# New Generation CALIFORNIA 1400 **URL:** https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/c/technical/new-generation-california-1400/27.md [Latest](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the New Generation CALIFORNIA 1400 category](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/about-the-new-generation-california-1400-category/33)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Whilst been Similar to CARC Models, Many Technical differences. --- ## [Prying off the tank logo](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/prying-off-the-tank-logo/24416)
**Author:** [@mM480](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/mM480)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 12:48 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/prying-off-the-tank-logo/24416 "2026-07-30T12:48:06Z")
I had to remove the tank logo on my Audace to access the tank facia screw. Many people on other forums had reported cracking it. This applies to the California 1400 and maybe other bikes. Using a plastic car facia remo… --- ## [Moto Guzzi Mechanic](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/moto-guzzi-mechanic/24262)
**Author:** [@Fatman](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Fatman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2026 23:44 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/moto-guzzi-mechanic/24262 "2026-07-11T23:44:59Z")
Can anyone recommend a good mechanic near Congleton Cheshire? I have a California 1400 Touring with oil warning light that stays on until 2k revs --- ## [What's this worth then?](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/whats-this-worth-then/22759)
**Author:** [@MrB1967](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/MrB1967)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2026 07:05 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/whats-this-worth-then/22759 "2026-04-22T07:05:30Z")
Looking at a 2013 California 1400 Tour, 12k miles, 5 owners FSH. From the photos it looks immaculate. I don’t know why it would have had five owners. Bit of a red flag perhaps. But it’s the right colour! Up for £1050… --- ## [Cali vintage wiring connection etc.](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/cali-vintage-wiring-connection-etc/23603)
**Author:** [@Ratt](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Ratt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2026 17:43 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/cali-vintage-wiring-connection-etc/23603 "2026-04-10T17:43:54Z")
Couple of things that might help. Not charging, found spade connections from alternator badly corroded replaced with Wago fittings. Today reluctant to start, turning over well again fuel pump relay connections corroded c… --- ## [Petrol tank pressurising](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/petrol-tank-pressurising/23411)
**Author:** [@MrB1967](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/MrB1967)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2026 16:56 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/petrol-tank-pressurising/23411 "2026-03-19T16:56:44Z")
My 1400 is pressurising it’s petrol tank - a lot! When I get park up it makes a really odd noise, I open the fuel cap and there is a real relese of pressure. I guess (hope) it’s to do with a vent line - anyone had a simi… --- ## [2013 California touring 1400 , rear pillion pegs](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/2013-california-touring-1400-rear-pillion-pegs/23300)
**Author:** [@Billyboy](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Billyboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2026 17:56 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/2013-california-touring-1400-rear-pillion-pegs/23300 "2026-03-04T17:56:23Z")
Hi , does anyone know if you can get fold up pillion pegs for the California touring ? I find the boards hinder my reversing ! --- ## [Hi , just thought I would introduce myself ! J](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/hi-just-thought-i-would-introduce-myself-j/22366)
**Author:** [@Billyboy](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Billyboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 October 2025 18:14 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/hi-just-thought-i-would-introduce-myself-j/22366 "2025-10-25T18:14:42Z")
I joined as i require your expertise ! I don’t have a guzzie ! But I am looking to get a California 1400 and after your expertise ! I ride all year , how do you find the weight ? Anything i should look out for ? When buy… --- ## [California 1400 Touring. 2014.](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-1400-touring-2014/22262)
**Author:** [@Brize](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Brize)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2025 18:43 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-1400-touring-2014/22262 "2025-10-06T18:43:57Z")
California 1400 Touring. 2014. Gentleman a tec question… After owning this beauty for the last 9 months and enjoying every moment. Time has come to change the tyres. I am running Avon Chrome and absolutely hate them. 6… --- ## [1400 California](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1400-california/19784)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Skinner](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Phil_Skinner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 December 2024 23:54 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1400-california/19784 "2024-12-16T23:54:52Z")
Hi all. Carried out a service on the 1400 California. I found the airbox about half full of engine oil. Drained and cleaned the airbox and fitted new air filter. Filled sump with new oil and started the engine. Checked o… --- ## [1400 California Sump Removal](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1400-california-sump-removal/19653)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Skinner](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Phil_Skinner)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2024 10:01 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/1400-california-sump-removal/19653 "2024-11-28T10:01:47Z")
Hi all, has anyone had experience of removing the sump on a 1400 California? A previous mechanic managed to strip the drain plug thread. I’m amazed that it did not leak oil. I have the correct M10X1.5 Helicoil kit but re… --- ## [Eldorado 1400 Front Wheel Removal](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/eldorado-1400-front-wheel-removal/16266)
**Author:** [@Jensen899](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Jensen899)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2023 15:36 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/eldorado-1400-front-wheel-removal/16266 "2023-09-17T15:36:24Z")
Does anybody know how to remove the front wheel from an Eldorado 1400 ? I have removed the caliper bolts and can slide the calipers upwards (rearwards) slightly but there is not enough room to remove the calipers from t… --- ## [Oil for 140 Eldorado](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/oil-for-140-eldorado/16175)
**Author:** [@Jensen899](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Jensen899)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2023 11:52 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/oil-for-140-eldorado/16175 "2023-09-03T11:52:50Z")
Hi there, What is the best oil for the 1400 Eldorado, I do around 3500 miles a year, but do ride all through the year --- ## [Beetle maps](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/beetle-maps/16128)
**Author:** [@B4LDD](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/B4LDD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2023 12:43 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/beetle-maps/16128 "2023-08-29T12:43:32Z")
Hi has anyone installed a beetle map on a 1400 and be willing to help install one on mine? I’m in the Bedfordshire area and obviously willing to travel etc. --- ## [Well that was nasty. .exploding brakes](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/well-that-was-nasty-exploding-brakes/14860)
**Author:** [@brevabob](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/brevabob)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2023 04:07 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/well-that-was-nasty-exploding-brakes/14860 "2023-05-19T04:07:31Z")
I have recently bought a 2013 California 1400 Custom…from The Scooter Cafe in Maidenhead , I was thoroughly enjoying the lovely grunty engine ,although fuel economy is not great…but is a big motor and a very heavy bike. … --- ## [Pannier Liner Bags Calfornia 1400 Touring](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/pannier-liner-bags-calfornia-1400-touring/14804)
**Author:** [@Colcop](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Colcop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2023 14:26 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/pannier-liner-bags-calfornia-1400-touring/14804 "2023-03-23T14:26:48Z")
Hi All, I have just bought a 2018 California 1400 Touring. I am trying to buy liner bags to fit in the panniers, but cannot seem to trace any. Does anyone have any ideas as to a supplier…or have any laying about that t… --- ## [Lower screen for California 1400 Touring](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/lower-screen-for-california-1400-touring/14490)
**Author:** [@raja](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/raja)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2023 17:29 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/lower-screen-for-california-1400-touring/14490 "2023-02-28T17:29:38Z")
Hi all, just thought some might be interested in a lower screen for a 1400 Touring, about 3 inches lower. Absolutely perfect for smaller riders. Looks great, top quality, fit with original brackets, no unsightly plumbing… --- ## [California 1400 paint codes](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-1400-paint-codes/13410)
**Author:** [@Scarverpete](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Scarverpete)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2022 18:12 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-1400-paint-codes/13410 "2022-12-15T18:12:53Z")
Hi Guys . Trying to find Guzzi paint codes for my Red California 1400 Touring Year 2017 need to have panniers re sprayed after fixing damage from small accident . Tried Piaggio but no luck . Cheers Peter --- ## [California 2013 Fog Lamps](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-2013-fog-lamps/12649)
**Author:** [@Trevor\_Lane](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Trevor_Lane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2022 19:50 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-2013-fog-lamps/12649 "2022-09-20T19:50:17Z")
I’ve bought a 2013 California with what they call “Supplementary Headlamps" or Fog Lights. The instruction manual states to “Set the ignition switch to the direction of the fog light symbol….". Unfortunately I can’t fin… --- ## [California 1400 Exhaust Pipe Failures](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-1400-exhaust-pipe-failures/4366)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Skinner](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Phil_Skinner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 April 2022 08:03 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/california-1400-exhaust-pipe-failures/4366 "2022-04-10T08:03:45Z")
Hi all, has anyone experiences failures of the welding holding the exhaust cross pipe stubs to the exhaust pipes? We recently had a road trip and the California Touring suffered a weld failure on the left hand exhaust cr… --- ## [Traction control](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/traction-control/4095)
**Author:** [@del.hel.smith](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/del.hel.smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2021 09:11 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/traction-control/4095 "2021-09-10T09:11:28Z")
Just back from visiting Frenncie yes he is still alive Baldrick?. My mate on his Eldorado mentioned it didn’t feel right we found the Tracktion control set to high changed it to setting number 2 and it totally changed th… --- ## [Zard Exhaushts](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/zard-exhaushts/4094)
**Author:** [@del.hel.smith](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/del.hel.smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2021 08:50 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/zard-exhaushts/4094 "2021-09-10T08:50:43Z")
Any one fitted these on the Eldrado yet.? My mate wants to get some do they come with brackets he was quoted about 1600 for Mistrals plus waiting weeks before delivery Crazy prices pure rip off . --- ## [ABS & Traction control lights permanently on](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/abs-traction-control-lights-permanently-on/3928)
**Author:** [@ticker59](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/ticker59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2021 07:36 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/abs-traction-control-lights-permanently-on/3928 "2021-08-11T07:36:12Z")
Whist out riding the ABS & traction control lights came on and the speedo went to 0mph, about 2 miles further on the speedo came back to life but lights remain on. Am I correct in thinking it is probably the sensor on t… --- ## [Tyres](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/tyres/2884)
**Author:** [@trainman](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/trainman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2021 07:27 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/tyres/2884 "2021-08-11T07:27:30Z")
Any views on tyres for the Audace? Want to try other than stock Dunlop, cheers --- ## [Reluctant to turn over](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/reluctant-to-turn-over/3319)
**Author:** [@Fatman](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Fatman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2021 15:52 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/reluctant-to-turn-over/3319 "2021-07-16T15:52:45Z")
I took my Cali 1400 Touring out just before Christmas it started up fine but I stopped on way home for fuel and when I came to start up it just turned over a little then nothing, I retried a number of times and finally i… --- ## [Eldorado saddle bags](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/eldorado-saddle-bags/3861)
**Author:** [@del.hel.smith](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/del.hel.smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2021 13:01 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/eldorado-saddle-bags/3861 "2021-04-19T13:01:14Z")
One of my friends just managed to snag a low mileage Eldarado but doesn’t have a clue how to take the saddle bags of anybody got one I haven’t a clue four bolts on my Cali and there off the poor chaps has never had a Gu… --- ## [Back brake problems](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/back-brake-problems/3488)
**Author:** [@del.hel.smith](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/del.hel.smith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2020 04:52 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/back-brake-problems/3488 "2020-08-25T04:52:28Z")
Now the lockdown is slowly coming off watch your brakes I’ve had a few problems over the past four and a half years of owning a Cali 1400 had to renew one of the front discs first time out on the bike in 3 months the bac… --- ## [Back brake pads](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/back-brake-pads/3044)
**Author:** [@del.hel.smith](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/del.hel.smith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2020 19:28 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/back-brake-pads/3044 "2020-08-12T19:28:30Z")
How long does your back brake pads last mines on the third set now needing another set also the front caliper pistons prone to sticking you need to clean and lube them my bikes only just done over 15,000 ml would like to… --- ## [Reusable air filters for 1400](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/reusable-air-filters-for-1400/3146)
**Author:** [@del.hel.smith](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/del.hel.smith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2020 06:31 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/reusable-air-filters-for-1400/3146 "2020-05-27T06:31:43Z")
At last got the better air filter for the Cali 1400 the filter is expensive 60 pounds it is washable just re oil and use again it takes six times for you to recoup your money back its a Bmc air filter no Fm 373/01 contac… --- ## [Cali 1400 Lafanconi exhausts](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/cali-1400-lafanconi-exhausts/3433)
**Author:** [@Morgan19630](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/u/Morgan19630)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2020 22:30 UTC](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/t/cali-1400-lafanconi-exhausts/3433 "2020-04-14T22:30:08Z")
Hi I need some advice . I have a 2014 Cali 1400 which I bought late last year The bike came with a pair of Lafanconi exhausts I put them on yesterday and went to get the shopping on the bike, On the way back ,the urg… [Next page](https://forum.motoguzziclub.co.uk/c/technical/new-generation-california-1400/27.md?page=1)