Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2018 Maintenance Schedule
The 2018 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for drive chain maintenance, general maintenance, spark plugs, battery, oil, brake fluid, tires, valve clearance and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1380ccEngine size
36Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Moto Guzzi California [1400] Owner's Manual, Chap.06 Programmed Maintenance, Routine maintenance table (pp.122-124) (this document covers model years 2013–2020): thisoldtractor.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft (cardan joint) inspection | See notes | Moderate | Inspect the cardan shaft final drive joint. |
| Drive shaft (cardan joint) replacement | Every 70,000 km (first at 70,000 km) · Replace every 70,000 km | Advanced | Replace the cardan shaft final drive joint. |
| Exhaust pipe flange bolt tightening check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check tightness of exhaust pipe flange bolts. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 20,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Inspect spark plugs (dual-spark ignition, 4 plugs total, 2 per cylinder). |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Replace every 20,000 km | Easy | Replace all 4 spark plugs (dual-spark ignition, 2 per cylinder). NGK LMAR8F, gap 0.8mm. |
| Side stand inspection and lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Check side stand freedom of movement and tightening. |
| Control cables and controls check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check throttle, clutch, and other control cables and controls for correct operation and free play. |
| Alternator belt replacement | Every 50,000 km (first at 50,000 km) · Replace every 50,000 km | Moderate | Replace the alternator drive belt. |
| Steering bearing and steering clearance check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play and steering clearance; adjust or grease as necessary. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearings. |
| Brake disc inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Inspect brake discs for wear, scoring, and warping. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Replace the engine oil filter element. |
| Vehicle general operation check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | General check of overall vehicle operation. |
| Braking system check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check overall braking system operation. |
| Light circuit check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check lighting circuit and bulb operation. |
| Safety switch check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check side stand, clutch, and brake safety cut-off switches. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check front and rear hydraulic brake fluid level and condition. |
| Clutch fluid inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check hydraulic clutch fluid level and condition. |
| Clutch fluid replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Flush and renew hydraulic clutch fluid (DOT 4), matching the brake fluid interval. |
| Fork oil change | Every 40,000 km (first at 40,000 km) · Every 48 months · Replace every 40,000 km · Replace every 48 months | Advanced | Change front fork oil. |
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Change engine oil (10W-60 synthetic). |
| Clutch lever pin lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Lubricate the clutch lever pivot pin. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check tyre pressures and tread wear. |
| Valve clearance adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Advanced | Adjust valve clearances (4V per cylinder, ride-by-wire/dual-spark engine). |
| Wheel inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Inspect wheel rims for damage/runout. |
| Bolts and nuts tightening check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Moderate | Check tightening torque of critical chassis, engine, and frame bolts and nuts. |
| Battery terminal tightening check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check battery terminal tightness and condition. |
| Suspension check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Moderate | Check front fork and rear shock suspension for leaks, damping, and correct operation. |
| Filter box drainage tube check | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) | Easy | Check the airbox drainage tube is clear and correctly routed. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 48 months | Easy | Visually inspect fuel lines for cracking, chafing, or leaks. |
| Brake line inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Every 48 months | Easy | Visually inspect brake lines/hoses for cracking, chafing, or leaks. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) | Easy | Check brake pad wear; replace if necessary. |
| Gearbox oil change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,500 km) · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Change 6-speed transmission gearbox oil. |
| Final drive gear oil change | Every 50,000 km (first at 50,000 km) · Replace every 50,000 km | Easy | Change rear final drive cardan shaft bevel gear oil (SAE 85W-140 hypoid gear oil). |
| Air filter replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 10,000 km) · Replace every 10,000 km | Moderate | Replace the air filter element. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 20,000 km) · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear hydraulic brake fluid (DOT 4) and bleed ABS system. |
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