2015 California 1400 advise

[Ncdan]

Congrats!  But PLEASE try out VELOCE mode!  You will never go back.  It makes Turismo look tame.

Pics, please!

The Touring mode is a monster. I’m afraid if the sport mode is even stronger I won’t get 4000 miles out of the rear tire. This thing will pull you off the seat even in 3 rd WOT.

[Ncdan]

Update:
I did get all the electronics figured out on a 50 mile ride today. I finally got the cruise control to work and it works well. The way I got it to come on is not to press in in the middle of the button but to press it at either 3,6,9, or twelve, I the button and it came right on. Everything works like clock  work.
I did notice that while in the sunlight today I noticed there had been a little water that has gotten into the unit at some time as I could see water runs on the backside of the glass. Anyone else had water to get into the unit?

[drbone641]

Update:
I did get all the electronics figured out on a 50 mile ride today. I finally got the cruise control to work and it works well. The way I got it to come on is not to press in in the middle of the button but to press it at either 3,6,9, or twelve, I the button and it came right on. Everything works like clock  work.
I did notice that while in the sunlight today I noticed there had been a little water that has gotten into the unit at some time as I could see water runs on the backside of the glass. Anyone else had water to get into the unit?

Very efficient and fairly easy fix for the cruise control. Took about 45 minutes and made the cruise so much easier to work.
I posted as Don Bowen on guzzitech                     http://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/cruise-control-issue.17540/#post-133134

[Zoom Zoom]

I have had a little fogging but I had ridden through a torrential downpour for several hours by then.

As for the CC, you have to hold it in for 4 or 5 seconds to start with.

So what was the dash thing you mentioned?

John Henry

[elvisboy77]

I have had a little fogging but I had ridden through a torrential downpour for several hours by then.

As for the CC, you have to hold it in for 4 or 5 seconds to start with.

So what was the dash thing you mentioned?

John Henry

If you run the daytime running light only then the light can fog up, not enough heat to drive out the moisture.  No, the thing is not water proof.  The fix is easy enough, run the headlight.

AND, the cost of more tires is well worth the extra grins in VELOCE mode! 

[Ncdan]

If you run the daytime running light only then the light can fog up, not enough heat to drive out the moisture.  No, the thing is not water proof.  The fix is easy enough, run the headlight.

AND, the cost of more tires is well worth the extra grins in VELOCE mode!

I’ll definitely try the sport mode when I get the nerve,lol. Do you run it in that mode all the time and what would be the pro and cons in just leaving it there?
As far as the lights, I still trying to figure out now to coordinate the two different light switches.

[Lcarlson]

I�ll definitely try the sport mode when I get the nerve,lol. Do you run it in that mode all the time and what would be the pro and cons in just leaving it there?
As far as the lights, I still trying to figure out now to coordinate the two different light switches.

I use Veloce almost all the time — much more lively feeling.

The headlight switch on the right grip just turns the headlight on/off. When it is off the running light LEDs switch from merely decorative to super bright.

[Ncdan]

I use Veloce almost all the time � much more lively feeling.

The headlight switch on the right grip just turns the headlight on/off. When it is off the running light LEDs switch from merely decorative to super bright.

Engaged the veloce mode today. I don’t think I need that much instant power to the rear wheel but it’s good to have in the event a crochet rocker need a spanking;)

[elvisboy77]

Engaged the veloce mode today. I don�t think I need that much instant power to the rear wheel but it�s good to have in the event a crochet rocker need a spanking;)

Believe me, they need a spanking.  Thus, Veloce mode.

LOL glad you like it, I dig it for sure.  Gonna take my 1400 Eldorado out for a nice long lap tomorrow.

[Kev m]

but it’s good to have in the event a crochet rocker need a spanking;)

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I think my grandma used to crochet in a rocker.

Unless there are now old Rockers who crochet?

But either way WHY would you spank them? (even if they wanted it)?

I'm so confused...

[Zoom Zoom]

If you run the daytime running light only then the light can fog up, not enough heat to drive out the moisture.  No, the thing is not water proof.  The fix is easy enough, run the headlight.

AND, the cost of more tires is well worth the extra grins in VELOCE mode!

Thought Dan was referring to the gauge cluster. I don't recall noticing fog in the headlight. Might have been, just wasn't paying attention.

A note on the DRL's though. Once you turn on the headlight, they dim a bit. When they are on bright, as in headlight off, they are very conspicuous to other drivers. I decided some time ago to use those during the day simply because I think they are more noticeable, but that's just my opinion. Others may disagree.

I tend to use Veloce only when I need a more crisp throttle and I think it gives a bit more engine braking as well. For general every day stuff, Tourismo is fine with me. I can count on one hand how many times I have used rain mode, but maybe it would be a good thing to use under the right circumstances.

John Henry

[Lannis]

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I think my grandma used to crochet in a rocker.

Unless there are now old Rockers who crochet?

But either way WHY would you spank them? (even if they wanted it)?

I'm so confused...

The advent and helpfulness of the Spell Checker has changed our world, that's for sure ... !!

Lannis

[e.cleven]

Dan, glad to hear you got the 1400, sounds like you are really going to enjoy it.
Will be looking forward or seeing you and the bike on Tuesday if all goes well..

Ride safe
Earl.

[Ncdan]

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I think my grandma used to crochet in a rocker.

Unless there are now old Rockers who crochet?

But either way WHY would you spank them? (even if they wanted it)?

I'm so confused...



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LMBO, I’m going to have to start reading my comments before hitting the SEND button. Maybe I should have attempted to say ROAD KING;)

[Zoom Zoom]

LMBO, I�m going to have to start reading my comments before hitting the SEND button. Maybe I should have attempted to say ROAD KING;)

Where would be the fun in that?

John Henry

[Lannis]

LMBO, I�m going to have to start reading my comments before hitting the SEND button. Maybe I should have attempted to say ROAD KING;)

That wouldn't have helped.   It would have ended up as TOAD BLING and there would have been a really ugly picture to go with that .... !

[Ncdan]

Thought Dan was referring to the gauge cluster. I don't recall noticing fog in the headlight. Might have been, just wasn't paying attention.

A note on the DRL's though. Once you turn on the headlight, they dim a bit. When they are on bright, as in headlight off, they are very conspicuous to other drivers. I decided some time ago to use those during the day simply because I think they are more noticeable, but that's just my opinion. Others may disagree.

I tend to use Veloce only when I need a more crisp throttle and I think it gives a bit more engine braking as well. For general every day stuff, Tourismo is fine with me. I can count on one hand how many times I have used rain mode, but maybe it would be a good thing to use under the right circumstances.

John Henry

I was talking about the dashboard. In the right light you can see what appears to be water runs on the glass. I hope water can�t and don�t get in there due to electronics. Maybe something from the factory.

[Ncdan]

That wouldn't have helped.   It would have ended up as TOAD BLING and there would have been a really ugly picture to go with that .... !

Lol lannis, Kev always holds me accountable. He’s one of my, go too guys, when I  need advice and it’s always well researched when he responds. I ask him one time about going to the Minstral H- pipe and spelled it MENSTRAL, wow, you should have seen the response I got for that one😂 wish I could remember but it was some time before either of us could get our composure back and get back to the subject at hand. Got to love some of these guys:)

[Kev m]

LMBO, I’m going to have to start reading my comments before hitting the SEND button. Maybe I should have attempted to say ROAD KING;)

I know right, I type some doozies too. I go back and read my own texts or posts sometimes and I'm like I couldn't have been that funny if I was trying...

[Ncdan]

 Oh have I opened a can of worms.
Ive been ridding the 1400 since Thursday after it followed me home and there no doubt that it�s a fine well engineered machine of the latest Technology. It�s blessed with tremendous amounts of HP and torque, handles well and is as smooth as a goldwing. All that been said here�s my dilemma. I decided to ride the old CalVin today and in its own right, it�s a marvel of vintage old school raw fun that touches an old cyclist, right in the heart. I dare say and would bet good money, that this 1400 won�t hold a candle to the Calvin,  on the dragons tail ( 180+ hairpin curves in the Smokey�s Mts in NC) both being ridden by professionals or idiots, whichever:) there are just times that modern technology just don�t  fill that hole in a mans heart like things that are much simpler and raw.
A couple of the guys here were saying �keep them both � and I must say I�m leaning  that way. Wife says I need to stay off this forum and stop listening to you Guzzi nuts before she leaves me:(
As a last thought..... I�m going to miss that lady😂

[OldMojo]

And there it is.....

It seems like riding both allows you to more acutely recognize the admirable aspects of each in a way that doesn't happen when sticking to one or the other. I've been asked which one I would part with if I had to, and it's not as easy question to answer.

[Kev m]

Awesome!

Enjoy!

And yes... Both.

[et18]

First, congrats on the new bike!  I love my Cali 1400 T  and it gets about 80% of my annual miles.  The other 20% goes to the old BMW oilhead that I just can't part with.  The 1400 is better than the oilhead in almost every way:  The oilhead is a little quicker through the curves.  But if I sell it I'll get almost nothing, I've maintained it well so it should last as long as I can ride, and it might cost $300 per year in insurance / maintenance / tags.  Does this story sound familiar? Just resign yourself to the fact that you're a two bike guy now.  I mean, unless that perfect Stelvio / V7 / V9 comes along and makes you a 3 bike guy.

And if you have trouble deciding which one to ride on any given day, just set a schedule.  The Beemer is my Friday bike and I always take the long way to work on Fridays.

[Kev m]

And if you have trouble deciding which one to ride on any given day, just set a schedule.  The Beemer is my Friday bike and I always take the long way to work on Fridays.

I tend to mostly use a linear rotation to cycle through the cycles...

...I mean sometimes I don't WANT to ride the Ducati, but I do because I'm a responsible adult.

Or I'm reasonably a dolt, or something like that...

[Tom H]

And there it is.....

It seems like riding both allows you to more acutely recognize the admirable aspects of each in a way that doesn't happen when sticking to one or the other. I've been asked which one I would part with if I had to, and it's not as easy question to answer.

Do you just mean the bikes, or the lady as well????

Tom

PS: again, keep all three or both if you can!

[Ncdan]

Do you just mean the bikes, or the lady as well????

Tom

PS: again, keep all three or both if you can!

Now that’s another whole can of worms 😜

[OldMojo]

Do you just mean the bikes, or the lady as well????

Much easier question.

Ladies come and go. Guzzis are forever.

[JohninVT]

As much as I enjoy my 1400, it's not what I'd call fun around town.  It's big and heavy.  Riding downtown to get the Sunday paper or going to get a gallon of milk with it seems like using an Abhrams tank to swat a fly. 

The 1400 is extremely competent at what it does and is a blast on longer rides but I'm seriously considering picking up one of the new Honda CB300R's or another TW200.  Sometimes I just want to ride around for an hour on a really light, responsive bike rather than a beast of a thing.  I also really, really enjoy tooling along 30-40 mph on gravel roads all day and frankly the 1400 sucks on gravel, IMHO.  For me, the CalVin would have too much overlap with a 1400 but I can understand how getting off the 1400 and onto the 150lb lighter CalVin would feel very different.

I took my daughter's CT90 for a 40 mile ride Saturday and giggled like a simpleton the entire time.  If the CalVin makes you do that, don't sell it.  Swapping back and forth between the two for a month before deciding whether to sell the CalVin is a good idea and you'll have plenty of summer left to sell the CalVin at a decent price if that's what you decide.  Just my .02           

[Ncdan]

As much as I enjoy my 1400, it's not what I'd call fun around town.  It's big and heavy.  Riding downtown to get the Sunday paper or going to get a gallon of milk with it seems like using an Abhrams tank to swat a fly. 

The 1400 is extremely competent at what it does and is a blast on longer rides but I'm seriously considering picking up one of the new Honda CB300R's or another TW200.  Sometimes I just want to ride around for an hour on a really light, responsive bike rather than a beast of a thing.  I also really, really enjoy tooling along 30-40 mph on gravel roads all day and frankly the 1400 sucks on gravel, IMHO.  For me, the CalVin would have too much overlap with a 1400 but I can understand how getting off the 1400 and onto the 150lb lighter CalVin would feel very different.

I took my daughter's CT90 for a 40 mile ride Saturday and giggled like a simpleton the entire time.  If the CalVin makes you do that, don't sell it.  Swapping back and forth between the two for a month before deciding whether to sell the CalVin is a good idea and you'll have plenty of summer left to sell the CalVin at a decent price if that's what you decide.  Just my .02         

Good advice John!