fastbob Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 A cautionary tale. If anyone has a bike with exhaust wrap on the pipes and they don't like it and have decided to remove it , STOP ! This stuff is dangerous and nasty ! I've just taken delivery of the original chrome heat shields for my Harley so I went straight to the shed and started to unwrap the down pipes that are clad in this evil stuff. Unfortunately I didn't realize how much glass fibre dust was coming off until it was too late . Now I've got a pair of jeans I probably won't be able to wear again and my hands are itching like a bast*rd . There are sparkly fibres all over the garage floor and all over the lower part of the bike . Luckily I don't think I breathed any in but I bet the consequences wouldn't be pleasant. So if anyone is thinking of messing with this shit , wear old clothes , a mask and gloves and do it outdoors . When I do the other pipe I'm going to soak it in water first to try to dampen it down . Does anybody have a remedy for this f*****g itching ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 That itching is from small splinters so more u scratch more you will push them in.Just leave and it will go by it self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Too late now but liberally coating your hands and arms with talcum powder is the best way to stop the fibreglass from getting in your pores and itching Was told by a loft insulation installer to do this. He used to coat himself in it before putting his overalls on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Piss in a cup and rub thoroughly over affected areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Iv heard poison ivy or stinging nettles work for the pain and inflammation.....or was it a nest of angry wasps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 On a serious note mate a pair of marigolds and a mask tomorrow, it's too late to do anything about it now though maybe using the vacuum cleaner to suck it off might help some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Piss in a cup and rub thoroughly over affected areas That's for jellyfish stings!! A hot bath and let your hands go all wrinkly helps to soak the fibre out.. works with loft insulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On a serious note mate a pair of marigolds and a mask tomorrow, it's too late to do anything about it now though maybe using the vacuum cleaner to suck it off might help some? paging @six30..[mention]Six30[/mention] your audience awaits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 On a serious note mate a pair of marigolds and a mask tomorrow, it's too late to do anything about it now though maybe using the vacuum cleaner to suck it off might help some? paging @six30..@Six30 your audience awaits What a gift ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 A cautionary tale. If anyone has a bike with exhaust wrap on the pipes and they don't like it and have decided to remove it , STOP ! This stuff is dangerous and nasty ! I've just taken delivery of the original chrome heat shields for my Harley so I went straight to the shed and started to unwrap the down pipes that are clad in this evil stuff. Unfortunately I didn't realize how much glass fibre dust was coming off until it was too late . Now I've got a pair of jeans I probably won't be able to wear again and my hands are itching like a bast*rd . There are sparkly fibres all over the garage floor and all over the lower part of the bike . Luckily I don't think I breathed any in but I bet the consequences wouldn't be pleasant. So if anyone is thinking of messing with this shit , wear old clothes , a mask and gloves and do it outdoors . When I do the other pipe I'm going to soak it in water first to try to dampen it down . Does anybody have a remedy for this f*****g itching ? What was the state of the exhaust once you’d removed the wrapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 A cautionary tale. If anyone has a bike with exhaust wrap on the pipes and they don't like it and have decided to remove it , STOP ! This stuff is dangerous and nasty ! I've just taken delivery of the original chrome heat shields for my Harley so I went straight to the shed and started to unwrap the down pipes that are clad in this evil stuff. Unfortunately I didn't realize how much glass fibre dust was coming off until it was too late . Now I've got a pair of jeans I probably won't be able to wear again and my hands are itching like a bast*rd . There are sparkly fibres all over the garage floor and all over the lower part of the bike . Luckily I don't think I breathed any in but I bet the consequences wouldn't be pleasant. So if anyone is thinking of messing with this shit , wear old clothes , a mask and gloves and do it outdoors . When I do the other pipe I'm going to soak it in water first to try to dampen it down . Does anybody have a remedy for this f*****g itching ? What was the state of the exhaust once you’d removed the wrapping? The exhausts are fine . Harley exhausts are made of something resembling galvanized scaffolding tube and probably weigh as much . They are then clad in a chromed heat shield along their entire length which makes them look pristine. I haven't actually checked to see if the headers are stainless but as I say , they are completely unaffected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 A cautionary tale. If anyone has a bike with exhaust wrap on the pipes and they don't like it and have decided to remove it , STOP ! This stuff is dangerous and nasty ! I've just taken delivery of the original chrome heat shields for my Harley so I went straight to the shed and started to unwrap the down pipes that are clad in this evil stuff. Unfortunately I didn't realize how much glass fibre dust was coming off until it was too late . Now I've got a pair of jeans I probably won't be able to wear again and my hands are itching like a bast*rd . There are sparkly fibres all over the garage floor and all over the lower part of the bike . Luckily I don't think I breathed any in but I bet the consequences wouldn't be pleasant. So if anyone is thinking of messing with this shit , wear old clothes , a mask and gloves and do it outdoors . When I do the other pipe I'm going to soak it in water first to try to dampen it down . Does anybody have a remedy for this f*****g itching ? What was the state of the exhaust once you’d removed the wrapping? The exhausts are fine . Harley exhausts are made of something resembling galvanized scaffolding tube and probably weigh as much . They are then clad in a chromed heat shield along their entire length which makes them look pristine. I haven't actually checked to see if the headers are stainless but as I say , they are completely unaffected. Obviously never seen rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On a serious note mate a pair of marigolds and a mask tomorrow, it's too late to do anything about it now though maybe using the vacuum cleaner to suck it off might help some? paging @six30..@Six30 your audience awaits What a gift ![/quo[mention]Six30[/mention] To obvious bob' so I left it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 What was the state of the exhaust once you’d removed the wrapping? The exhausts are fine . Harley exhausts are made of something resembling galvanized scaffolding tube and probably weigh as much . They are then clad in a chromed heat shield along their entire length which makes them look pristine. I haven't actually checked to see if the headers are stainless but as I say , they are completely unaffected. Obviously never seen rain Course not it's a Harley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 wonder why they wrapped them in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 wonder why they wrapped them in the first place It's nothing more than a fashion thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 wonder why they wrapped them in the first place It's nothing more than a fashion thing. you mean.. like owning a Harley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 low punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Right , job done . All the shitty glass fibre bandage is in the bin where it belongs and the original heat shields are back on . Now when I pull up I'll be able to make that irritating tinkling noise as the metal cools down that is so characteristic of Harleys . Lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 wonder why they wrapped them in the first place It's nothing more than a fashion thing. you mean.. like owning a Harley? Ah , the snide little man has popped up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 wonder why they wrapped them in the first place It's nothing more than a fashion thing. It could have been a precaution against the combined effects of forward controls and ass-less chaps singeing the riders bits ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Right , job done . All the shitty glass fibre bandage is in the bin where it belongs and the original heat shields are back on . Now when I pull up I'll be able to make that irritating tinkling noise as the metal cools down that is so characteristic of Harleys . Lovely . Must be loud with them pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 it looks a lot better now than when it was covered I bandages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Right , job done . All the shitty glass fibre bandage is in the bin where it belongs and the original heat shields are back on . Now when I pull up I'll be able to make that irritating tinkling noise as the metal cools down that is so characteristic of Harleys . Lovely . Must be loud with them pipes Pleasingly so but not excessive . I've got some alternative baffles but I haven't worked out whether they are louder or quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 wonder why they wrapped them in the first place It's nothing more than a fashion thing. It could have been a precaution against the combined effects of forward controls and ass-less chaps singeing the riders bits ? Forward controls are coming off tomorrow as soon as I collect the mid controls . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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