Comments on: Wrapping Your Motorcycle Pipes with Exhaust Insulating Wrap http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/ Virginia Motorcycle News and Information Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:59:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: jason http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2888 jason Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:40:57 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2888 I have a turbo (draw through) suzuki 1216 and have the headers wrapped up to the turbine which certainly helps to keep the exhaust gasses hotter therfore higher gas speeds which result in a definate reduced turbo lag. I have not noticed any rot in the headers after replacing the wrap 12 months ago, but then again it is very rare the bike gets wet anyway. I have a turbo (draw through) suzuki 1216 and have the headers wrapped up to the turbine which certainly helps to keep the exhaust gasses hotter therfore higher gas speeds which result in a definate reduced turbo lag. I have not noticed any rot in the headers after replacing the wrap 12 months ago, but then again it is very rare the bike gets wet anyway.

]]> By: blake george http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2870 blake george Tue, 10 May 2011 08:41:38 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2870 I have a v-rod muscle, I put a V&H 2:1 exhaust and wanted to wrap it. is it possible to do it without removing the pipes from the bike? and besides the wrap and clamps, are there any other supplies I need? I have a v-rod muscle, I put a V&H 2:1 exhaust and wanted to wrap it. is it possible to do it without removing the pipes from the bike? and besides the wrap and clamps, are there any other supplies I need?

]]> By: Joey http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2869 Joey Tue, 10 May 2011 00:55:01 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2869 Used the header wrap on different things through the years. They will rot out mild steel headers coated or not and make stainless steel headers crack. But if u have plenty of money and not worried about replacing headers and just want a tiny bit of performance and look different, then go for it. The problem is headers are made so thin so heat can dissipate quickly. Keeping that much internal heat makes the stainless ones crack over time and the mild steel ones will just flat out rot and fall apart. That's why the warranty is voided by the header company if they have been wrapped. I'm no expert, but my knowledge is a result of bad experience. But hey, it will definitely keep ur leg cooler. Used the header wrap on different things through the years. They will rot out mild steel headers coated or not and make stainless steel headers crack. But if u have plenty of money and not worried about replacing headers and just want a tiny bit of performance and look different, then go for it. The problem is headers are made so thin so heat can dissipate quickly. Keeping that much internal heat makes the stainless ones crack over time and the mild steel ones will just flat out rot and fall apart. That’s why the warranty is voided by the header company if they have been wrapped. I’m no expert, but my knowledge is a result of bad experience. But hey, it will definitely keep ur leg cooler.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2863 Jimmy Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:00:57 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2863 I wrapped mine a few days ago. They look great, I thought it was weird though, the instructions I received with my wrap said "Do not soak or get wet" during installation if you bought the black wrap, for tan and natural you soak, but for black wrap install dry. That's the way I did it, and it looks good. I have a 95 honda and wrapped the pipes up to the muffler. I ordered 15 food of wrap and used every single inch of it. I would suggest you order at least 20 foot even for a small job. easier to cut than the stretch. Also gloves and a long sleve shirt would be a good idea, my arms were itching for days. I haven't notice any difference is sound and I don't melt my boots on my pipes anymore. I wrapped mine a few days ago. They look great, I thought it was weird though, the instructions I received with my wrap said “Do not soak or get wet” during installation if you bought the black wrap, for tan and natural you soak, but for black wrap install dry. That’s the way I did it, and it looks good. I have a 95 honda and wrapped the pipes up to the muffler. I ordered 15 food of wrap and used every single inch of it. I would suggest you order at least 20 foot even for a small job. easier to cut than the stretch. Also gloves and a long sleve shirt would be a good idea, my arms were itching for days. I haven’t notice any difference is sound and I don’t melt my boots on my pipes anymore.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2851 Jeff Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:29:17 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2851 Wrapping my exhaust pipes was nice to keep the heat off my legs, especially on the hottest days. I picked up a cheap kit which had everything it needed to get the job done. http://www.weberracing.net/p374/DEI-010110-Black-Header-Exhaust-Wrap-Kit/product_info.html Hopefully this will last a while. From what I understand, different brands will last longer then others. Wrapping my exhaust pipes was nice to keep the heat off my legs, especially on the hottest days. I picked up a cheap kit which had everything it needed to get the job done. http://www.weberracing.net/p374/DEI-010110-Black-Header-Exhaust-Wrap-Kit/product_info.html Hopefully this will last a while. From what I understand, different brands will last longer then others.

]]> By: Ahren H http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2709 Ahren H Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:01:18 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2709 I have tried these wraps, and they do smell nasty and almost nausiating for the first few rides. I found a good, full-faced helmet kept a lot of the smell out, especially at freeway speeds. Great alternative for a cheesy chrome paint that starts to peel after about a month, and much cheaper than replacing the pipes entirely! I have tried these wraps, and they do smell nasty and almost nausiating for the first few rides. I found a good, full-faced helmet kept a lot of the smell out, especially at freeway speeds. Great alternative for a cheesy chrome paint that starts to peel after about a month, and much cheaper than replacing the pipes entirely!

]]> By: Gav http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2668 Gav Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:32:18 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2668 Very helpful - thanks! Very helpful – thanks!

]]> By: Abby http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-2658 Abby Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:53:29 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-2658 I hope the comment that they shouldn't get wet isn't valid. I'm always getting caught in the rain. Do you know if that's an issue? Also, I have Vance & Hines Staggered Big Shots. I wanted to move to exhaust with a black ceramic heat shield, for the look, but my motorcycle sounds so good now, I hate to mess with it. I'm going to have to remove the heat shields to wrap them, aren't I? Then I have to deal with the 2-1 issue. Any thoughts on this? I hope the comment that they shouldn’t get wet isn’t valid. I’m always getting caught in the rain. Do you know if that’s an issue?

Also, I have Vance & Hines Staggered Big Shots. I wanted to move to exhaust with a black ceramic heat shield, for the look, but my motorcycle sounds so good now, I hate to mess with it. I’m going to have to remove the heat shields to wrap them, aren’t I? Then I have to deal with the 2-1 issue. Any thoughts on this?

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