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Title: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: Tom Hansen 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.

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: Sheepdog 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

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: father guzzi obrian 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

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: Rich A 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.

Rich A

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: Cam3512 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.

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: lazlokovacs 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...

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: Tom Hansen 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?

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: rocker59 on April 02, 2015, 09:29:26 AM

They were black on the V11 LeMans, if you want OEM.


(http://rocker59.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Solo-Ride-Santa-Fe-9172008/i-7rTxPgN/0/M/DSCN3885-M.jpg)

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: Rich A on April 02, 2015, 09:31:51 AM

Quote from: rocker59 on April 02, 2015, 09:29:26 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.

Rich

Title: Re: Cal Vin
Post by: rocker59 on April 02, 2015, 09:33:02 AM

Quote from: Rich A on April 02, 2015, 09:31:51 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.

Rich

The carbon dash was on the '02 bikes, as I recall.

Title: Re: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: Tom Hansen on April 02, 2015, 02:56:53 PM

Thanks for the help guys!  Dash ordered from Harpers.

Done Deal

Title: Re: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: Tom Hansen 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.


LIGHT COVER (#02766200)
Code: 02766200
1   $52.85   $52.85

Title: Re: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: rocker59 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.

Title: Re: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: Travlr 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?

Mike

Title: Re: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: Cam3512 on April 03, 2015, 02:27:24 PM

Quote from: Travlr 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?

Mike

Yes, Different (better) engine.

Yes, Black Eagle is same bike without bags, etc.

Title: Re: Cal Vin dash question
Post by: rocker59 on April 03, 2015, 02:33:29 PM

Yep.  Cal Vintage and Black Eagle have Breva 1100 engine internals.