Header Tape

[BuellS1Culver]

What is the main point? Can it boost your HP or dose it just lower heat around your bike?

 

[Stevenc150]

Most do it for looks or lowering ambient heat from the pipes. Nothing to be gained in HP.

 

[firechickenXB9R]

It has been proven to increase efficiency of the engine in its ability to get the exhaust gasses out. Not really any HP gains per say but, I do believe the bike would possibly pick up some HP. Just my thoughts.

 

[Stevenc150]

Not seen bikes, but seen cars that've been dyno'd, before & after wrapped headers, it yeilded very minimal to no HP gain. Edit: Even most gains on race cars were attributed to reduced engine compartment temp., not helpful on a bike.

 

[shilohsk8]

I thinks any thing that you can do that is that cheap and will affect your bike in a positive manner is worth doing. And it looks tough.

 

[the_F_inator]

For those of us who live in a warm part of the world, keeping temps down makes it a pretty worthwhile enhancement- will be wrapping mine this weekend

 

[Buell_Cru]

It would definately keep some of the heat from accumulating in the airbox.[smirk]

 

[chrispudd]

I wrapped my headers for looks with black tape, and after a few rides it just faded and looked like crap. No noticeable temp or power difference. Took it off and it was a waste of time and money. Live and Learn!!