Just got a 2008 Street Bob and it has the SE exhaust. Thinking about putting on pipe wrap mostly for appearance. What are the pros/cons of pipe wrap. I'm thinking that with pipe wrap the pipes will not be externally as hot, which is good. On the downside, I am concerned that the pipes will burn out prematurely and get discolored. Is that a legitimate concern?

 

The wrap will act as a heat shield of sorts. But it will retain heat in the metal and can trap moisture if you get it wet and don't dry it completely. I posted a thread a few months back showing my exhaust after unwrapping.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ars-later.html

 

Yeah, those are valid concerns.

Appearance is about the only good reason to use it. Heat shields with an air gap are more effective at keeping your legs cool.

A good ceramic coating is also a good alternative.

I like and use wrap, but I also have to admit the significant downsides. If I had nice (expensive) stainless pipes, I'd probably have them ceramic coated internally and run them naked.

 

Totally agree, I feel the heat on my right calf way more now than I ever did with the heat shields, So much so I am considering going back to heat shields.

That said, I do like the look.

 

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