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Old 04-01-2013, 07:19 PM   #1
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WoLo Bad Boy Horn
Getting ready to install the WoLo Bad Boy Chrome horn. I fabricated a new mounting bracket.
Thought it would be interesting to check the current draw between the stock Nomad horn and the Wolo horn.

Factory horn draws 3.3 amps, I connected the WoLo and it is defective, doesn't honk just a loud buzzing sound and draws 19.5 amps.

I'm returning and and will check the new one when I get it from Amazon and will report back.

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Old 04-01-2013, 08:57 PM   #2
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I'm really hoping that you are running the power via a relay. That switch will burn out quick if wired direct.
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I'm really hoping that you are running the power via a relay. That switch will burn out quick if wired direct.
Yes using a relay.
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Did you reverse the leads from the old horn. Had the same problem and changed the wiring around and it works fine
 
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Did you reverse the leads from the old horn. Had the same problem and changed the wiring around and it works fine
Good point, I may have, I'll check that.
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It took me a while as I had a few beers to finally get the right combination.
 
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That was it, had the wires reversed. Damn that thing is loud....:eek:

Connected with the polarity correct it draws 15.5 amps.

A friend of mine has the same horn on his Harley just connected to his horn wires no relay .....what keeps his horn button from burning out is beyond me.
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The stock horn is on a 10amp circuit right?
 
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The stock horn is on a 10amp circuit right?
That is correct. That's why using a relay in the circuit is so important.
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Looks just like the Stebel horn on my bike: http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/inde...pageId=2173985

lol. You got pics of ho you mounted it? I want my to be better mounted.
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Looks just like the Stebel horn on my bike: http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/inde...pageId=2173985

lol. You got pics of ho you mounted it? I want my to be better mounted.
I made the bracket but haven't mounted it yet.
When I do I'll put up some photos.
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Looks just like the Stebel horn on my bike: http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/inde...pageId=2173985

lol. You got pics of ho you mounted it? I want my to be better mounted.
I had some aluminum angle in the basement so made a bracket from a 4 inch piece of it. Painted black. I used a rubber grommet over the bolt between the horn and the angle to dampen vibrations.
It sticks out about 2 inches further than the stock horn. I think it will be OK but if it bothers me when I shift I'll make another bracket and move it in some.
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Looks good. Some guys turn the original bracket around and make it work somehow. I have a new Stebel horn, and I'm going to try that.
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Looks good. Some guys turn the original bracket around and make it work somehow. I have a new Stebel horn, and I'm going to try that.
Me too.
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