Simple enough.... I had my headers off to fit an X pipe so did them on the bench, I used 2” wrap, but if I was doing it again I’d use 1” as it goes around the curves better..
I wrapped mine while they were on the bike and it really wasn't difficult at all. I too went with the 2 inch x 50 foot roll and it was enough to do both sides with a couple of feet left over. My one recommendation is simply 'You get what you pay for,' so buy the good stuff and you'll likely be happier with it. There are some kits out there for $15 that are dyed fiberglass, so you have to get it wet to install and they fade over time. I went with these and they don't need to be soaked in water before installing, there are no worries about fiberglass fibers in your fingers and they insulate the pipes really well. I can put my hand on the wrap after an all-day ride with no concern about getting burned.
What are wraps like to keep clean? I may be wrong, but I imagine they hold on to road muck much more readily than bare metal surfaces and end up looking fairly shabby.
I wouldn't wrap dirt bike pipes with it, but for my Bobber I've never had an issue. I wash them just like any other part of my bike and they seem to rinse clean. Perhaps black might show more dirt, but the titanium color should hide a lot.
Sorry no link but if you do a 'How to wrap an Exhaust' search on YouTube there are lots of tutorials. How to fold in the ends, over-lap and securing etc...,
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