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Title: I can not find a nice California in WA. Updated with pics my search ends for now
Post by: lti_57 on February 18, 2019, 09:56:18 AM
I am having the hardest time finding any California Guzzi's for sale in Washington State
must be a Global shortage of them
There is one at Empire Cycle on consignment  trying to get a hold of the guy to negotiate on the price some.
anyway thats my rant. its winter, no scoot in my garage.   bumming me out
I did indeed forget to put the years I really like 2000-2002 old school 2V heads
A Bassa ,EV Sport prefer tubeless
My Norge was killing my knees   so back to a California for me
thanks all sorry i did not put   the desired models 
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: JJ on February 18, 2019, 10:20:01 AM
How about this nice California Stone from San Diego?  Just south of you! :laugh: :grin: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/4fntKJh/Screen-Shot-2019-02-18-at-9-18-58-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/4fntKJh)


Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: NWrider on February 18, 2019, 10:32:05 AM
I'm guessing he's looking for the California 1400.  Might try using a global search like this:

http://www.searchcraigslist.org/
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: bad Chad on February 18, 2019, 10:36:08 AM
You need to be specific.  Cal's have been in production since the 80s, what are you looking for???
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: NWrider on February 18, 2019, 10:39:15 AM
Here's one at the Portland dealership:
https://boise.craigslist.org/mcd/d/portland-2015-moto-guzzi-california/6809166226.html

Note: although I found the ad indicating Boise, it's at the PDX location.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: John A on February 18, 2019, 10:39:49 AM
Find David Pazar,  he got suspended for political insurrection but is Rodekyll . He had a new one for sale.  Maybe check with Tex to find him.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: JJ on February 18, 2019, 10:40:18 AM
I'm guessing he's looking for the California 1400.  Might try using a global search like this:

http://www.searchcraigslist.org/


(https://i.ibb.co/1nsF32R/Screen-Shot-2019-02-18-at-9-39-31-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/1nsF32R)
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: s1120 on February 18, 2019, 12:23:37 PM
WOW up here in the Northeast thats all I could find... 
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: kidsmoke on February 18, 2019, 12:56:52 PM
alas, but no. The OP seeks the venerable and oft maligned, yet highly sought after "Whale Dork" iteration of the model.

deep down...y'all know you want one.

(https://i.imgur.com/K0dNbpS.jpg)

Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: lti_57 on February 18, 2019, 01:59:04 PM
alas, but no. The OP seeks the venerable and oft maligned, yet highly sought after "Whale Dork" iteration of the model.

deep down...y'all know you want one.

(https://i.imgur.com/K0dNbpS.jpg)


Haha Thats awesome that is exactly what i am looking for they are just good scoots
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: JJ on February 18, 2019, 03:02:51 PM
OK - I give up... :laugh: :grin: :wink:....which Guzzi was named..."The Whale Dork?!?" - - and why?!? :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:

Hopefully not the legendary SP1000????? - - (O' the horror...the HORROR!!!) :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


(https://i.ibb.co/DWYZ7zy/Screen-Shot-2019-02-18-at-2-04-09-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/DWYZ7zy)
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: Guzzistajohn on February 18, 2019, 03:22:11 PM
Well, he said a NICE California, he HAD to be referring  to the whale dork model *shrug*
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: kidsmoke on February 18, 2019, 03:23:35 PM
OK - I give up... :laugh: :grin: :wink:....which Guzzi was named..."The Whale Dork?!?" - - and why?!? :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:

Hopefully not the legendary SP1000????? - - (O' the horror...the HORROR!!!) :shocked: :shocked: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


(https://i.ibb.co/DWYZ7zy/Screen-Shot-2019-02-18-at-2-04-09-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/DWYZ7zy)


that's a Convert, for the record.

the svelte lines of the 89-2009 Tonti California's gas tank has been (favorably??) compared by many to the aforementioned aquatic phallus. Is that due to it's shape? Or the fact that it's host is oft considered on the verge of extinction...I can't quite say.

can we change the subject?

There seems to a few nice examples of the 2000-2003 lineage here in the heartland. Perhaps a fly and ride is in order? I'd agree that if Rodekyll's got one that makes the most sense for you...he's got roots in the Sound, was headed there last I talked to him.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: NWrider on February 18, 2019, 03:43:25 PM
I stand corrected!
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: JJ on February 18, 2019, 03:54:55 PM
I stand corrected!

Me too!  :laugh: :grin: :wink: - - I thought it looked like an SP1000!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:

1970's Moto Guzzi Convert = "A Whale Dork..."

2014 Victory Vision = "Moby Dick!" :laugh: :grin: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/kDg8vNL/IMG-0949.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kDg8vNL)
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: kidsmoke on February 19, 2019, 06:36:49 AM
Me too!  :laugh: :grin: :wink: - - I thought it looked like an SP1000!! :rolleyes: :shocked: :huh:

1970's Moto Guzzi Convert = "A Whale Dork..."

2014 Victory Vision = "Moby Dick!" :laugh: :grin: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/kDg8vNL/IMG-0949.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kDg8vNL)


I won't argue about the Victory...

But I think there is still confusion on the other...

The 'whale dork' is the CALIFORNIA tank. a la
(https://i.imgur.com/Ffzz2J0.png)

The Convert and the Griso were just thrown in there for contrast. Didn't mean to confuse the issue.

To the OP, you watching this similar thread?

https://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=99801.0
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: JJ on February 19, 2019, 07:08:09 AM
The 'whale dork' is the CALIFORNIA tank. a la
(https://i.imgur.com/Ffzz2J0.png)

The Convert and the Griso were just thrown in there for contrast. Didn't mean to confuse the issue.

OK - Thanks for the clarification!! :laugh: :grin: :wink:


(https://i.ibb.co/wz7GRmg/Screen-Shot-2019-02-19-at-6-06-08-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/wz7GRmg)

(https://i.ibb.co/XX0PYkV/Screen-Shot-2019-02-19-at-6-05-59-AM.png) (https://ibb.co/XX0PYkV)


Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on February 19, 2019, 07:09:11 AM
To the OP. FWIW, out of the 18  :grin: Guzzis I've now kept for the next owner, only one was from Indiana. You are probably going to have to travel to get what you want.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: lti_57 on February 19, 2019, 07:54:01 AM
To the OP. FWIW, out of the 18  :grin: Guzzis I've now kept for the next owner, only one was from Indiana. You are probably going to have to travel to get what you want.

I am coming to that conclusion.   Probably a rode trip in my future to much snow in the passes to do a Fly and Ride.
If i have patience, I am sure one will pop up soon.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on February 19, 2019, 08:10:05 AM
Quote
If i have patience, I am sure one will pop up soon.
Yeah, that's the problem. I looked for a Lario for a really long time. Finally one showed up in Florida. (!) It was kind of a beater, but it was a Lario. Dan from Florida brought it to the Virginia nationals, and I picked it up there. Even that was a 20 hour round trip.  :smiley:
Naturally, within a month, another that was *just* what I had been looking for showed up..and I've seen a few since.  Really, a Cali should be easy in comparison.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: NWrider on February 19, 2019, 08:26:48 AM
HERE'S a nice one in Dallas:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/d/north-richland-hills-1999-moto-guzzi/6792497183.html
You might consider having it shipped.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: dguzzi on February 19, 2019, 08:37:27 AM
Now I need to replace my dork gas tank....geez
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: kidsmoke on February 19, 2019, 08:38:30 AM
HERE'S a nice one in Dallas:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/d/north-richland-hills-1999-moto-guzzi/6792497183.html
You might consider having it shipped.

That's a find! outsider, national bags and tubeless rims if I'm not mistaken, and only 2500 miles. Price on the high side but arguably valid, considering.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: SemperVee on February 19, 2019, 11:31:06 AM
Hey Lance,  If one pops up it will probably in the Seattle area!
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: lti_57 on February 20, 2019, 05:31:51 PM
Hey Lance,  If one pops up it will probably in the Seattle area!

Believe me Mike i have been looking
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: JJ on February 21, 2019, 08:01:31 AM
HERE'S a nice one in Dallas:
https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/d/north-richland-hills-1999-moto-guzzi/6792497183.html
You might consider having it shipped.

Agree! - That is a real nice one at a fair price!  About $500+ to ship from Dallas to Seattle! :wink: :thumb: :cool:
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: arveno on February 21, 2019, 09:38:47 PM
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/d/tacoma-moto-guzzi-v11-cafe-sport/6818637854.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcd/d/snoqualmie-2014-moto-guzzi-california/6822580729.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/seattle-fs-2004-moto-guzzi-mgs-01-corsa/6812500958.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/seattle-fs-1997-moto-guzzi-sport-1100i/6812506217.html

That's funny , you can find any guzzi model even the rare one but not a tonti cali ..... go figure...

Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: lti_57 on February 22, 2019, 04:52:01 AM
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/d/tacoma-moto-guzzi-v11-cafe-sport/6818637854.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/mcd/d/snoqualmie-2014-moto-guzzi-california/6822580729.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/seattle-fs-2004-moto-guzzi-mgs-01-corsa/6812500958.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/seattle-fs-1997-moto-guzzi-sport-1100i/6812506217.html

That's funny , you can find any guzzi model even the rare one but not a tonti cali ..... go figure...


I know its a dry spell, pretty sure if i bide my time one will show up. Once the passes and the crappy weather changes i would be down for a road trip or fly and ride
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: steveford on March 07, 2019, 10:35:46 PM
2003 Moto Guzzi CALIFORNIA EV TOURING

Looks to be a very nice 03 EV Touring on Cycle Trader $4000 with a little over 22000 miles. In Florida though. A nice Fly & Ride
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA. Updated with pics my search ends for now
Post by: lti_57 on March 10, 2019, 12:07:43 PM
Answered a Craigslist ad and went with the GF to priest River Idaho and picked up this super clean 2004 Victory Kingpin. the guy is fanatical about keeping it clean  and  maintenance on her  kept in a heated garage


(https://i.ibb.co/cDjxskb/IMG-3940.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cDjxskb)

(https://i.ibb.co/nsCCTYQ/IMG-3941.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nsCCTYQ)

problem was so much snow  ice i can not get to my trailer or he his and his driveway was slicker then snot
thanks for your help everyone

Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA. Updated with pics my search ends for now
Post by: inditx on March 10, 2019, 12:46:09 PM
Best wishes, that Kingpin is a nice bike. Had one myself for a spell.
inditx
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA. Updated with pics my search ends for now
Post by: mtwillyman on March 10, 2019, 02:38:55 PM
There is a 2003 Titanium for sale in Silverdale,WA. Look on Seattle CL for details, peace.
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA. Updated with pics my search ends for now
Post by: SemperVee on March 10, 2019, 07:30:33 PM
 Welcome to the Victory side.  Still own and love my 2012 Cross Country Tour.
(https://i.ibb.co/4dtRkG7/Manchester-Vic-View.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4dtRkG7)

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Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA. Updated with pics my search ends for now
Post by: Vagrant on March 10, 2019, 07:38:33 PM
Real problem is if you own one you love it and won't sell for any reason. When I'm too weak to drive mine it goes on display in front of the fireplace like a true trophy it is!
Title: Re: I can not find a nice California in WA state
Post by: larrys on March 14, 2019, 07:10:27 AM
Now I need to replace my dork gas tank....geez
I have a decent Cal II tank in the Swap Meet.
Larry