Removing Exhaust Wrap...?

[MotoGuzzi12]

Does anyone here have any experience removing exhaust wraps?

I just picked up a '15 V7 ii Special and the exhaust pipes could really use some TLC...any suggestions?

I may just rewrap them if that's going to be my best options.

If I remember correctly, last time I cleaned the chrome pipes on my V50 I just used Coke...

Picture attached but I'll try to get some close up tomorrow.

Thoughts?

Thanks!
Joey

 

[Raven]

There are several good products. I prefer Nevr-Dull. There are a lot of threads on this subject if you do a search.

If you re-wrap them they will deteriorate over time especially if it's parked outside and the wrap gets wet.

 

[roadventure]

If you re-wrap them they will deteriorate over time especially if it's parked outside and the wrap gets wet.

I have never understood any practical reason for wrapping motorcycle exhaust pipes except, possibly, to provide protection against burning yourself while riding. But manufacturers do a pretty good of protecting using heat shields, etc. So given this, is there any REAL practical reason for doing this (not "it looks cool", "it adds to performance", etc.)

 

[MotoGuzzi12]

I have never understood any practical reason for wrapping motorcycle exhaust pipes except, possibly, to provide protection against burning yourself while riding. But manufacturers do a pretty good of protecting using heat shields, etc. So given this, is there any REAL practical reason for doing this (not "it looks cool", "it adds to performance", etc.)

I agree Dave. I have always been under the impression that it is strictly for aesthetics., especially with a modern bike..my case would be the same, however, out of "necessity."

If I cannot remove the black gunk/tar-like adhesive that was used to wrap the pipes by its previous owner (scemo), I think I'd rather wrap them again to hid my "scars."

 

[GTM®]

That looks like they are pitted, and if so, likely not much you can do. 000 Steel wool is worth a shot. Thanks for posting the pics, shows all the reasons not to do it.
If you want to increase performance along with a cosmetic upgrade as well, I offer a few options here; https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/exhaust/model_v7-c-s?sort_by=best-selling

 

[GuzziMoto]

That pitting is likely from being wrapped.
Are the V7 pipes chrome or stainless?
You should never wrap normal steel pipes, chromed or otherwise. Only wrap quality stainless steel pipes. There are reasons to wrap an exhaust pipe other than "because it looks cool". But realistically none of the other reasons would really apply to a V7 (things like maintaining exhaust gas velocity won't really matter on a V7).
If the pipes are chrome, you can try a chrome polish.
If the pipes are stainless you can use emery cloth to sand the marks off. Then you can polish the steel back to a shine or go with the brushed stainless look.
But something tells me they are chrome on a V7.
Todds pipes are a great option.

 

[Vagrant]

S. O. S pad. Nothing to !ose!

 

[MotoGuzzi12]

That pitting is likely from being wrapped.
Are the V7 pipes chrome or stainless?
You should never wrap normal steel pipes, chromed or otherwise. Only wrap quality stainless steel pipes. There are reasons to wrap an exhaust pipe other than "because it looks cool". But realistically none of the other reasons would really apply to a V7 (things like maintaining exhaust gas velocity won't really matter on a V7).
If the pipes are chrome, you can try a chrome polish.
If the pipes are stainless you can use emery cloth to sand the marks off. Then you can polish the steel back to a shine or go with the brushed stainless look.
But something tells me they are chrome on a V7.
Todds pipes are a great option.

Thanks Michael!

 

[MotoGuzzi12]

That looks like they are pitted, and if so, likely not much you can do. 000 Steel wool is worth a shot. Thanks for posting the pics, shows all the reasons not to do it.
If you want to increase performance along with a cosmetic upgrade as well, I offer a few options here; https://gtmotocycles.com/collections/exhaust/model_v7-c-s?sort_by=best-selling

Thanks Todd! I'm going to give it some elbow grease for now as I don't have the money for a new set of pipes...hopefully later down the line...

 

[Robert Gibson]

Thanks Todd! I'm going to give it some elbow grease for now as I don't have the money for a new set of pipes...hopefully later down the line...

My 2 cents worth. When funds allow I personally would make Todd’s store my first port of call.
Unless your exhaust was made from an old drain pipe I can’t honestly understand why people use wrapping. Hideous practice.

 

[roadventure]

If I cannot remove the black gunk/tar-like adhesive that was used to wrap the pipes by its previous owner (scemo), I think I'd rather wrap them again to hid my "scars."

Wow! This could be a precautionary tale about why NOT to apply exhaust wrap. Sorry that you are burdened by someone else's mistake. I agree with what others have already said (#0000 steel wool + "elbow grease"). Or.......this might be great justification to purchase Todd's replacement system if the budget allows.

 

[Urgefree]

I have never understood any practical reason for wrapping motorcycle exhaust pipes except, possibly, to provide protection against burning yourself while riding. But manufacturers do a pretty good of protecting using heat shields, etc. So given this, is there any REAL practical reason for doing this (not "it looks cool", "it adds to performance", etc.)

I’m thinking about it because I’ve seen evidence of chipped black paint on exhaust. Still researching and there’s a lot of nay saying. Seems like as long as the bike isn’t stored wet…

 

[GerryAZ]

If it is adhesive, try WD40. If it is a combination of adhesive and pitting, try WD40 along with steel wool and lots of elbow grease.

 

[Theomarakas]

Re-wrap them. Save yourself the headache and scrubbing. Use the DEI Titanium wrap. The best one out there and very inexpensive. I wanted the look so I bought an extra set of down pipes for my V9 and wrapped them. I didn't want to wrap the originals not knowing what the wrap will do to them. It's been 5 years now and there's no damage to the wrap or pipes, however, my bikes is always garaged and almost never ridden in snow or rain. I have other bikes for $hitty weather. I'd say that at this point you have nothing to lose, wrap them again using DEI. However, if you ride in the rain and the bike stays outside in the elements the wrap may/will rot the pipes.