03 EV Cali - can you tell from picture if Hydro has underwent Recall warranty fix?

[Sempervee1]

 I finally got to ride an 03 EV Hydro - One that is for sale.  Original owner who no longer rides, has about 28K miles on it.  I know it has has the clutch recall done as I inspected the clutch plate thickness and have the paperwork from MI in Seattle where it came from.    Triple tree looks good also as I  inspected.

What I can't prove or disprove is has this engine had the valve train recall done.  I lifted the valve cover and took a picture.  He thinks it was back from back in 2006 can't recall and has no paperwork showing it has been done but paperwork showing it needs to be done before it dropped off the service orders back in 2015.

Here are the pictures.  Can anyone inform me from looking?    I found one picture on the internet that has the cut off nut fasterers painted with RED paint post recall.  Was this the way to tell for all dealers?  Thanks for any info.  It rode well and sounded good to my ears and owning a Norge that felt much different to ride. Enjoyable none the less and would seem to be alot simpler to maintain and work on. But I digress.  I cannot consider this 03 Hydro if it has not undergone the recall from all that I have read.  Thanks for any info you have.

[pete roper]

Ding, Ding, Ding! I think you have a winner!

If you look at the rockers. Above the pushrods there are what look like adjuster nuts. These are the ‘Snap Off’ adjuster nuts used in the cam upgrade. Also the retaining collars for the valve springs are shiny aluminium rather than dull steel. That would indicate that it had the last, bulletproof, upgrade. There were two or three attempts to fix the issue. The last one worked well. That looks like it’s had the last one.

As I’ve said before, a ‘Good’ Hydro is a wonderful thing. Smooth, torquey and virtually silent. How much does the owner want for it?

[Sempervee1]

Hi Pete,

    Thanks for the clear,  concise, and straightforward explanation. Not a hint of rust, and the original owner kept it with perfect paint and untouched patina of resting grease under the tank around the miscellaneous hoses and TBs. He hasn't synced anything since MI in Seattle had hands on it, but not since 2015. He knows how to change the motor oil. Asking $3900 US, but I wanted to be sure before moving forward. From what I’ve seen, EV prices vary widely now, from $1200 to $3900. I'm thinking a bit less since it needs a thorough going through, saddle bags,  tires, battery, all oils, etc.  Looking forward to using the adjustable suspension forks with a good set of shocks.   Started right up with all that old gas in it and ran so smooth. Surprisingly.

My GF thinks I have gone round the bend with *Another Guzzi? 

Edited July 22 by Sempervee1

[pete roper]

Lot of money for an old Cali. I would of thought $3K would be closer to the mark, especially without luggage.

[Sempervee1]

I agree about selling for a bit less.  Externally, it is in excellent condition and original owner but does need locking luggage.

Edited July 22 by Sempervee1

[activpop]

I've seen some lanquish on the market for 1k less, then get a price reduction to finally sell it.