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They should bring back the 8V + CARC, otherwiese ... new ownership, maybe even investors who can bring the brand to a higher level.

https://www.facebook.com/HOADenDuvel/ Video: https://www.facebook.com/HOADenDuvel/videos/209992743207482/

Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/house_of_art_denduvel/

The original link mentions a guy called Stephan Maris and the licence plate seems to be from Belgium.

Has this been posted here before? http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/pictures/moto-guzzi-le-mans-850/

Even it is not my type of bike, I must say well done Guzzi. They made a good descision to design this type of bike - thers is a lot of interest. If the new engine is reliable and really has 80 HP it should replace the engine in the current V9 models. Unfortunately we are still missing new big block Guzzis and models for taller drivers.

Jaap has started this thread wirth "Earthshine" from Rush - great song. The Album Vapor Trails was remixed a while ago, here is the remixed version: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vapor_Trails Vapor Trails Remixed is a remixed version of Vapor Trails mixed by David Bottrill. The album was released by Atlantic Records and Rhino Entertainment on September 27, 2013, and entered at No. 35 on the Billboard 200 chart.[24] The band had been unhappy with the original album's overall sonic production. Influenced by the positive reaction to the remixes of "One Little Victory" and "Earthshine" featured on Retrospective III by Richard Chycki, Rush and Bottrill remixed the entire album. In an interview with Modern Guitars, Lifeson remarked that since the remixes were so good, there has been talk of doing an entire remix of the album.[25] He also stated: It was a contest, and it was mastered too high, and it crackles, and it spits, and it just crushes everything. All the dynamics get lost, especially anything that had an acoustic guitar in it. Vapor Trails Remixed is also included in the box-set of Atlantic Studio Albums called The Studio Albums 1989–2007.[26]

Hi Jaap, can you give us some details? Any info on the engine?

Workshop manual https://cadrecycle.com/technical-manuals/ User manual https://cadrecycle.com/moto-guzzi-owners-manuals/

A first test in Dutch:

The video was officially released by Moto.it:

Sound: https://www.facebook.com/MotoriPisek/videos/vb.196801170449/665562763895896

Unfortunately the video was deleted but you can find some screenshots here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1812768158827254

Luigi is the guy with the red Guzzi jacket/sweater You can see him e.g. at 5:20 on the left. Hopefully he finds the pot with the grease this time. The engine comes with titanium valves. Could this be a possible risk?

An Interview with Macro Lambri (incl. a look at the production!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHEMLLZ2MM

New video: Moto Guzzi California Vintage - Replacing the 2006 Windshield

The Vintage has dfferent wheels with tubed tires. This is maybe a technical disadvantage but they look much better.

Here are some of my observations and some info. - The earlys models had a recall because of the fuel line falling of the (internal) fuel pump. The 1100 Griso from that era had the same problem. - The rear light bracket was changed because the first ones broke, maybe there was a recall or MG/Piaggio took over the costs. The newer one is robust. - The driving lights are fog lights, therefore their position is deeper and the (stainless steel!) L-holders make much more sense. What you see on the promo photos is manufactured by Hepco & Becker ("Twinlight-Set") but the position is higher and these are only available as high-beam headlights. I prefer the Guzzi solution. - My first thought was also to change the taillight because it is huge and made of plastic, but now I have changed my mind. I think it will look good when coated in glossy black. This taillight fits to the flasher and its effectiveness is very good. It has an internal reflector and two bulbs - 5W for the licence plate and 5/21W for the back/brake. - The frame covers at the steering head are made of metal. You could also buy chrome-plated ones (GU03472400/GU03472900 - these were used on the white Vintage) but I personally do not like this. - The windshields of the early models tend to get cracks, because the two outer screws holding the "glass" were not mounted in rubber. - The valve covers and the alternator cover of early models were made of polished aluminium (which I prefer), later models models seem to have chrome-plated covers. - Later models have better pannier hinges and a better steering damper. - On my Vintage the front fender was not mounted correctly. The struts for the front side (shorter) and the bottom side (just a bit longer) were interchanged with the result that the fender was almost ground right through! - The whole exhaust system ist made of stainless steel! The headers and the silencers are just chrome-pated for the looks.

I bought mine (built in 2006, one of the early ones) in September last year and rode it approx. 200 km. Even it was not perfect it was fun to ride. This winter I am fixing a lot of things. Sometimes I make a video (or slideshow) and show it on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3U2TKTfHX8amjJuLr8yBtUxXUeO6duTT (together with my favoritte CalVin videos I have found on YT)

Here is some info: http://www.motoguzzicalifornia.com/ http://guzzista.wikifoundry.com/page/California+Vintage+User+Review https://danilogurovich.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/moto-guzzi-california-vintage-review-day-1-cant-get-off-the-bikethei/ Images: http://www.motoguzzicaliforniaclub.ch/diecalifornia/vintage/vintagedata.htm (Note: The photos of the "skunk" version show a pre-production bike, the fog lamps and the bags are a bit different. The taillight on these photos looks a lot better than in reality. I think it was made of metal, a part was polished and the rest was painted.)

Meanwhile I am an owner of a Vintage - Funny I have started a thread here in 2005 . And yes, it is a Breva 1100 enginge (w. dual ignition - the last 2 valve engine and the last Tonti Guzzi) Differences to the Breava Engine: - Valve Covers - Oilpan - Less HP, more Torque

Maybe these?: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/moto_guzzi_tonti_dash_indicator_light_improvement.html

On my California Vintage I have the same speedometer and rev counter which you can find on late V11s. Are there any LED retrofit solutions on the market for those glass socket bulbs (1 or 1,2 or 2 watt)?

Made a new slideshow: