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Header wraps

  • Thread starter Thread starter NelanCustoms
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Thats a hell of an idea Dan! i may do that instead of the clamps...would look a lot more 'rod i think...
 
You need the thick stuff, even the earth wire which was thinner was subject to breaking.

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This should be the stuff. Think the copper core is 2.5mm. Sounds about right from memory. You must have a US equivalent. The cables should be thicker here with the lower voltages.

Dan :)
 
Good step by step Bubba! I didnt do exactly that, as my wrap i had no prob keeping tight..i did wet it afterwards however, and yes it does stink..smells kinda like wet dog a lil bit. I would like to UNwrap that girlie tho..hehehe
 
smell

smell

mine were stinky for about a week after i put it on, and then every time i'm ridin in the rain it comes back. i dont think i ever smelled like it, but i dont go around smellin myself either.
 
rat bikes are phat bikes lol but they are hardcore like mine :-D
 
dude Nelan post up some pics..i cant see chit from that thumbnail! lol
 
just got the new solo chopper seat today in the mail. replaced the headlight with a small 5" light. alot more to come. pics this weekend
 
Sorry for chiming in late here, but you guys are missing a big part. They sell a header-wrap spray / coating that seals water out of the material.

Thermo Tec 12001 - Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat Coating:
Specially formulated to protect exhaust insulating wrap. Withstands temperatures up to 2000?F and not only improves header wrap appearance, but extends its life!
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Find it here: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_17174_-1

The beauty of this is it also paints the exhaust wrap a black'ish gray color. The white just looks goofy in my opinion, so this fixed it nicely.

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Can't even tell it's there!

Last, I used the high-temp metal zip ties to hold the wrap in place. It never loosened, never moved.

9" - http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_376686_-1
18" - http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10002_376687_-1

also...

I have about 30-40 feet of 1" exhaust wrap leftover from this project. I used just a smidge over one roll of 50 feet, and had the to save. Someone here could use it to finish their project...it's gray in color. I'll let it go for $10 and shipping.

~Adam
 
Hey Adam, yeah i had seen that spray, havent used it but it does look as if it comes in handy. How much did it run you? And where did you find the metal zip ties, ive looked everywhere parts wise localy and no one seems to carry them (or know if they carry them)

Thanks
Josh
 
I linked everything above my friend. :) I used Jegs when I ordered it years ago...they still carry everything.

~Adam
 
My header wrap is starting to fray. Honestly tho with all the polished work on my GK the frayed exhaust just looks like a badass. Glad I did it and will do it on another bike but it does stink. Especially when the carbs leak down on it and the wrap gets soaked in has before you ride haha.
 
If you used the exhaust wrap coating as mentioned above, you wouldn't have fraying!
 
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