Stebal horn mounting

nomad72 · 05-16-2010, 07:43 AM

Hi all
reading the instructions with the stebal horn and it warns not to mount horizontal. Has anyone mounted the unit horizontal and if so what was the outcome. thinking of mounting unit where goat belly was located.

Thanks
Jeff

johnr475 · 05-16-2010, 08:46 AM

I mounted mine on the original mounting bracket. Before the Nomad I had a Classic. I had separated the compressor from the horn and mounted it in the storage compartment. I had it mounted horizontally with no problems. Gadget's site gives good instructions on how to do this. Hope this helps.

cactusjack · 05-16-2010, 08:47 AM

I don't think they would specifically state not to mount it horizontally if there was no problem in doing so.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-16-2010, 10:19 AM

I am with you Scott. I would try to follow their instructions. I am sure there may have been problems in the past with people mounting them horizontal.

audiogooroo · 05-16-2010, 12:38 PM

It's true that they warn not to mount horizontal. I believe it has to do with the lubrication of the compressor. That being said though, I separated mine and mounted the pump horizontally 7 years ago and it's still works flawlessly and I have never had a problem. Maybe I would have had problems if I was using it constantly, I don't know, but it's gets a healthy blast a couple of times a month. YMMV

pastorgumby · 05-16-2010, 05:04 PM

Which Stebel did you go with? I'm in between the black or chrome-- i'm considering blacking out some parts of the bike (head light basket).

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...DHORN&CartID=1

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...SNCT-BLACK.jpg

http://www.spoiledbiker.com/product1527.html#1527

There is a difference between the stebels apparently- compact air vs. tuning (cost wise also). I've used WOLO Bad Boy's- very similar and also made in Italy, with great resulst and reliability.

Here's Gadet's post: http://www.gadgetjq.com/airhorn.htm

johnr475 · 05-16-2010, 08:39 PM

I bought the chrome stebel Nautilus Compact. Not the superchrome. Got it from Bikerhighway.

nomad72 · 05-16-2010, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I bought the chrome from bikerhighway. Fast ship and good price. I wish I bought the black one instaed of the chrome. Mounted it where the goat belly was and think the black one would be less visible. I mounted it horizontally with the bracket from the oem horn. Thinking of making a bracket to change to the vertical position and raise it a touch.

Thanks
Jeff

pastorgumby · 05-17-2010, 09:52 AM

I would love to see pictures of your new mount.

Has anyone bought the more expensive stebel tuning in chrome? I wonder how big it is compared to the original compact air horns?

05-16-2010, 08:46 AM	#2
johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Stebal horn mounting I mounted mine on the original mounting bracket. Before the Nomad I had a Classic. I had separated the compressor from the horn and mounted it in the storage compartment. I had it mounted horizontally with no problems. Gadget's site gives good instructions on how to do this. Hope this helps.
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05-16-2010, 08:47 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Stebal horn mounting I don't think they would specifically state not to mount it horizontally if there was no problem in doing so. __________________ 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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05-16-2010, 10:19 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Stebal horn mounting I am with you Scott. I would try to follow their instructions. I am sure there may have been problems in the past with people mounting them horizontal. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-16-2010, 12:38 PM	#5
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Stebal horn mounting It's true that they warn not to mount horizontal. I believe it has to do with the lubrication of the compressor. That being said though, I separated mine and mounted the pump horizontally 7 years ago and it's still works flawlessly and I have never had a problem. Maybe I would have had problems if I was using it constantly, I don't know, but it's gets a healthy blast a couple of times a month. YMMV __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-16-2010, 05:04 PM	#6
pastorgumby Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring Lake, NJ Posts: 249	Stebal horn mounting Which Stebel did you go with? I'm in between the black or chrome-- i'm considering blacking out some parts of the bike (head light basket). http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...DHORN&CartID=1 http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...SNCT-BLACK.jpg http://www.spoiledbiker.com/product1527.html#1527 There is a difference between the stebels apparently- compact air vs. tuning (cost wise also). I've used WOLO Bad Boy's- very similar and also made in Italy, with great resulst and reliability. Here's Gadet's post: http://www.gadgetjq.com/airhorn.htm __________________ "Life is a journey, not a guilt trip!" 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor
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05-16-2010, 07:43 AM	#1
nomad72 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 122	Stebal horn mounting Hi all reading the instructions with the stebal horn and it warns not to mount horizontal. Has anyone mounted the unit horizontal and if so what was the outcome. thinking of mounting unit where goat belly was located. Thanks Jeff Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-16-2010, 08:39 PM	#7
johnr475 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeastern Massachusetts Posts: 89	Stebal horn mounting I bought the chrome stebel Nautilus Compact. Not the superchrome. Got it from Bikerhighway.
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05-16-2010, 08:57 PM	#8
nomad72 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 122	Stebal horn mounting Thanks for the input guys. I bought the chrome from bikerhighway. Fast ship and good price. I wish I bought the black one instaed of the chrome. Mounted it where the goat belly was and think the black one would be less visible. I mounted it horizontally with the bracket from the oem horn. Thinking of making a bracket to change to the vertical position and raise it a touch. Thanks Jeff
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05-17-2010, 09:52 AM	#9
pastorgumby Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring Lake, NJ Posts: 249	Stebal horn mounting I would love to see pictures of your new mount. Has anyone bought the more expensive stebel tuning in chrome? I wonder how big it is compared to the original compact air horns? __________________ "Life is a journey, not a guilt trip!" 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 2002 Honda VFR800 Interceptor
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