Strebel Air Horn

Just installed this horn on my 1994 R1100RS-had to make a new strap to hold it, but was worth the effort. This horn is LOUD! If you just do a short chirp, it's not too noticeable, but if you have to lay on it....it gets people's attention fast. Got really tired here on the East End of Long Island of our newest crop of summer residents who probably learned to drive in God knows where. People wandering from lane to lane having a mighty fine conversation on their cell phones. Anyway, if you're looking for something that no one will ignore, this is the one.

Stebel Nautilus Compact Air Horn

LINK>>>http://www.craigcentral.com/bikes/stebel.asp (Old review. However, the folks below still have great prices)

This is where I ordered mine>>>http://www.hornsplusauto.com/

Servce was fast.

My original Stebel Compact Nautilus died after about 4 years and 60K miles. I replaced it with a clone from Korea for about $26 delivered on eebay. I left the orginal relay and mount in place so the r/r was <10 minutes.

Had one on my Vespa GTS250 and just installed one on my R1100R...sounds like a Mac truck. I thinks it's the single best safety investment one can make to their bike!

Photo's please!

wineguyd said:

Had one on my Vespa GTS250 and just installed one on my R1100R...sounds like a Mac truck. I thinks it's the single best safety investment one can make to their bike!

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I too have a '95 R1100R. How about a picture of your install?

james1300 said:

I too have a '95 R1100R. How about a picture of your install?

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Gladly...but bike is covered right now due to rain, I'll snap a shot later when the rain stops. Mounted it right where old horn was, under headlight, purchased "direct wire harness kit" which helped with install.

What is a 'Direct Wire Kit' and, where do I get one?

wineguyd said:

Gladly...but bike is covered right now due to rain, I'll snap a shot later when the rain stops. Mounted it right where old horn was, under headlight, purchased "direct wire harness kit" which helped with install.

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What is a 'Direct Wire Kit' and, where do I get one?

Thanks for the help!

direct wire kit

james1300 said:

What is a 'Direct Wire Kit' and, where do I get one?

Thanks for the help!

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you can get a complete wiring harness for the horn at Aerostitch.

Is this what you bought?

aapasquale said:

you can get a complete wiring harness for the horn at Aerostitch.

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Is this it?>>>http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/for-the-bike/horns/plug-n-play-wiring-harness.html

Here are a couple of pics showing a Stebel on a 98 R1100Rt. I used the original horn mounting location. I removed the black plastic horn section from the body of the horn and was able to slip it onto the bike's left fork leg. It is held there with double sided tape and clear silicone caulking. Ran a black rubber hose to connect it to the horn body. Will take a couple of pics and post if any body is interested.

Mark

james1300 said:

Is this it?>>>http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/for-the-bike/horns/plug-n-play-wiring-harness.html

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yes

Pic's?

wineguyd said:

Gladly...but bike is covered right now due to rain, I'll snap a shot later when the rain stops. Mounted it right where old horn was, under headlight, purchased "direct wire harness kit" which helped with install.

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The rain quit, yet?

james1300 said:

The rain quit, yet?

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Yeah, yeah...rain stopped...just forgot to take the pics.

Thanks for the PIC's!

Nice install!!!
Thanks for the help!!

Clearance

Word of caution When installing between the forks vertically make sure you've got enough clearance when the forks are fully compressed. Great piece of equipment!

I found this wire harness kit (with relay), too.

james1300 said:

LINK>>>http://www.craigcentral.com/bikes/stebel.asp (Old review. However, the folks below still have great prices)

This is where I ordered mine>>>http://www.hornsplusauto.com/

Servce was fast.

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I found this wire harness with relay kit (plug and play) too>>>http://www.bikerhiway.com/universal-plugnplay-wiring-harness-for-motorcycle-air-horns-p-921.html

This is the harness (complete with relay) from Riders Warehouse/Aerostich>>>
http://www.aerostich.com/plug-n-play-wiring-harness.html

and other horns...

Anybody looked at the Screaming Banshee? I like the idea of only having to press the horn button on my 1150RT instead of alternating between horn button and high beams during a panic stop.

http://screaming-banshee.com

"This is the first and only automatic warning system that deploys 130+ decibels and also pulses the high beam headlight for extra impact. This patented system empowers riders (or drivers), with a super loud warning system that integrates with their stock horn. Simply tap the horn button to "beep" (for friendly use) or hold for 0.15 sec to deliver a pulsating blast of the loud Banshee horn and high beam headlight."

I thought that 0.15 second might be too jumpy for me, but the FAQs sound more flexible:

http://screaming-banshee.com/faqs

"? of a second or ? of a second -- When you press the horn switch briefly, the regular horn works as usual. When you press and hold the horn switch for ? second or more, then the Banshee Horn system kicks in and continues for as long as you hold the horn switch. On the control unit there is a small switch that allows you to make the delay longer if you wish ? then it takes ? second for the Banshee Horn to kick in."