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
7

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