California handlebar dimension

[sgl0226]

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.

[ibis1]

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:

[sgl0226]

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

[mtiberio]

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.

[sgl0226]

Thanks.

[mtiberio]

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.

[Sheepdog]

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...

[mtiberio]

Swaged or stepped

[rodekyll]

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?

[mtiberio]

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

[rodekyll]

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