For anyone interested, Guzzi is sending me new header pipes to replace mine that the paint is flaking off on. Dealer turned in a claim and Guzzi stepped up to the plate. I get to install them myself because I'm 500 miles round-trip from the dealer. (edit...see my comment below. Guzzi will not send the pipes now)

In a pinch I would use Krylon High Heat Satin spray paint after a proper sanding & preparation.

There is an update on ABS and engine ecu, That may take care of hesitation. I did not know they had a full black version, Looks awesome.

Install exhaust has v7 special they dont change color or install aftermarket exhaust should be covered from warranty its 2 year

Don’t take it the wrong way, because it really isn’t a bad take: it’s quite funny to hear such a southern accent lad talk with such love of his cafe racer bike 😂. It’s as if a Québecer like me was making a whole video about his gun collection 😅. Great video. I love my Guzzi as well, same spec but a 2022. As for your slip-ons (we’re quite some time later and I didn’t watch your other videos), what did you end up doing? I went with Zard slip-ons. Absolutely no mods to do once they’re out of the box, no dB killers shenanigans.

Some of you guys are talking about wrapping the pipes. Is there a special kind of wrap that is specific to motorcycle pipes? Can't imagine much being about to hold up to the heat.

My 2021 V7 Stone Centenario also started flaking the paint off the headers. I've had the dealer file a claim with Moto Guzzi, so we are waiting to hear from them. The US Rep said he'd never seen that before, so I'm going to send your video to my dealer. I'm real disappointed in the paint or powder coat on the headers. I have other bikes with black headers and no problem. If Guzzi won't fix it my choices are 1. strip the headers and run bare stainless steel like my Himalayan had (if there's a good way and easy way to strip these), 2. buy chrome headers or complete exhaust from the Speical model, or 3. send the headers away to some company that can Cerakote them. Of course the last two things are expensive. At about 1800 miles my valves were way loose, which is unusual because valves have a tendency to tighten normally, but got them adjusted. Had a 40 year MG mechanic remove the carbon canister and it stopped that stumble I used to get at about 50-55 mph, but it's not the smoothest running bike I've ever owned by a long ways. It really needs better mapping. As far as I know reserve fuel counters always count up to show you miles you've ridden, which supposedly you know how many miles you should have left after checking how much fuel you put in when the light comes on. They can't count down unless they have a fuel gauge. My day-trip (trip odometer D) doesn't always reset itself each day. that's annoying.

It does seem the exhaust pipe paint issue should be covered under warranty. Please follow up and post the response you get on this issue- thanks

I just read that the bike is at the dealership, why not ride it till they get the headers in?

Bientôt la mienne il me tarde de rouler, merci pour vos vidéos, bonjour de France.

I noticed the cut off feeling at low speeds.

The front fender is just too short on these bikes. Guzzi needs to extend it or come out with an extender you can put on.

Hey Believer, I’m at 2000 miles here in the UK. Worrisome about the pipes, I’m going to watch out for that happening but no signs yet. All good with mine, feels very solid. Slight flat spot at 2500 rpm in sixth but not major. A quirk is the reserve fuel trip countdown goes up and not down...maybe it never runs out of fuel, does yours do that?

I have the V7 850 for 10 weeks now. Have 3310km on the clock. It makes a lot of fun riding it, but the built quality is very poor. I have several issue. The wing tips of the eagle emblems on the tank come of a bit. The left rear suspension is leaking oil and the mode switch gets stuck when pressed. I am waiting for a repair of all those things for 8 weeks now. Spare parts are not available. Fortunately I can still ride it, but it is pretty annoying when you buy a new bike and have such issues. For me it is sure, that I do not keep that bike over the warranty and it is most likely that I sell it next year and look for something else. Seems that Moto Guzzi is fun to ride, but not fun to own. So all in all I am pretty disappointed and I would not recommend that bike to anyone.

I've got the same issue with my pipes as well. Not as bad as yours yet but getting there. Once I get it sorted out with the warranty and all that, I am thinking about wrapping them. Mainly because I like that look, but could add some protection as well. I have been running mine with the mistral mufflers and haven't noticed any significant fueling issue since putting them on. I plan on getting dyno tuned next spring so I can run without the Db plugs. I have had a blast riding mine this summer. Sadly I have to put it away now as the weather here in Mi is finally starting to cool down.

I bet the headers will be covered by the warranty. ALso it will likely take 6-8 weeks for them to get them in stock so make the claim now by the time they do the job riding season will be over.

Bummer about exhausts, glad they are covering under warranty.

I just installed the GTM SS Meg mufflers on my Centenario. No ecu update yet. But not having any issues.That said. I Definitely will be updating ecu as soon as it is available. Ive been looking at ordering the same wind deflector from LFS. Did you notice a difference after you installed it?

Did you get the update? I haven't taken mine to the dealer yet for the update.

Are you noticing like a whining noise when accelerating around 40kmph in 3rd gear? I can't tell if it's something normal or what

I really like the general look of these, but I can't help but think I might get a better bike if I were to get a Triumph Street Twin. But the look and sound of the Guzzi is something else.

Thinking of buying a 2022 V7, how are you getting along with yours?

You might have more success with the department of consumer affairs if the dealer brushes you off. They tend to be more aggressive than the BBB.

Just wrap the pipes and be done with it less hear anyway

You have a peculiar Italian accent.

did you ever get your header pipes? If you did, please tell me the name and location of the dealer that was able to get them so maybe they can help my dealer overcome Moto Guzzi not wanting to send my pipes. thanks.

has this been sorted now on future bikes?

what american accent is it i wonder? kinda like it, being european i do not always tell them

same on my 2018 guzzis . which is a shame! it's not that hard to apply a good paint on exhaust, even the chineses do better on half price bikes.! btw, Do you have this charasteristic dry clutch noise at idle, who disapears when you begin to roll? like here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLt9iNmDs6iVl4E.html some guz have it some other not. on my v9 you can hear it at 10 meters far, which is scary for those who dont know guzzi! on my v7, you can lightly hear it. It's typically guzzi: two same bikes from the same year, produced the same day: one will have this sewing machine clutch noise at idle, the other will have nothing! lol

Secondo me la colpa è vostra , avete tolto i db killer e manomesso qualcosa alla moto, qui in Italia questo non succede

What is a diller?