Where to mount an air horn - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

AndreMan · 06-03-2006, 07:07 PM

Hi, I've only had my M50 (black of course

) for 3 weeks now and I love it! The only problem is my wish list of mods keeps growing.

One of the things I wanted to add is an air horn and although I'm not sure if it will fit anywhere properly, I ordered this one.

Stebel Nautilus compact version but it's still pretty big.

http://www.stebel.it/stebel/index2006.htm

You can listen to it on their site and it sounds great.

I guess I'll have to take a good look at where to put it but any ideas are welcome.

Thanks

Andre

BiGReD · 06-22-2006, 09:22 PM

I've been lurking here for about a week. Just picked up an M50 for the wife. I put a Nautilus compact on her M50 last night. I installed it in the toolbox. To do this you have to seperate the compressor and run a short peice of hose. I've got it setup similiar on my Harley so the horn part fits under the stock horn cover with the compressor mounted under the seat. With the side cover on you don't see a thing, but you sure can hear it!

I haven't found a good 90 degree fitting to put in the hole where the compressor plugged into the trumpet part. The makeshift is to use a T fitting, with one end cut off. I used JB weld to plug the hole, and to re-attach the intake port on the compressor. Orginially I thought I could get it to mount inside the box with taking it apart that's why I cut the top section from the toolbox. I made a few other openings and put some slits on the bottom so any water will drain out.

Hopefully I've attached the picture correctly

arkieollie · 06-22-2006, 09:39 PM

I put mine in the same place BiGReD did. I took the tool kit out and put it in my saddlebag. Make sure you use a larger fuse (I think it recommends a 20 amp.) if you use the existing horns wiring. I blew out the 10 amp stock fuse in no time and had to replace it. I didn't alter my horn any I guess cause I took the tool bag out. Sounds nice and loud even being covered!

BiGReD · 06-22-2006, 10:21 PM

The stebel pulls 18 amps, you should run it throught the relay that comes with the horn and not connect it directly to the factory horn wires. Use the factory horn wires to trigger the relay.

06-03-2006, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndreMan In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 Black M50 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 119	Where to mount an air horn Hi, I've only had my M50 (black of course ) for 3 weeks now and I love it! The only problem is my wish list of mods keeps growing. One of the things I wanted to add is an air horn and although I'm not sure if it will fit anywhere properly, I ordered this one. Stebel Nautilus compact version but it's still pretty big. http://www.stebel.it/stebel/index2006.htm You can listen to it on their site and it sounds great. I guess I'll have to take a good look at where to put it but any ideas are welcome. Thanks Andre

06-22-2006, 09:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
BiGReD Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Harley Ultra Classic & Suzuki M50 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Stebel horn mounted in toolbox I've been lurking here for about a week. Just picked up an M50 for the wife. I put a Nautilus compact on her M50 last night. I installed it in the toolbox. To do this you have to seperate the compressor and run a short peice of hose. I've got it setup similiar on my Harley so the horn part fits under the stock horn cover with the compressor mounted under the seat. With the side cover on you don't see a thing, but you sure can hear it! I haven't found a good 90 degree fitting to put in the hole where the compressor plugged into the trumpet part. The makeshift is to use a T fitting, with one end cut off. I used JB weld to plug the hole, and to re-attach the intake port on the compressor. Orginially I thought I could get it to mount inside the box with taking it apart that's why I cut the top section from the toolbox. I made a few other openings and put some slits on the bottom so any water will drain out. Hopefully I've attached the picture correctly Attached Thumbnails

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06-22-2006, 09:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
arkieollie Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Sold my m50 and got a 07 street bob Posts: 285	I put mine in the same place BiGReD did. I took the tool kit out and put it in my saddlebag. Make sure you use a larger fuse (I think it recommends a 20 amp.) if you use the existing horns wiring. I blew out the 10 amp stock fuse in no time and had to replace it. I didn't alter my horn any I guess cause I took the tool bag out. Sounds nice and loud even being covered!

06-22-2006, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
BiGReD Newbie Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Harley Ultra Classic & Suzuki M50 Location: Texas Posts: 11	The stebel pulls 18 amps, you should run it throught the relay that comes with the horn and not connect it directly to the factory horn wires. Use the factory horn wires to trigger the relay.

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