r/MotoGuzzi • u/Grouchy-Ad-2736 • Oct 09 '25

1400 question

I just sold my older Goldwing and I'm looking at a couple listings for the 1400 California Touring model. They've always appealed to me. Are there any concerns I should be aware of?

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u/Grouchy-Ad-2736 Oct 10 '25

Previous to the Wing I had a 1600 Kawasaki Vulcan and had a M G 750 Breva prior to that so I'm good with the change. Any mechanical issues I should look for?

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u/Annual_Version_8113 Oct 14 '25

So long as you know about the internal oil filter...they do make a kit to change it to external but just beware.

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u/Grouchy-Ad-2736 Oct 14 '25

Thanks. I've had a couple bikes with the cartridge type filters over the years so not a biggy!

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u/Annual_Version_8113 Oct 15 '25

not a cartridge, you have to pull the oil pan and it has an internal spin on filter in the pan. But a Guzzi is worth it.

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u/Sparkenfarkel Jul 08 '26

My California 1400 has external oil filter - you don’t need to pull the pan. You do need a special tool though.

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u/Sparkenfarkel Jul 08 '26

Only criticism I have is that my California 1400 Touring won’t carry as much as a Goldwing.

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u/Grouchy-Ad-2736 Jul 08 '26

Thanks, as it turns out I ended up with a Honda ST1100. Not quite the way I had it planned!