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Title: California handlebar dimension
Post by: sgl0226 on May 13, 2015, 03:41:31 PM

Does anyone know the diameter of the California Touring handlebars?  I am getting a 2014 and wanted to order a gps mount.  I'm trading in my Norge because the cruiser riding position is just much more comfortable for me.

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: ibis1 on May 13, 2015, 03:57:39 PM

If no one chimes in, I will measure mine when I get home. I think it's 7/8, like the CalVin. Guzzi does make a nice OEM mount that does not go around the bar. It sells for around $100.00 What color are you getting?  :BEER:

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: sgl0226 on May 13, 2015, 04:41:21 PM

I'm trading a white Norge for a black California.  Guzzi is giving $500 towards accessories so I'm adding the 50L top box.

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: mtiberio on May 13, 2015, 04:47:18 PM

the bars are tapered, and a bastard size at the riser. Might be 28mm or 30mm or 28.6mm can't quite remember. 7/8" or 22mm at the controls and grips ends.

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: sgl0226 on May 13, 2015, 04:48:17 PM

Thanks.

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: mtiberio on May 13, 2015, 04:52:26 PM

just did some searching, this is what I found:
Cal 14 is 28mm
1.125" is 28.6mm
CalVIn is 30mm

and IIRC, the Cal 14 and the CalVin are orphans, 28.6 is the industry standard.

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: Sheepdog on May 13, 2015, 08:10:11 PM

If I'm not mistaken, all of the fat-barred Californias had 30mm bars that swaged down to 7/8" for the controls. I use Cali Stone bars on my Vintage...

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: mtiberio on May 13, 2015, 08:27:36 PM

Swaged or stepped

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: rodekyll on May 13, 2015, 11:00:20 PM

Reduced in some fashion, but they don't look squizzed to size.  Maybe welded.  I have a few set lying around and they appear to have a bead at the abrupt step down.  I'd guess welded or soldered/brazed somehow.  Does it matter?

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: mtiberio on May 14, 2015, 06:43:22 AM

no, just being pedantic. My CalVIn is definately an abrupt step down. My Cal14 was swedged. ymmv

Title: Re: California handlebar dimension
Post by: rodekyll on May 14, 2015, 04:15:04 PM

Ok, thanks.  I thought maybe one technique was preferred or something.   :)