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Post by Lisbeth on Mar 13, 2011 14:35:35 GMT 10
Hi All Has anyone got any advice for something I can put over my exhaust pipe to protect my wet weather gear? The last time I wore my wet gear, the right-hand pants leg melted onto the pipe Something simple would be good? Tape? No problem while riding - just when I stop or parking when that right leg goes down! Have tried Autobarn and the 'net but all I could find was stuff to enhance performance rather than heat protection. Any advice welcome. Thanks. Lisbeth
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2011 14:48:51 GMT 10
Have worn wet weather duds before and not encountered this problem .Is it just the bottom part of the leg of the duds .Maybe an elastic type of band to keep the duds around your boots would be the go. Oh hang on just thinking about it more my leg bottoms have a velcro part there to keep them tighter around the boot area. So if yours dont have that maybe get some heated on to do the job or get another pair more suitable. Only paid $30 for mine. Cheers Ray
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Post by Lisbeth on Mar 13, 2011 18:14:02 GMT 10
Yep - bottom part of duds but you're right, mine are a bit baggy so your's is a great idea. Much simpler approach to it. Thx Ray.
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Post by Steve on Mar 13, 2011 19:34:13 GMT 10
you can get exhaust tape that goes around the pipe to keep the heat in, but looks a bit ugly on the mufflers, you see it on a lot of custom bikes its a fayney colour and is wired on at start and end. Used it on the MG headers to keep heat away from the SU carbs, good stuff.
Steve
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Post by Bad Penny Customs on Mar 13, 2011 21:29:41 GMT 10
The exhaust / heat wrap is available in white & black as well. ;D
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Post by Lisbeth on Mar 13, 2011 21:59:01 GMT 10
I've seen that exhaust wrap & thought it looked a bit naff but if you think it might do the trick, then it's worth a shot. Would it leave sticky sh#t all over the exhaust if I ever too it off? Suppose I would be able to clean it off though. Thanks for the advice guys.
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Post by Steve on Mar 14, 2011 17:40:30 GMT 10
Idont think so, the stuff I used was a wrap with fine stainless wire hold it on, never took it off the MG to find out.
Steve
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Post by Bad Penny Customs on Mar 14, 2011 21:06:49 GMT 10
No adhesive is used at all.
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Post by Lisbeth on Mar 14, 2011 22:08:18 GMT 10
Yep. Understand. Will get some black wrap from around here somewhere. Thanks.
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Post by Bad Penny Customs on Mar 14, 2011 23:03:55 GMT 10
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Post by Mac on Mar 16, 2011 16:19:11 GMT 10
Lisbeth. Seems to me like it might be a wet weather gear problem, rather than putting stuff on your pipes. If you don't have velcro on the pants, what about those 'bicycle clips' that people put on their long pants when riding a push bike so their pants don't get caught in the chain? Target or KMart should have them, They're pretty discreet so you won't look like a dork
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2011 22:23:58 GMT 10
Yep. Understand. Will get some black wrap from around here somewhere. Thanks. Found this Lisbeth
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Post by WolfishGrin on Mar 26, 2011 7:19:18 GMT 10
Hey Lisbeth,
Another suggestion is what I learned from the guys at H.A.R.T. ....DON'T put your right leg down, when you're stationary it should always be on your foot brake. It's advised as a safety measure: Think about the cagers that either pull up too close behind you, or even worse you notice in your mirror that they're not pulling up in time at all...you'll need to move forward, hopefully into space and avoid getting rear-ended...but you'll also have to stop at some point (possibly to avoid colliding with something in front, or crossing traffic at an intersection) and don't want to have to grab a whole lot of front brake...throwing too much momentum forward and possibly throwing @r$e over head or dropping it. As a good habit to develop, which could also potentially be life-saving, keep your right leg off the ground at almost all times, keep it on your rear brake whenever stationary...and keep your pants from melting onto your pipes. It also can only become a habit if you do it all the time.
PS: This technique has already saved me twice! Once would've have been enough for me to praise it, but twice is an omen!
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Post by kingy on Mar 26, 2011 8:23:02 GMT 10
go to local bike shops like harley shops they have a range of mixed heat shields avail... i went there to get some for my yammie.. just have to know ur bend shape and size of pipes.... my wet weather pants have velco around the bottom..
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Post by matandbek on Mar 26, 2011 16:29:15 GMT 10
i heard a ugly rumor that heat wrap is bad for pipes.. it hold moisture in?? now im a smart enough guy.. so i woulda thort the heat from the pipes would negate that (alot!!) so whats the go with heat wrap.. i want it, but not if my pipes are gonna go rusty. although i doubt this ugly rumor i dont know alot about bikes so can someone clear this up..
and.. im gonna be painting them to.. chrome isnt my thing.. rust stains and faded black paint
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