Stebel wards off peaceful driver

bobhamlin · 10-31-2011, 06:34 PM

3 times in the last month, the Stebel has come in VERY handy.

Riding last in a line in the left lane today slowly overtaking right lane cars, I came up on a slow-lane minivan that was plastered with bumper stickers.

I first recognized the "co-exist," so my attitude started forming. Then, I saw the "War is not the answer*" decal. There was some small writing beneath it, but I didn't have time to read it because I was now just about even with the back quarterpanel.

And, lo & behold, here came the peacable one into my lane. I swerved to the left side of my lane, leaned on the Stebel, and watched her startled reaction. I didn't feel like flashing her the peace sign.

*A couple years ago, I asked a sign carrier with the "War is not the answer" slogan, "What IS the answer?" Within a couple back-and-forths, I was deemed a "war-mongering whore." It rendered me speechless, so I guess she won.

recumbentbob · 11-01-2011, 09:54 AM

I guess I'll install Stebel or WoLo horns on my Nomad and the Wife's Yamaha this winter.

**markclark57** · 11-01-2011, 10:16 AM

We have Stebel's on both bikes, they are awesome.

Bob, Actually "War is not the answer". . . Victory IS. We should allow the troops we send to win their battles. F#%& the politicly correct crap and kick some A$$.

Stump · 11-01-2011, 11:10 AM

I agree with all , I still have factory horns on my nomad, they are getting changed this winter and as far as that war is not the answer Markclark57 is right let the boy win the game.

**nomadtom69** · 11-01-2011, 11:34 AM

Has anyone had any trouble with the Stebel horns ? webBikeWorld had a bad review on them said they did not last thru the testing. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ebel-nautilus/

recumbentbob · 11-01-2011, 11:51 AM

I think these might look good mounted on the left side of the engine in place of the factory air cleaner............

http://www.amazon.com/Wolo-418-Power...161911&sr=8-10

http://trainhorns.net/Hot-Rod-Deluxe...c-Horn/675205/

http://www.rivcoproducts.com/product...cat=223&page=1

These are my favorite about 10 inches long on the longest one.
http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.c...tter-air-horn/

dyetube · 11-01-2011, 12:29 PM

My Stebel works like a charm! Loud and definitely gets the four wheelers attention. If you don't have one, get one now! They are fairly inexpensive at twisted throttle.

bobhamlin · 11-01-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadtom69

Has anyone had any trouble with the Stebel horns ? webBikeWorld had a bad review on them said they did not last thru the testing. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ebel-nautilus/

Tom,

This is my second Vulcan that I've put them on. I have had no trouble, but I did read once that they had to be vertical (or within a specific tolerance of vertical) for internal lubrication. Mine have been vertical.

cactusjack · 11-01-2011, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadtom69

Has anyone had any trouble with the Stebel horns ? webBikeWorld had a bad review on them said they did not last thru the testing. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ebel-nautilus/

I read that article and I think webBikeWorld must not have installed them correctly.

**markclark57** · 11-02-2011, 08:41 PM

I installed mine on the Windshield chrome above the left "Chuckster" triple light. Patricia's is @ the stock horn tab on the left side. @ 130 decibel either one does well. We both got the chrome ones. They have several models and finishes.

Blueraven · 11-02-2011, 11:51 PM

I use a BAD BOY air horn much like the Stebel. I have had it 1 year in rain too and it works GREAT. Will buy another if ever need to.

andyvh1959 · 10-23-2018, 07:34 PM

I bought my VN1600 used this past July. It has loads of mods on it already and the original owner must have believed the Loud Pipes BS because it had a loud set of unbaffled V&H Bigshot. But I'll give him credit that he also had installed a Stebel horn kit and that thing is LOUD when it needs to be. Anyone else ever seen a Stebel horn mounted behind what looks to be a left side air cleaner:

**Badger: Black Hills** · 10-24-2018, 11:33 AM

In my opinion neither this post nor any other that resorts to name-calling, unsupported statements of so-called facts or uses foul language should be allowed on this forum.

**JD Hog** · 10-24-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Badger: Black Hills

In my opinion neither this post nor any other that resorts to name-calling, unsupported statements of so-called facts or uses foul language should be allowed on this forum.

I agree

mbarr10 · 10-24-2018, 10:18 PM

Well... there you go, No Stable horn for me. Just looking for STABLE people

10-31-2011, 06:34 PM	#1
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Stebel wards off peaceful driver 3 times in the last month, the Stebel has come in VERY handy. Riding last in a line in the left lane today slowly overtaking right lane cars, I came up on a slow-lane minivan that was plastered with bumper stickers. I first recognized the "co-exist," so my attitude started forming. Then, I saw the "War is not the answer" decal. There was some small writing beneath it, but I didn't have time to read it because I was now just about even with the back quarterpanel. And, lo & behold, here came the peacable one into my lane. I swerved to the left side of my lane, leaned on the Stebel, and watched her startled reaction. I didn't feel like flashing her the peace sign. A couple years ago, I asked a sign carrier with the "War is not the answer" slogan, "What IS the answer?" Within a couple back-and-forths, I was deemed a "war-mongering whore." It rendered me speechless, so I guess she won. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-01-2011, 09:54 AM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I guess I'll install Stebel or WoLo horns on my Nomad and the Wife's Yamaha this winter. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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11-01-2011, 10:16 AM	#3
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	We have Stebel's on both bikes, they are awesome. Bob, Actually "War is not the answer". . . Victory IS. We should allow the troops we send to win their battles. F#%& the politicly correct crap and kick some A$$. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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11-01-2011, 11:34 AM	#5
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Has anyone had any trouble with the Stebel horns ? webBikeWorld had a bad review on them said they did not last thru the testing. http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...ebel-nautilus/ __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-01-2011, 11:51 AM	#6
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I think these might look good mounted on the left side of the engine in place of the factory air cleaner............ http://www.amazon.com/Wolo-418-Power...161911&sr=8-10 http://trainhorns.net/Hot-Rod-Deluxe...c-Horn/675205/ http://www.rivcoproducts.com/product...cat=223&page=1 These are my favorite about 10 inches long on the longest one. http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.c...tter-air-horn/ __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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11-01-2011, 11:10 AM	#4
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	I agree with all , I still have factory horns on my nomad, they are getting changed this winter and as far as that war is not the answer Markclark57 is right let the boy win the game.
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11-01-2011, 12:29 PM	#7
dyetube Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 213	My Stebel works like a charm! Loud and definitely gets the four wheelers attention. If you don't have one, get one now! They are fairly inexpensive at twisted throttle. __________________ 2001 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500FI All stock Sena SMH10 Bluetooth
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11-02-2011, 08:41 PM	#10
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I installed mine on the Windshield chrome above the left "Chuckster" triple light. Patricia's is @ the stock horn tab on the left side. @ 130 decibel either one does well. We both got the chrome ones. They have several models and finishes. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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11-02-2011, 11:51 PM	#11
Blueraven Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 805	I use a BAD BOY air horn much like the Stebel. I have had it 1 year in rain too and it works GREAT. Will buy another if ever need to. __________________ Rhys Westmoreland VBA# 01622 (Kawanow) 1969 Suzuki 250 1973 Honda CB750 K3 (Sold Dec 11, 2011) 2003 1500 Nomad FI "REBA" PC III Commander (Died April 2011) PC III Commander (Installed new one April 2016) Vance and Hines, Mustang Seat BadBoy Air Horn Front LED Fog Lights 2011 Maggie Valley,NC 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH
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10-24-2018, 11:33 AM	#13
Badger: Black Hills Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 200	In my opinion neither this post nor any other that resorts to name-calling, unsupported statements of so-called facts or uses foul language should be allowed on this forum. __________________ 2009 National, Custer, SD 2010 NW Regional, Kalispell, MT 2011 National, Maggie Valley, NC 2011 Rally in the Redwoods, CA 2013 National, Estes Park, CO 2013 SE Regional, Blairsville, GA 2014 NW Regional, Orifino, ID 2014 NC/SC Regional in the Ozarks, AR 2016 NC Regional, Hillsboro, WI 2016 E. Canada/NE Regional, Quebec 2017 National, Lake George, NY 2018 SC/NC, Custer, SD 2018 Antlers, OK Last edited by plumber63; 10-25-2018 at 07:47 AM.
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10-24-2018, 10:18 PM	#15
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Well... there you go, No Stable horn for me. Just looking for STABLE people __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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