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Cal Vin dash question
« on: April 01, 2015, 04:51:47 PM »
Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a matte black cover for the CalVin chrome dashboard that houses the oil, charging, gas level indicator, etc.?

I find the chrome  very annoying on early morning rides with the sun coming up behind me.
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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 05:07:04 PM »
According to the exploded view of the dash, that cover removes easily. Take it off and paint it any color you like...

http://www.harpermoto.com/parts-by-motorcycle/2000-up-moto-guzzi-motorcycles/california-vintage-1100-2006-2008/dashboard-en-california-vintage-1100.html
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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2015, 06:51:36 PM »
You can use plasti-dip in case you want to go back to the chrome some day

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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 09:02:21 PM »
Tom--I have a black one on my Bassa (same reason). I bought it, didn't paint it, so I'm pretty sure it is oem--possibly from a Sport.

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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 09:09:11 PM »
Yes, that dash piece can get mighty reflective.  I remember being blinded when the sun hit it just right.
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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2015, 05:58:35 AM »
stein dinze in germany do other colour  I think... but they're mightily priced...

I used some black gaffer tape!

only a couple of bolts to remove, I'd get them painted...

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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2015, 09:28:05 AM »
Thank you all for your help.

Rich, would you text me a photo of the Bassa dash?

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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2015, 09:29:26 AM »
They were black on the V11 LeMans, if you want OEM.


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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2015, 09:31:51 AM »
They were black on the V11 LeMans, if you want OEM.



Right. Now I remember that that's where I got mine. I also got a carbon fiber dash from somewhere.
Tom--I'll text a pic.

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Re: Cal Vin
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2015, 09:33:02 AM »
Right. Now I remember that that's where I got mine. I also got a carbon fiber dash from somewhere.
Tom--I'll text a pic.

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The carbon dash was on the '02 bikes, as I recall.
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Re: Cal Vin dash question
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2015, 02:56:53 PM »
Thanks for the help guys!  Dash ordered from Harpers.

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Re: Cal Vin dash question
« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2015, 11:43:23 AM »
Follow up:  For any CalVin owners who want a black dash light cover instead of the chrome stocker, here is the information from Harper's. This is a flat black cover.  They also have another one listed for about 3 times the price, so shop accordingly.  I understand there was a carbon fiber dash light cover available  so the $165.00 one may be just that.


Please double check for fit on your particular machine before ordering. YMMV.


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Re: Cal Vin dash question
« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2015, 01:12:33 PM »
It was the dash bracket that was carbon on some V11 Sports, not the indicator light cover.

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Re: Cal Vin dash question
« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2015, 01:36:09 PM »
Other than livery, does a Cal Vin vary from other California models?

Is a Black Eagle a Cal Vin w/o all the touring gear?

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Re: Cal Vin dash question
« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2015, 02:27:24 PM »
Other than livery, does a Cal Vin vary from other California models?

Is a Black Eagle a Cal Vin w/o all the touring gear?

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Re: Cal Vin dash question
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2015, 02:33:29 PM »
Yep.  Cal Vintage and Black Eagle have Breva 1100 engine internals.   

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