Joined the Cali 1100 EV Clan.

[Sempervee1]

I am now the proud owner of a low-mileage, fully recall-compliant Hydro 03 EV, purchased from its original owner in Seattle.

The paint and chrome are in excellent condition, but I look forward to addressing the long delayed maintenance. So far, the only physical issue is the high position of the rear brake, which requires me to rest my heel on a nub to modulate it.

Being a hands-on person, I plan to change the oils, inspect the brakes, and replace the tires and battery while reacquainting myself with the older electrical and fuel injection systems. I’m also looking for a locking set of saddle bags to compliment her livery. Any info on oils and tires etc or maintenance tips will be appreciated.

This Hydro 03 perfectly complements VroomHilda, my 2007 Norge.  I sit in the Norge and feels like on top of the Cali so might me looking to change to another seat in the future.  They are only 4 years apart the Norge and the Cali but worlds apart in totality.

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Edited August 4 by Sempervee1

[MotoKnee]

Congrats on the score, I guess I can delete that bookmark now   

I've been smooth talking my wife to drive me up there so I could ride that bike home if it was roadworthy for the 100 mile trip, seemed like a great price.

Enjoy and post more pics.

[Sempervee1]

4 hours ago, MotoKnee said:

Congrats on the score, I guess I can delete that bookmark now   

I've been smooth talking my wife to drive me up there so I could ride that bike home if it was roadworthy for the 100 mile trip, seemed like a great price.

Enjoy and post more pics.

There is a 99 EV11 Cali with saddlebags having 40K Miles on CL for $2500 in your neck of the woods, down southern Oregon. On the MGnoc page -  I was just lucky to find one much, much closer and way better bike.  https://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html.  Good luck and thanks! 

[MotoKnee]

1 hour ago, Sempervee1 said:

There is a 99 EV11 Cali with saddlebags having 40K Miles on CL for $2500 in your neck of the woods, down southern Oregon. On the MGnoc page -  I was just lucky to find one much, much closer and way better bike.  https://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html.  Good luck and thanks! 

I saw that one on Cycle Trader, it's about twice as far away, a little older, and has a few more miles, but doable. Giving it a second look and it's growing on me. UhOh.

I just thinned the herd from 4 bikes to 3 to open up some garage space, but wtf, 3 Guzzis and a '23 Z900RS sounds ok, and I can always put the Greenie in the living room.

If it's still for sale next month on my 70th birthday, I'll tell the wife that's what I want.

[Sempervee1]

Well, It's what I just gave myself for my 70th!  Needs new tires and battery too...  LOL.  ** I have not even wrapped my head around turning 60 yet!  WTF?

[Sempervee1]

I'm truly enjoying the work I've been doing on this 03 EV so far. Today, I installed the risers, and tomorrow, my HB panniers with mounts are set to arrive. While polishing the bike after I installed new front and rear tires, adjusted the clutch and fast idle mechanism, flushed the brakes, and checked the pads and oil levels. I also installed a new battery.

I can see why I’m so drawn to this bike. Everything that needs attention, like the oil sending unit, is easily accessible—unlike the extensive effort it took to change things on the Norge recently. I still need to drop the oil pan, which I'm not looking forward to. I have GuzziDiag, but I'm uncertain about what I can do with it on this model since the throttle position sensor (TPS) and throttle body sync (TBS) are set up differently than on the Norge.

Many former owners of these bikes have expressed regret about selling them years later, which makes me understand why this model has such a dedicated following. Some knowledgeable enthusiasts even describe it as a joy to own and possibly one of the best engines Guzzi has ever made. Besides cleaning the spokes on the wheels and installing the soon-to-arrive used Hepco Becker 40 bags and mounts, the bike is ready to hit the road at speed!

 

 

[Joe]

On 8/20/2025 at 8:01 PM, Sempervee1 said:

I'm truly enjoying the work I've been doing on this 03 EV so far. Today, I installed the risers, and tomorrow, my HB panniers with mounts are set to arrive. While polishing the bike after I installed new front and rear tires, adjusted the clutch and fast idle mechanism, flushed the brakes, and checked the pads and oil levels. I also installed a new battery.

I can see why I’m so drawn to this bike. Everything that needs attention, like the oil sending unit, is easily accessible—unlike the extensive effort it took to change things on the Norge recently. I still need to drop the oil pan, which I'm not looking forward to. I have GuzziDiag, but I'm uncertain about what I can do with it on this model since the throttle position sensor (TPS) and throttle body sync (TBS) are set up differently than on the Norge.

Many former owners of these bikes have expressed regret about selling them years later, which makes me understand why this model has such a dedicated following. Some knowledgeable enthusiasts even describe it as a joy to own and possibly one of the best engines Guzzi has ever made. Besides cleaning the spokes on the wheels and installing the soon-to-arrive used Hepco Becker 40 bags and mounts, the bike is ready to hit the road at speed!

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[reply from @Joe]:

 

Sempervee1 your right I do regret selling my 03 EV bought new in summer of 04. I asked my local Guzzi Aprilia shop to find one, they found a new old stock unit from an out of business Guzzi buyback. I wanted the maroon & black initially but the blue/chrome was the bike the dealer found. It was a base EV that had the hydro recall completed. I bought 40L HB bags w color matched blue panels, King & Queen seat & we stole the sportier smaller windshield off of a Stone Touring sitting in the dealer showroom. That bike cleaned up in the 🌞 was gorgeous. Rode it about 15k miles before reluctantly selling.

Enjoy your awesome EV. 

[Sempervee1]

Thanks, I certainly are doing just that.