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, 06 Aug 2009 01:37:25 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jerk McSquirt http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-1510 Jerk McSquirt Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:55:59 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-1510 supposedly the heat tape keeps the exhaust gases hotter so they are less dense and move through the exhaust more quickly. from what i understand, you have to replace the tape after awhile. also, getting them wet is supposed to be a very bad idea. in theory, it holds water on your pipes longer so there is an increased chance for rust. i don't know how much of any of this is true - i have my sporty's pipes wrapped because it looks great! supposedly the heat tape keeps the exhaust gases hotter so they are less dense and move through the exhaust more quickly.

from what i understand, you have to replace the tape after awhile. also, getting them wet is supposed to be a very bad idea. in theory, it holds water on your pipes longer so there is an increased chance for rust.

i don’t know how much of any of this is true – i have my sporty’s pipes wrapped because it looks great!

]]> By: Hersey http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-1504 Hersey Tue, 05 May 2009 00:01:52 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-1504 I painted my wraps with high heat paint before I installed them. I actually liked the look of them as they faded and started to fray a bit. I painted my wraps with high heat paint before I installed them. I actually liked the look of them as they faded and started to fray a bit.

]]> By: Mando Alcala http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-1503 Mando Alcala Mon, 04 May 2009 21:41:23 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-1503 can i spray anything on my black wraps once they start fading or do i have to replace them if i want them nice and black again ? can i spray anything on my black wraps once they start fading or do i have to replace them if i want them nice and black again ?

]]> By: Garson Gilbert http://www.vabiker.net/2008/05/wrapping-your-motorcycle-pipes-with-exhaust-insulating-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 Garson Gilbert Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:26:07 +0000 http://www.vabiker.net/?p=32#comment-1371 Question: I read your article on wrapping pipes. My question is did you notice any changes to the sound, louder, quieter, deeper, etc.? Question: I read your article on wrapping pipes. My question is did you notice any changes to the sound, louder, quieter, deeper, etc.?

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