Stainless Steel Header Wrap Ties

LDO

The Cleaner
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OK,
got my pipes wrapped up. Was hoping to use those thin s/steel ties. How do you lock them puppies on?:confused: :confused:
 
LDO, I've tried to use about 3 different types of those stainless ties and always had the same problem. When the pipe heats up those ties expand and either break or get loose. I've never had a problem when a good stainless hose clamp. If your spraying the header wrap with the black thermal coat just spray the hose clamps as well and you will barely notice them.
 

LDO

The Cleaner
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Thanks fellas,
went with the radiator hose clamps. All is well.
 

LDO

The Cleaner
Troop Supporter
Sorry Gas,
you are absolutely right!

Took a ride out to the 'Hideout'. Come to find out it was closed but had a good time getting there! Stopped along the way and took a few pics. Here you go. This was the first ride on the Thug. I remember you wanting the pipes wrapped in black Gas so Enjoy!!:D





Gratuitous self pic!
 

Raywood

The Pirate
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Bob, that really looks sweet. Sounds like the Hideout shutdown for the year early this year!

You should post before and after shots for all the members here that may have not followed your posts on Hotrodbiker.

Later,
Ray
 

LDO

The Cleaner
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Bob, that really looks sweet. Sounds like the Hideout shutdown for the year early this year!

You should post before and after shots for all the members here that may have not followed your posts on Hotrodbiker.

Later,
Ray

Thanks Ray,
Here's a quick before and after pic.
The before pic does have V&H Short Shot Staggered pipes and a sissy bar/bag. Oh yeah, drag bars too.

BEFORE:


AFTER:


Also, the entire build can be reached (i think) by the link at the bottom of my posts here.

Sorry to stray from the typical Big Dog stuff fellas. Thanks for accomodating me.:2thumbs:
 

Tim

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You did an awesome job on the Thug. :cheers:
 
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