Header Wrap

[rubber2burn]

Ok I wraped my header last week and I have a quick question I know that it is going to smoke for a while until the header wrap gets worn in but how long does it normally take until I should expect it to quit smoking. It was funny this morning on my way to work when I roled up to a stop sign it started smoking so bad it almost looked like the bike was on fire

 

[KokomoBusa]

I was wondering what the header wrap was for?? I've seen it a few times but nevr bothered to ask

 

[tinmann840]

Did you get it wet?

 

[rubber2burn]

I used it becuase I wanted to lower the temp in the front of the bike so it does not get so hot when I am at a stand still

 

[rubber2burn]

Did you get it wet?

No but I did spray it with some Hi Temp Grill paint so that it would be all black

 

[Commuta_Busa]

I soak my wrap in water before installing it and it'll only smoke maybe the first two-three start ups. Granted, if you get them wet they'll steam until the water is out.

ahh just saw your reply. Since you added paint to the wrap it will take a bit longer to finaly set and stop smoking.

 

[tinmann840]

No but I did spray it with some Hi Temp Grill paint so that it would be all black

You don't say .....

 

[rubber2burn]

You don't say .....

Yep I did say! Says you can paint it right on the box so I sprayed it with Hi temp flat black

 

[Dino]

Post some pictures....please

 

[Commuta_Busa]

yes, you can paint the wrap but it'll take a few more stinky heat cycles to really get the paint to set and cure.

Yep I did say! Says you can paint it right on the box so I sprayed it with Hi temp flat black

 

[Mr Bogus]

it will only smoke hard the one time... maybe some odors and a bit of smoke but you are past the scary part

not titanium pipes correct?

 

[Commuta_Busa]

don't get me started on that can-o-worms

not titanium pipes correct?

 

[rubber2burn]

No not a Ti pipe just an old Yoshi header

 

[99'busa]

No but I did spray it with some Hi Temp Grill paint so that it would be all black

thats why its smoking. may take awhile. I used the paint FOR HEAT WRAP. It smoked during the dyno tune but after that it was done. I did warn them but they forgot about my warning

 

[99'busa]

I was wondering what the header wrap was for?? I've seen it a few times but nevr bothered to ask

keeps temps down and supose to give a little more hp. but it reduces the life of the header by about 10% i hear.

 

[Commuta_Busa]

I've only tested the Ti and Stainless Steel headers on the Gen 1 Hayabusa for 6 years in all kinds of conditions. I can't say it doesn't reduce longevity over five decades but I wouldn't worry about them failing during the life of your bike.

 

[Pinky Winky]

I've only tested the Ti and Stainless Steel headers on the Gen 1 Hayabusa for 6 years in all kinds of conditions. I can't say it doesn't reduce longevity over five decades but I wouldn't worry about them failing during the life of your bike.

Five decades? I hope to have a new bike by then.

 

[KokomoBusa]

Five decades? I hope to have a new bike by then.

Department of Redundancy Department

 

[Pinky Winky]

Department of Redundancy Department

I see.

 

[cobravenom39]

Do you have to buy a new gasket for the header when you put it back on???