Exhaust wraps
04-04-2013, 02:39 PM
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Jet hot coating? Never heard of that, and how should I do it?
I googled it. Looks expensive. The wraps are $25, esp considering I don't have much invested into the engine.
I googled it. Looks expensive. The wraps are $25, esp considering I don't have much invested into the engine.
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04-04-2013, 02:56 PM
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Beware of cheap powder coat places that also do ceramic coating.. Ask them if the coat inside AND out, or just outside. .. Most all the low bid places will sell you a story about only doing the outside (and surprise it's all they offer)
Jet Hot is just one place that does quality work... and work I trust.
And yes good ceramic coating is more then wrap... but then you get a better end product, that will last a long time and look great.
Vs wrapping which will lessen the life of the pipe, look like crap after a few months, and only work part as well as ceramic coating.
So as with most things, you get what you pay for.
I'm looking for a replacement pipe as mine has one small ding before I do Jet Hot coating on mine.. I bought all new clamps and gaskets.. so the finished product will look as good as it performs.
Wrapping is not bad,,, it's just not as good as coating.
04-04-2013, 03:18 PM
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Don't forget cost of new exhaust gaskets when looking at anything that involves removing the pipes.
I wrapped mine. Takes some time and helps to have a buddy for some parts, but if you do it right it won't unravel nearly as fast or at all.
I wrapped mine. Takes some time and helps to have a buddy for some parts, but if you do it right it won't unravel nearly as fast or at all.
04-04-2013, 03:35 PM
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I had mine wrapped just long enuff to find out (from a race team mechanic) that it would destroy my carbon fiber cans in no time.
Now just have the part near the oil cooler wrapped to help it stay cool(er)
Hey willynilly, you have the most inquisitive newbie of the decade award. Carry on. Knowledge is power (or something like that)
Now just have the part near the oil cooler wrapped to help it stay cool(er)
Hey willynilly, you have the most inquisitive newbie of the decade award. Carry on. Knowledge is power (or something like that)
04-04-2013, 03:37 PM
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Btw I have stock exhaust cans with 8 hole drill bafflectomy
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04-04-2013, 03:41 PM
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still, it works well enough for the buy in, and does make a noticeable difference in heat transferred to my leg
04-04-2013, 07:04 PM
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I have this on my bike. Looks good, very effective, and like anything else, you get what you pay for. Don't buy the cheap ones at the bottom of the list, they are not worth it.
Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap | Heatshield Products
Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap | Heatshield Products
04-04-2013, 07:27 PM
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Thx Jack. It's is what I've found here by me
DESIGN ENGINEERING - Header Wrap - Other Parts - Parts - CycleGear - Cycle Gear
DESIGN ENGINEERING - Header Wrap - Other Parts - Parts - CycleGear - Cycle Gear
04-05-2013, 04:14 AM
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I wrapped mine last weekend (DEI brand) - dont be alarmed when you see alot of smoke coming off the exhaust the first time you run your bike. My neighbor actually thought I was BBQing something 
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04-05-2013, 06:17 AM
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Just re-raped my yesterday. You have to soak it in water before use. Make sure you start from the back of the bike and work foward so the wind wont be pulling at the folds and it will last longer. And when you start a section fold the end in about an inch then wrap around once then tie off then keep going. Mine smoked for a good 10-15 minutes but it was colored and those smoke longer. Looks great now.
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04-05-2013, 08:17 AM
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The other side effect of wraps is they raise combustion chamber temps. All that heat kept in the headers that cant dissipate has to go somwhere. That can be desireable on racebikes but not what I wanted to put my streeter through.
Also plan on muffler packing burning out in half the time since gases going through are twice as hot.
But yeah, your legs may be cooler.
Also plan on muffler packing burning out in half the time since gases going through are twice as hot.
But yeah, your legs may be cooler.
04-05-2013, 08:38 AM
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The other side effect of wraps is they raise combustion chamber temps. All that heat kept in the headers that cant dissipate has to go somwhere. That can be desireable on racebikes but not what I wanted to put my streeter through.
Also plan on muffler packing burning out in half the time since gases going through are twice as hot.
But yeah, your legs may be cooler.
Also plan on muffler packing burning out in half the time since gases going through are twice as hot.
But yeah, your legs may be cooler.
Pipe corrosion under the wrap YES to some small degree. But nothing heat related.
I've wrapped pipes on many street bikes and a number of track bikes 2 stroke and 4...to protect bodywork, protect cooling systems, wiring harnesses, and oil / water lines from heat. Never noticed any issues
but I don't discount your experiences, so it's good to hear them as well.To each his own, do what works for you
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09-04-2013, 06:41 PM
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Ceramic coating?
Would painting with a cermaic coating assist in heat dissipation?
I see VHT have a series of paints designed for this purpose.. Am thinking a white or lighter colour might have similar benefits.
I see VHT have a series of paints designed for this purpose.. Am thinking a white or lighter colour might have similar benefits.
09-05-2013, 08:31 AM
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Wrapping the top section of the front header to keep the oil cooler cooler is good. I extended it past the oil pan for the same reason. It's also a good idea the wrap the top section of the rear header to keep the shock cooler.
09-05-2013, 09:10 AM
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I don't think it will have the same heat insulation properties as ceramic coating.. but give it a try and let your temp gun before and after be the judge
09-05-2013, 06:31 PM
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Cool.. would be interested in seeing the results.. Im looking at insulating my exhaust after installing a AFM bung in the reacts. Figure if im going ot have the thing off I may as well do some extra work on...
09-05-2013, 06:38 PM
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I put DEI Titanium wrap on the up pipe to keep my boots from melting. I have had no issues with them, and they look great on the bike. The only thing would be to re-wrap 2-3 times a year to check for corrosion/clean. I found it to be a lot cheaper for the amount I needed than sending it off to get coated.
09-15-2013, 01:41 PM
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Bought some titanium wrap today, i'm gonna try it out and i'll post my results. I have a full low fairing on my bike and its getting hot and bubbling paint where the clearance is tight between the pipe and body panel. Hopefully all goes well
09-15-2013, 06:49 PM
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Had fantastic experience with Thermo-Tec heat shielding for this purpose. Used some on the inside of the sharkskinz on a gsxr600 I used to own. With the heat shield and the header maybe an inch away, the outside of the painted fairing was only warm to the touch. Further away, with no heat shield and the header say 4 or 5 inches away the fairing was red hot. Impressive and certainly saves a nice paint job.
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