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dwyatt Full Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Houston/Malongo, Angola
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Posted: June 26, 2009, 6:20 pm Post subject: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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Is it normal for new exhaust wrap to smoke when you first fire up the bike? Just put it on and started the bike and it smokes like crazy, stinks too.
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danno Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 212
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Posted: June 26, 2009, 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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I think it will subside. I believe there is some type of adhesive within the cloth that will cure in a short time. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong...
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woodman Full Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 256
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Posted: June 26, 2009, 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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Yes, its normal. Youre supposed to spray it with silcone spray in whatever color you want it. Mine is black with the black spray which helps it last. It really stinks for a week or so , less each time you run it. I gave it 4 coats but it doesnt smell any more. It really tightens down if you soak it in water first then wrap it & let it dry. I also used the stainless steel tie wraps on it. Burn the frayed ends with a match
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dwyatt Full Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Houston/Malongo, Angola
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Posted: June 26, 2009, 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhh. Thanks!
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nudude53 Full Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2009 Posts: 623 Location: Snow Camp, North Carolina
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 12:31 am Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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Truth!
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dwyatt Full Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Houston/Malongo, Angola
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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It looks kinda cool in an old vintage sort of way, glad the smoke was normal.
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dpmphoto Full Member
Joined: Apr 18, 2007 Posts: 485 Location: syracuse NY
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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Why was that invented? I wonder if it was for looks or leg protection,I wonder what kind of biker was the first to wrap their pipes
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pamcopete 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 10, 2008 Posts: 875 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 4:18 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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dpmphoto
Probably some old dude who couldn't afford to replace his leaky headers!
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woodman Full Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 256
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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This old dude uses it on his 95 Harley Fatboy with a 2-1 Supertrapp just where my shoe melts and it burns the crap out of my leg. The whole pipe isnt wrapped, its not for looks on mine
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nudude53 Full Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2009 Posts: 623 Location: Snow Camp, North Carolina
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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A good way to hide rust and apparently helps to contain the heat in the pipes for a better exhaust flow. So there is more than a cosmetic purpose for wrap.
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xsleo Full Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2007 Posts: 1528 Location: Earlville NY
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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It was first used by the early hot rodders. They wrapped the pipes to keep the exhaust temps up, this kept the exhaust velocity up. thus better performance.
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BeanerBiker Full Member
Joined: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 103
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Posted: June 27, 2009, 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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I used black on mine(yes it smoked) it has since turned white (500 miles or so). It turns mostly at the bends in the pipes.
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Joseph Full Member
Joined: May 22, 2007 Posts: 767 Location: NY
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Posted: June 28, 2009, 6:25 am Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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Youre supposed to spray it with silcone spray in whatever color you want it. |
What is a name brand for colored silicone spray? I don't think I ever saw it. Is it just high temp paint?
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woodman Full Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2008 Posts: 256
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Posted: June 28, 2009, 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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DEi Hi Temp Silicone Coating spray can is what I use. Any place that sells the wrap usually has the spray. When the wrap starts to turn white, give it a few more coats of black or whatever color youre using
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ABSINTHE Full Member
Joined: Nov 05, 2008 Posts: 53
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Posted: July 14, 2009, 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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sorry to bump the old thread up I just wanted to know how much did you ue i have stock 80 model special pipes on mine just wanted to know how much do you think id need to wrap it up my pipes end at the front footpeg
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650skull Support Staff
Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186
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Posted: July 14, 2009, 5:48 am Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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Here is a link to An exhaust wrap, has a calculator on the page that should help you work out how much you need. Web Page Name
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ABSINTHE Full Member
Joined: Nov 05, 2008 Posts: 53
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Posted: July 14, 2009, 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Smokin Exhaust Wrap |
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thanx a lot for that that worked a treat
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