Stebel Horn

zoom45 · 09-15-2008, 10:40 AM

I may order a Stebel horn today. I saw on another post it pulls 18 amps. Just wondering if that could blow a fuse if riding at night pulling my trailer with all the extra lights on and I honked it. Does the Stebel need an in-line fuse?
Thanks,
Zoom45

MikeInFla · 09-15-2008, 11:16 AM

I always put an inline fuse in everything I hook up. Gadgets site has a write up on how to install one.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/airhorn.htm

Yellow Jacket · 09-15-2008, 11:44 AM

Hi zoom,

You want to put the stebel on it's own fused circuit. That way you won't have to worry about blowing some other fuse depending on how much stuff you have on. Of course you don't want to exceed the output of the alternator but that's another story.

If you want to remove the stock horn and replace it with the stebel you can follow the wiring diagram shown below. This will use the stock horn button to operate the stebel. Since I don't have a nice CAD program, this is just hand drawn.

Disclaimer:
Also, some say that the hot (12vdc) lead should go to terminal 86 and terminal 85 should be the terminal which gets grounded by the horn button switch. Either way should work.

dogdoc · 09-15-2008, 01:30 PM

All the directions are included and simple. It does have a 20 amo in-line fuse and a relay all comes with it. LOUD!!!!!!!

**scion0** · 09-15-2008, 01:54 PM

Still trying to find one locally, I can find BadBoy horns all over but not the Stebel horn.

Yellow Jacket · 09-15-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

Still trying to find one locally, I can find BadBoy horns all over but not the Stebel horn.

The BadBoy horns by WOLO mfg look like copies of the Stebel but they're only rated at 118dB compared to the 139dB of the Stebel.

Try www.bikerhiway.com. They usually have stuff to you in less than a week.

**scion0** · 09-15-2008, 02:21 PM

[quote=Yellow Jacket]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ""Scion0" ":5txj8ipu

Still trying to find one locally, I can find BadBoy horns all over but not the Stebel horn.

The BadBoy horns by WOLO mfg look like copies of the Stebel but they're only rated at 118dB compared to the 139dB of the Stebel.

Try www.bikerhiway.com. They usually have stuff to you in less than a week.[/quote:5txj8ipu]

Thanks, I'll do that.

cactusjack · 09-15-2008, 02:39 PM

If you simply install it in place of the OEM horn you will. A Stebel horn needs a dedicated, relay controlled circuit. It's not difficult, just don't ask me how to wire it. ::) ::)

ells · 09-15-2008, 03:19 PM

The instructions and fused circuit that Doc refer to come only with the wiring kit, not the horn it self. Only the relay comes with the horn. Not hard to wire yourself without the kit but with the kit every piece for doing it correctly, the first time, are right there.

zoom45 · 09-15-2008, 03:19 PM

Does the relay come with the horn or the wiring kit? All I saw with the kit was wire, fuse holder and connectors. The horn description didn't say.
Zoom

ells · 09-15-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoom45

Does the relay come with the horn or the wiring kit? All I saw with the kit was wire, fuse holder and connectors. The horn description didn't say.
Zoom

The relay comes with the horn, not the kit.

moenko · 09-15-2008, 03:30 PM

If someone needs help with the wiring, PM me, I'll send you my phone number and talk you through it.

phenrichs · 09-15-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoom45

I may order a Stebel horn today. I saw on another post it pulls 18 amps. Just wondering if that could blow a fuse if riding at night pulling my trailer with all the extra lights on and I honked it. Does the Stebel need an in-line fuse?
Thanks,
Zoom45

Just checked and the Stebel magnums I have are rated for a total of 12amp draw for the pair. One downfall is you have to mount 2 instead of one for the nautilus.

zoom45 · 09-18-2008, 08:01 PM

Got my Stebel Nautilus today from BikerHiway. It came very quickly. From the instructions it looks like it should mount facing the rear, straight up but wouldn't that make the bracket need to wrap around the horn to mount it? Anyone have pictures of the mounting braket on a 1500. I may have to wait till Saturday to g et it on.
Thanks,
Zoom

zoom45 · 09-18-2008, 09:20 PM

The best place I see to mount it like the instructions say is make a real short bracket and bolt it high on the right side using the crash bar bolt. I really didn't want it outside the frame where it sticks out but since I did get the chrome horn it may look ok. Most of the dummies are on the left side but from what everyone says it is loud enough they will hear it. I don't see a good place for it on the left side. Either my foot or the key will be in the way and it's really not enough room to tuck it in between the radiator and the cylinder.

09-15-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Stebel Horn I may order a Stebel horn today. I saw on another post it pulls 18 amps. Just wondering if that could blow a fuse if riding at night pulling my trailer with all the extra lights on and I honked it. Does the Stebel need an in-line fuse? Thanks, Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2008, 11:16 AM	#2
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Stebel Horn I always put an inline fuse in everything I hook up. Gadgets site has a write up on how to install one. http://www.gadgetjq.com/airhorn.htm __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
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09-15-2008, 11:44 AM	#3
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Stebel Horn Hi zoom, You want to put the stebel on it's own fused circuit. That way you won't have to worry about blowing some other fuse depending on how much stuff you have on. Of course you don't want to exceed the output of the alternator but that's another story. If you want to remove the stock horn and replace it with the stebel you can follow the wiring diagram shown below. This will use the stock horn button to operate the stebel. Since I don't have a nice CAD program, this is just hand drawn. Disclaimer: Also, some say that the hot (12vdc) lead should go to terminal 86 and terminal 85 should be the terminal which gets grounded by the horn button switch. Either way should work. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-15-2008, 01:30 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Stebel Horn All the directions are included and simple. It does have a 20 amo in-line fuse and a relay all comes with it. LOUD!!!!!!!
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scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Stebel Horn Still trying to find one locally, I can find BadBoy horns all over but not the Stebel horn. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Stebel Horn If you simply install it in place of the OEM horn you will. A Stebel horn needs a dedicated, relay controlled circuit. It's not difficult, just don't ask me how to wire it. ::) ::) __________________ 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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09-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#9
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Stebel Horn The instructions and fused circuit that Doc refer to come only with the wiring kit, not the horn it self. Only the relay comes with the horn. Not hard to wire yourself without the kit but with the kit every piece for doing it correctly, the first time, are right there.
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09-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#10
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Stebel Horn Does the relay come with the horn or the wiring kit? All I saw with the kit was wire, fuse holder and connectors. The horn description didn't say. Zoom __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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09-15-2008, 03:30 PM	#12
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Stebel Horn If someone needs help with the wiring, PM me, I'll send you my phone number and talk you through it.
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09-18-2008, 08:01 PM	#14
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Stebel Horn Got my Stebel Nautilus today from BikerHiway. It came very quickly. From the instructions it looks like it should mount facing the rear, straight up but wouldn't that make the bracket need to wrap around the horn to mount it? Anyone have pictures of the mounting braket on a 1500. I may have to wait till Saturday to g et it on. Thanks, Zoom __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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09-18-2008, 09:20 PM	#15
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Stebel Horn The best place I see to mount it like the instructions say is make a real short bracket and bolt it high on the right side using the crash bar bolt. I really didn't want it outside the frame where it sticks out but since I did get the chrome horn it may look ok. Most of the dummies are on the left side but from what everyone says it is loud enough they will hear it. I don't see a good place for it on the left side. Either my foot or the key will be in the way and it's really not enough room to tuck it in between the radiator and the cylinder. __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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