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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> I'm wrapping my header pipe... /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1312295891 Message started by built2last66 on 08/02/11 at 07:38:10 |
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Title: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/02/11 at 07:38:10 And I don't care what anyone has to say about it, I'm tired of burning holes in my motorcycle cover! :D |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by DangMan on 08/02/11 at 08:14:17 Cool :) go for it and remember to post pix ! |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by weracerc on 08/02/11 at 10:54:13 I used the DEI titanium LR 15FT i wetted mine even though it said not required - was one of the easiest things i have ever done - yep no more burns, pants, boots, covers, etc...p.s. looks cool too - no more ugly discolored header. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/02/11 at 11:04:16 16195C4E594E484A414C1E2F0 wrote:
pix pls :D |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by SoE on 08/02/11 at 12:47:47 Yes! I'd like to see how that titanium looks. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/02/11 at 13:12:23 I think I'm going with black, I read that 1" wrap is best used on 2" pipes... |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by EJID on 08/02/11 at 14:18:15 Here's sbaugz Ryca bike with 2" 15' titanium wrap from DEI http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050500.jpg?t=1300053045:;:][img two=:;: three=http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050498.jpg?t=1300053026 |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/02/11 at 14:36:27 4B44474A0E0 wrote:
Can you still get the chrome foot peg heat shield on with that wrap? Looks good, I'm really sick of cleaning gunk off of my header pipe. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by ebonysresearch on 08/02/11 at 16:15:40 Wrapped mine around 9 months ago and its still going strong...cooked 3/4ths of the paint off the glass pack...its all good! |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by Smokestack on 08/02/11 at 18:05:25 I used the 1" stuff and it worked fine. Brown, but I dig that whole Rat-Rod look. It does keep the heat off pretty well, but now my muffler is blueing up pretty quick! C'est La-Vie..... http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Smokestack75/SAM_0193.jpg |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by mmosel on 08/02/11 at 18:36:18 Wow that titanium wrap looks much better than the black fiberglass stuff I bought. Probably not as cheap though. I'll look into it. Hmm. 2" wide x 15' roll, $20.67 - that's pretty cheap. I think I paid 30 for 25 feet, including the ties. I like the fact that you don't need to spray it. Just found this: http://www.amazon.com/010129-Titanium-Exhaust-Header-Wrap/dp/B002R4U7G4 Sweet deal if you buy something else and get free shipping! |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/02/11 at 18:40:17 Smokestack that's a cute lil bike you got there... you need to throw a new muffler on bad though.. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/03/11 at 04:42:33 6C7B67627A3C626F7D7A38380E0 wrote:
A Dyna would look good on that bike,, the OEM is just so BIG,, & its heavy, too.. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by Gyrobob on 08/03/11 at 05:41:26 302F292E33340535053D2F23685A0 wrote:
A Dyna would look good on that bike,, the OEM is just so BIG,, & its heavy, too.. [/quote] Somebody needs to start making stainless exhaust headers for this bike. -- The metal does all kind of colorful things when it cools down after getting red hot. -- The stock header weighs WWAAYY too much (triple-walled-tubing) -- Thin walled stainless has an interesting "ping" to it as each exhaust pulse passes through -- Different diameters would allow one more variable for "tuners" to vary things for cams, carbs, operating range (RPM), etc. -- No need for wrapping -- Probably would be cheaper than replacing a stock header -- Lower maintenance (no concern about bluing, etc.) |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by weracerc on 08/03/11 at 06:03:00 http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/08/03/bikepics-2250511-200.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/08/03/bikepics-2250511-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by MrBrownTX on 08/03/11 at 11:52:02 Smoke Stack I have to ask you to stop posting pics of your bike, it is too awesome and it hurts my s40's feelings everytime you pop it up here. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by Smokestack on 08/03/11 at 17:59:05 213E2E3E233B2238344C0 wrote:
Ummmm.... Thanks? ;) |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/04/11 at 14:08:34 Should I go with 1" or 2" 15' titanium wrap? I want the original heat shield to fit back on and I'm using a Screaming Eagle muffler.. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by BurnPgh on 08/04/11 at 14:18:20 okay...who wants to look around and try to get a group buy thing going for some headers? If we can buy say..10 from a tubing company that does mandrel bends we could get some pretty cheap i'd imagine. Buyers would have to make up a flange but thats not much of an issue. Maybe Verslagen or EdL would sell batches? |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by built2last66 on 08/04/11 at 14:35:30 0730372B15222D450 wrote:
What are you talking about, header pipe to muffler adapters? If so, you can get those at a muffler shop custom made in about 2 minutes. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by ThumperKat on 08/07/11 at 14:28:58 my pipe was uber rusty..taped up my header and... works great, looks great. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by ThumperKat on 08/07/11 at 14:35:50 nice bike Smokestack, thats what i'm goin for...i replaced my stock muffler when i wrapped my pipe...again, went the cheap route and got a $55 slash cut from jcw...sounds AWESOME. i kinda like that look w.out the airbox...was gonna use it for my voltage reg, etc...but hmmmm. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by Smokestack on 08/08/11 at 17:39:03 554C52444E5C51250 wrote:
Thanks! I'm gonna get on the muffler (and probably the rest of the engine) come winter, I just haven't decided which way I'm gonna go yet. |
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Title: Re: I'm wrapping my header pipe... Post by BurnPgh on 08/09/11 at 14:14:49 796E72776F29777A686F2D2D1B0 wrote:
What are you talking about, header pipe to muffler adapters? If so, you can get those at a muffler shop custom made in about 2 minutes.[/quote] No...im talking about a group buy of mandrel bent tube/pipe that doesnt have the measly stock ID of 1.3". A group buy a of custom made head pipes...with or without flanges to attach to the head. Without would be much easier to make happen but would require buyers to make their own. With...may be hard finding an outfit interested enough to bother. Or you can shell out the $500 for a raask if you've got it, but i personally am opposed to spending $500 on a raask or $300 or so dollars you'd get charged for a local shop to do a one off.....motolanna.com has nice pipes for the sr500 but it they wont work on our bike without being cut up and extended. and you dont need to bother with the muffler shop for muffler adapters, just cut up a soup or soda can and make a shim. |
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