Author Topic: Header Wrap (Read 1841 times)

Powderman · « **on:** June 17, 2016, 08:13:11 AM »

Online JWilde
Enthusiast
**

Posts: 199
View Profile Personal Message (Online)

Wrapping Pipes (exhaust)- Pros and Cons
« Reply #1 on: Today at 07:37:59 AM »
ReplyQuote
What do you guys think? Im thinking of using gold colored wrap on my bike

Another magically disappearing post from JWilde.

First it's pods and velocity stacks. You just keep going down the list of things not to do on a bike. Just build an art bike and be done with it.
Exhaust wrap is bad in so many ways. It is intended to keep underhood temps down on cars, allowing cooler air into the intake to help make power. It will also keep the heat inside the pipe to help create HP. With a motorcycle engine not being "underhood" this feature is eliminated. It will however keep heat in the pipe but will only show HP benefits in the 1% range. It will also over heat your pipes beyond their intended heat range and cause them to deteriorate at a more rapid rate. It will allow water under the wrap accelerating the rust and corrosion further accelerating the failure of the pipe. I know they say to silicone seal the wrap to prevent moisture from getting in. But think it's more of a "resistant" than "elimination" process there and it's seldom done and when done , done poorly. The only benefit to exhaust wrap IMHO is as a cosmetic benefit to cover rusted out ugly pipes, but at the expense of all the negatives I mentioned above. A good wrap job costs most of what a new pipe would cost.

JWilde · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:21:25 AM »

754 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:27:34 AM »

It's not common on here to ask for advice, and once you get it..to delete the posts.
So if you don't want to fit in here, keep it up..and pretty soon folks on here will just not bother helping you..anymore.. Your choice..

mrfish2 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:30:38 AM »

Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:21:25 AM

I deleted it because I spoke with someone and made a decision on it and didnt need the post.

You may not have needed it, but future readers could have. Just think, what if some of the old threads on here were deleted? We'd lose a lot of valuable information.

JWilde · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:32:50 AM »

JWilde · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:33:20 AM »

mrfish2 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:34:16 AM »

Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:33:20 AM

Quote from: mrfish2 on June 17, 2016, 08:30:38 AM
Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:21:25 AM
I deleted it because I spoke with someone and made a decision on it and didnt need the post.

You may not have needed it, but future readers could have. Just think, what if some of the old threads on here were deleted? We'd lose a lot of valuable information.

The night is dark and full of terrors, and life is tough

I was trying to be nice and show you someone else's perspective, and now you're just being an ass.

Why did the mods let him come back again?

JWilde · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:36:47 AM »

mrfish2 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:43:35 AM »

Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:36:47 AM

Quote from: mrfish2 on June 17, 2016, 08:34:16 AM
Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:33:20 AM
Quote from: mrfish2 on June 17, 2016, 08:30:38 AM
Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:21:25 AM
I deleted it because I spoke with someone and made a decision on it and didnt need the post.

You may not have needed it, but future readers could have. Just think, what if some of the old threads on here were deleted? We'd lose a lot of valuable information.

The night is dark and full of terrors, and life is tough

I was trying to be nice and show you someone else's perspective, and now you're just being an ass.

Why did the mods let him come back again?

Im not arguing about this. Some ppl want that. Im not willing

Wow, I don't think I have seen one post/thread from you that hasn't been edited. You get called out on your bull#$%* and then clam up. Very respectable.

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:45:35 AM »

Enjoy your last Friday. On this forum..

JWilde · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:47:06 AM »

JWilde · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:48:04 AM »

754 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:49:19 AM »

I don't argue,I am German...

Powderman · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:54:50 AM »

I saw the posting in the list and opened it to answer the question that was asked. It wasn't till I tried to post it that I got a message that it wasn't here anymore. I deemed it a legitimate question and wanted to provide an answer so others don't make the mistake or at least are better informed an making a decision. Header wrap in general is a gimmick that is usually not worth the trouble and expense. If it were a valuable performance adder all the NASCAR guys would be using it, none do. Those who do use usually have deep pockets, spend money on unnecessary items trying to sqeak out that last drop of whatever but show no results from doing so. There are lots of big money racers out there who haven't a clue to what they are doing.

Dunk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:56:32 AM »

I got a lot more. I'm intrigued with the disappearing posts and constantly changing content.

JWilde · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2016, 08:59:14 AM »

Powderman · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2016, 09:30:53 AM »

Quote from: JWilde on June 17, 2016, 08:59:14 AM

Quote from: Dunk on June 17, 2016, 08:56:32 AM
I got a lot more. I'm intrigued with the disappearing posts and constantly changing content.

Have a great weekend! :-)

You keep saying you're leaving , then keep coming back. Like a bad rash.

JWilde · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2016, 09:43:41 AM »

evanphi · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2016, 10:20:38 AM »

PeWe · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2016, 10:26:14 AM »

Nice chick! Have one without t-shirt?

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2016, 10:39:38 AM »

Quote from: PeWe on June 17, 2016, 10:26:14 AM

Nice chick! Have one without t-shirt?

Scarlet Johannesen ain't just some chick mate!!!

She's black widow, kgb trained assassin.

evanphi · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2016, 11:37:38 AM »

Take a gander at the film Under the Skin http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1441395/

She's nude in it.

But it is a MESSED up movie. In a good way.

riffman12 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2016, 11:42:13 AM »

this thread went in a different direction than I initially expected

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2016, 12:34:28 PM »

Quote from: evanphi on June 17, 2016, 11:37:38 AM

Take a gander at the film Under the Skin http://www.imdb.com/title/
She's nude in it.
But it is a MESSED up movie. In a good way.

I'll be sure to add that to my 'lonely nights' netflix playlist wowza, scar jo AND motorcycles! Whats not to love?!!

Quote from: riffman12 on June 17, 2016, 11:42:13 AM

this thread went in a different direction than I initially expected

Hahah yep!

jaguar · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2016, 07:04:41 PM »

Did he get banned again yet?

mrfish2 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2016, 09:25:28 PM »

Quote from: jaguar on June 17, 2016, 07:04:41 PM

Did he get banned again yet?

Here's to hoping

Earlier today his post count was at about 200, now it's back down to 170 if that tells you how many posts he's deleted.

jaguar · « **Reply #26 on:** June 19, 2016, 02:58:53 AM »

Enough is enough.

Was the last time he was banned really a month?
Didn't seem that long.

Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #27 on:** June 19, 2016, 05:03:05 AM »

Guys, you're treating this stain like the media treated DJ Trump. Bad press is what got him a nomination. (Not to make this political.) The point is, any press is good press, so just ignore this plug and move on.

Scott S · « **Reply #28 on:** June 19, 2016, 06:04:46 AM »

Thank you, lostboy.

Everyone hates when he posts but can't wait to jump into the fray.
This is the third or fourth thread brought up this weekend about it. I'm not sure what is trying to be accomplished here. It's like people want him to come back, see the posts and make a comment just so an altercation can be started. I keep hearing calls for banning him but this is similar behavior, so....

Let's get back to talking about riding, wrenching and learning about bikes.

News:

Author Topic: Header Wrap (Read 1841 times)