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Apr 20, 2014 | 06:16 AM

stevemucha

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Baffle wrap question

This is probably a stupid question but I will ask anyway. I received my competition baffle kit from Fuel Moto. There were no instructions so I am not sure if I remove the plastic casing that is around the fiberglass wrap. I would say yes but am looking for a definite answer.

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Apr 20, 2014 | 06:27 AM

coot58

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dont really know much about them,but i make plastic film for a living.is it a plastic film,or hard plastic..either way my guess is remove..low density poly melts about 300 degrees,i couldnt see them putting plastic in a hot pipe on purpose..?just my 2 cents

Apr 20, 2014 | 07:42 AM

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It's a plastic film, about the consistency of clear packing tape. It seems that it is there to hold the fiberglass in place.

Apr 20, 2014 | 10:51 AM

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It's going to burn off pretty quick, shouldn't be a problem. You will have to re wrap them at some point, use masking tape to hold wrap in place.

Apr 21, 2014 | 10:20 AM

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According to Jamie at Fuel Moto, you leave the plastic in place. It will melt into the fiberglass material.

Apr 22, 2014 | 11:29 AM

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Got my Propipe and I removed the baffle for inspection. The packing was tightly wrapped in clear packing tape. I was told the same thing; tape melts and the packing expands. I went for a 2-hr ride Saturday and noticed the bike quieter at the end of the day.