I thought about wrapping, but being on the bike and being that I ride in inclement weather, Id rather not have the pipes rot out.
I know they are stainless and shouldnt, but Ive read a few peoples "reports" where they were damaged from the excess heat.
Being where they are, and how hard they are to access, they would have all sorts of crud trapped in the wrap before too long. This way, they stay relatively clean.
Its awful tight in there too in places. I know the wrap isnt very thick, but even then it might be touching some areas.
I suppose if this doesnt reduce the heat that much, I could wrap them, but while the heat was very uncomfortable on one ride last year, since I removed the scoops, its not been that bad since, so Im not going to wrap them.
Basically, this is as far as Im going with headers and heat reduction....if it doesnt work, well, it doesnt work I guess...Im hoping it warms up soon, so I can go on a nice long ride an see how it does! Riding in the 50s doesnt tell me much...