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  1. Longrider

    OEM Touring Seat after 8000 miles

    Like Roadventure, my 1400 began life as a Custom that I accessorized into a Touring. Unlike Roadventure, I’m a short guy 5’7”. For me, the Custom seat was perfect for consecutive 800-mile days. My 5’ 10” wife hated it, so we replaced it with a Touring saddle. Not quite as comfortable in my...
  2. Longrider

    I want a California 1400, but

    I got my Cal 1400 early in 2014. I don't have any of the problems you described. I do keep it in the garage, but I ride year round in all kinds of weather. Also take long trips with no garage available. This is my umpteenth Guzzi; no fit and finish problems since a few model years in the 1980s.
  3. Longrider

    Eldo screen & bags

    I have the standard Touring windshield but I think the bottom portion is the same as yours. You only have to remove a few bolts to remove the lowers. However, the way the lowers eliminate buffering is by directing part of the airflow upward behind the windshield. I did not perceive a...
  4. Longrider

    Corbin Heated Saddle

    That is what it is. Some Corbin seats have the backrest option for both front and rear, but their Cal 1400 seat only offers it on the front.
  5. Longrider

    Eldo screen & bags

    If you have the Guzzi windshield, adding the factory accessory lowers can eliminate the buffeting problem. Worked for me...
  6. Longrider

    Lithium Battery by Deltran Battery Tender

    No, I doubt it. The battery compartment and lid will still be in the way.
  7. Longrider

    Lithium Battery by Deltran Battery Tender

    My 480 amp Deltran battery is 6.49". X 3.38" x 5.11". Deltran's 360 amp version has the same case dimensions and 1.15 lbs. lighter. Todd's 360 amp battery is substantially smaller -- better for your cafe project- and probably better quality. Todd is very selective about what he sells and...
  8. Longrider

    Corbin Heated Saddle

    I get that question a lot. For more pictures, look here: https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/cal1400-registry-pics-thread-add-your-bike.11538/page-3#post-99883 and in my posts about GPS, top box and other stuff. Another question I get a lot is "was it cheaper than buying a Touring...
  9. Longrider

    Lithium Battery by Deltran Battery Tender

    I installed the Deltran Battery Tender Lithium Iron Phosphate battery on my California 1400. I chose the most powerful (480 cranking amps) version. Here are the pros and cons as I see them: PROS Smaller than the Yuasa YXT20-BS that came from the factory. Width is 3/8” less, but Deltran...
  10. Longrider

    Corbin Heated Saddle

    I recently installed a Corbin saddle – the heated version – on my California 1400 Custom. This is the third saddle I’ve had on this bike. The very comfortable factory Custom saddle was great for me but not my wife. Moto Guzzi’s dual gel Touring-style saddle was comfortable for both of us but...
  11. Longrider

    Failing Dealers

    I concur with the general themes in this thread. Piaggio obviously makes it hard for dealers to succeed. I am particularly saddened by the closing of Riders Hill. I purchased three new Guzzis from them in the last four years. Prices were fair. Service was excellent. They were willing to...
  12. Longrider

    What warranty work have you needed?

    I now have to add my 1400 to the list of those with cracked H-pipes. Replaced under the emissions warranty. That H-pipe and loose heat shields (only once; fixed with a torque wrench) are the only problems I've had in almost two years and 25,000 miles. I love this bike! Piaggio has a...
  13. Longrider

    Guzzi Beginner Questions

    At 1,000 you should have the bike serviced. Oil change and check everything. The exhaust heat shield bolts tend to come loose, so make sure they tighten them with a torque wrench. Also make sure they download the latest fuel injection map. After that 1,000 mile service, you should be able to...
  14. Longrider

    Another Handlebar Post

    Sorry Roadventure, but mine had sufficient slack. I did not have to fiddle with the clutch line. The only thing I can suggest is to loosen the bar clamps, rotate the bars slightly forward and re-tighten. If that is not enough, rotate the clutch handle bracket downward a little bit. Combining...
  15. Longrider

    Rattely tappet noise? manufactured or historic?

    Are you sure it is tappet noise? Have you checked for loose exhaust heat shields?
  16. Longrider

    Tell Us About Your Mods

    National Cycle kit N5502 (for certain Hondas). Available from various on-line resellers or directly from National Cycle's web site.
  17. Longrider

    Tell Us About Your Mods

    You need the Owner's Manual. Here is a link to a PDF copy: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/owners_manual_california_1400_en.pdf
  18. Longrider

    Tell Us About Your Mods

    If you are referring to jbhotchkiss' post "Improve the ride quality of your Custom", it is not specific to Hepco and Becker. Any kind of saddlebags have to come off to adjust your shocks. "How to" instructions are in your owner's manual under "Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment" on pages 64-65...
  19. Longrider

    Another Handlebar Post

    They have that mirror polished look you are describing. You might also call them "piano black". Moto Guzzi says they are black chrome; I thought they were but I'm no metallurgist. In any case, they are nice looking.
  20. Longrider

    Tell Us About Your Mods

    Congratulations! Your persistence pays off. Please take a photo and post it so future Mikes will know what they're looking for.
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