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  1. mrvman

    Changing headlight bulb

    A follow up and possibly redundant question: What type of screw driver is needed to remove the 4 back cover screws of the headlight case (California 1400 Custom)? The screw heads appear to be either really small torx, or my blind cataract eyes ain't seeing things properly. **UPDATE** Please...
  2. mrvman

    Changing headlight bulb

    Thank you!
  3. mrvman

    Rear Brake (Cylinder & Caliper) Repair Kits?

    One more question, if I may: Has anyone determined the dimensions of the seals on the rear caliper for the 2014 Cali 1400 Custom? I would be curious to know also if anyone had success finding suitable seal replacement for this caliper.
  4. mrvman

    Rear Brake (Cylinder & Caliper) Repair Kits?

    I appreciate the insight, Motorcop! I will include your suggestions regarding the pads, rotor glazing... As to the rebuild kits, I'd love it if someone could point me to an online seller; my searches have resulted in "universal" kits at best. Ideally, I would get OEM or equal fitment kits for...
  5. mrvman

    Changing headlight bulb

    Lori, would you by chance have a link to the kid kit you installed?
  6. mrvman

    2014 Cali 1400 Custom - Failed Dashboard Cluster?

    Many thanks, sir! I will attempt this and report back.
  7. mrvman

    2014 Cali 1400 Custom - Failed Dashboard Cluster?

    Alright, I will ask the obviously amateur question here: How do I open the headlight assembly on the California 1400 Custom? All I see are the side mounting screw/bolts and the one bolt under the headlight itself. Do I remove these in order to access some other case assembly screws? I tried to...
  8. mrvman

    Rear Brake (Cylinder & Caliper) Repair Kits?

    Apologies to the admins if this is already posted elsewhere - if you would point me to that prior post link I will gladly refer to it. 2014 Cali 1400 Custom I've been dealing with a "soft" rear brake. I've bled the system including the ABS block. However, the condition remains: I have to bear...
  9. mrvman

    2014 Cali 1400 Custom - Failed Dashboard Cluster?

    I really appreciate everyone's collective insight on this issue: it was really bugging me that I couldn't identify the "behind-the-dashboard unit"; all I knew of was the ecu under the seat behind the battery. I did inquire with Carmo in The Netherlands, but they seem a little slow on the...
  10. mrvman

    2014 Cali 1400 Custom - Failed Dashboard Cluster?

    Has anyone experienced a dashboard cluster "failure" whereby the headlight low beam lights is dimmer than its normal brightness? The only shop that currently services Moto Guzzi near me said that this was the case -- they "noticed this" when checking the bike in preparation for a state...
  11. mrvman

    Latest - Updated Diagnostic Tools Available?

    My apologies if this is a repeated topic - after searching all the results appear to be several years outdated. My inquiry: is there a up-to-date listing of diagnostic software and tools that I can refer to for possible purchase/acquisition? I have a 2014 California 1400 Custom that I do not...
  12. mrvman

    Rear Brake is Soft - Resuced Stopping Ability

    Indeed, that's what was suggested on a Facebook Guzzi group as well: I need to activate the ABS then perform a proper bleed throughout to make sure no air remains anywhere in the system. I'll go through the process this week and post an update on the results for future reference.
  13. mrvman

    Bleeding the brakes

    Following this thread in the hope that it will help me address a soft rear brake situation despite bleeding brakes, etc.
  14. mrvman

    Rear Brake is Soft - Resuced Stopping Ability

    I searched around the forums to see if anyone else has posted a similar issue without success. I noticed on my 2014 Custom a "soft" rear brake - I observed this when backing out of my garage - the driveway is sloped, so when I back out I typically apply the rear brake to hold it while I...
  15. mrvman

    Cali Custom rear shock hose leaking

    Yeah, the same thing happened to me - I just recently dropped the rear tire for inspection of the axle bolt lubrication, etc. After the tire was back on and I was putting the mufflers back on I noticed the drops of fluid dripping from the line as well. So, who has actually had a suspension...
  16. mrvman

    Spark Plug change - special tool?

    FWIW, I bought this thin-walled 14,, spark plug socket off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BUI5YEW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sells for about $8-9.00
  17. mrvman

    Mileage and Issues

    I bought my 2014 Cali 1400 Custom in April 2015 from RPM Cycle in Dallas - was a demo model with just shy of 3,000 miles on it. Got it for less than $10K. I haven't looked back since! I simply love the personality of this bike. I enjoy riding its nekked (noshield, etc.) frame, though I did...
  18. mrvman

    Oh No - Not Tires

    Quick update: I replaced the tires a week ago, Saturday (April 29) with the odometer indicating a total of 11,520 miles on the tires being replaced.
  19. mrvman

    Oh No - Not Tires

    2 -1/2 Years, and right at 10,000 miles later: My rear tire is finally worn down to the tread wear indicators. My main riding is commuting to/from work, about 30 miles each way, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Texas area. I decided to replace both front and rear tires as a set with the ME880 Marathon...
  20. mrvman

    Oh No - Not Tires

    I have a spin stand - bought from Harbor Freight. BTW, they still sell lead adhesive balancing weights, strips of (I tink) 8 ounces in 1/4-ounce increments and 1/2-ounce strips,too.
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