| Author | Message | ||
     Sinatra |
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 | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Do a search of the site. Lot's of posts and pic's on this subject.} | ||
| Ivanski |
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.  | ||
| Rageonthedl |
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. | ||
| Buell |
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! | ||
| Vonsliek |
comes w/ instructions in box .. DEI make it .. get from summit ... | ||
| Spatten1 |
Guys used to do it on race bikes to keep the exhaust gases hotter, which allows more efficient flow. | ||
| Ejiii |
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. | ||
| Captjim |
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) |
