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    Rough idle at start, Popping on decel in 1st gear, Poor(er) than usual low RPM throttle control

    Hello again gang.I have not been on here for awhile now,but I did "FINALLY" find a motorcycle that ran like it's supposed to,and that motorcycle was a 2018 Indian Springfield Dark Horse.I have had it now for alittle over three years and have almost 56,000 trouble free miles on it.And the best...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    Yup!! I too have traveled over the Kank,Bear Notch road.Rte.302,the road to the top of Mount Washington, Rte.25 and Rte.153 in both directions,which in itself,is a pretty nice ride ,both up and or back from where I live, and have been running these roads for the past 50 some odd years of my...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    Seacoast in Derry was one of the first places I went to to look at and road test a Guzzi a number of years ago. And I've been thru Lincoln many MANY times over the years on two wheeler and have stopped at Clarks' Trading Post for their big train ride,lol,their ice cream parlor,and to check out...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    Yup!! Believe it or not,there is some real pretty country in northern New England,especially in the mountains in the fall when the leaves turn color.Of course,ya wouldn't wanna be riding around up there in the winter months,unless you have skis on your scooter!! lol
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    I know there MUST be some Guzzi's around someplace,but all I can tell you guys is,I live in New England and frequently travel the upper four N.E. States [Ma.where I live] ,NH., Maine,and Vermont] but have yet to see even one Guzzi on the road.And then,there is a Guzzi dealership in N.H.not too...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    Ya know gang,as I've been reading thru these posts regarding the Moto Guzzi,a thought just occurred to me: Since owning my 99 Yamaha RSV for 11 years, traveling over 200,000 miles on it,then my Triumph Thunderbird for 8 years,traveling another 125,000 on it,and now the Indian,which I have owned...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    I've enjoyed every single motorcycle I've ever owned,plus I'm also the guy who serviced em so I KNEW the job would be done correctly, always taking the time to do the job RIGHT.Plus,on occassion,I have,infact, been called to a dealership,car,bike, truck,or marine application,to assist their...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    I'm 74 years old and have been involved in the automotive repair business ever since I was 8 years old, turning pro when I was 15, and have been doing it ever since,right along with everything else,like small engines,marine applications,diesel,motorcycles,and aerial lift equipment.I had my first...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    Obviously,you found a dealership that knew what they were doing cause every single Guzzi I test rode around here bucked like hell while trying to maintain a constant rpm,plus every bike I test rode came from a different dealership,to boot.Their answer was: THEY ALL DO THAT! So,since they all do...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    SO ARE YOU ON THE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FORUM WEBSITE?? i WAS ON THERE FOR THE PAST 3 OR 4 YEARS UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN I GOT BOOTED OFF FOR TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE WITH A PROBLEM HE WAS HAVING WHICH I WAS FAMILIAR WITH.BUT THEY DIDN'T LIKE MY SOLUTION AND KINDA TOLD ME TO SCREW.SO I DID.IN THE...
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    California 1400 Reliabilty Opinions?

    Good evening gentlemen: It's been awhile since I've been on here,but since I couldn't find a dealership that had a California that ran correctly,or one that knew what they were doing,I kinda gave up on it and bought a new 2018 Indian Springfield Darkhorse.I have owned it now for alittle over...
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    Mileage and Issues

    Gentlemen/ladies: After reading all the horro stories on this site concerning the California 1400,then actually test driving several of em myself ,and being thoroughly disappointed by the overall performance of EVERY SINGLE machine that I road tested,then listening to the bull **** the...
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    1400 Service Code Reset!

    Well gang,I have given up on the Guzzi and bought somethin else.So,no more questions from me.But I wanna thank you guys for putting up with me and my dumb questions.So carry on gentlemen as I bid you a due and thank you again.Dave!!!
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    1400 Service Code Reset!

    No.no!! I've been in the motor vehicle repair business for 62 years,but have only been mounted on two wheeler for the past 56 consecutive years and traveled close to,if not over,the million mile mark.So I'm kinda new to this motorcycling stuff.lol lol But all I'm tryin to do here,is learn as...
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    1400 Service Code Reset!

    My appologies sir.But I think you misunderstood my question. I'm only trying to learn as much as I can about this machine BEFORE I take the plunge as this will probably be my last bike.However,I do appreciate your response and I thank you sir for your input!! Dave!!!
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    1400 Service Code Reset!

    After reading the above threads,I thought the button was used to reset or shut off the wrench icon showing on the instrument cluster using the 34534 code.Or did I read it wrong???????????????And if that was the case,why couldn't it also be used [with another code] to read ECM codes.OR, are you...
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    1400 Service Code Reset!

    After reading thru this thread several times,and finally understanding it [ I've been in the repair business now for over 62 years of my life] ,and since I may shortly be an owner of a new 1400 Tourer,I have a question.My question is: since this calibration function button is used to clear this...
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    Ignition Switch Fail

    Just alittle FYI on this problem: [if anyone is interested] Many years ago,I ran into this same problem on a couple of my bikes,which BTW,always set outside in the elements.So what I did to correct this problem,and continue to do to this day,is periodically spray alittle 556 lubricant into the...
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    Mileage and Issues

    I have been reading about the problems some of the older 1400's have been having.So my question is: Is anyone having any problems with the newer models,2016 or 2017??? Thank you!! Dave!!!
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    ALDL [diagnostic connector plug]

    Now that you mention it,yes we did,and I just wrote it down so I don't ask again.But that was awhile ago and I had forgotten,hence my apologies.It's tough to get old,ya know.So again,my apologies,and again,I thank you sir.Embarrassed!! Dave!!!
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