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Posted: 15 Apr 2008 04:10 Last Edited By: scobbie001	[?]
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I've read tons of mixed opinions about wrapping headers all over the net...what are you guys (and girls) opinions on this? Good idea...bad idea? If it makes any difference, I have an '03 XB9R...Jardine RT-1, and soon race ECM, K&N, and airbox delete mod. Anybody have any good or bad experiences they would like to share? Also, if any of you have done this on your XB, do I have to remove the header, or can I just drop the chin fairing and wrap from there?

Posted: 15 Apr 2008 13:40	[?]
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depends on why you are doing it. wrap: against heat it's the best solution. looks...not my cup of tee, as the english would say, but that's personal prefferance. when you are tired of the look and you remove them, you'll headers will really look like crap and i'm not assuring you that you will be able to remove all spots & staines by polishing the headers. you'll also need to paint the wrap to keep them looking nice. you can fit the wrap without removing the header, although it's easier when removed. coating: for about 150$ you can get your used headers ceramicly coated inside & out. New headers will be cheaper. (+ average of 2.5 hours of labor for fitting) the look is awesome, it also helps against the heat on your right leg...but did i mention the looks?!? you can get different colors, easy, maintenance friendly, etc...well worth the $$$ if you ask me! painting: this option will give you no heat protection and is pure looks. you can paint you header with heat resistant paint. the 1st time you'll have to drop you engine a bit, to get to the rear. after time discoloration will appear near the exits of the cylinder, which is easy to touch up protecting non painted parts and painting the headers again. what i would do?

Posted: 15 Apr 2008 14:18	[?]
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I was actually just interested in the wrap because of the looks...it is my cup of tea...I think it looks great. I understand that the humidity is kept in becuase of the insulation, but is it the finish or the metal itself that is eaten away? I'm also short on cash...and I hate to be cheap...but I'm only allowed a certain amount of fun money...and that amount is pretty low....

Posted: 15 Apr 2008 15:06 Last Edited By: LeFox	[?]
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Quoting scobbie001 I was actually just interested in the wrap... just giving you all the details & facts Quoting scobbie001 but is it the finish or the metal itself that is eaten away? finish at first, that can be polished without problems. but in the long run, your headers will suffer. maybe some wd40 before application of the wrap could be some added protection for you headers. if you like the look, go for it...

Posted: 15 Apr 2008 18:10	[?]
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I also read somewhere that if you wrap them overlapping evenly and only about 1/4 of an inch, it will help with the heat dispersion and help prevent wear to the header...is that true? And isn't there some kind of spray to help with heat damage? I do know that the wrap isn't great for the header, but if I can do it and cause the least amount of damage to the metal, I'll go for it...hell...if it takes 5 or 6 years for the header to deteriorate, I'm not too concerned with it....I'll probably be on an 1125R by then!

Posted: 15 Apr 2008 18:46	[?]
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Quote: I'll probably be on an 1125R by then! And i'll be on an 1125S

Posted: 15 Apr 2008 22:38	[?]
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it's not that much the heat you need to be worried about...

Posted: 16 Apr 2008 04:35	[?]
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Moisture...yeah...duh...I knew that. Sorry. So, final point...wrapping is okay, as long as I'm cool with eventual header damage?

Posted: 16 Apr 2008 10:34	[?]
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yep... and the painting to keep that nice black look

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 00:42	[?]
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I think you should coat em. I approve your fun money for that *Yes I know I could have told you this at home but I figured you'd notice it here in case I forget later. Oh and I told you you could paint headers!

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 11:01	[?]
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i'm guessing you 2 know eachother

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 13:36	[?]
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Yeah....she's my girlfriend. I've successfully converted her to our evil ways. Before I bought another bike, she was scared to death...but after riding with me a handful of times, she's determined she'll have her own machine by the end of summer.

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 14:17	[?]
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Quoting scobbie001 Yeah....she's my girlfriend. she got you on the painting though

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 14:31 Last Edited By: scobbie001	[?]
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Correct, she may. But I don't believe our argument was about painting headers....I think it was on the subject of forks. She loves gold fork tubes, that's the only thing she says Buell lacks....but if you tried painting them, the paint would wear away where the forks compress, correct?

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 15:19	[?]
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yea...would chip with every stone hit and scratch with every cleaning. to get a good quality result you need to anodize them.

Posted: 18 Apr 2008 22:35	[?]
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I thought so.

Posted: 19 Apr 2008 09:44	[?]
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"to get a good quality result you need to anodize them" -agreed

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 22:52	[?]
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Hey LeFox, would you be so kind as to tell me the make of the header/muffler in the photo posted 15 APR 2008 to scobbie001? I want to start with some up-grades for my 07'ULY and that assembly of flat black and crome looks very NICE.. Would I need to up-grade other systems/equipment to make it work properly? Thanks in advance.. May 'The Curve' be with you

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 23:43	[?]
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Quote: Hey LeFox, would you be so kind as to tell me the make of the header/muffler in the photo posted 15 APR 2008 to scobbie001? that's a ceramic coated micron system. fits the uly, no problem! i would recommend a custom remap of the ecm, cause the difference with a race is astonishing. fitted:

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 03:25	[?]
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How do you like the Micron Exhaust? You notice any difference?

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:27	[?]
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Quoting njsxb9 How do you like the Micron Exhaust? You notice any difference? love it! yea i notice alot difference...from about 3500rpm to redline i don't go below below 100hp @ the rear wheel.

Posted: 01 May 2008 00:02	[?]
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is that a full Micron with header ofr is that from another company? i have a Jardine I done like but that Micron Looks Sick......

Posted: 01 May 2008 02:14	[?]
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full micron...i just ceramicly coated the header

Posted: 01 May 2008 03:31	[?]
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I just got my ceramic coated header on and I am impressed with the heat reduction. Granted its on in the mid 70's here in North Carolina but heat seems lessened.

Posted: 03 Jun 2008 22:27	[?]
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Man Guys those look so Sweet!

Posted: 04 Jun 2008 02:00	[?]
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sledge21 where are you? be easy

Posted: 23 Sep 2008 18:35	[?]
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Sledge and Warhorse, I'm in NC at Camp Lejeune. Email me at jon.norris@usmc.mil

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