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Sinatra
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 04:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How and where and why do people wrap their header pipes? I've seen them wrapped in tape, usually black. I like the way it looks. What are the reasons for doing this? Where do you get it? Thanks......sinatra
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 06:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Do a search of the site. Lot's of posts and pic's on this subject.}
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Ivanski
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Go to Summit.com. Beware: Wrapping your pipes is a serious pain in the . Good news: When you're done, It looks really cool.
PS: Don't forget to buy the silicone sealant.
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Rageonthedl
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

silicone sealant.......yeah i did not use it on my black wrap and most of it washed out...i think it looks better now than all black.
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Buell
Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sinatra, I have been wanting to do the same thing, but in silver.
I heard that it can corrode your pipes?? Is this true? Also, does anyone have instructions on how to do it?
Thanks!
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Vonsliek
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 06:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

comes w/ instructions in box .. DEI make it .. get from summit ...
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Spatten1
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 08:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Guys used to do it on race bikes to keep the exhaust gases hotter, which allows more efficient flow.
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Ejiii
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Since our pipes are stainless steel the heat retention is such that header wrap dosen't do much if anything to increase gas flow. It makes a huge difference on non-stainless exhaust components. For our application header wrap is good for "cool" looks and maybe reducing radiant heat coming off the pipes and cooking your leg.
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Captjim
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just finished wrapping my headers last night. I used 50 feet of 1 inch black tape from Summit, located here. Was just the right length and size. I got the DEI stainless tie wraps in hopes of using them to hold the wrap at the ends. Don't bother, the tie wraps would not get tight and stay. I cut them off and used hose clamps. Worked much better.

Looks good. I have not coated them yet that will be tonight. I will snap some photos and post here.

To wrap I removed the rear bodywork, shock, and fan so I could get to the rear header and the chin fairing for the collector.

My fan runs a lot and I can feel the heat on my leg when it is hot outside. So I am trying every little thing to keep her cool. Plus if I can manage to ruin the header I will just have to by the TI Force header ; )

(Message edited by Capt.Jim on May 25, 2005)
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