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    California 1400 rear brake seized

    Now that I think of it here's a better way of asking the question. I think I have my own answer. When you pry pads apart at the caliper the fluid retreats into the reservoir. So without pressure on the master there is a return path to the reservoir. Why then with me off the bike would the pads...
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    California 1400 rear brake seized

    Hello, Im looking for some input on the following Today I took my California 1400 for a ride and at an intersection noticed the bike felt like the rear brake was dragging. I pulled over and it certainly was stuck on. The rotor was blue. VERY hot. I fiddled with the foot brake and it felt just...
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    Sump bolt stripped. Damn, blast and bugga.

    Is it wrong to address this with a fumoto or similiar drain valve. Put it in and then just throw the lever to get the oil out. No more holding your breath. To me something about the crush washer and maybe the material makes it hard to get a feel. Last year I stripped the plug on my brand new...
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    Ever bent a floorboard?

    My 1400 Custom is only 2 months new to me so I can't say for sure but I may have bent a floorboard today. I suppose it could have been the last guy but it doesn't matter. I installed Matris carts yesterday and took a long ride today. I got home and leaned the bike over and got off intending to...
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    1400 loud vales right side

    I have an older Oilhead BMW that quiets down with a rocker endplay adjustment. My 1400 is new to me so I can't say. Is there possibly something similiar?
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    Been busy with the polish

    Please peel off those reflectors.
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    California 1400 plug wires

    I should make one thing clear. I only did this because after changing to the NGK caps as is recommended, there was no slack and there was a bit of pull on the wires. Just one on each side. I often make work for myself and likely this was an instance. Im sure your wires aren't bad at 24k. I...
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    California 1400 plug wires

    I had mentioned it earlier and have rebuilt/replaced my wires. From Kingsborne I purchased Beru Veso 116 coil plug ends. Weren't easy to find for me. They thread right on to 7mm copper wire. I covered them with a nice woven split loom sheath and finished the ends with shrink tube. I even used...
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    Need Advice.....kinda ASAP

    I am happy I learned that too. No reason to go to the parts counter or even buy the aftermarket kits. I have a place by me that usually has everything I need seals included. There are some times you strike out. I have an older BMW GS and the final drive bearing seems unavailable anywhere in the...
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    Need Advice.....kinda ASAP

    They say CHINA on them. I have to. I'm sure I'll destroy them anyway. They're cheap enough too.
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    Need Advice.....kinda ASAP

    Ha.. I always say I'm the worst liar and can't get away with anything. I had intended to NOT mention I was using Shinko tires. So I didn't. I just posted pictures prominently displaying the fact. I figured I'd give them a shot. They actually seem to get favorable reviews for everything but...
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    Need Advice.....kinda ASAP

    My update is that I'm going to take them back and get them coated myself. This way I can have a bit more control over the situation and get it done a little faster. It's plenty nice enough to ride right now so time is wasting. I need a helmet and will opt to cut bait with these tires. So...
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    Need Advice.....kinda ASAP

    Appreciate any advice that can be offered. My situation is this. I bought tires for my Cali 1400 Tour from Revzilla and brought them to Cycle Gear for mounting. They offer a discount and seem to have a decent reputation. I ordered a 180 rear to see if I too like the handling change. I got no...
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    Cali 1400 Custom Windshield

    Maybe because I'm 5'7" or something else, but mine doesn't bother me with regard to noise. It's is definitely quieter than without it. There are so many variables too. Helmet choice seems to make a big difference. I might to conditioned differently too. My bike progression as a relatively new...
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    Cali 1400 Custom Windshield

    Here's some pictures. What you see is as vertical as you can adjust given the reach available of the adjustable bars. That's probably fine because its nearly vertical now. As I said these clamps are 1.25" so I taped under them. They're plenty strong like this but my OCD hates the gap that you...
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    Cali 1400 Custom Windshield

    I post pics tomorrow for sure now. Thats something else on the parts. It seems like everything I like turns to shit. Im so in love with this bike and looking forward to years of enjoyment. It really is a nice bike, but this type of situation gives me a stomach ache. Why the hell would they cut...
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    Cali 1400 Custom Windshield

    I installed a National Cycle Deflector shield this morning before work. Im going to perfect it a little but man what a difference. 90mph is no problem now. Takes almost all pressure off my chest. I ducked down a bit behind it and have to admit I see the attraction of a bigger windshield. Was...
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    California 1400 Plug Wires - Making a set.

    I cut off my plug caps due to the conventional wisdom that they would fail sooner or later. I used the NGK SB05E caps. As of right now I might be regretting it. The wires wind up just a tad short and pull in such a way as to open up the boot on the top of one of the caps making a little cup for...
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    Cali 1400 Custom Windshield

    Hello All, Beginning the process of getting my new 1400 Custom to fit me better. It's unfortunate that there doesn't seem to be many options for the custom that are cheap. I'm tempted to try the small Guzzi flyscreen for $249 from Harpers, but suspect it won't do all that much. What does...
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    2020 V7 stone or 2020 Eldorado? Questions

    I picked up a California 1400 Custom on Sunday. I've been cleaning, doing maintenance, learning it and riding. I'm on vacation so I have plenty of time. I've put a few hundred miles on so far. I wasn't exactly sure I did the right thing buying the bike. If it makes any sense the whole idea...
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