New thoughts on exhaust coatings for these hot big twins?

In Cali · 11-04-2010, 08:50 AM

Does anyone have recent or updated experience with exhaust coatings. Trying to keep the big beast cooler during summer rides.

Is one company better?

I live in Sacramento, CA. area.

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 11-04-2010, 09:12 AM

I have been pondering the Jet-Hot 2000...

http://www.jet-hot.com/headercoatings.html

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WVhillbilly · 11-04-2010, 09:30 AM

Have used Jet-Hot on street rod headers, not on a bike tho. Very good product.

DSM8 · 11-04-2010, 10:57 AM

I had the entire system for my 990 coated shortly after it was new. Ran about 9K on it before coating and another 4+ since. It does make a difference in the heat retention and less does get radiated off the pipe. Bike is still hot but I do notice a significant improvement I just cant tell you how much in regards to temp drop etc.

viola-tor · 11-04-2010, 07:31 PM

I'm considering doing this too, for my bike and certain extra-toasty Ducati. Keep the suggestions coming please!

viola-tor · 11-04-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WARRIORPRINCEJJ

I have been pondering the Jet-Hot 2000...

http://www.jet-hot.com/headercoatings.html

.

Says the JetHot 2000 is only done in-house in OKC...

WVhillbilly · 11-04-2010, 07:38 PM

Yep, got to send them in. Turn around time is not bad as I remember.
Good off season upgrade.

trailtrick · 11-04-2010, 08:13 PM

I got this done and is nice ,lot cooler on my legs no much diferent in the bar indicator , bike sems to ride the same

Zpider · 11-05-2010, 07:23 AM

We do a lot of coating on bikes, both Cermakrome and TurboX from Techline as we are the Swedish agent for them. Works great, reduces the heatradiation a lot on pipes near the legs and under the seat. It also seems to hold very nice to dirt and wet spray from front wheel. In Sweden everybody seems to prefer the black TurboX coating, not so many Cermakrome coatings done on offroders.

viola-tor · 11-05-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trailtrick

I got this done and is nice ,lot cooler on my legs no much diferent in the bar indicator , bike sems to ride the same

Which coating and/or company did you use, Javier?

I like the look of the black pipe for sure, bad ass.

Bill 310 · 11-06-2010, 06:46 AM

Thank you for your explanation, if a bike has say 45,000 ams on it and the exhaust is heavily marked up from calcium chloride coated northern roads, will the coating hold or is it better to buy new pipes and have them coated ?

q2 is that ohlins for your SE ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by trailtrick

I got this done and is nice ,lot cooler on my legs no much diferent in the bar indicator , bike sems to ride the same

DSM8 · 11-05-2010, 11:07 AM

Apparently there are different coatings. The one i got was higher end but apparently there is one out there that really performs in the area of heat retention better than others.

Somthing to ask your coater about when the time comes in regards to which is better performing for the task at hand. Had I known at the time I would have done the other coating which had a grey color to it instead of the shinny silver one I have now. either would be good and is an improvement over stock.

Just my .02

Keith · 11-09-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In Cali

Does anyone have recent or updated experience with exhaust coatings. Trying to keep the big beast cooler during summer rides.

Is one company better?

I live in Sacramento, CA. area.

Check with your local preferred powder coater. I have one that I like in Concord, CA that does ceramic coatings in house. On my DR650, I noticed a big difference on my right leg.

11-04-2010, 08:50 AM	#1
In Cali ^OP Adventure Fool Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Auburn, CA Oddometer: 31	New thoughts on exhaust coatings for these hot big twins? Does anyone have recent or updated experience with exhaust coatings. Trying to keep the big beast cooler during summer rides. Is one company better? I live in Sacramento, CA. area.

11-04-2010, 09:12 AM	#2
WARRIORPRINCEJJ Not in the clique... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South Central Texas Oddometer: 6,797	Jet-Hot 2000... I have been pondering the Jet-Hot 2000... http://www.jet-hot.com/headercoatings.html . __________________ I spent all my money on motorcycles, 4X4's, whiskey, and women...The rest I just wasted. (edited to fit/original phrase by "WIBO") "There's a WEALTH of cool people and knowledge on ADV, there's also a decent sized pocket of douche bag assholes that think their ADV forum Post Count (Oddometer) is their badge at being experienced riders." goodcat8

11-04-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,144	I had the entire system for my 990 coated shortly after it was new. Ran about 9K on it before coating and another 4+ since. It does make a difference in the heat retention and less does get radiated off the pipe. Bike is still hot but I do notice a significant improvement I just cant tell you how much in regards to temp drop etc. __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

11-04-2010, 07:31 PM	#5
viola-tor Needs to ride! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: The Alamo Oddometer: 2,065	I'm considering doing this too, for my bike and certain extra-toasty Ducati. Keep the suggestions coming please! __________________ WHHHAAAAT!?!?! 5 Star RR: VIOLA-TING AMERICA - Chasing the dream of music and motos

11-04-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
trailtrick goat trail rider Joined: May 2008 Location: socal Oddometer: 3,297	I got this done and is nice ,lot cooler on my legs no much diferent in the bar indicator , bike sems to ride the same __________________ "Vive tus sueños en vida, no la vida en sueños. Kampale Moto Ranch Bed and Breakfast mototours/uruguay south america

11-04-2010, 09:30 AM	#3
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,553	Have used Jet-Hot on street rod headers, not on a bike tho. Very good product.

11-04-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,553	Yep, got to send them in. Turn around time is not bad as I remember. Good off season upgrade.

11-05-2010, 07:23 AM	#9
Zpider Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Oddometer: 97	We do a lot of coating on bikes, both Cermakrome and TurboX from Techline as we are the Swedish agent for them. Works great, reduces the heatradiation a lot on pipes near the legs and under the seat. It also seems to hold very nice to dirt and wet spray from front wheel. In Sweden everybody seems to prefer the black TurboX coating, not so many Cermakrome coatings done on offroders. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- BMW R1200GS Adv 2008 http://www.weirdperformance.se

11-05-2010, 11:07 AM	#12
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,144	Apparently there are different coatings. The one i got was higher end but apparently there is one out there that really performs in the area of heat retention better than others. Somthing to ask your coater about when the time comes in regards to which is better performing for the task at hand. Had I known at the time I would have done the other coating which had a grey color to it instead of the shinny silver one I have now. either would be good and is an improvement over stock. Just my .02 __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

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