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I put some exhaust/header wrap on my exhaust and sprayed it with the high temp paint. Also trimmed the tail down a bit and relocated the license plate.

I'd like to get some termis, but will probably wait a while because of the cost... knowing that I'll eventually change my exhaust anyway, I decided to do this little mod until then. Here's some pics. Thanks for looking  [beer]

(http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/Westonwith2/th_Ducati_Exhaust_Wrap2.jpg)

(http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/Westonwith2/th_Ducati_Exhaust_Wrap3.jpg)

(http://s305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/Westonwith2/th_Ducati_Exhaust_Wrap4.jpg)

Oops... for some reason the pictures turned out tiny. Oh well, you get the idea  [moto]

Let's try this again...

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/Westonwith2/Ducati_Exhaust_Wrap2.jpg)

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/Westonwith2/Ducati_Exhaust_Wrap3.jpg)

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn216/Westonwith2/Ducati_Exhaust_Wrap4.jpg)

Cool - I think that does it - while waiting for new exhaust [thumbsup]

Where did you buy it and are the black fasteners (can't remember the right word) easy to get?

Those are hose clamps and you can get them at any home improvement store... the 4" ones just barely fit around the cans. I have two per can one at the start of the wrap and one at the end. They are actually silver but I painted over them when painting the wrap. The paint is "High-temp Silicone Coating" - http://www.amazon.com/High-Temp-Silicone-Coating-Spray/dp/B000N3QEQS

I'm debating whether to paint the exhaust shields or not with it... or maybe just take them off all together now, especially since the heat on the pipes aren't as bad.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!  [thumbsup]

Very well done! Works great with the color scheme on the bike.

Personally, I kinda like the little bit of contrast the heat shields give. Then again, with a red frame, what would you think of hitting them with some red Krylon? Worst case scenario is you don't like it and end up taking them off anyway, right?

Now to do something about those fork reflectors (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=5888.0)...

Leave the shields as they are. Too much of one color makes things look homemade, IMO (but not red, do you think?)

it looks good. nice job on the wrapping. Most that I see are not wrapped cleanly and look preety bad.

Thanks everyone.

Yeah, I'm still mulling over the reflector thing - aesthetics versus safety... aesthetics versus safety... we'll see.

I think I probably will leave the heat shield... though painting it red (or maybe just part of it) would be interesting. That brings up another idea I had about the cans. I was wondering what the ends might look like painted red. Don't know if I'd want to paint the whole end (everything that is still silver) or just part of it red. Maybe I'll use some red electrical marking tape first on it to see what it looks like.

Done. Took all of 2 minutes to get the reflectors off and peel the adhesive off with my fingers.

Now I have to figure out what I'm going to do with my mirrors. I actually find them pretty useful above 5k (they shake pretty bad below that), but I just don't like the look.

Sounds familiar, I'm sure I've heard someone wanting to replace them [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] Maybe alternatives can be bought? [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Two words: bar end.

The Napoleons (http://www.motostrano.com/nabarendmi.html) on my Sport Classic are pretty freakin' sweet.

But the CRG's (at the bottom of that page) look pretty good on a Monster, too.

Its all about personal taste. Which you don't seem to be lacking.  [thumbsup]

Looks like a cast :)

Supposed to wrap the headers not the mufff.

At least that is what we racer dudes did.

Generally, you use header wrap to wrap headers, not mufflers. Tend to actually work a lot better.

Don't tell me that - I'm about to do the same thing :D

I've painted the pipes already - will wrap the mufflers: purely cosmetic.  [thumbsup]

When/if you wrap anything wrap it back to front.  It leaves the exposed lip of the wrapping free from fraying from wind/debris hitting it at speed.  (you can feel the difference if you run your hand across it from front to back)  trust me I have wrapped so many headers on my offroad bikes  got to do it several ways and see how each held up.  also slightly damp wrap will pull tighter.  tuck the last bit under at 45 degrees so you don't have a raw cut exposed, and but a set of safetywire pliers and safety wire it vs the clamp.  It'll look way clean and holds up well.

Would you like to sign it?  :)

Good tip... now that I look at mine I see I wrapped mine with the edge heading into the wind. We'll see how it holds up.

 [beer]

This is all excellent advice. Thanks!

I've never done it before, but I figured a damp wrap would tighten up. But I hadn't thought of using safety wire - so I'm thinking I'll definitely go that route!

Cheers  [beer]

I am frustrated with appearance of header pipe on my 696...SO wanna PC it, but too much $$$$ right now. 
SOOO, any help on wrapping at least the ONE silly looking dipping front header pipe is MUCH appreciated here. ANYone???  Did a search for info/thread, found this only. 
TK YOU

I just got my 696 headers wrapped up .looks clean.and i was thinking about wrapping my stainless termi 2 .and hear it its somebody already did wrapped the muffler.pic on the way

Looks good.I was thinking about doing this n my stainless termi muffler .since ive just done wrapping up my headers.

Nice job Weston.  Looks good.  I like what you've done.  I say wrap the pipes too and paint the shields black to match the rear hugger, and since you've removed the reflectors what about pulling those frame stickers too.

Here's a pic of my wrapped stock header -->

w7ck7d,
Put [_img_] in front of the url and [_/img_] behind the url (just don't add the underlines)

Like so...

[_img_]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/w7ck7d/my%20696/IMG_0137.jpg[_/img_]

When you take out the underlines so that the coding is correct you get this:

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i46/w7ck7d/my%20696/IMG_0137.jpg)

Oh, and to make sure you have the correct url just right click the image, select properties, copy the address from the popup and paste that url into the code.

can anyone tell me how to upload pictures here???thank you

thank you now i know....

Looks SOO much better with header pipe wrapped. GOTTA get mine done! Anyone live near me and good at it, need some extra cash?! 

Stupid question???   Is it OK to remove ugly frame stickers, btw?  Is there a REASON for them where they are or a law?  I am in Florida.  Tks.

I wasn't sure if there was a law requiring those stickers on the bike.  So when I pulled them from the frame I just stuck them on the panel under the seat where some other stickers were already placed from the factory.  That way they are not distracting from the look of the bike but still located in a nice hidden area.

TKS!  sounds reasonable, acceptable and something I may just do tomorrow now  [thumbsup]

Thanks..try to go to some hot rod shop where they do racing cars..they might be able to help you