Do people have much problems with using heat wrap on pipes? Do they tend to unravel much? Are there any other problems associated with heat wrap?
I'm getting some new pipes and am debating chrome or wrapped. Chrome would look better, but these pipes will be closer to my leg than current pipes, so heat/burns may be an issue. So maybe heat wrap would eliminate more of the heat than chrome would.
Thanks.

 

Wrap the pipes from the bottom to the top and yo should be fine. Soak the wrap in water first as per the directions and you will have a nice tight wrap. I ran wrapped pipes for a while and they stayed nice and tight without unraveling, except for the part of the pipe I kept dragging in corners.

Drew

 

Will the wrap significantly reduce the heat, versus chromed pipes?

 

Yes, the wrap will reduce heat significantly. You can literally touch the pipes while hot.

Drew

 

Thanks Drew!

 

No problem. Enjoy!

 

Dumb question... In general, can you wrap the pipes with them installed or do you usually have to remove the pipes?

I know it depends, but that's why I said "in general."

 

You have to take the pipes off and do it! I reccomend using wide clamps or if you don't want any clamp showing then copper wire works to at the begining and end of the wrap. I did mine and it came out perfect! Just remember to soak them in water and do the wrap really tight! it looks good and will last if done right.

 

My dad and I did it out on the drive, remove the heat shields, loosen the entire pipe including the mufflers, wrapped from back to front with moist wraps and ended it off with the supplied ties. Then I gave it a few coats of High Temp Black rattlecan.
We have n fancy tools just spanners and a allen wrench.

The pipes allow most of the heat to radiate away so the side of the bike radiates heat when you stand still but because they let the heat escape you can touch them more.

I might be imagining it but I can see more of my motor now.

I won't go back to no wraps even when I get my Indy pipes.

 

I remove pipes when wrapping them. It is easier to get a tight wrap this way. As far as heat shields, some wrap over the shields, some under.