header wraping

turtlemann14 · 11-11-2007, 03:14 PM

do any of you wrap your headers?

wr250f95 · 11-11-2007, 03:41 PM

nope, Ive wondered why people do it though.

turtlemann14 · 11-11-2007, 04:30 PM

might keep your block just a little cooler? and if you go down keep from burning a hole in your leg thats about the only reason i could think why maybe to keep the gases hot so they flow better, no?

tigmaster · 11-11-2007, 09:59 PM

so the reason to wrap your header is to keep it hotter. gases flow faster at a hotter temp so the hotter you can keep it the better flow you will get. thats why people get things ceramic coated.

turtlemann14 · 11-12-2007, 07:38 AM

i wonder if it is even worth it though?

tigmaster · 11-12-2007, 01:09 PM

yes. i would sugest it if you are looking for some random cheap hp gains. you may gain up to 1/2hp its more of a concern on car since their exhausts are much longer. if you are going to wrap though, do it all the way back, not just the header.

turtlemann14 · 11-12-2007, 03:55 PM

random thats me!

got any other random mods besides exhaust?

tigmaster · 11-12-2007, 04:32 PM

so youre looking for cheap mods? port and polish, its free! you can gain a fair amount of hp from this, such as 2-3hp. next is keeping your bike as cool as possible. anything you can do will help. granted bigger radiators cost lots but you can try cheaper things such as engine ice or a similar waterless coolant. idk just a few things to think about. also pretty much polishing every internal part helps. polish your cylinder head inside.

turtlemann14 · 11-12-2007, 04:49 PM

heh, i am still air cooled
do they make oil coolers for bikes? just a thought
and what about valves? i know there is a crap load to be done on them
btw sorry if i am bringing up subjects that have already been discussed

tigmaster · 11-12-2007, 04:50 PM

you have a 2 or 4?

11-11-2007, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,363 iTrader: (0)	header wraping do any of you wrap your headers? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

11-11-2007, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,467 iTrader: (1)	nope, Ive wondered why people do it though. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

11-11-2007, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,363 iTrader: (0)	might keep your block just a little cooler? and if you go down keep from burning a hole in your leg thats about the only reason i could think why maybe to keep the gases hot so they flow better, no? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

11-11-2007, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	so the reason to wrap your header is to keep it hotter. gases flow faster at a hotter temp so the hotter you can keep it the better flow you will get. thats why people get things ceramic coated. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

11-12-2007, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,363 iTrader: (0)	i wonder if it is even worth it though? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

11-12-2007, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	yes. i would sugest it if you are looking for some random cheap hp gains. you may gain up to 1/2hp its more of a concern on car since their exhausts are much longer. if you are going to wrap though, do it all the way back, not just the header. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

11-12-2007, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,363 iTrader: (0)	random thats me! got any other random mods besides exhaust? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

11-12-2007, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	so youre looking for cheap mods? port and polish, its free! you can gain a fair amount of hp from this, such as 2-3hp. next is keeping your bike as cool as possible. anything you can do will help. granted bigger radiators cost lots but you can try cheaper things such as engine ice or a similar waterless coolant. idk just a few things to think about. also pretty much polishing every internal part helps. polish your cylinder head inside. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

11-12-2007, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,363 iTrader: (0)	heh, i am still air cooled do they make oil coolers for bikes? just a thought and what about valves? i know there is a crap load to be done on them btw sorry if i am bringing up subjects that have already been discussed __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

11-12-2007, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,659 iTrader: (1)	you have a 2 or 4? __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

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