*California 1400 Merged Threadfest*

[jdgretz]

JDG,

     Thank you for your PGR activity!

Mark

It's always an honor.

jdg
SoCal PGR Posting Team

[pbeesley]

Now are these 1400s gonna have hydro valves?

What's a hydro valve? I've not heard that term before.

[Unkept]

What's a hydro valve? I've not heard that term before.

Hydraulicly powered lifters for the valvetrain reduces valve noise (less metal on metal clashing) and should negate the need for valve adjustments.

Guzzi had them on a few Cali models, but stopped after a recall debacle. Cars should have them as standard.... When is the past time you adjusted the valves on your car? ;)

[Dogwalker]

Official presentation videos (static).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As7gXM5FVrQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZt1wZWYizw

[youcanrunnaked]

Hydraulicly powered lifters for the valvetrain reduces valve noise (less metal on metal clashing) and should negate the need for valve adjustments.

Guzzi had them on a few Cali models, but stopped after a recall debacle. Cars should have them as standard.... When is the past time you adjusted the valves on your car? ;)

More relevant is the fact that Harley-Davidson uses hydraulic valve lifters on their engines.  For the non-technically inclined riders (a large and growing part of the cruiser demographic), that's an important feature.

IMO, if you're going to compete with Harley... compete with Harley.  Moto Guzzi has the tech to do a hydro big block.  That ability may have been painfully gained, but it's there, nonetheless.  A shame Piaggio won't re-visit this.

[Guzzi-Guy]

Official presentation videos (static).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As7gXM5FVrQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZt1wZWYizw

Damn  :drool

[Guzzi-Guy]

Stripped of it's clothing
http://pinterest.com/pin/7529524347467891/

[pauldaytona]

So in Netherlands we get them in December, no prices yet. Custom comes in middle grey(mercurio) and black.

Gearing:



Gearbox   :   6 speeds with final overdrive
Gear ratio values   :   1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235
   :   2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.700
   :   3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348
   :   4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115
   :   5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968
   :   6th 30/24 = 1 : 0.8
      
Primary drive:   with helical teeth, ratio 26/35 = 1: 1,346)
Final drive     :   double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10/36 = 1: 3.6)

[pauldaytona]

And all california direct from guzzi:

http://california.motoguzzi.com//en

[Kev m]

And all california direct from guzzi:

http://california.motoguzzi.com//en

Looking good.

I'm liking it more and more...

 ;-T

[Dogwalker]

Directly from EICMA.

[slopoke]

I like it dressed in white.  I like the lady dressed in white too.  Makes a nice accessory for the bike.  I hope I will be able to afford one.

[Kev m]

Directly from EICMA.

OOOOHHH, that aitting/foot control position looks VERY SIMILAR to the Tonti Cali, no?

[Dogwalker]

some more pics here.
http://www.motociclismo.it/popupgallery/moto-scooter/moto-guzzi-california-1400-touring-e-custom?iframe=true&width=980&height=605

Gray too.

[Chicago Mark]

And all california direct from guzzi:

http://california.motoguzzi.com//en

     With this link and the pictures from the show, the California 1400 looks to be the most successful and complete motorcycle in the history of Moto Guzzi. This link and the pictures from the show are simply awesome. My Harley 883L, CalVin and Valkyrie Interstate are getting very nervous.

Thank you Paul,

Mark

[NorthRider]

Will those tail lights survive the DOT in America? Seems to me there is some sort of rule about spacing from the center line and such.

[youcanrunnaked]

Interesting hints at accessories in the Moto Guzzi California web site:

High performance silencers, chrome-plated and machined components, saddles of all types and materials, as well as support and the App which turns an iPhone into a supplementary dashboard to obtain all kinds of navigation, performance and technical data information.

Some form of "anti-theft system" is referred to as standard, but this may only be on the Touring model.

[Kev m]

Will those tail lights survive the DOT in America? Seems to me there is some sort of rule about spacing from the center line and such.

The turn signals you mean? I dunno. There are a number of bikes in the US with the signals REALLY close to the tail light. I'm not sure that's true, but I guess I could google it.

EDIT -

AHHH HERE IT IS

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=federal%20motorcycle%20turn%20signal%20standards&source=web&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhtsa.gov%2Fcars%2Frules%2Fmaninfo%2Fmcpkg002.pdf&ei=b62iUMLWHs-80AG5vIHwAg&usg=AFQjCNF7F1yGmLHRP5KD71TvyrK1NapCzg

At or near the front - 1 amber on
each side of the vertical centerline at
the same height, and having a
minimum horizontal separation
distance (centerline of lamps) of 16
inches. Minimum edge to edge
separatio n distance between lamp
and headlamp is 4 inches.
At or near the rear - 1 red or amber
on each side of the vertical
centerline, at the same height and
having a minimum horizontal
separation distance (centerline to
centerline of lamps) of 9 inches.
Minimum edge to edge separation
distance between lamp and tail or
stop lamp is 4 inches, when a single
stop and tail lamp is installed on the
vertical centerline and the turn
signal lamps are red.

IF I'm reading it right this is the part that matters:

- 1 red or amber on each side of the vertical centerline, at the same height and having a minimum horizontal
separation distance (centerline to centerline of lamps) of 9 inches.

I'm guessing the OR part, minimum distacne between lamp and tail or stop lamp doesn't apply because there isn't a SINGLE stop lamp in this design - it's a dual lamp.

[Kev m]

Some form of "anti-theft system" is referred to as standard, but this may only be on the Touring model.

I betcha they mean a coded key like with the CARC line.

[pauldaytona]

http://youtu.be/kntB0YAZUeg

[Chicago Mark]

Will those tail lights survive the DOT in America? Seems to me there is some sort of rule about spacing from the center line and such.

     Are they really much different from the LED V tail lights on some of the Victory's? I think their Vision and Cross Country/Roads models have similar V style rear lights.

Mark

[pauldaytona]

     Are they really much different from the LED V tail lights on some of the Victory's? I think their Vision and Cross Country/Roads models have similar V style rear lights.

Mark

Thats why you get all things from europe later. It takes a year to get them past regulations.

[EVboyeee]

Looks like no center or main stand which is a departure from most if not all other Californias. Too bad IMHO

[EVboyeee]

A downstate VA Ducati/Moto Guzzi dealer is offering pre orders for Cali 1400 touring....call for price (if you dare).  http://www.redlinemotors.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventory

[Vasco DG]

Just got off the phone from the importer. Apparently it uses the 7SM controller like the RSV4. Ride by wire, single TB, traction control, and cruise control among other stuff I've forgotten. Sounds like fun, I can hear the splintering of corn-cob pipes from half a world away!!! ;D

Pete

[Porterhouse]

Just got off the phone from the importer. Apparently it uses the 7SM controller like the RSV4. Ride by wire, single TB, traction control, and cruise control among other stuff I've forgotten. Sounds like fun, I can hear the splintering of corn-cob pipes from half a world away!!! ;D

Pete

Naah, somebody will figure out how to put a trailer hitch and some rain gutters on it…   :D

[Porterhouse]

Just read the article on Cycleworld, hadn't read this before…

The Moto Guzzi California 1400 will come in two versions: 1) fully equipped Touring; and 2) leaner and more “essential” Custom. The Touring is available in two editions: the rich Ambassador and the super-rich Eldorado, with the latter of the two coming with a large windshield, big saddlebags, a black/white two-tone seat (same as was on the original California of the 1970s) and driving lights. Rather impressive.

Even a little Loop nostalgia goin' on out there.

[Chicago Mark]

How about a Vetter fairing on the new California, now that would be the bomb.

Mark

[v7classic]

Have not been following this post, so my apologies if this has already been posted - From my Italian penpal in Napoli - http://www.dueruote.it/notizie/speciale-eicma-2012/arrivano-le-california-1400

[Semper-guzzi]

Data overload these last few days. I love it. It looks fresh, new, mean yet refined. Can't wait to see one in person. Sit on Her, Feel her jugs. Wait are we still talking about the Cali?