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I have used exhaust wrap dozens of times on my motorcycle restorations. I’ve been able to see what it’s like having them on a motorcycle and what it’s like going without. These are the pros and cons I have come up with that can hopefully help you make your decision. The Pros And Cons To Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap If you don’t ride your motorcycle very often and water finds it’s way between the pipe and the wrap, it can cause your pipes to rust faster. Regular riding will combat this as it will dissipate the water. But for those who don’t ride very often, you’ll probably have to start up your motorcycle occasionally to get any residual water out from underneath the wraps. That can be pretty annoying.

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Trying to figure out ways to make your motorcycle look cleaner and more up to date can be a stressful task. You don’t want to do something to it that will make it look stupid, or worse, ruin some part of your motorcycle and have to replace it. Using wrap on your motorcycle exhaust pipes can also be a protective factor. While you’re out riding, your feet are close to those extremely hot pipes and it’s not unheard of to burn your feet or ankles or ruin a pair of boots. Exhaust wrap, though still hot to the touch while running, can greatly decrease your chances of getting a burn. Take the plastic sleeve off the exhaust wrap and soak the whole thing in water for several minutes. This will help it stretch a little which will give it a tighter fit while you’re wrapping it. Once the exhaust wrap has soaked for a few minutes, you’re ready to wrap it around your motorcycle exhaust pipes.The idea of whether or not to use exhaust wrap on your motorcycle is a debate in itself. As a side debate, many wonder whether fiberglass wraps or titanium wraps are better. I personally find them both to work about the same, but the fiberglass wraps are a little less expensive so that’s what I usually go with. The last con and disadvantage of using exhaust wrap on your motorcycle is that after you install it, it smokes a lot and smells pretty bad for a little while. This is normal and considered part of the curing process, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant. It usually takes a few hours of riding for that to resolve itself and there’s nothing you can do to initially stop it. How To Install Exhaust Wrap On Your Motorcycle Can I paint motorcycle wheels or is it better to powder coat them? Painting motorcycle wheels is completely possible and can look great for years to come if it is done right. Powder coating can also look great, but it does cost more and can possibly change the molecular structure of the rims. See my article here for more information.

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The first pro for using exhaust wrap on a motorcycle is that it decreases the engine temperature. The more heat you can dissipate away from the engine the better and exhaust wrap keeps the heat in the pipe and assists with the exhaust pipe’s functionality of pushing out the smoke and heat. What are the pros and cons to using motorcycle exhaust wrap? The pros of using exhaust wrap on your motorcycle include decreasing your engine temperature, improving cosmetics, feet protection, and how easily it can be installed. The cons include it looking bad if not installed right, that it’s not interchangeable, it can cause rusting, and that it smokes and smells after installation. Next, you’ll need to wear some rubber gloves especially if you’re installing the fiberglass wraps. Otherwise you’ll likely get little sores on your hands and they’ll itch like crazy. You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-2-in-x-50-ft-20-Mil-Pipe-Wrap-Duct-Tape-53550/100179778" on this server.One of my favorite things about using exhaust wrap is how easily it can be installed by anyone in the comfort of their own garage. It can be done within an hour. There’s not a lot of tasks you can do to a motorcycle within that small amount of time that makes such a huge difference to the look of it.