire wheels and the chrome panels on the tank.
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2022, 08:29:02 AM »
Steve,

Does this mean she won't break my heart?









Well, if she does.. she shouldn't have.  :smiley:
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2022, 08:52:32 AM »
Steve,

Does this mean she won't break my heart?








They look good to go far & sweet. Should do you well. Nice & quiet running. I'm used to the racket, but Guzzi made a mistake by stopping the production of that motor. Just think if the Norge or Breva had hydro valves. Go & go & just change oil.
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2022, 09:52:44 AM »
Yes, a great color.



I like the looks of that seat!
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2022, 10:21:04 AM »
That is a very handsome paint scheme.... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing: :wink:



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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2022, 10:46:39 AM »

I like the looks of that seat!

That's a Ned's custom job. 
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2022, 12:13:21 PM »


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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2022, 02:31:11 PM »
Very Nice and very complete !

The matching factory windscreen, toe deflectors, and side cases add a lot of value for sure.  I also have an '04 EV in Vintage Red (Marilyn Merlot), and it's my current favorite bike.  The hydro motor, tubeless rims, good engine paint, and good ECU are all nice features.  Long may she run !  No doubt you are aware of the triple tree recall and single plate clutch issue.  Didn't you have one of these years ago ?


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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #26 on: October 28, 2022, 09:46:58 AM »
So here's the story?.....been gone from here awhile and missed it. 

We'll have to get MD and some of the other gang for lunch before the weather gets too cold.  I got the EV back.  It's got a few scrapes but looks good except for the left pedal trim ($160!) and windshield. 
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #27 on: October 28, 2022, 10:01:45 AM »
So here's the story?.....been gone from here awhile and missed it. 

I see you've gone to the CSM dark side  :evil:

We'll have to get MD and some of the other gang for lunch before the weather gets too cold.  I got the EV back.  It's got a few scrapes but looks good except for the left pedal trim ($160!) and windshield.
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Re: The shape of things to come
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Re: The shape of things to come
« Reply #29 on: November 11, 2022, 02:10:16 PM »




Garage looks complete with a Guzzi in it!!!    :thumb: :grin: :cool:
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