Heat Wrapped RSD Exhaust
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Cruiser
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Heat Wrapped RSD Exhaust
All,
Just wanted to post e few pics of my latest mod and get your feedback. Before I do that though, let me introduce myself as I am new to the forum.
Bought my first HD last November and am now the proud owner of a '14 FXDB Street Bob in the shade of Sand Camo Denim. Since owning the bike I have put about 8,500 miles on it and couldn't be happier with my choice of Harley (until I'm not and I keep modding it). I'm 26 and serving in the US Army as a Recruiter, hence the username choice. Future mods will be some TBars and hopefully Ohlins shocks. My current list of mods will be posted in my signature.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you. Keep 'em between the ditches!
Oh yeah, the pipes. So I wrapped my RSD 2-1 slants in Carbon ops finish... Why? Well, to put it simply, they pit out a $#!+ load of heat during commuting and stopping at the lights. That, and the fact that they turned purple and the guys at V&H never got back to me when I contacted the warranty department (they turned color after only being on the bike for around 30 days). I am pleased with the way the heat wrapped turned out and think I.made the right choice. Thoughts?
Just wanted to post e few pics of my latest mod and get your feedback. Before I do that though, let me introduce myself as I am new to the forum.
Bought my first HD last November and am now the proud owner of a '14 FXDB Street Bob in the shade of Sand Camo Denim. Since owning the bike I have put about 8,500 miles on it and couldn't be happier with my choice of Harley (until I'm not and I keep modding it). I'm 26 and serving in the US Army as a Recruiter, hence the username choice. Future mods will be some TBars and hopefully Ohlins shocks. My current list of mods will be posted in my signature.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you. Keep 'em between the ditches!
Oh yeah, the pipes. So I wrapped my RSD 2-1 slants in Carbon ops finish... Why? Well, to put it simply, they pit out a $#!+ load of heat during commuting and stopping at the lights. That, and the fact that they turned purple and the guys at V&H never got back to me when I contacted the warranty department (they turned color after only being on the bike for around 30 days). I am pleased with the way the heat wrapped turned out and think I.made the right choice. Thoughts?
Last edited by Uncle Sam; Sep 9, 2014 at 02:02 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: H-TOWN TEXAS
Looks good man I really like that pipe and thanks for your service.
With all that said. If I were you I'd spray it with a silicone sealer (dei I think) to prevent moisture. The last set of pipes I wrapped caused rust/cracking because of moisture. Some have a great luck and some don't. Just my .02
With all that said. If I were you I'd spray it with a silicone sealer (dei I think) to prevent moisture. The last set of pipes I wrapped caused rust/cracking because of moisture. Some have a great luck and some don't. Just my .02
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Wyoming
Did you wrap OVER the heat shields? I ask only because those header pipes look really thick. Throttle Jockey's suggestion is a good one. I used ultra high temp header paint on my wrapped pipes instead of silicone sealant for the same reason.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Dallas, TX
I am dying to see these pipes up close and personal - but with no heat shields, I can only imagine how hot it would be on the legs. I have the V&H 2-into-2 big radius and they interfere with all kinds of stuff - can barely get the dipstick out to check the oil, and I have short little legs and I'm always burning my right calf...
All,
Just wanted to post e few pics of my latest mod and get your feedback. Before I do that though, let me introduce myself as I am new to the forum.
Bought my first HD last November and am now the proud owner of a '14 FXDB Street Bob in the shade of Sand Camo Denim. Since owning the bike I have put about 8,500 miles on it and couldn't be happier with my choice of Harley (until I'm not and I keep modding it). I'm 26 and serving in the US Army as a Recruiter, hence the username choice. Future mods will be some TBars and hopefully Ohlins shocks. My current list of mods will be posted in my signature.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you. Keep 'em between the ditches!
Oh yeah, the pipes. So I wrapped my RSD 2-1 slants in Carbon ops finish... Why? Well, to put it simply, they pit out a $#!+ load of heat during commuting and stopping at the lights. That, and the fact that they turned purple and the guys at V&H never got back to me when I contacted the warranty department (they turned color after only being on the bike for around 30 days). I am pleased with the way the heat wrapped turned out and think I.made the right choice. Thoughts?
Just wanted to post e few pics of my latest mod and get your feedback. Before I do that though, let me introduce myself as I am new to the forum.
Bought my first HD last November and am now the proud owner of a '14 FXDB Street Bob in the shade of Sand Camo Denim. Since owning the bike I have put about 8,500 miles on it and couldn't be happier with my choice of Harley (until I'm not and I keep modding it). I'm 26 and serving in the US Army as a Recruiter, hence the username choice. Future mods will be some TBars and hopefully Ohlins shocks. My current list of mods will be posted in my signature.
I look forward to sharing my experiences with you. Keep 'em between the ditches!
Oh yeah, the pipes. So I wrapped my RSD 2-1 slants in Carbon ops finish... Why? Well, to put it simply, they pit out a $#!+ load of heat during commuting and stopping at the lights. That, and the fact that they turned purple and the guys at V&H never got back to me when I contacted the warranty department (they turned color after only being on the bike for around 30 days). I am pleased with the way the heat wrapped turned out and think I.made the right choice. Thoughts?
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Cruiser
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
The heat shields that the pipes come with are minimal and aren't quite sufficient. I recycled the black hose clamps that were used for the heat shields to secure the wrap. I also sprayed the wrap with VHT flame proof paint in flat black finish and they haven't faded...yet.
Stage IV
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From: Burlington, ON
The heat shields that the pipes come with are minimal and aren't quite sufficient. I recycled the black hose clamps that were used for the heat shields to secure the wrap. I also sprayed the wrap with VHT flame proof paint in flat black finish and they haven't faded...yet.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
The wrap has show some signs of fading but it is still doing its job for sure. All I have to do is take them off and respray them before a show, only takes about 15 minutes to take them off and overnight to dry. I also took one of the heat shields and put it on the bottom side of the y-pipe for a skid plate. The ground clearness on these pipes are complete s#!t...
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Love that exhaust! Good lookin' bike you've got there. Have you tuned it yet? If not, having an exhaust and A/C without a tune is what caused the pipe to change colors so quickly
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Cruiser
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Thanks, I appreciate it. I don't see too many Street Bob's with this color and I am very happy with it. I am still trying to get very thing else black though...