MOTO GUZZI California 1400 User manual

MMS California 1400 My12
B043157
California 1400

MMS California
1400 My12
California 1400
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
As a result of continuous updates and specific technical training programmes for Moto Guzzi products,
onlyMotoGuzziOfficialNetworkmechanicsknowthisvehiclefullyandhavethespecifictoolsnecessary
to carry out maintenance and repair operations correctly.
Thereliabilityofthevehiclealso dependsonitsmechanical conditions.Checkingthevehicle beforeriding
it, its regular maintenance and the use of original Moto Guzzi spare parts only are essential factors!
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www.motoguzzi.com
Only by requesting Moto Guzzi original spare parts can you be sure of purchasing products that were
developed and tested during the actual vehicle design stage. All Moto Guzzi original spare parts undergo
quality control procedures to guarantee reliability and durability.
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to make any changes to components, parts or accessories, which it considers necessary to improve the
product or which are required for manufacturing or construction reasons.
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MMS California 1400 My12
California 1400
NOTE Provides key information to make the procedure easier to understand and carry out.
CAUTION Refers to specific procedures to carry out for preventing damages to the vehicle.
WARNING Refers to specific procedures to carry out to prevent injuries to the repairer.
Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment Sectionsmarked withthis symbol indicate the correctuse of the vehicle
to prevent damaging the environment.
Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee

INDEX OF TOPICS
CHARACTERISTICS CHAR
SPECIAL TOOLS S-TOOLS
MAINTENANCE MAIN
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELE SYS
ENGINE FROM VEHICLE ENG VE
ENGINE ENG
POWER SUPPLY P SUPP
SUSPENSIONS SUSP
CHASSIS CHAS
BRAKING SYSTEM BRAK SYS
BODYWORK BODYW
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INDEX OF TOPICS
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Rules
Safety rules
Carbon monoxide
If you need to keep the engine running while working on the vehicle, please ensure that you do so in
an open or very well ventilated area. Never run the engine in an enclosed area. If you do work in an
enclosed area, make sure to use a fume extraction system.
CAUTION
EXHAUSTEMISSIONSCONTAINCARBONMONOXIDE, APOISONOUS GASWHICHCANCAUSE
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH.
Fuel
CAUTION
THE FUEL USED TO POWER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND
MAY BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO
CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH
THEENGINE SWITCHEDOFF.DO NOTSMOKEDURING REFUELLING ORNEAR FUEL VAPOUR.
AVOIDANYCONTACTWITHNAKEDFLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES WHICH MAY
CAUSE IGNITION OR EXPLOSION.
DO NOT ALLOW FUEL TO DISPERSE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Hot components
The engine and the exhaust system components become very hot and remain hot for some time after
the engine has been switched off. When handling these components, wear insulating gloves or wait
until the engine and the exhaust system have cooled down.
Used engine oil and transmission oil
CAUTION
IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE IMPERMEABLE GLOVES WHEN SERVICING THE VE-
HICLE.
THE ENGINE OR GEARBOX OIL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SKIN IF HANDLED
FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME AND ON A REGULAR BASIS.
WASH YOUR HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER HANDLING OIL.
HAND THE OIL OVER TO OR HAVE IT COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST USED OIL RECYCLING
COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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THE BRAKE FLUID MAY DAMAGE PAINTED, PVC OR RUBBER SURFACES. WHEN SERVICING
THE BRAKING SYSTEM, PROTECT THESE COMPONENTS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. ALWAYS
WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE FLUID
IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO THE EYES. IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH
THE EYES, RINSE THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF COLD, CLEAN WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Battery electrolyte and hydrogen gas
CAUTION
THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC, CORROSIVE AND AS IT CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID,
IT CAN CAUSE BURNS WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. WHEN HANDLING BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE, WEAR TIGHT-FITTING GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE APPAREL. IN THE EVENT
OF SKIN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTIC FLUID, RINSE WELL WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN
WATER. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES BECAUSE EVEN TINY
AMOUNTSOF BATTERYACIDMAY CAUSEBLINDNESS. IF THEFLUID GETSINCONTACT WITH
YOUR EYES, WASH WITH ABUNDANT WATER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES AND CONSULT AN EYE
SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY. THE BATTERY RELEASES EXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP IT AWAY
FROM FLAMES, SPARKS, CIGARETTES OR ANY OTHER HEAT SOURCES. ENSURE ADE-
QUATE VENTILATION WHEN SERVICING OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
BATTERY LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT POUR OR SPILL ON PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN
PARTICULAR. ENSURE THAT THE ELECTROLYTIC ACID IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE BATTERY
BEING ACTIVATED.
Maintenance rules
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION
When repairing, dismantling and reassembling the vehicle, follow the recommendations given below
carefully.
BEFORE DISASSEMBLING COMPONENTS
•Beforedismantling components,remove dirt, mud, dust and foreign bodiesfrom thevehicle.
Use the special tools designed for this bike, as required.
COMPONENTS REMOVAL
•Donot loosenand/or tighten screws and nutsusing pliers or any othertools than the specific
wrench.
•Mark positions on all connection joints (pipes, cables etc.) before separating them, and
identify them with distinctive symbols.
•Each component needs to be clearly marked to enable identification during reassembly.
•Clean and wash the dismantled components carefully using a low-flammability detergent.
•Keep mated parts together since they have "adjusted" to each other due to normal wear.
•Some components must be used together or replaced completely.
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•Keep away from heat sources.
REASSEMBLING COMPONENTS
CAUTION
BEARINGS MUST ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTHERWISE, THEY
NEED TO BE REPLACED.
•Only use ORIGINAL Aprilia SPARE PARTS.
•Comply with lubricant and consumables use guidelines.
•Lubricate parts (whenever possible) before reassembling them.
•Whentighteningnutsandscrews,start either from the components withthelargestdiameter
or from the innermost components, proceeding diagonally. Tighten nuts and screws in suc-
cessive steps before applying the tightening torque.
•Always replace self-locking nuts, washers, sealing rings, circlips, O-rings (OR), cotter pins
and screws with new parts if the thread is damaged.
•When assembling the bearings, make sure to lubricate them well.
•Check that each component is assembled correctly.
•After a repair or routine maintenance, carry out pre-ride checks and test the vehicle on
private grounds or in an area with low traffic.
•Clean all mating surfaces, oil seal rims and gaskets before refitting. Smear a thin layer of
lithium-based grease on the oil seal rims. Reassemble oil seals and bearings with the brand
or batch number facing outward (visible side).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
Electric connectors must be disconnected as described below; failure to comply with this procedure
causes irreparable damage to both the connector and the wiring harness:
Press the relative safety clips, if applicable.
•Grip the two connectors and disconnect them by pulling them in opposite directions.
•If any signs of dirt, rust, moisture, etc. are noted, clean the inside of the connector carefully
with a jet of compressed air.
•Ensure that the cables are correctly fastened to the internal connector terminals.
•Then connect the two connectors, ensuring that they couple correctly (if fitted with clips, you
will hear them "click" into place).
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCONNECT CONNECTORS BY PULLING THE CABLES.
NOTE
THE TWO CONNECTORS CAN ONLY BE CONNECTED IN ONE DIRECTION: CONNECT THEM
THE RIGHT WAY ROUND.
TIGHTENING TORQUES
CAUTION
REMEMBERTHAT THETIGHTENINGTORQUES FORALL FASTENINGELEMENTSON WHEELS,
BRAKES, WHEEL AXLES AND ANY OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PLAY A KEY ROLE
IN ENSURING VEHICLE SAFETY AND MUST COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED VALUES. CHECK THE
TIGHTENING TORQUES OF FASTENING ELEMENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND ALWAYS USE
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A TORQUE WRENCH TO REASSEMBLE THESE COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THESE RECOMMENDATIONS MAY CAUSE ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS TO LOOSEN OR
EVEN DETACH, CAUSING A WHEEL TO LOCK OR COMPROMISING VEHICLE HANDLING. THIS
MAY LEAD TO FALLS, WITH THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Running-in
Runningthe engine in correctly isessential for ensuringengine longevity and functionality. Twistyroads
and gradients are ideal for running in the engine, brakes and suspension effectively. Vary your riding
speed during the running in period. This ensures that components operate in "loaded" conditions and
then "unloaded" conditions, allowing the engine components to cool.
CAUTION
THE CLUTCH MAY EMIT A SLIGHT BURNING SMELL WHEN FIRST USED. THIS PHENOMENON
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL AND WILL DISAPPEAR AS SOON AS THE CLUTCH
PLATES GET ADAPTED.
ITIS IMPORTANTTO STRAINENGINECOMPONENTSDURINGRUN-IN, HOWEVER,MAKE SURE
NOT TO OVERDO THIS.
CAUTION
THE FULL PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE IS ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER THE SERVICE AT
THE END OF THE RUNNING IN PERIOD.
Follow the guidelines detailed below:
•Do not fully open the throttle grip abruptly at low engine speeds, either during or after the
running in period.
•During the first 100 Km (62 miles) use the brakes gently, avoiding sudden or prolonged
braking. That is to permit the adequate adjustment of the pad friction material to the brake
discs.
AFTER THE SPECIFIED MILEAGE, TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN OFFICIAL Moto Guzzi DEALER
FOR THE CHECKS INDICATED IN THE "AFTER RUN-IN" TABLE IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTE-
NANCE SECTION TO AVOID INJURING YOURSELF, OTHERS AND /OR DAMAGING THE VEHI-
CLE.
Vehicle identification
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
These numbers are necessary for vehicle registration.
NOTE
ALTERING IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS MAY BE SERIOUSLY PUNISHABLE BY LAW. IN PAR-
TICULAR, MODIFYING THE FRAME NUMBER IMMEDIATELY VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
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This number consists of numbers and letters, as in
the example shown below.
ZGULVB0009MXXXXXX
KEY:
ZGU: WMI (World manufacturer identifier) code;
LV: model;
B00: version variation;
0: free digit
C: variable year of manufacture (C - for 2012)
M: production plant (M= Mandello del Lario);
XXXXXX: serial number (6 digits);
FRAME NUMBER
The frame number is stamped on the right hand
side of the headstock.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number is stamped on the left side,
close to the engine oil level check cap.
Dimensions and mass
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Specification Desc./Quantity
Maximum length 2445 mm (96.26 in)
Maximum width at handlebar (Touring) 915 mm (36.02 in)
Maximum width at handlebar (Custom) 940 mm (37.01 in)
Maximum width of the vehicle with accessories 1030 mm (40.55 in)
Maximum height (Touring) 1460 mm (57.48 in)
Maximum height (Custom) 1180 mm (46.46 in)
Saddle height 740 mm (29.13 in)
Minimum ground clearance 165 mm (6.50 in)
Wheelbase 1685 mm (66.34 in)
Kerb weight (Touring) 337 kg (742.96 lb)
Kerb weight (Custom) 318 kg (701.07 lb)
Kerb weight of full house vehicle 337 kg (742.96 lb)
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