MOTO GUZZI California II User manual

The illustrations and descriptions in this booklet are indicative only and the manufacturer reserves
itself the right to introduce any modification it may deem necessary for better performance or for
constructive or commercial reasons without prior notice.
This machine is not designed for the attachment of either a sidecar or for the
towing- of trailers. If the owners should decide to fit a sidecar or tow a trailer,
then they do so at their risk and
in no way would the manufacturers be responsible
for defects
or other incidents which may be attributed to the above.
SEIMM MOTO GUZZI S.p.A. -Technical Pubblications -Code 29900001
Printed in Italy -LitopressiBergamo -500 - 2183

Dear rider
First
of all we wish to thank you for choosing this motorcycle of our
production.
By following
the instructions outlined in this manual you will ensure
your bike a long and troublefree life.
Before riding, please read thoroughly this manual
in order to know
your motorcycle's features and how
to operate it safely.
All major checking and overhaul jobs are best carried out by our
dealers who have the necessaryfacilities
to quicklyandcompetently
repair your Moto
Guzzi.
Repairs or adjustments by any other than a Guzzi dealer during the
warranty period could invalidate the warranty right.

INDEX
4 Main features
9 Identification data
10 Controls and accessories
12 Instruments and controls
20 Riding Instructions
22 Running in
24 Maintenance and adjustments
31 Removal of wheels
34 Service schedule
36 Lubrications
40 Carburation
43 Valve gearing
44 Ignition
47 Electrical equipment
53 Tire pressures according to axis load

4 MAIN FEATURES
Engine
Valve gearing
Carburation
Lubrication
Generator! Alternator
Twin cylinder -4-stroke
Cylinder disposition «V» 90°
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Max torque
O.H.V., push rod operated
88
mm
78 mm
948.8 cc
9.2 to 1
7.7 kgm at 5200 rpm
N.2 carburettors «Dell'Orto» type VHB 30 CD
(right), VHB 30 CS (left).
Pressure, by gear pump.
Wire gauze and cartridge filters
in oil sump.
Normal lubrication pressure 3.8-4.2 kg/sqcm
(54-60 p.s.i.).
Pressure relief valve control in the sump.
Oil pressure sender unit in crankcase.
Front,
on crankshaft (14 V 20 A).

Ignition
Starting
Transmission
Clutch
Primary drive
Coil-battery ignition with double contact breaker 5
and automatic advance.
Ignition data:
-ignition advance (fixed) 2 ± 10
-full advance (fixed + automatic) 330 ± 10
Contact breaker points gap: 0.37-0.43 mm
(0.014"-0.016")
Spark plugs: Marelli CW 7
LP; Bosch W 7 D;
Bosch W 7 DC; Champion N 9 Y; Lodge HLNY.
Plug points gap: 0.6
mm (.020").
2 ignition coils fitted on the frame.
Electric starter (12 V - 0.7 KW) with electromagne-
tic ratchet control. Ring gear bolted on the fly-
wheel. Starter button (start) on RIH of handlebar.
Twin driven plates, dry type. Hand controlled by
lever on left handlebar.
By gears. Ratio: 1.235 to 1 (Z 17/21)

6 Gearbox
Secondary drive
Frame
Suspension
Wheels
5 speeds, frontal engagement, constant mesh
gears. Gush drive incorporated.
Pedal operated on the LIH side of the motorcycle.
Gear ratios:
Low gear = 1 to 2
(Z = 14/28)
2nd gear 1 to 1.388 (Z = 18/25)
3rd gear = 1 to 1.047 (Z =21/22)
4th gear = 1 to 0.869 (Z =23/20)
High gear = 1 to 0.750 (Z =28/21)
By cardan shaft, bevel gear set.
Ratio: 4.714 to 1
(Z 7/33)
Overall gear ratios (Engine-wheel):
Low gear = 1 to 11.643
2nd gear 1 to 8.080
3rd gear 1 to 6.095
4th gear 1 to 5.059
High gear 1 to 4.366
Duplex cradle, tubular structure.
Front: telescopic fork «MOTa
GUZZI make~~ (pa-
tented) with oil pneumatic shock absorbers.
Rear: swinging fork and rear dampers with adju-
stable external springs concentric to the oil pneu-
matic shock absorbers.
Front and rear in lightalloy casting with
WM 3/2.15
-18" GP 2 rims.

Tires
Brakes
Dimensionsand weights
Performances
Front and rear: 120/90 H 18.
Front: disc type with caliper having 2 cylinders,
controlled by hand lever on the R/H side of the
motorcycle.
Hydraulic transmission independentfrom the rear
brake. Disc size: 300
mm (11.8"), braking cylinder
38 mm (1.49"), master cylinder 12.7 mm (.5").
Rear: disc type with fixed caliper with two cylin-
ders. Pedal controlled from the R/H side of the
byke. Disc size 242
mm (9.5"), braking cylinder
size 38
mm (1.496"), master cylinder 15.875 mm
(.624").
The rear brake is connected by an hydraulic
transmission to a second brake
on the front wheel
having the same features and size as the hand
controlled front brake.
Wheelbase (loaded) 1.565 m (61 ")
Length 2.370 m (93")
Width 0.890 m (35")
Height 1.570 m
(61 ")
Ground clearance 0.175 m (6.9")
Dry weight abt. 250
kg (551 Ibs).
Top speed, solo riding: 190 km/h (118 mph).
Fuel consumption: 5.8 I x 100
km
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8
Fuel and oil capacities
Group or part
Quantity Recommendation
Fuel tank 25 I (6.15 US gls) Supergrade petrol (97 NO-RM min.)
Reserve 3 I
(3
1
/4 quarts)
Oil sump 3 I (31f4 quarts) Agip Sint 2000 SAE
10W/50 oil
Gear box 0.750 I (13/4 pints) Agip Rotra
MP SAE 80 W/90 oil
Rear drive box 0.250 I (abt. 9 oz)
(bevel set lubrication) of which
0.230 I (abt. 81 /4 OZ) Agip Rotra
MP SAE 80 W/90 oil
0.020 I
(3/ 4OZ) Agip Rocol ASO/R oil
Front fork (each leg) 0.060 I (abt. 2
oz)
Agip F.1 ATF Dexron fluid
Braking circuits (front and rear) Agip F.1 Brake fluid SAE J 1703

IDENTIFICATION DATA
(fig. 2)
Each motorcycle is identified by an identification
number
on the frame downtube and on the engine
crankcase.
The identification number on the frame is mentio-
ned
in the motorcycle log-book and identifies the
vehicle to all legal effects.
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Spare parts
In case of part replacements, ensure that (( original
Moto Guzzi spare parts .. only are used.
The use of non-genuine parts invalidates every
warranty right.
Warranty
The warranty is valid for a period of six months
with a limitation to 10.000
km (6000 miles) from
the selling date and expires
in case of modifica-
tions to the motorcycle, partecipation to racing
events or use of not original accessories, or ori-
ginal accessories which are fitted not following
SEIMM -MOTO GUZZI directions.
Tires, accessories, or parts not manufactured
in
the cc Seimm -Moto Guzzi)) factories are exclu-
ded from this guarantee.
Each new motorcycle is supplied with a « voucher
book» which has to be kept carefully with all other
circulation papers as it is the only
document entit-
ling the ownerto requestwarranty service from the
Seimm -Moto Guzzi dealers. according to the ge-
2 neral conditions of sale.
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10 CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES
(fig. 3)
1 Front turn light signals
2 Speedometer
3 Ignition key
4 Right front brake control lever
5 Throttle control grip
6 Left front brake and rear brake pedal
7 Front footrest
8 Master cylinder, left front brake and rear
brake
9 Side bag
10
Taillight
11 Headlight
12 Panel board
13 Voltmeter
14
Rev-counter
15 Clutch lever
16 Lock set, fuel cap opening
17
Gearshift pedal
18
Footrest, pillion
19 Saddle release lack
20 Rear turn signal lights
« Right II or« left II in thetextare intended as seen by
the rider astride the motorcycle.

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3

12 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instrument panel (fig. 4)
1 Voltmeter.
2 Rev-counter.
3 Speedometer, km or miles.
4 Ignition key:
« OFF .. In line with mark «C .. : machine stationary,
key removable (no contacts).
«A.. In line with mark ««C .. (turned clockwise):
machine ready to be started. All circuits
« ON ... Key not removable.
« B.. In line with mark «C .. (turned clockwise):
machine at standstill. With switch «A
.. (fig.
5) in « PARK» position, parking light « ON ».
Key removable.
5 Warning light (green) left turn signal.
6 Warning light (green), «Neutral» indicator.
Lights up only when the gearbox is
in neutral.
7 Warning light (red), indicating current delivery
from generator. Should go out when the engine
has reached a certain number of revolutions.
8 Warning light (red), oil pressure gauge. Goes
out when oil pressure is sufficientfor normal engi-
ne lubrication.
If itdoes not, this means oil pressu-
re is not correct and in such an event the engine
should be immediately stopped and all circuits
checked over.
9 Warning light(blue) indicating high beam on.
1
0 Warning light (green) indicating parking
lights on.
4 11 Warning light (green), right turn signal.

12 Switch for emergency flashers.
13 Zero reset for odometer.
Light switches (on left hand side of
handlebar) (fig.
5)
Switch «All
« PARK» Parking lights.
« ON» Ignition dual beam lamp.
« OFF» Lights off.
Switch «B II 13
With switch « A» in position ON:
« LO» Low beam.
« HI » High beam.
~
Horn, flashing lights and turn signal
buttons (fig.
5)
Are fitted on the LlH side of the handlebar.
« 0» (horn) Horn control.
ee C» (flash) Flashing light control.
Switch «Ell
« R» Right turn light.
(( L» Left turn light.
Engine starting and stopping button
(fig. 6)
It is located on the right handlebar.
With key mark
(( A» in line with mark« C» (fig. 4), the
vehicle is ready to be started.
To start the engine, proceed as follows:
-Ensure switch « B» is in position (( RUN »
-Pull the clutch lever completely.
- On a cold engine, adjust starter leverto position
(( A» (fig. 28).
5 - Press start button (( A».

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To stop the engine operate on the ignition switch
on the panel.
To stop the engine in an emergency:
-Move switch «8» to position
«OFF».
As soon as the engine stops, turn ignition key (fig.
4) counterclockwise till mark «OFF» is in line with
mark
«C», and take out the key from the lockset.
NB - The engine cannotbe started unless the side
stand is in released position.
Starter lever (fig. 28)
This lever for cold startings is located on the leftsi-
de of the vehicle.
-«A» Start position.
-«8 » Riding position.
Throttle twist grip control (<<G» in fig. 6)
It is located on the righthand side ofthe handlebar:
turning it inwardsopensthe gasandviceversa clo-
ses it.
To adjustthe stroke ofthe throttle gripacton screw
«0».
To harden the return of the throttle grip act on
screw «C».
Clutch control lever
It is on the left hand side of the handlebar and it
should be pulled onlyfor starting and gearshifting.
Control lever for R/H front brake
(<<H» in fig. 6)
It is on the R/H handlebar and controls the master
cylinder for the hydraulic front brake through a
suitable circuit.
Left front and rear brake control
pedal
(<< F» in fig. 18)
6 It is centrally located on the R/H side ofthe vehicle

and it is link connected to the master cylinder.
It controls the left front brake and rear brake si-
multaneously.
Gearbox control pedal (fig. 7)
This pedal is centrally located on the UH side of
the byke.
Positions:
-low gear, lever end towards the ground;
-2nd, 3rd, 4th and high gear lever end upward;
-neutral between low and 2nd gear.
Before actuating this pedal, besure the clutch lever
is
pulled completely.
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8
Fuel filler cap (fig. 8)
To acceed to filler cap «B» it is necessary to turn
key «
A» clockwise on the protection cover, then
the cover can be raised.
Fuel taps (fig. 9)
Are fitted under the tank, rear side.
The fuel tap has 3 positions:
« ON .. Open, lever arrow upwards.
« RES.. Reserve, lever arrow downwards.
« OFF.. Closed, arrow on lever horizontal.
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16 Terminal block with fuses (fig. 10)
It is located on the right side of the motorcycle. To
acceed to it: raise the saddle, remove the rightside
cover, and the
block cover.
N. 6 fuses of 16 A are fitted.
Fuse n. 1
Starter relay -Rear stop switch.
Fuse n. 2
Flashing light -horn.
9
10
Fuse n. 3
Warning lights: (neutral -gen -oil -voltmeter -
front stop switch -high beam -low beam.
Fuse n. 4
Parking lights -Parking lights indicator -Panel
lights.
Fuse n. 5
Turn signal lights and their warning lights.
Fuse n. 6
Available

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Saddle lifting device (fig. 11)
To liftthe saddle, insertthe key in lock «A»; press
on the seat and turn at the same time the key
clockwise.
The saddle is sustained by means of rod «8» to be
inserted in hole
«C».
To lockthe saddle rotate the key clockwise, lower
the saddle, presson it and rotate atthe same time
the key anticlockwise. Remove the key.
Steering lock (<<A» of fig. 12)
To lock or unlockthe steering, proceed asfollows:
Locking
-Turn the handlebar fuilly to the right.
-Insert the key
in the lock set, turn it anticlock-
wise, push it right in, release it and slip it out.
Unlocking
-Insert the key in the lock set, turn it counterc-
lockwise, release it, turn it clockwise.
Side Stand'
The bike is equipped with a side stand to be used
for brief stops. For long stops it is advisable to al-
ways use the centre stand.
When the side stand is
in parking position a spe-
17
UNLOKED
LOCKED
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18 cial device cuts the flow of current; in this
condi-
tion the engine cannot be started.
This stand is used only for brief stops. Since it is
automatically retractible, for long stops it is advis-
abletoalwaysuse the centre stand whichguaran-
tees better stability.
Cleaning the windshield
Any type of soap, cleansing agent, polish or po-
lishing wax normally used to clean plastic or glass
materials can be utilized.
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LOCKING
UNLOCKING
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However, the following precautions should be ta-
ken:
• Never wash or clean the windshield when
the external temperature is very high or after
exposure to the sun.
• Under no circumstances, solvents, Iyes, or si-
milar products should be used.
• Do not use liquids containing abrasive mate-
rials, pumice powder, emery paper, scrapers, or
suchlike.
• Before polishing ensure all dustand impurities
are removed by washing.
• Light scratches can be smoothed outwith light
polish.
• Fresh paint
or sealing compounds, when still
wet, can easily be removed by lightly rubbing off
with isopropylic alcohol, soluble mineral oil, butyl,
or cellosolve. (Never use methylic alcohol).
• Use a soft sponge
or cloth, chamois leather or
cottonwool, rubbing lightly.
• Never use papertowels, syntheticfiberclothes
which may scratch the windshield surface.
Vigorous rubbing
or solvents will not remove deep
scratches
or nicks.