Heat Wrap Question
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Stage IV
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Heat Wrap Question
Hello ALL..got a question on heatwrap. I have a 92 softail with WCC hell bent pipes that are loud as hell and hot as hell 
. I want to wrap up to keep em cool and I am tired of burning my damn pants at a freaking stop light. I am looking to buy some heat wrap 2inch but never used it before and with som many different options online I was hoping to see if anyone knows of a good brand...Are they all the same basic quality?
Any help is appreciated...thanks!
. I want to wrap up to keep em cool and I am tired of burning my damn pants at a freaking stop light. I am looking to buy some heat wrap 2inch but never used it before and with som many different options online I was hoping to see if anyone knows of a good brand...Are they all the same basic quality? Any help is appreciated...thanks!
Road Master
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Heat wrap is all very similar, just the color and the way you secure it differs. Some guys use stainless bands and some use mechanics wire...
Warning though heat wrap hold in moisture/heat and will kill your pipes sooner.
Warning though heat wrap hold in moisture/heat and will kill your pipes sooner.
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Stage IV
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Yeah I have read up on the moisture problem...but I live in AZ not too much of a problem out here.
Cruiser
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there are a ton of heat wrap threads throughout the forums.
I read all of them before I wrapped my V&H Propipe. Also look at youtube for video "how to", there are a lot of videos to help.
It is a myth about it it destroying pipes! I have seen heat wrapped headers on cars last for years! and then being unwrapped and there is little if any change.
I really recommend them for heat as I have been very pleased about the result for me.
on Vance & Hines website - it says they reduce exterior heat 50%. I have no way to verify this but it did make a significant difference for me. I can actually lightly touch mine after riding.
pm me if you want more info, thanks.
I read all of them before I wrapped my V&H Propipe. Also look at youtube for video "how to", there are a lot of videos to help.
It is a myth about it it destroying pipes! I have seen heat wrapped headers on cars last for years! and then being unwrapped and there is little if any change.
I really recommend them for heat as I have been very pleased about the result for me.
on Vance & Hines website - it says they reduce exterior heat 50%. I have no way to verify this but it did make a significant difference for me. I can actually lightly touch mine after riding.
pm me if you want more info, thanks.
Last edited by dirt_dobber; Dec 27, 2010 at 01:19 PM. Reason: added pic
Road Master
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I used this wrap from J&P cycles. It's been on for about a year now and still looks good. Don't buy the high priced paint for these wraps though. A rattle can of high temperature barbecue paint, from your local hardware store, works just as good.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/450-306
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/450-306
Last edited by NickD; Dec 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM.
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Stage IV
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Thanks for the info.... I am going to order some wrap next week...just looking for standard black. My WCC Hell Bent pipes are black and awesome as can be...just too freaking hot at stop lights...they are my safety pipes! Believe me they can hear me coming.
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awesome
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