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Chet Van Aken

Chet Van Aken

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GT di Razza Pura
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Meridian, MS
No issues, valves were in spec. again. Fuel filter was fairly easy to change as well. Plugs were a little dirty but no visible wear, changed them as per schedule. It is easy to work on the Guzzi compared to my Aprilia's! (except for the rear wheel removal).
 
Nothing beats my Ducatis’ single sided swing arms for easy rear wheel removal.
 
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Chet Van Aken said:
No issues, valves were in spec. again. Fuel filter was fairly easy to change as well. Plugs were a little dirty but no visible wear, changed them as per schedule. It is easy to work on the Guzzi compared to my Aprilia's! (except for the rear wheel removal).
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Out of interest, what is the recommended mileage for replacing the fuel filter. I cannot even see a reference to it in the owner's manual under servicing.
 
I thought I saw it at 24,000 miles. Anyone had issues with the fuel gauge? I had the tank off and upside down and it seems to want to stick on low or high. Took it out and it moves freely and the indicator changes, if slowly. Could be binding a little but there is no calibration procedure I know of?
 
Chet Van Aken said:
It is easy to work on the Guzzi compared to my Aprilia's! (except for the rear wheel removal).
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And let us not forget the air filter access difficulties.... ;)

FYI, I am planning to ride to visit a friend who lived just southeast of Montgomery, AL. I see you are not too far from there. How are the temps around late September?
 
Its fine around here in late September. July and August are humid and mid 90's. January and February are occasionally too cold to ride some days (below 50). All you have to watch out for is thunderstorms and rain.
 
Fuel filter is hitting the float on the fuel gauge, fine if you want it to read low or high. Not sure what I did its running fine, I'll take the tank off again and sort it out. Something to look out for when you change it out.

Also, second time in a year, got a nail in a new rear tire, something wrapped and took out the licence plate light also. Those CO2 repair kits are nice for getting you going but I don't like to run a repaired tire on a bike even if its done right.
 
Chet Van Aken said:
Fuel filter is hitting the float on the fuel gauge, fine if you want it to read low or high. Not sure what I did its running fine, I'll take the tank off again and sort it out. Something to look out for when you change it out.

Also, second time in a year, got a nail in a new rear tire, something wrapped and took out the licence plate light also. Those CO2 repair kits are nice for getting you going but I don't like to run a repaired tire on a bike even if its done right.
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Bummer about the new tire. I agree with you about tire repair but have to admit, I usually try to squeeze a couple thousand more miles out of tires after I plug them. Especially if they’re new. I seem to pickup wood or sheet metal screws every time I ride on the shoulder of the road.
 
About the fuel float, the pump/filter assembly leans to the left as you sit on the bike and goes in both ways. If it leans to the right the float will not move properly. Bike works fine either way so pay attention when you replace the fuel filter, unlike me.
 
Chet Van Aken said:
No issues, valves were in spec. again. Fuel filter was fairly easy to change as well. Plugs were a little dirty but no visible wear, changed them as per schedule. It is easy to work on the Guzzi compared to my Aprilia's! (except for the rear wheel removal).
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Chet,

All I have been able to find (without actually pulling the tank) is that the California 1400 uses an all metal fuel filter.

The parts diagrams shows p/n: GU01106090

2014 California fuel filter

Can you confirm this is what you found?

Thanks!
 
Chet Van Aken said:
No issues, valves were in spec. again. Fuel filter was fairly easy to change as well. Plugs were a little dirty but no visible wear, changed them as per schedule. It is easy to work on the Guzzi compared to my Aprilia's! (except for the rear wheel removal).
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Hi Chet,

Where did you purchase those valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals as well as cover bolt seals? Any online sources?

Do those requires changing every time or reusable like oil drain plug rubber insert washers?
 
BayareaEMT said:
Hi Chet,

Where did you purchase those valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals as well as cover bolt seals? Any online sources?

Do those requires changing every time or reusable like oil drain plug rubber insert washers?
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They are reusable but if you need them, AF1 Racing.com
 
roadventure said:
Chet,

All I have been able to find (without actually pulling the tank) is that the California 1400 uses an all metal fuel filter.

The parts diagrams sh
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roadventure said:
Chet,

All I have been able to find (without actually pulling the tank) is that the California 1400 uses an all metal fuel filter.

The parts diagrams shows p/n: GU01106090

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Can you confirm this is what you found?

Thanks!
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Dave, I am the third owner of a 2014 Moto Guzzi 1400 California with 20,000 miles on it. I just pulled the fuel pump while waiting for a new filter from Todd. Surprisingly, the filter in the tank was an all-metal Mahle KL145 like your photo in Post #11, not a funky half-plastic one. The 14.03.13 date stamped on the filter, presumably meaning March 14, 2013, leads me to believe it is original.
2014 Cal Touring filter
 
Pete BoBeet said:
Dave, I am the third owner of a 2014 Moto Guzzi 1400 California with 20,000 miles on it. I just pulled the fuel pump while waiting for a new filter from Todd. Surprisingly, the filter in the tank was an all-metal Mahle KL145 like your photo in Post #11, not a funky half-plastic one. The 14.03.13 date stamped on the filter, presumably meaning March 14, 2013, leads me to believe it is original.
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Thanks for the confirmation!
 
Pete BoBeet said:
Dave, I am the third owner of a 2014 Moto Guzzi 1400 California with 20,000 miles on it. I just pulled the fuel pump while waiting for a new filter from Todd. Surprisingly, the filter in the tank was an all-metal Mahle KL145 like your photo in Post #11, not a funky half-plastic one. The 14.03.13 date stamped on the filter, presumably meaning March 14, 2013, leads me to believe it is original.
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@Pete BoBeet

Mine is 2014 Cal1400 with VIN ending in 000050 so it must be one of the early builds.

How easy it is to remove that fuel pump from tank? I am nearing 6k miles and going to perform service soon so planning to take it out first to see and if I see that half metal half plastic then I will be ordering all metal filter from Todd.

Is there any document or diy thread available on this site? I couldn't land any on my search
 
BayareaEMT said:
@Pete BoBeet

Mine is 2014 Cal1400 with VIN ending in 000050 so it must be one of the early builds.

How easy it is to remove that fuel pump from tank? I am nearing 6k miles and going to perform service soon so planning to take it out first to see and if I see that half metal half plastic then I will be ordering all metal filter from Todd.

Is there any document or diy thread available on this site? I couldn't land any on my search
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Hi, BayareaEMT. My VIN ends in 112331 so your bike is much earlier, indeed. It was really easy to remove the fuel pump. I had to be a little bit careful getting it out past the fuel level float. There IS a bunch of information about
BayareaEMT said:
@Pete BoBeet

Mine is 2014 Cal1400 with VIN ending in 000050 so it must be one of the early builds.

How easy it is to remove that fuel pump from tank? I am nearing 6k miles and going to perform service soon so planning to take it out first to see and if I see that half metal half plastic then I will be ordering all metal filter from Todd.

Is there any document or diy thread available on this site? I couldn't land any on my search
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Hi, BayareaEMT. As you have discovered, there is a lot of information in several threads about the fuel pump removal; I did the same search last week. For me the pump was easy to remove, I just had to be careful about getting it past the float for the fuel gauge.
 
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