I have owned three Guzzi’s, with the addition now of a 2001-2002 California EV Anniversary Edition. I live on a ranch in central Texas, and work in Austin. One helluva commute. This goose hasn’t run in a few years, but I expect to solve that issue shortly. Couldn’t wait to join this site first. The “Goose that got away”, was my first. It was a mid 80’s Lario, V-65. A rare bike in the U.S., but I loved it dearly. Put many miles on it. But a growing family and years of drought, put us in tough financial condition - and you all know the rest of that story. Now I am old enough for Medicare, and a little better off. Happy New Year Y’All!!
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That’s at least a 120 mile commute 1 way !
Congrats and welcome to the GT Forum and back to the Guzzi Famiglia. Larios were well loved by every person I know that owned them (until the top end of the motor let go at least). 
You’re going to love the Cal EV. That motor and frame is what permanently hooked me on the brand. Is your motor a solid or hydraulic lifter version? It would be labelled as such on the gas tank and plug wire guards. It was hit or miss for 2002-03 production years. Search and read the section linked below, but do add your info to the Registry first. Hope to see you here often.
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You’re going to love the Cal EV. That motor and frame is what permanently hooked me on the brand. Is your motor a solid or hydraulic lifter version? It would be labelled as such on the gas tank and plug wire guards. It was hit or miss for 2002-03 production years. Search and read the section linked below, but do add your info to the Registry first. Hope to see you here often.
BB TONTI REGISTRY and pic thread
All, like in the other sections and just for fun. A Registry of California 1100's listed below. Post all of your info in this thread, as formatted below, and I'll update the list as we go. Cal Vin: VIN#ZGUKDH0056M111184 - @Hane - City, State? - D.O.P. ? - Pic HERE VIN#ZGUKDU0047M111574 - Mike...
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That is correct, Scottmastrocinque. That is why I do most of my commuting in a VW Passat Diesel. The 40-45 mpg at 80-90 mph is at least affordable! Wide open spaces and good roads.
Yes GTM, the Lario was a sweet little bike. The V65 with 4 valves per cylinder was a jump for them, I think. Fortunately, the Achilles Heel on mine was the transmission. Thanks for the Link!Congrats and welcome to the GT Forum and back to the Guzzi Famiglia. Larios were well loved by every person I know that owned them (until the top end of the motor let go at least).
You’re going to love the Cal EV. That motor and frame is what permanently hooked me on the brand. Is your motor a solid or hydraulic lifter version? It would be labelled as such on the gas tank and plug wire guards. It was hit or miss for 2002-03 production years. Search and read the section linked below, but do add your info to the Registry first. Hope to see you here often.
BB TONTI REGISTRY and pic thread
All, like in the other sections and just for fun. A Registry of California 1100's listed below. Post all of your info in this thread, as formatted below, and I'll update the list as we go. Cal Vin: VIN#ZGUKDH0056M111184 - @Hane - City, State? - D.O.P. ? - Pic HERE VIN#ZGUKDU0047M111574 - Mike...
Welcome. More importantly is the question you likely missed above that I asked, as it's a critical issue if the lifters are "Valvole Idrauliche" which is also a sticker on the tank (as shown below). There was a critical lifter update that really must be done if you intend on keeping it. There's a thread dedicated to it here; https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/cal-1100-hydraulic-lifter-recall-info.13108/
