Stebel horn problem solved

petenomad · 05-09-2010, 11:44 AM

I bought a Stebel horn as a winter project and had problems with it after getting all the wiring done and mounted. I thought I would share what I found in case it helps someone else.
I didn't get the "super chrome" one and wasn't impressed by the dull finish or the look in general, so I had taken it apart and painted the compressor black in hopes of making it just blend in. I got it all put back together and was disappointed in the sound. It sort of sounded like a duck.
My first troubleshooting attempt didn't work. I couldn't remember if it was polarized and couldn't really see the bottom of the compressor with it mounted on the bike, so I just reversed the wires. This makes the compressor run backwards and you get practically no sound at all.
Yesterday I had more time and decided to fix it or replace it. I tested my wiring (OK) and tried with just the compressor. This worked, so I came to the conclusion that I must have an air leak that was preventing me from getting decent sound.. I put some teflon tape around the compressor output and put it back together. Problem solved.

**Top Cat** · 05-09-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by petenomad

I bought a Stebel horn as a winter project and had problems with it after getting all the wiring done and mounted. I thought I would share what I found in case it helps someone else.
I didn't get the "super chrome" one and wasn't impressed by the dull finish or the look in general, so I had taken it apart and painted the compressor black in hopes of making it just blend in. I got it all put back together and was disappointed in the sound. It sort of sounded like a duck.
My first troubleshooting attempt didn't work. I couldn't remember if it was polarized and couldn't really see the bottom of the compressor with it mounted on the bike, so I just reversed the wires. This makes the compressor run backwards and you get practically no sound at all.
Yesterday I had more time and decided to fix it or replace it. I tested my wiring (OK) and tried with just the compressor. This worked, so I came to the conclusion that I must have an air leak that was preventing me from getting decent sound.. I put some teflon tape around the compressor output and put it back together. Problem solved.

Some people just can't leave well enough alone

petenomad · 05-09-2010, 03:25 PM

Yeah, yeah. :) I know that others have taken these apart. Most people do it to separate the compressor from the horn. I would liked to have hidden the compressor and may still do that. I didn't really see a good way to mount the horn separately.

**ringadingh** · 05-09-2010, 04:15 PM

It sounds like you had an easy fix, better than spending a few hours and still have the same problem. I worked on a lawnmower today thats almost brand new, spent over two hours on it and it still doesn't run.

dogdoc · 05-13-2010, 05:04 PM

But look at all the bonding that you now have with your Stebel. :-)

05-09-2010, 11:44 AM	#1
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Stebel horn problem solved I bought a Stebel horn as a winter project and had problems with it after getting all the wiring done and mounted. I thought I would share what I found in case it helps someone else. I didn't get the "super chrome" one and wasn't impressed by the dull finish or the look in general, so I had taken it apart and painted the compressor black in hopes of making it just blend in. I got it all put back together and was disappointed in the sound. It sort of sounded like a duck. My first troubleshooting attempt didn't work. I couldn't remember if it was polarized and couldn't really see the bottom of the compressor with it mounted on the bike, so I just reversed the wires. This makes the compressor run backwards and you get practically no sound at all. Yesterday I had more time and decided to fix it or replace it. I tested my wiring (OK) and tried with just the compressor. This worked, so I came to the conclusion that I must have an air leak that was preventing me from getting decent sound.. I put some teflon tape around the compressor output and put it back together. Problem solved. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-09-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	Stebel horn problem solved Yeah, yeah. :) I know that others have taken these apart. Most people do it to separate the compressor from the horn. I would liked to have hidden the compressor and may still do that. I didn't really see a good way to mount the horn separately. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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05-09-2010, 04:15 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Stebel horn problem solved It sounds like you had an easy fix, better than spending a few hours and still have the same problem. I worked on a lawnmower today thats almost brand new, spent over two hours on it and it still doesn't run. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-13-2010, 05:04 PM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Stebel horn problem solved But look at all the bonding that you now have with your Stebel. :-) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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