Exhaust wrap

I have some questions about exhaust wrap. I think that I may put some on to help cure the problem that I having. I am wondering if putting this stuff on will decrease the outside temp. of the pipes drastically enough that I would be able to put my legs a little more straddled to the bike? As of now with no heat wrap or shields, I have to be further out on the peg so I do not burn myself. Also I am wondering which is the better stuff to purchase?

I didn't realize just how much heat is deflected away by the heat sheilds until I had them off for powder coating. I can't say how well the wrap works but I would do one or the other.

I'm glad someone started this thread. It involves an question I have always had about exhaust wraps and their use.

Why?

Aesthetically I think it looks like sin. But more to the point, most air-cooled engines have a heat sweet spot. Granted, this has become less important with CPU engine management, but is it necessary at all?

As for burning yourself, wouldn't traditional shields provide enough of a buffer?

Now, there we agree. It's the owner's bike and he can do with it what he wants. Some purists feel I use too much chrome. To each his own.

Perhaps it has a racing pedigree, and the owner wants to use that styling on the street. But to be fair, I've also seen bags of ice on the top of 5.0 Mustangs between drag races to cool down motors.

I didn't like dull denim paint when I first saw it, either. We have a new Fat-Boy parked in our local showroom with denim, and matte' finish chrome pieces. I thought it looked striking, so maybe there's hope for me yet.

In a strange twist of irony, that same Fat-Boy pops up on Harley's title page of their website.

As for wrap, doesn't Exile use it on their customs?

I've heard about upkeep issues myself. But to be fair, I've never seen a bike that was badly worn or scratched. I have been keeping an eye on Iron 883s as I might change out my 48 fuel tank in the future. If it wears over time, I might consider a Nightster tank. (Or just add a new Nightster, but don't tell my wife, I'll just hide it.)

Now, the wrap on that bobber looks good. Just enough chrome, subtle addition of the tape. Nice clean build.

Maybe that's my problem. The wrap jobs I've seen look like rat bikes.

Cowboy, you are right on buddy, that is exactly what it is that I am doing. I am going to wrap the pipes for a few reasons. 1. You are right, I am too far out on the peg, this way I can bring it in and maybe not have to get a new pedal made, although I may still need to do it, just not sure at this point. 2. Tourist, sorry man, I would have to disagree with almost everything you said. from all the sites that I have looked up regarding the wrap, it does improve performance, not real noticeable, but still an improvement, although no sites indicate by how much. 3. Tourist, I would have to agree that at first when I seen wrap I did not like the looks of it either, however, I am willing to sacrifice look (to a point) for functionality and performance. And to be honest, I think the wrap will add to the look of my bike. It fits.

Exile was the first bike that I saw the wrap on that I thought looked good. It was an Exile Barhopper that I was considering buying. It also had the Bassani Pro Streets on it.