2014 Guzzi California Custom (Need Some Enlightment)

[zebraranger]

As some of you know, I'm fairly new to Guzzi's. I'm a long time rider, mostly on Triumphs and a couple of other brands. Last Christmas I purchased my first Guzzi, a 2016 Griso SE. Now I have the MG bug and I'm looking for my 2nd MG, a beautiful silver 2014 California Custom with less than 900 miles on it. Based on the original purchase date, it still has about 6 months left on the manufacturers warranty, and it hasn't has its first service as of yet. I'm hoping that some of you in the know can tell me if there are any known issues or concerns with the 2014 model, or if there's anything in general that I should know about this gorgeous machine. Thanks in advance.

[Lcarlson]

Some earlier models had crossover pipes that were prone to break, but that may have been corrected by the 2014 MY. AT 12,000 miles, I've had no issues with mine.

[roadventure]

Some earlier models had crossover pipes that were prone to break, but that may have been corrected by the 2014 MY. AT 12,000 miles, I've had no issues with mine.

No, the exhaust system had not been corrected by 2014 (the first model year).  Mine broke at around 9000 miles and is now re-welded.  I am just waiting for it to break again.  The only other "issues" relate to bonehead design such as requiring that the rear wheel be removed to drain the rear gear oil and an almost impossible to change air filter. Otherwise, it is a good bike!

[zebraranger]

Good information, thank you very much.