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Title: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: chuck peterson on July 19, 2016, 08:11:03 AM

https://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/5689254760.html

Not too many chances for stock, low miles

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: Groover on July 19, 2016, 08:31:21 AM

It's a nice looking one for sure.

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: donn on July 19, 2016, 08:40:19 AM

Your title made me think it was going to list for $10,000.  It's much less!  Unfortunately - mine's same year, same color, same stuff but much scruffier, so I guess I'm not sitting on a gold mine here.  The best motorcycle ever, though.

The one difference that jumps out at me, other than the immaculate condition, is that the ignition key hole is pink!  Wonder how that happened?

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: wymple on July 19, 2016, 10:00:55 AM

Am I the only one that sees an air gap clear thru the seat?

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: bigbikerrick on July 19, 2016, 01:07:39 PM

I have the"Auto" version , great bikes for sure. As far as the air gap between the seat and the frame, they were  designed that way on purpose.The cal II is known to be a comfy bike for big/tall folks. I looked into mounting my seat flush against the frame ,but figgured in the end it wasnt worth butchering up, and left it as is.( now I am glad I didnt change it)  The "pink" in the ignition switch is a piece of red plastic that seals when the key is removed.  After 30 years,It fades a bit to a lovely pink. :grin:
Rick.

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: Tom on July 19, 2016, 01:50:26 PM

A very nice example of a MG staple. :thumb: Very low mileage on a classic touring set-up.

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: wymple on July 19, 2016, 03:49:52 PM

I have an 84 Cal II, that gap does not exist on mine.

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: slopokes on July 19, 2016, 04:00:45 PM

flow through ventilation  :boozing:

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: Groover on July 19, 2016, 04:12:25 PM

That one has the longer seat. I think there is a shorter seat on those sometimes (not the solo, just shorter than that one) - maybe that's the difference?

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: Texas Turnip on July 19, 2016, 05:03:08 PM

IMO The Cal 11 was/is the best two up Guzzi. I think Mr. Kalal put over 1/4 million miles on his.

Tex

Title: Re: Cali II, stock, 10k, CL, ct
Post by: Daniel Kalal on July 19, 2016, 05:21:56 PM

Quote from: Texas Turnip on July 19, 2016, 05:03:08 PM

IMO The Cal 11 was/is the best two up Guzzi. I think Mr. Kalal put over 1/4 million miles on his.
Tex

Just a few thousand over 300,000.  I agree; the Cal2 is a terrific touring mount--particularly for taller riders.  The Cal3/EV/etc. that came later just doesn't have the same room.  By the way, the Stelvio is the natural replacement for the Cal2 if you're (say) 6-4 or more; it's got plenty of room, too.

Note on the gap:  there's supposed to be a plastic tool tray that fits over the battery and then drops in front of the rear fender.  It fills the gap that you see under the seat.  The tool tray will also serve to keep the battery in place without the need for the rubber strap (which is a fiddly thing and tricky to get right).  If that bike is missing the tool holder, let's hope that it has the multi-piece strap that secures the battery.