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r1100rider
06-27-2013, 12:57 AM
One of the arguments against using header wrap is the trapped moisture causing rust and breaking down the steel, aren't the header pipes on a spyder stainless steel?if so the wrap shouldn't cause premature pipe failure right?

Chupaca
06-27-2013, 01:04 AM
The only failures I have seen are usually at the welds. Wrapping the pipe should not be a problem but if in doubt you can ceramic coat it...:thumbup:

Motorcycledave
06-27-2013, 01:31 AM
Just did it today

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warp10
06-27-2013, 06:40 AM
The only failures I have seen are usually at the welds. Wrapping the pipe should not be a problem but if in doubt you can ceramic coat it...:thumbup:

you mean like this?

Bob Denman
06-27-2013, 07:40 AM
:shocked: Wow... That'll cook a belt pretty darn quick too! :gaah:

dabreitbach
06-27-2013, 07:51 AM
I've had mine wrapped for 4 years now and no rust or problems at all. Mine was getting a little raty, so I redid it and had a good look.;)

pro10is
06-27-2013, 08:24 AM
Wrapping your pipes in an effort to reduce excess heat is worthless. Do not waste your time or money.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?52269-ST-heat-on-left-side&p=646540#post646540

rabtech
06-27-2013, 10:57 AM
I know the catalytic converter is stainless. I would say it would be stainless.


Sent from my Galaxy S3. I may have made a spelling error or may have some grammer issues. My fingers are way to big to type on this tiny screen!

MikeinGA
06-28-2013, 11:07 PM
Just did it today

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I did the same thing with the same product about 23 months ago, it worked great to keep the left side much cooler. That product is the newest heat rap and is worth the money. That's IMHO.

Mike

1VENOM
06-28-2013, 11:21 PM
Yes the headers are stainless steel. I've found the solution to the overheating that has plagued us with our Spyders. It's called Titanium heat wrap, at 2400 degree and install without wetting it was difficult but not impossible to install. I used 64' 6" total and dropped the y pipe to complete the install. I used stainless steel hose clamps and a couple of stainless steel tie wraps. I'm very pleased with the results, I don't feel I'm sitting on a BBQ any more!!!!