Relay

okiecop · 04-10-2012, 02:43 PM

I am replacing the stock horn with two electric horns. Do I need to use a relay for this replacement? I used one on the Mean Streak but I had a Stebel airhorn on it.

Thanks for any response.

dewey405 · 04-10-2012, 02:47 PM

I would, the stock setup is still for just one horn. For how cheap they are and how easy it is to throw one in there really is no reason not to.

okiecop · 04-10-2012, 03:10 PM

Thanks! I was leaning that way but if it wasn't necessary, I was going the easy way!

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2012, 03:32 PM

Yes use a relay, there is a schematic here in our tech section.

okiecop · 04-10-2012, 09:20 PM

Thanks Rigadingh! I'll look it up!

**Jared** · 04-10-2012, 10:25 PM

Or better yet, set up a relayed fuse block and run all your accessories to it.

dewey405 · 04-10-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Or better yet, set up a relayed fuse block and run all your accessories to it.

I will be doing that this weekend

**mc88** · 04-10-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dewey405

I will be doing that this weekend

And if you setup a fuse block, check out my post on keeping a clean side compartment and grab a fuse block from easternbeaver.com

Sight Seer · 04-11-2012, 12:11 PM

+1 on Easternbeaver.com. They have excellent products. I've purchased two of their relay pre-assembled patch cables for my bikes going to a Blue Sea Fuse Block. Super easy install.

**Jared** · 04-12-2012, 12:37 AM

I'm sure the easternbeaver fuse blocks are nice, but what's so nice about them for $60?

I purchased a universal fuse block (bolted to support above battery) from AutoZone for $5. I connected a relay to the fuse block and I run all my accessories (radio, gps, tfi fuel processor, volt meter, heated gloves, light-bar) to it.

It's worked great for over a year. (The tape on the wires is to help me remember what each wire goes to)

Jesus Freak · 04-12-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I'm sure the easternbeaver fuse blocks are nice, but what's so nice about them for $60?

I purchased a universal fuse block (bolted to support above battery) from AutoZone for $5. I connected a relay to the fuse block and I run all my accessories (radio, gps, tfi fuel processor, volt meter, heated gloves, light-bar) to it.

It's worked great for over a year. (The tape on the wires is to help me remember what each wire goes to)

I like that...

collinr · 04-12-2012, 10:07 PM

Thats a fuse box on switched power. Wiring your horn through a relay takes the current load off the thumb switch, nothing else.

clayton · 04-13-2012, 09:10 AM

Hummm didn't thing there was that much clearance under the seat...might have to "re-think" mine...I like it better there

04-10-2012, 02:43 PM	#1
okiecop Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 189	Relay I am replacing the stock horn with two electric horns. Do I need to use a relay for this replacement? I used one on the Mean Streak but I had a Stebel airhorn on it. Thanks for any response. __________________ Brent Y. / SW Oklahoma 2015 Indian Roadmaster 2011 Kawasaki Voyager (sold) VBA #01900 VROC #25609 F.A.I.T.H. Riders (Central Baptist Church, Lawton) MSF Rider Coach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-10-2012, 02:47 PM	#2
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	I would, the stock setup is still for just one horn. For how cheap they are and how easy it is to throw one in there really is no reason not to. __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848
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04-10-2012, 03:10 PM	#3
okiecop Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 189	Thanks! I was leaning that way but if it wasn't necessary, I was going the easy way! __________________ Brent Y. / SW Oklahoma 2015 Indian Roadmaster 2011 Kawasaki Voyager (sold) VBA #01900 VROC #25609 F.A.I.T.H. Riders (Central Baptist Church, Lawton) MSF Rider Coach
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04-10-2012, 03:32 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Yes use a relay, there is a schematic here in our tech section. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-10-2012, 09:20 PM	#5
okiecop Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 189	Thanks Rigadingh! I'll look it up! __________________ Brent Y. / SW Oklahoma 2015 Indian Roadmaster 2011 Kawasaki Voyager (sold) VBA #01900 VROC #25609 F.A.I.T.H. Riders (Central Baptist Church, Lawton) MSF Rider Coach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-10-2012, 10:25 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Or better yet, set up a relayed fuse block and run all your accessories to it. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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04-11-2012, 12:11 PM	#9
Sight Seer Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 56	+1 on Easternbeaver.com. They have excellent products. I've purchased two of their relay pre-assembled patch cables for my bikes going to a Blue Sea Fuse Block. Super easy install. __________________ 2009 1700 Nomad, 2000 Honda VFR800 Garmin Nuvi 765T, Edmonds Lowers, Cobra Rack Americas Guardians PS MC Patriot Guard Rider VBA #01982
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04-12-2012, 12:37 AM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I'm sure the easternbeaver fuse blocks are nice, but what's so nice about them for $60? I purchased a universal fuse block (bolted to support above battery) from AutoZone for $5. I connected a relay to the fuse block and I run all my accessories (radio, gps, tfi fuel processor, volt meter, heated gloves, light-bar) to it. It's worked great for over a year. (The tape on the wires is to help me remember what each wire goes to) __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President) Last edited by Jared; 04-12-2012 at 12:39 AM.
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04-12-2012, 10:07 PM	#12
collinr Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 121	Thats a fuse box on switched power. Wiring your horn through a relay takes the current load off the thumb switch, nothing else.
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04-13-2012, 09:10 AM	#13
clayton Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 618	Hummm didn't thing there was that much clearance under the seat...might have to "re-think" mine...I like it better there __________________ Clayton 2008 1600 Nomad VBA #01332
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