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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Has anyone tried to wrap their headers still on the bike? Would I come across any issues?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Just take you pipes off, Meatball.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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I believe there are some who have tried it...don't know why though. If you do a search, you should find tons of wrap info.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Meatball? Lol I just put slip-ons on it and then decided to wrap them. Just thought maybe I could do it that way. Are the headers easy to take off?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Just take you pipes off, Meatball.
Meatball?
 
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Yeah man, 4 bolts at the head. Should take 5 mins. IDK if you have O2 sensors or not, add another min.

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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Ok dude. Sounds easy enough. Thanks fellas.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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wrapping is for christmas presents
 
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I've heard from many sources, including the dealer, jus wrap them on the bike.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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Really? How come?
 
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