Exhaust wrap on crash bars ?

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Aug 28, 2011 | 06:18 PM

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Dionicio

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Originally Posted by BB06FLHX

Electrical tape, exhaust wrap, leather wrap. Are you serious?!

Well, as I said before I would go with the leather wrap. I've always like to do something different with My bikes, never wanted to do what everyone else does. It's the American way.

Aug 28, 2011 | 06:59 PM

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Potato_Potato

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This will give you an idea of what leather looks like. I bought this 3 bikes ago and keep transferring them to the new bike. I think Captain Itch, a site sponsor, has something similar and I would'a bought his but I didn't know at the time.

Aug 28, 2011 | 06:59 PM

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triplenet

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Thanks guys... I thought maybe the wrap would give it an cool industrial look ......

Can I spray paint flat black on the chrome ?

Aug 28, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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BB06FLHX

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After it is sandblasted and etch primed. That is the only way for paint to stick.

Aug 28, 2011 | 07:38 PM

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Why half step? I powdercoated then put on a leather wrap.

Aug 28, 2011 | 07:42 PM

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I would suggest leather..Easy to install ,and would offer greater protection if you were to drop your bike..Plus could be taken off if you get tired of the look..
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Aug 28, 2011 | 08:06 PM

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Texas Rapier

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The reason I sugested leather is the are a lot of us that just don't have the money to pull every part off and have it power coated.

Also long before powder coating was ever thought of, custom tooled leather was always a sought after accessory and everyone made was one of a kind.

Aug 28, 2011 | 08:38 PM

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jndr756

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whatever u do, post pics. I was gonna take a bunch of parts off in a couple months for black powder coat (or parkerized finish that'd be cool) your pics might help me decide what im gonna do,haha

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Aug 29, 2011 | 11:42 AM

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Tartarus

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Do the exhaust wrap that way you can protect your chrome and stand out from the crowd plus it's way classier than electrical tape

Aug 29, 2011 | 12:00 PM

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Biggzed

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The problem with exhaust wrap is trapped moisture from washing or riding in the rain. It will eventually rust under the wrap. Powder coating is the most cost effective long term solution IMO.

Zach

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