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Thread: Wrapped my headers... its smoking bad

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    i used the DEI brand exhaust wrap from autozone...looked great when i was done. i did not use the coating just left it bare. took it out for a quick warmup ride and smelled somethin funny,pulled over and the wrap was bellowing smoke, and very burnt looking...any ideas what the heck is goin on here???any help would be greatly appreciated!thanks ahead for any of your time

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    That's perfectly normal it will stop after a while. There is no way your pipes get hot enough to truly burn the wrap.

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    Man this place rocks! Post a question or problem while on lunch break and get solid info by the time u get home... Thanks for the info, i am glad i asked before i ripped the stuff off my bike!

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    lol I must agree, feedback on this site is very timely the Best Buell forum

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    Praise to Buellxb.com



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