Air horn install (Stebel Nautilus Compact)

slolane · June 2nd, 2015, 11:21 AM

Just wanted to post a few pics of my air horn install...

I took a few measurements from my 300 based on where I figured I could attach the horn and where I wanted it to mount up (away from wires, the engine and fairings), went to Home Depot and picked up some steel "corner bracing", I got lucky and it fit perfectly on an existing bolt...

The horn couldn't attach directly to the brace because of the size/shape so I used a piece of flat steel and some hard ware to attach it (with blue Loctite)...

After a few test runs it seems great so the next time I have the fairings off I will add an additional piece of flat steel from another hole on the corner brace just for extra strength.

Side view...

I purchased the Universal Plug-n-Play Wiring Harness for a quick and easy install, I routed the wires down the side of the bike to the battery...

All back together you can just see it through the fairing...

cadd · June 2nd, 2015, 11:53 AM

Before and after video of sound check?

slolane · June 2nd, 2015, 12:16 PM

I didn't do a video, years ago when I did the same mod on my 250's I couldn't capture the sound well to show the difference. I would describe this as a small freight train though and worth the $40-60 investment to me.

VictorChimba · June 2nd, 2015, 12:45 PM

Cool. Wanna do it on my 250r

slolane · June 2nd, 2015, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorChimba

Cool. Wanna do it on my 250r

Thank you.

On my 250's I bought a bracket sold my another Ninjette forum member, back in like 2010, I can't remember his name. It was a perfect fit and mounted it on the inside of the upper right fairing. He provided a bracket and bolt that mounted right up to an empty threaded hole. Maybe someone else remembers him/his name and could help direct you if he's still around.

slolane · June 2nd, 2015, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorChimba

Cool. Wanna do it on my 250r

I looked it up and found I bought the bracket for my 250 from kevlar250, his pics are still up...
http://s678.photobucket.com/user/ron...view=slideshow

Hope that helps.

dcj13 · June 2nd, 2015, 04:47 PM

Nice job on the bracket, James! It's a work of art.

VictorChimba · June 2nd, 2015, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slolane

I looked it up and found I bought the bracket for my 250 from kevlar250, his pics are still up...
http://s678.photobucket.com/user/ron...view=slideshow

Hope that helps.

Wow. Thanks a lot man!

slolane · June 3rd, 2015, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

Nice job on the bracket, James! It's a work of art.

Thanks, I got lucky on this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorChimba

Wow. Thanks a lot man!

You are welcome, not sure if he is still around but even if not you have some photos to go on for your install.

Qomomoko · June 3rd, 2015, 06:54 AM

I have the same air horn.. makes my Ducati Monster S4 much cooler..!!!

it is so loud I started using hearing protection more often... LOL

I do not have it on my track 250...

by the way, great mod as you make it look clean.. sweet job.

slolane · June 3rd, 2015, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qomomoko

I have the same air horn.. makes my Ducati Monster S4 much cooler..!!!

it is so loud I started using hearing protection more often... LOL

I do not have it on my track 250...

by the way, great mod as you make it look clean.. sweet job.

Ohhh, I love Ducati Monsters, some friends have em, fun bikes.

I hear ya (pun intended) on the hearing protection, my new helmet is pretty quiet so I'm good as is but it is loud.

LOL, put one on your track bike! In a battle to pass someone just lay on that bad boy.

Ghostt · June 3rd, 2015, 12:33 PM

On my PreGen I mounted it to the stock OEM horn bracket, just had to bend it. It peeks out under the front fairing facing forward, so the sound is aimed straight ahead. The relay is mounted on the backside of the bracket.

A worth while investment for sure, I would personally recommend it to anyone.

slolane · June 3rd, 2015, 01:40 PM

Nice Ghostt, well done!

crazymadbastard · June 3rd, 2015, 03:36 PM

@Ghostt should the air horn be angled lightly? that way the air horn would be fighting less air pressure while moving? Just a thought.

Ghostt · June 3rd, 2015, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

@Ghostt should the air horn be angled lightly? that way the air horn would be fighting less air pressure while moving? Just a thought.

Good question, I have no idea LOL.

I would be hopefully it is in a low pressure area where it is

reggae5 · June 10th, 2015, 10:55 AM

With a little bit of cutting on the inside shield I mounted mine using the existing flange on the radiator.

June 2nd, 2015, 11:21 AM	#1
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Air horn install (Stebel Nautilus Compact) Just wanted to post a few pics of my air horn install... I took a few measurements from my 300 based on where I figured I could attach the horn and where I wanted it to mount up (away from wires, the engine and fairings), went to Home Depot and picked up some steel "corner bracing", I got lucky and it fit perfectly on an existing bolt... The horn couldn't attach directly to the brace because of the size/shape so I used a piece of flat steel and some hard ware to attach it (with blue Loctite)... After a few test runs it seems great so the next time I have the fairings off I will add an additional piece of flat steel from another hole on the corner brace just for extra strength. Side view... I purchased the Universal Plug-n-Play Wiring Harness for a quick and easy install, I routed the wires down the side of the bike to the battery... All back together you can just see it through the fairing...

June 2nd, 2015, 11:53 AM	#2
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Before and after video of sound check? __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

June 3rd, 2015, 06:54 AM	#10
Qomomoko ninjette.org guru Name: Luis Location: Miami Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja 250, 2005 R6, 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Posts: 250	air horn too I have the same air horn.. makes my Ducati Monster S4 much cooler..!!! it is so loud I started using hearing protection more often... LOL I do not have it on my track 250... by the way, great mod as you make it look clean.. sweet job.

June 3rd, 2015, 03:36 PM	#14
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	@Ghostt should the air horn be angled lightly? that way the air horn would be fighting less air pressure while moving? Just a thought. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	I didn't do a video, years ago when I did the same mod on my 250's I couldn't capture the sound well to show the difference. I would describe this as a small freight train though and worth the $40-60 investment to me.

June 2nd, 2015, 12:45 PM	#4
VictorChimba VictorChimba_KNB Name: Victor Location: Brazil Join Date: May 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 3	Cool. Wanna do it on my 250r

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