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  1. J

    1999 Guzzi California wont start

    Ok, battery is brand new.the fuel pump does energize ,thats new too.This all started when the shift linkage at transmission fell off the trans.Then i had to connect it to trans in the proper way.I get a neutral light. I will check connections, but i think it has something to do with that trans...
  2. J

    1999 Guzzi California wont start

    i have a 1999 California special.When i turn the key i hear a click but the bike wont turn over.I just put in a new starter ,checked fuses, recently replaced the relays .Im thinking it could be an igniton switch problem but then why the click i hear from near the engine.Any help is...
  3. J

    1999 Guzzi California 1100 trans problem

    I would not be looking at that connection from the rear of the bike i would be looking from the front, in that case what is the clock positon. Thanks
  4. J

    1999 Guzzi California 1100 trans problem

    The coupling on the splined transmission shaft came off when i was upshifting by hand to do a valve adjustment.Now i don't know where to position the coupling onto the splined shaft.Does anyone know of a way to get it slid on in the right position clockwise?
  5. J

    99 California fuel problem

    I got some of the cleaner and put it in.It seems to be helping , the bike runs great.
  6. J

    99 California fuel problem

    Ok back after much labor and help locally.I found a man who knows bikes and was willing to help me with the Guzzi.He took the bike and found 3 shorts where the wires rubbed the frame.The gas was also old and the tank was dirty I put in new fuel pump, new fuel filter, and some good coils. After...
  7. J

    99 California fuel problem

    well it turns out the problem came back after riding the bike more today.Bike felt like it went to 1 cylinder and weak at that.I took the tank off, i know the air box is gone but there are 2or 3 small nipples under the tank itself, most likely for air to be vented into the air box.I dont know...
  8. J

    99 California fuel problem

    Ok guys thank you for your help I think i absoultely found the problem.The battery terminals were loose!The battery was going dead not starting bike so i checked them and found loose.Tightened them, took bike out and no more cutting out on bumps.Im a happy man right now Thanks
  9. J

    99 California fuel problem

    Ok just noticed that the air intake is going through a kevlar hose that is a jet engine look on the end and also the right side hose is missing completely,could this explain the erratic performance.Any one know what these air intakes were ,aftermarket?
  10. J

    99 California fuel problem

    i dont see a kickstand switch
  11. J

    99 California fuel problem

    Ok i have to look to see if it has kickstand switch.I however found a broken wire to the fuel tank level sender.so far 4 parts outfits dont have it.Ill keep looking.I also need to say the bike came with a junk piece of crap ,not oem gas cap it doesnt make a good seal at all , could that affect...
  12. J

    99 California fuel problem

    New developments. I put new irridium hotter plugs in and 5 ounces of seafoam.Now i can get full power at times. I wanted to ride so i took it for 20 miles.When i hit a bump she winks out for a second or two, and sometimes shell totaly bog down after a bump. i downshift to keep her going and...
  13. J

    99 California fuel problem

    ok thank you for your replies and i will now have to get those injectors out.Any hints?
  14. J

    99 California fuel problem

    The right had a little blackness to it but its not misfiring ,the left is the culprit.And to Gt-Rx i havent had injectors cleaned and i dont know when if ever they were cleaned.
  15. J

    99 California fuel problem

    i just bought a 1999 California 1100 and i have what i think is a fuel problem.I compression tested and got 155lbs on both cyls.The bike loses power and bogs,sometimes dies.The left side spark plug was black and looked fouled.im buying new irriidium plugs ,ordered getting soon, but i think this...
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