Finally, and probably most importantly, wet wrap stretches a bit, so you can wrap tighter and have a nicer-looking finished product. Overlap your wrap by about half the width of the wrap. This can be varied a little if you are careful and you find yourself coming up short on wrap as Joe did on this job. Wire down one end of the wrap at the exhaust outlet, and start wrapping, pulling the wrap tight and overlapping the preceding layer roughly halfway with each wrap.
Draw the wrap as snug as you can to eliminate wrinkles and ensure it doesn't loosen up over time. You don't have to affix the end of the wrap if you can get an overlap working fast enough to get it cinched down. In fact, I always do it this way and secure both the start and end points when I'm all done.
Wrap from outlet to inlet so that the openings in the overlaps face the rear of the bike, helping keep road scuzz from working its way between the wrap and pipe, or helping the wrap to tear or separate.
If you have to wrap around a bracket or bung, wrap in an "X" and then overlap it, continuing your pattern.
Be careful, though. The pipe wrap can build up unsightly thickness in just a few layers. Nobody will notice a gap or exposed section of pipe that faces the inside of the bike. Here Joe affixes a tie wrap. Affix the wrap to the manifold end. If you're on a budget or forgot wraps, you can use a few turns of safety wire to secure your wrap as well.
Joe displays his finished, wrapped pipe, ready to be reinstalled on a motorcycle. From start to finish, one pipe took him about 30 minutes — and this was the first set he'd ever done. We have similar feelings on wrapping pipes!
Take it for a spin. Get that bike good and hot and drive off as much as you can right off the bat. Be aware that the wrap will discolor. Black wrap turns charcoal, and white wrap gets dingy. Even your first attempt should look pretty great if you take even a modicum of care. Navigation Menu. This is how exhaust wrapping helps in exhaust scavenging in the motorcycle. By forcing the exhaust gases out faster and creating higher pressure differential between in the combustion chamber and the exhaust, the heat wrap makes the exhaust gases move faster out of the system.
First, exhaust wrap improves the exhaust scavenging and as a result, reduces overheating and helps generating more power in the engine. While the boost in power might not be considerable in lower cc engines, the exhaust wrap can significantly help in increasing the power output in turbocharged motorcycles. Second advantage, exhaust wrapping makes the bike look cooler. The overall aesthetics of the motorcycle is significantly improved.
The exhaust wrapping look especially good on cruiser bikes. If you are contemplating exhaust wrapping for your cruiser motorcycle, I would say you should go for it just because it looks cool.
Third advantage, exhaust wrap protects the exhaust pipe from both overheating and any dents. Any damaging impact on the exhaust pipe is considerably reduced due to the presence of an additional layer of wrap on the exhaust. However, despite its useful advantages, there are some cons associated with exhaust wrapping that you should consider before going ahead with the wrapping.
The main disadvantage is if the water enters the wrap, it will speed up the rusting of exhaust pipe. If you live in the region where rains are heavy during its season, then you might have to give it a second thought before going ahead with exhaust wrapping.
The water once enters the wrap, will take a long time to leave or evaporate. The stuck water or moisture will aid in the rusting process of the steel exhaust pipe. Another disadvantage of exhaust wrapping is you cannot undo the wrapping easily. Once you go ahead with exhaust wrapping for your motorcycle, you are stuck with it. Unless of course, you are ready to spend the money and remove the wrap. If the objective is to improve the aesthetics and to prevent rust formation, then you can opt for painting the exhaust instead of wrapping.
Painting the exhaust pipe will also enhances heat withstanding capability and protects the exhaust from scratches along with preventing rust formation. Another alternative for exhaust wrapping if the objective is to protect the exhaust from overheating is to use ceramic coating on the exhaust pipe. In ceramic coating, you will coat the interior of the exhaust with ceramic. Otherwise, doing it poorly can seriously affect the look of your motorcycles. As some bikers like to put it, poorly wrapped exhaust pipes make your bike look like trash.
The best wraps tend to last for a few months only. This is the biggest drawback of getting your exhaust wrapped is that heat fabric retains water. Every time it rains, or you ride over a puddle, your exhaust wrap is going to accumulate dirty salt water. Your exhaust pipe is going to rust and corrode a lot faster when that happens. Not to mention the redundancy involved in this process; the whole point was to retain heat.
A cold wet wrap is going to lower the exhaust temperature which is the exact opposite of what you want. Our advice? Get your pipes ceramic coated or buy an aftermarket exhaust system that is ceramic coated. Part of the curing process of motorcycle exhaust wraps involves the production of lots of smoke accompanied by bad smells.
Now that you know the main benefits and drawbacks of using motorcycle exhaust wraps, deciding on whether to do it on your motorcycle should be easy. Analyze all the benefits and downsides we have discussed above to get a clear picture of the good and ugly sides of motorcycle wraps. My motorbike addiction began with 50cc at 5 years old. Now I'm building BikersRights to be the 1 resource for everything on 2 wheels!
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Because of this, it's normal to feel confused about whether to use them or not Many motorcycle enthusiasts believe that wrapping your exhaust pipes can actually increase the horsepower of your engine while others strongly disagree with these bold claims and have their own opinions. Table of Contents. It improves exhaust scavenging It lowers engine temperature. Some of their reasons include: Helps Decrease Engine Temperature One of the main reasons why motorcycle owners wrap their exhaust systems is that it helps minimize engine temperature.
Improves Aesthetics Another top benefit of using the best motorcycle exhaust wrap is that it helps enhance the looks of your motorcycle.
Remove your exhaust pipe and clean it thoroughly Soak the wrap in a bucket of water Clamp down one end of the wrap at the pipe outlet and start wrapping. Make sure to pull the wrap tight with every turn and overlap the previous layer halfway with each wrap.
When you're done, clamp down the wrap at the exhaust inlet and bolt the pipe on with fresh gaskets. Drawbacks of Motorcycle Exhaust Wraps Like all good things in life, bike exhaust wraps come with their own, extremely annoying, set of disadvantages.
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