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Offline LesterPiglet

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Exhaust wrap
« on: September 10, 2012, 06:02:44 AM »
What is the point of wrapping your headers with that crap? Looks like the bike is just out of hospital with a broken arm or something.  ;D
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Re: Exhaust wrap
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2012, 06:55:33 AM »
my headers had a dent that would still be visible with blasting and -ceramic coating ($175)
header wrap ($50) was a no-brainer.
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: Exhaust wrap
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2012, 07:18:42 AM »
I understand if it's to cover some cosmetic damage and you can't afford a repair but it seems to be de rigueur for most these days.
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Re: Exhaust wrap
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2012, 08:01:24 AM »
I also had dents and the exhaust looked like crap.  It is also great for preventing burns.  No appreciable performance gains.  I used  black header wrap and it fits the overall appearance of the bike well.

It is a pain and time consuming but it is a valid and sensible option for someone who doesn't want to put money into an entirely new exhaust system.
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Offline jamesb

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Re: Exhaust wrap
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2012, 01:00:25 PM »
a broken arm that's funny! my purpose for it is strictly cosmetic,plus the potential buyers think it's real cool.
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