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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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I see no problem with a description of things done, you dont have to read them. It also helps the what is this or that posts. Either way makes no difference to me.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:12 PM
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Wrapped exhaust are one of the best looking things you can do imo really. I wanna do that one day to mine also.

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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tillman752
Wrapped exhaust are one of the best looking things you can do imo really. I wanna do that one day to mine also.
Wraps can cause exhaust issues if you don't take care of it properly.
They discolour, the fabric frays, and they can cause your pipes to rust and possibly crack due to them retaining moisture. Id stick with the heat shields.

If you're dead set on doing it. Buy a quality brand and wrap from the bottom up.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 03:00 PM
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Yea iv read that also and I'm in the air about it for sure. With all the rain I ride in and all that it prob isn't the best idea.

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Wraps can cause exhaust issues if you don't take care of it properly.
They discolour, the fabric frays, and they can cause your pipes to rust and possibly crack due to them retaining moisture. Id stick with the heat shields.

If you're dead set on doing it. Buy a quality brand and wrap from the bottom up.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 05:45 PM
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Yea iv read that also and I'm in the air about it for sure. With all the rain I ride in and all that it prob isn't the best idea.
Not to mention the microscopic needles that work their way into your skin on contact . This has to be the most pointless customisation fashion alongside tank lifts and fender removal .
 
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 06:55 PM
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Not to mention the microscopic needles that work their way into your skin on contact . This has to be the most pointless customisation fashion alongside tank lifts and fender removal .
Agreed. At least the tank lift has a practical point to it.
 
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Sorry but, wrapped exhaust pipes look like somebody is trying to use duct tape to keep something together.
Not a fan so my bike doesn't have it.
If somebody wants to use it on their bike it's ok with me.
Different strokes as they say.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
PS. Tank lifts don't do it for me either. LOL



 

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