Seem pretty good in some reviews I've read
Anyone know much about them, was the 1997 model ok?
Anyone know much about them, was the 1997 model ok?
Cali 1100i EV?
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I had a 2002 Cali Stone. Lovely bike that went like Billyo and will run to 130Mph. There's an Airbox mod that makes a real difference to the performance.
You can buy the diagnostics software if you want to service them yourself. Simply plugs into the ECU and lets your run all the diagnostic tests, read and clear fault codes, adjust the tick over and zero the throttle position sensor - Cost around £150 when I bought it. http://www.technoresearch.com/index.php?pid=2 Its a little strange tweaking the mixture and tick over from the buttons on your laptop but you soon get used to it.
I'd have another without any hesitation.
after 2002 they went to self adjusting tappets. This caused a few issues but you can install standard tappets.
The EV fairing is available for retrofitting to any of the standard Calis and isn't too expensive. Stein Dinse for Data sheets etc http://www.stein-dinse.biz/Moto-Guzzi/Search-for-model/MG-Cali-EV:::1_436_589.html
You can buy the diagnostics software if you want to service them yourself. Simply plugs into the ECU and lets your run all the diagnostic tests, read and clear fault codes, adjust the tick over and zero the throttle position sensor - Cost around £150 when I bought it. http://www.technoresearch.com/index.php?pid=2 Its a little strange tweaking the mixture and tick over from the buttons on your laptop but you soon get used to it.
I'd have another without any hesitation.
after 2002 they went to self adjusting tappets. This caused a few issues but you can install standard tappets.
The EV fairing is available for retrofitting to any of the standard Calis and isn't too expensive. Stein Dinse for Data sheets etc http://www.stein-dinse.biz/Moto-Guzzi/Search-for-model/MG-Cali-EV:::1_436_589.html
Cheers Rob & thanks for the PM reply
My mate has run it for 2 years and it has been fine
Seems a good bike
My mate has run it for 2 years and it has been fine
Seems a good bike
Look forward to seeing the pics (take your camera) just before you hand the wonga over, you know it makes sense! 
If you buy it keep it away from grey clouds ... oh no no, it doesn't have to see rain to peel the chrome tat off.
If you buy it keep it away from grey clouds ... oh no no, it doesn't have to see rain to peel the chrome tat off.
Look forward to seeing the pics (take your camera) just before you hand the wonga over, you know it makes sense!
If you buy it keep it away from grey clouds ... oh no no, it doesn't have to see rain to peel the chrome tat off.
From my limited research so far, it seems the post 2000 models did that - before their recent renaissance
Earlier bikes were mainly alloy and better, only thing is relays, but these can be replaced by some from the USA for £20, if they give trouble
Looks just the sort of bike to do a relaxed D road tour of France, like your last ride report
Oddly enough, and though I did my recent tour on the 1200 I did at times think how nice it would have been to have done a similar route on my Cali I had a few years previous. In fact I was very close to completing a deal on a new California Vintage before settling for the current GS, it was that close.
Early bikes suffered awful chrome rot, rusted leading and trailing edges of both front and rear mudguards. The alloy would also fir up if left in the damp.
My most recent Guzzi was an 02 Stone, the Hepco rack and pannier rails didn't take too long to show corrosion either. Issues have plagued the Guzzi finish for decades. The finish may not be such an issue in its homeland but in the UK it must be garaged or re-plated or better still, sparkly bits painted, in my opinion.
I'm sure there is some truth in the better quality of finish on the Piaggio built models but then that's irrelevant to this thread, and the bike you have an interest in.
a "proper" T3 cali has stainless mudguards 
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There's a LOT of truth in that, well as far as my Griso is concerned anyway
TBH I've never had an issue with the finish on any Guzzi I have owned but I have only had T3's and their ilk. I've never had a modern(ish) Cali so can't comment on them.
Andres
Useful to know, it's owned by a GS owning mate & I've had a word about rust & finish & he says it's good - mint for a 15 yo bike
He's nearly a fussy as me too :-0
He has a Mk 1 Le Mans owned for 20 years so knows his Guzzi's
Fancying something a bit different & not a Harley
Had a fleeting interest in Guzzi's since seeing Cookie's bikes & a dealer in town has had the franchise for 4 years
He's nearly a fussy as me too :-0
He has a Mk 1 Le Mans owned for 20 years so knows his Guzzi's
Fancying something a bit different & not a Harley
Had a fleeting interest in Guzzi's since seeing Cookie's bikes & a dealer in town has had the franchise for 4 years
just buy it JB, then you can come to the V-Twin rally in fordingbridge.
we'll rope andres in as well
we'll rope andres in as well
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Blimey, not been to that in.......oooooh......20 years :-o
Didn't it used to be in Shaftsbury or is my memory really that bad!
Any how JB, do as Cookie says and I think we've got a plan
Andres
Didn't it used to be in Shaftsbury or is my memory really that bad!
Any how JB, do as Cookie says and I think we've got a plan
Andres
Blimey, not been to that in.......oooooh......20 years :-o
Didn't it used to be in Shaftsbury or is my memory really that bad!
Any how JB, do as Cookie says and I think we've got a plan
Andres
The Guzzi brigade can then hook up with the Gnarley Harleys here - V twins are go
It moved from Shaftesbury a few years back, when 
built on the camping field.
built on the camping field.
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