tdragger
Living Legend
I couldn't stand the meep-meep anymore so I ordered a Stebel Nautilus to mount under the left side panel. As others have posted before, it was not a particularly difficult install. I mounted the horn using the bolt through the airbox method. Very easy, very secure. The relay was mounted to a small flange that is just below the aft bolt that holds the side panel. Very convenient.
I disconnected the leads to the old horn and pulled the cable back under the tank. Of the two leads, one has 2 blue wires and the other has 1 purple wire. The single purple wire is the one you will be interested in. It is at best a 18 ga wire so I crimped a quick slice onto it and ran a new 18 ga wire back to the relay. Another new wire was run to the (+) battery terminal and then to the relay. The fuse kit that came with my purchase fit perfectly between the (+) and its post on the relay. Another new wire extended from the relay to the (+) side of the horn. Lastly, the (-) side of the horn was connected to a bare bolt that can be seen from below just fore of the rear peg inside the swingarm.
I did a quick test (very short beep) just to confirm that it was getting power then started putting everything back together. When Wife came out to supervise, I did a full performance test. Note to Self: Don't sit on the left side with no hearing protection when conducting a full performance test with this horn! I nearly rolled off my chair and my Wife about jumped through the ceiling.
THIS THING IS PAINFULLY LOUD!!!! Wife said it was obnoxiously loud but I reminded her that this just might save my life someday.
I'll try to get some pics posted shortly. I have to prepare myself for all the "dirt" and "wash it" comments. Geezz, just trying to help.
I disconnected the leads to the old horn and pulled the cable back under the tank. Of the two leads, one has 2 blue wires and the other has 1 purple wire. The single purple wire is the one you will be interested in. It is at best a 18 ga wire so I crimped a quick slice onto it and ran a new 18 ga wire back to the relay. Another new wire was run to the (+) battery terminal and then to the relay. The fuse kit that came with my purchase fit perfectly between the (+) and its post on the relay. Another new wire extended from the relay to the (+) side of the horn. Lastly, the (-) side of the horn was connected to a bare bolt that can be seen from below just fore of the rear peg inside the swingarm.
I did a quick test (very short beep) just to confirm that it was getting power then started putting everything back together. When Wife came out to supervise, I did a full performance test. Note to Self: Don't sit on the left side with no hearing protection when conducting a full performance test with this horn! I nearly rolled off my chair and my Wife about jumped through the ceiling.
THIS THING IS PAINFULLY LOUD!!!! Wife said it was obnoxiously loud but I reminded her that this just might save my life someday.I'll try to get some pics posted shortly. I have to prepare myself for all the "dirt" and "wash it" comments. Geezz, just trying to help.
