07-14-2022, 03:12 AM
Yesterday I made a 475 mile round trip to pick up this 2014 California Custom 1400. I took it out for 50 miles or so when I got it back and the bike runs and sounds nice so I think I'm going to really enjoy it.
The California series consists of the Custom and Touring and I had been keeping an eye out for either. What I've gathered in researching these models is what differentiates a Custom from the California Touring is lower bars, no panniers, shield, or driving lights, different seat, and 1" longer travel shocks. I was looking for either but knew if I bought a Custom I'd have to factor in the cost of a shield and panniers, or on a Touring probably longer shocks. Also on either one I'd want slip-ons. The fact this Custom came with the bags, shield, and Agostini slip-ons was a big plus for me.
As far as condition it's not bad, I've not even washed it yet so it's dirty but it's been garage kept so no fading and there are no scuffs that I can see. The guy just never rode it much, he bought it new in 2016 and it only had 3,400 miles. I doubt it's been serviced since the initial 1,000 mile one. Oil looks used but fairly clean and the level is just below full. When I got it home I checked the tires before taking it out and they were almost flat at 15 psi.
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You can see the brake fluid is dark so I'll plan on changing it along with the clutch fluid after I clean it up. The tires are original and look and feel good so I plan on running them this year even though they are 8 years old now. The rear is huge so I hate to see what a new set is going to cost but I'll probably install a new pair over Winter.
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The California series consists of the Custom and Touring and I had been keeping an eye out for either. What I've gathered in researching these models is what differentiates a Custom from the California Touring is lower bars, no panniers, shield, or driving lights, different seat, and 1" longer travel shocks. I was looking for either but knew if I bought a Custom I'd have to factor in the cost of a shield and panniers, or on a Touring probably longer shocks. Also on either one I'd want slip-ons. The fact this Custom came with the bags, shield, and Agostini slip-ons was a big plus for me.
As far as condition it's not bad, I've not even washed it yet so it's dirty but it's been garage kept so no fading and there are no scuffs that I can see. The guy just never rode it much, he bought it new in 2016 and it only had 3,400 miles. I doubt it's been serviced since the initial 1,000 mile one. Oil looks used but fairly clean and the level is just below full. When I got it home I checked the tires before taking it out and they were almost flat at 15 psi.
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You can see the brake fluid is dark so I'll plan on changing it along with the clutch fluid after I clean it up. The tires are original and look and feel good so I plan on running them this year even though they are 8 years old now. The rear is huge so I hate to see what a new set is going to cost but I'll probably install a new pair over Winter.
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