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Author Topic: Guzzi California anyone?  (Read 1356 times)
greenmonster
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« on: October 04, 2019, 04:58:31 AM »

Loving my Multi but ergos are not so comfortable, thinking maybe a Cali would be better as age stiffens my bones etc.
Looking at 1999-2002 models, good brakes, adjustable (well... Roll Eyes) suspension, well documented 1.5 ecu, non hydro etc.
Older too weak brakes, newer too expensive.

Seating position looks abit funny w quite low seat and feet forward, how`s that?
Jackal pegs better? Could they be moved rearwards?
Wind screen any good or turbulence generator?
And I guess the engine is more tractor than the lively, perfect  Dolph Duc 1100 2V.


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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2019, 05:32:18 AM »

Test rode a Diavel I worked on. It was very comfortable for my 5'8" 90kg frame and wow did it go! waytogo
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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2019, 05:17:05 AM »

Probably lovely but too expensive for me.

Noone w Cali experience?
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2019, 11:37:16 AM »

From what I've read the newer models are getting big and heavy. There was an era when they were light (for a cruiser) and handled the way a Guzzi should. I'll have a look around. Back in the day I thought about getting one when I was into HD's after riding one and couldn't believe how light and agile they were in comparison. The brakes were a revelation. laughingdp
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« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2019, 01:58:04 PM »

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.The brakes were a revelation.

As in good, strange or what?
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2019, 06:23:50 PM »

As in good, strange or what?

Even the older Brembos felt awesome compared to the rubbish HD used to fit.
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