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Brotha J

Brotha J

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Hey Y'all!

I've already got a little bit of ugliness on a portion of my exhaust. I was thinking of wrapping some exhaust tape around the area.

Anyone out there have any helpful comments/complaints/suggestions?

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^Right there between the muffler and the fairing area.
 
That stuff should just wash off.:mrgreen: Maybe get after it with some Mothers metal polish and steel wool, worked for me before.
 
SparkyBlue said:
That stuff should just wash off.:mrgreen: Maybe get after it with some Mothers metal polish and steel wool, worked for me before.
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That gook is permanent, been there since I got it years ago. I haven't thought to use mother's polish though. :ponder:

Truth be told, I would really rather wrap it. From what I understand, the exhaust tape, along with all the yellow, makes the bike go faster. :rider:
 
Brotha J said:
That gook is permanent, been there since I got it years ago. I haven't thought to use mother's polish though. :ponder:
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Depends on the base metal of the muffler - exhaust wrap can greatly accelerate corrosion underneath where it is wrapped. Wouldn't do it on chromed steel
 
You're the second person to say that. I figured since a lot of cruisers have it, it would be OK.


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IF you do decide to wrap the exhaust, wrap from the manifold to the can. At least get some benenfit. Could always use "krinkle" style BBQ or other high heat paint if the "gook" has a definite uneven texture. Looks like a boot heel melted on the pipe.
 
Well, after buying the stuff I needed, I decided to go at it one more time. About 30 minutes + elbow grease + green pad + Navel Jelly & VOILA (excuse my French)

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So now, to make a couple'a returns and save some moolah!

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Major improvement. I have a bunch of motorcycles that need a bath, and a cage, and a Freightliner, ... .
 
Well, I was going to give my 2 cents on the wrap, but never mind. It looks great as is.
 
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