how easy

bugman · 03-24-2009, 04:34 PM

is to install a stebel horn, i looked at the gadget site, but wondering how easy it is

strobe · 03-24-2009, 05:26 PM

I have not done the horn, but from a wiring perspective it is not too hard, just use a relay and follow the instructions. The existing horn power will activate the relay, so you just need power from the battery, a ground, and the wire to the horn.

bugman · 03-24-2009, 05:29 PM

thanks, i'm at work right now and dont get home til late, i thought there was air also or am i mistaken

strobe · 03-24-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bugman

thanks, i'm at work right now and dont get home til late, i thought there was air also or am i mistaken

There is the compressor, and that is where the 'horn power' goes. Looking at the wiring for the horn, you power the compressor technically, not the actual horn.

**Top Cat** · 03-24-2009, 05:42 PM

bugman, you could just sell me the horn for what you paid and not have the hassle

I tried to get the horn along with the windshield bag I bought but you got there first ;)

bugman · 03-24-2009, 05:45 PM

sorry, if i hear of another one at a great price, i will let you know for sure

cactusjack · 03-24-2009, 05:55 PM

It isn't hard to do. Most folks mount the Stebel in the same location as the stock horn. You can either build yourself a mounting bracket or remove the stock bracket, turn it over and flip it end-for-end and it will work just fine.

To wire it, you need to run a fairly heavy-gauge, fused wire from the positive battery post to your horn location. You connect the stock horn wiring to the relay, this will act as a "trigger", then you connect the wire from the battery to the relay, then run a wire from the relay to the horn. It's pretty simple, really. I don't have access to it right now, but I have a schematic diagram that shows how to wire it. I'm sure Gadget's page has one as well.

bugman · 03-24-2009, 05:57 PM

that was very simple the way you put it thanks, from a simple minded person,,LOL

**coacha** · 03-24-2009, 09:31 PM

Bugman, I have one on my bike. If you want to meet up some time to see how it is installed, let me know. I'm just up the road.

bugman · 03-24-2009, 10:29 PM

sweet, i'm heading over to JP cycles Sat. didnt make it last Sat. but need to go get a couple things. let me know

dogdoc · 03-26-2009, 12:47 PM

pretty easy to install and kinda of a fun and rewarding project. im not electrically skilled and I did mine just fine. I made a custom bracket out of aluminum which keeps it rock solid. Working LOUD!!!!!

MikeInFla · 03-26-2009, 01:30 PM

Pete,

I have one on my bike as you know. I'll be home tonight. If you don't remember where I live give me a call.

barrynfla · 03-26-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeInFLA

Pete,

I have one on my bike as you know. I'll be home tonight. If you don't remember where I live give me a call.

:) :) :) Gave ya karma for this.

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strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	how easy I have not done the horn, but from a wiring perspective it is not too hard, just use a relay and follow the instructions. The existing horn power will activate the relay, so you just need power from the battery, a ground, and the wire to the horn. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	how easy It isn't hard to do. Most folks mount the Stebel in the same location as the stock horn. You can either build yourself a mounting bracket or remove the stock bracket, turn it over and flip it end-for-end and it will work just fine. To wire it, you need to run a fairly heavy-gauge, fused wire from the positive battery post to your horn location. You connect the stock horn wiring to the relay, this will act as a "trigger", then you connect the wire from the battery to the relay, then run a wire from the relay to the horn. It's pretty simple, really. I don't have access to it right now, but I have a schematic diagram that shows how to wire it. I'm sure Gadget's page has one as well. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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bugman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spring hill florida Posts: 477	how easy sweet, i'm heading over to JP cycles Sat. didnt make it last Sat. but need to go get a couple things. let me know
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	how easy pretty easy to install and kinda of a fun and rewarding project. im not electrically skilled and I did mine just fine. I made a custom bracket out of aluminum which keeps it rock solid. Working LOUD!!!!!
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