Cali 14 issues!!

[AH Fan]

Thanks for all that you guys ............... still poken around for a fix on both of the issues mentioned.
After conversation with others about the front rotor/braking system pulsation.... I was advised to maybe check for run out then if within acceptable range to refit new/ softer compound pads and realign both cal. correctly......... Thoughts... has anyone had success with that procedure?
Turns out that other advise on NOT trying to shim calipers as they are not aware of any fine shims like that used for that purpose?? Hmmmmm.
Also was wondering if there are any shots available of the replacement cross over pipes and assembly.......... just to see the difference/if any is all.

Ciao

[toaster404]

Saw broken pipes, had been replaced with better under warranty.  I don't know what the better were.

I've got that rotor issue on the front.  Sad.

Thanks for explaining the reserve is part of the overall tank volume.  Range does kind of suck, but eventually I'll get the box ECU etc through exhaust on there, and I expect to do much better.

[rboe]

Other than riding in areas where there is 175 miles or more between gas stations, I cannot imagine that stopping for gas at that interval is really such an unacceptable inconvenience that I would not buy a bike as awesome as a Cali 1400.  (Shameless admission, I have a 1400 Eldo).

I mean, really!

Nevada in particular can have very long stretches between gas stations (or anything really). I went through Vegas instead of Tonopah from Ely because I was not sure the Quota could make it. After gassing up - twice - on the way to Vegas I determined I made the right decision. Nevada is not a place to be stranded.

Nevada is not unique in this regard, but it probably is the worst.

[toaster404]

Shim washer? http://www.hrpworld.com/store/default/brembo-shim-10mm-0-75mm-thick.html

Gas: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rotopax-gasoline-pack

[rtbickel]

So is the rotor issue fix really as simple as it seems - just adding the shims between the caliper and the mounting surface until the brake pads only contact the swept area?

[AH Fan]

Shim washer? http://www.hrpworld.com/store/default/brembo-shim-10mm-0-75mm-thick.html

Gas: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rotopax-gasoline-pack

Thank you sir................ ... 

Ciao

[toaster404]

So is the rotor issue fix really as simple as it seems - just adding the shims between the caliper and the mounting surface until the brake pads only contact the swept area?

Yes, ideally to maximally use the swept area of the rotor.  I haven't done it, but will either order the ones I linked to or find some nice proper machined ones locally.  Perhaps in my unsorted 30 lbs of "I can't throw this away I might need it" box with 40 years worth of cool junk.  I imagine I'll find three that work, but will need four!  I wouldn't use a normal soft washer.  One of those safety class items!!!

I don't like external gas because of danger, but the gas tanks on motorcycles are already armed bombs, so it doesn't make much difference!!!  I could see setting the 1400 up with giant box bags, a big box trunk, tack on holders for everything including gas cans.  Would be quite a sight.  The only thing else I'd need would be knobbies for the off road parts!

[Zoom Zoom]

For a long time, I had used an MSR fuel bottle to carry extra fuel. Actually two at one point. 33 ounces isn't much, but it helped me out once, and a few other riders I found stranded during my travels, getting us where we needed. That was with my first EV. This 1400 gets better economy than my EV ever did with a bit more fuel in the tank, albeit slightly. Anyway, these MSR bottles are made for fuel and I have never had one leak for any reason. It is the size of a small kitchen fire extinguisher and fits nicely in the bottom of the bag where it is out of the way. For LD travel, I will probably throw one on my bike for good measure.

RBOE, you are very right about places where civilization is few and far between. My feeling is that you can never have too much fuel, only not enough. I can always stop for relief if you know what I mean. Well, at least partial.

John Henry

[Chuck in Indiana]

. My feeling is that you can never have too much fuel, only not enough.

In the aviation world, the only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire..