I have a guzzi California e/v 1100cc bought on the 23 Dec 2006, is it normal for the engine to sound a wee bit noisy as my gs 850 classic is pretty quiet ? its got 1500 gen mls on it and in rather good condition however i made it that way after i bought it but it was only the cosmetics that i have had to work on up to now ? the chrome on the inside of the decore was poor and peeling but have wire brushed and red oxide was used and ime now happy but the gear change gets a bit of getting used to and i will live with that but she looks good and i love her ( main question is i am 5,8 inches tall and find it hard to get onto the main stand) can i buy a pneumatic piston anywhere to fit underneath as i have seen them on other bikes. Awaiting your kind replies. Regards J.Jenkinson.