Relative size of Cali EV?

[Mwether]

My 2004 EVT was one of my all time favorites. 

That blue version is stunning, Dave.

Did you sell to finance another bike? (Just wondering why it didn't earn a permanent spot in the garage?)

[s1120]

It would be unfair of me not to recognize the counter of this argument. Honestly the Cali is a wonderfully handling bike that is JUST as at home on small local roads as it is on the highway. I can't honestly say my V7 is really even better there, not by any real margin.


Sorry - I'm not trying to make it more complicated.

My cali stone is used almost 90% on small curvy 45-55mph back roads and its a dream! Rides WAY lighter, and more nimble than any bike its size should.. The rest of the time its on highway, and there it never feels like a small bike. It will do 75-80 all day long. I wasn't looking for a cali style bike, but found the prices so good, and the fact that they can be changed to match different looks, and styles made me change. Then I found my low mile Stone, and I was sold. Mine has the chrome tank, and hides some of its FWP look thoguh. :)

[Vagrant]

From 99 to 2007 I had a 98 EV in the garage. In 80000+ miles it needed a TPS and a regulator. I replaced it with a 2001 EV just because it was prettier and only had 10200 miles when I bought it. I sold it last spring with right at 100000 miles on it. It had a TPS and a starter replaced. That's as reliable as a bike gets! I owned over 20 different bikes at the same time, but it was and still is my favorite. I'm only 5' 8" with 28" inseam, and it was great for me. I changed the handle bars and it was my mini Electa Glide classic. At 76 it just got to be too much to push around the garage. I miss it dearly! And, if you don't go get that one I will!

[Mwether]

...And, if you don't go get that one I will!

You should! Jim is a good guy!
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcy/d/harris-good-bike-needs-better-owner/7745960336.html

The EV remains VERY intriguing. I may wind up buying one, but not before I take it for an extended spin. Buying not just sight unseen but model unseen was a bridge too far. I wish I were better at risky behavior! 

[AJ Huff]

The EV remains VERY intriguing. I may wind up buying one, but not before I take it for an extended spin. Buying not just sight unseen but model unseen was a bridge too far. I wish I were better at risky behavior! 

LOL. That's how I've gotten all 3 of my bikes.

-AJ

[rocker59]

LOL. That's how I've gotten all 3 of my bikes.

-AJ

Isn't that the truth!  Taking leaps of faith are a regular thing, if you want to own and ride rare and unusual Italian motorcycles.

I've driven to Chicago, Indianapolis, and Lima Ohio for bikes I'd only seen in pictures and read about online.  California Bassa, LeMans V, Ducati E900 Elefant.  I went to Texas for a Guzzi Quota and for a V7 Special. 400 to 800 miles for each.

It's just part of the deal.

[Mwether]

LOL. That's how I've gotten all 3 of my bikes.

Isn't that the truth!  Taking leaps of faith are a regular thing, if you want to own and ride rare and unusual Italian motorcycles.

I'm going to start showing up at any remotely local Guzzi events...on a scooter! 

[elrealistico]

Yeah, I didnt realize this was afly and ride thing,  not worth going all the way there for something that will come up for sale closer to you

[Tkelly]

That blue version is stunning, Dave.

Did you sell to finance another bike? (Just wondering why it didn't earn a permanent spot in the garage?)

no room in his house,all the bikes he lists are in his house.

[TPSimmons]

I just bought an 05 EV Touring and I’m in the process of sorting it out. Add a wind deflector to the windscreen to reduce the noise. They are cheap and effective at reducing wind noise. The wind noise was much improved when I added one.

[rocker59]

I just bought an 05 EV Touring and I’m in the process of sorting it out. Add a wind deflector to the windscreen to reduce the noise. They are cheap and effective at reducing wind noise. The wind noise was much improved when I added one.

2004 would've been the last year of the EV in The USA.  What is the 10th digit in your VIN?  If it's a "4", then you have a 2004 California EV.