Stebel Nautilas Compact Air Horn-fits Like It Was Made To Go In!

[pmorritt]

Well, few months age chucked the stock beep beep and put in a Fiamm single w/relay. Better but not loud enuf. Bought a Stebel Nautilas Compact dual air horn from Cal Sport Touring, 32 bucks. Owner Kim said that there might be an issue with dust/dirt/moisture getting sucked into the air intake nipple and suggested running tubing from the nipple, up and back to get clean air and prevent water/moisture from getting sucked in. Fiddled around until I came upon this location--what a perfect fit. Just make a small bracket to hook around the sub-frame tubing-tight but doable. Horns face outward and it fits like it was intended to go here by the factory. Even my marine grade 12v (cigar) socket didn't hit the horn housing. Now the sound is heaven--remember the Italian dual air horns on that Ferrari--. Which brings me to my next (I'm hooked) problem--what to mount where the old OEM horn went-there's sooo much new room in there. :D

[newbornst1300]

You'll love road testing that horn.
I have not had any issues with moisture or dirt getting sucked in and I did not use the hose on the intake. Mine is mounted in the same location just above where the original horn was mounted and is well protected under the fairing on the right side.

[pmorritt]

You'll love road testing that horn.
I have not had any issues with moisture or dirt getting sucked in and I did not use the hose on the intake. Mine is mounted in the same location just above where the original horn was mounted and is well protected under the fairing on the right side.

Chris, You are probably correct. It's well out of the elements there, just overkill i guess. But I do love the toot.

[Redeye]

Finally got around to fitting the Nautilus this afternoon.

First time I've had the tuperware off - hope it goes back as on easily!

You know when you've just finished a farkle, and you're stood in the garage admiring your handywork and can't wait to try it out?
Well, I just couldn't wait! :o:

The doctor says there's no permanent damage and I'll be OK when my ears stop bleeding :eek:

[Bones]

issue with dust/dirt/moisture getting sucked into the air intake nipple and suggested running tubing from the nipple, up and back to get clean air and prevent water/moisture from getting sucked in.

Can you describe a bit more about why and how you did this? Thanks.

[pmorritt]

Can you describe a bit more about why and how you did this? Thanks.

Sure, there is a long slot on the side of the housing where the horn sucks in air--air horn. In the package with the relay there is a blk plastic peice that you can use for moving the mounting nut higher and a blk plastic piece (was it i before e-except after c) that has a 90 degree nipple on one end and a slot on the other that fits and locks into the opening of the air slot on the horn. I'm guessing it's optional. Well someone suggested that if the mounting spot for the horn was is an area that got dirty/dusty air and/or water/moisture, you could slip on some plastic hose (7/16), route it up to make a loop and face it away from the "dirty" air. The loop would prevent moisture from getting sucked up--all this to preserve the air compressor in the horn. As i said b4--probably overkill.

[Elliot Chalew]

Hi Phil,

Ths isn't intended to bring some rain onto your parade, but:

I've just recently completed a Stebel installation also. However, I was informed the Unit needs to be vertical rather than lying down in order to insure prolonged and proper performance.

Did anyone else happen to also catch this suggestion?

[tommyboy]

There is a great section under horns on this site about the Stebel. I followed it except that I mounted the relay up higher in the housing where the horn is. On this site they mount the relay on the abandoned horn stalk. Yes, the horn is LOUD!
Elliot, I never did thank you properly for getting me the deal on my 1999 Goldwing (green) from North Hollywood Honda. I "graduated" back down to the ST 2 years ago. (another PMC member!)

[Elliot Chalew]

Aw shucks! Now you've done it! (hehehehe)

Sure happy I was in a position to help. The Goldwing sure is a sweetheart. But my heart sure belongs only to my '05 ST1300ABS

Thanks for your kind comment and acknowledgement.


Rock on!

[killerST6]

I guess this will be one of my next purchases, the deer are really on the move of late figure the Nautilas will be a good thing to add.

[Fishman]

Have a Stebel on my Christmas list, thanks for the photos and suggestions - for us "don't know how it works, just like riding it" types it's great to have some advice. If only you could program it to play tunes...

[UNTMatt]

They work great, just make sure you seal up the relay with silicone sealant. Check the functionality of the relay before every ride. My relay lasted a year and a half before buying the farm and I'm guessing it's because it was sealed up with silicone. Out of the package, it came apart in my hands so it doesn't seem that they are the highest quality relays sent over the big pond.

[kurt1305]

I bought mine a few weeks ago and just got around to installing it this morning. The Eastern Beaver harness made it a piece of cake. I guess I was expecting a deeper tone, but it is loud!

[brianm767]

Hi Phil,

Ths isn't intended to bring some rain onto your parade, but:

I've just recently completed a Stebel installation also. However, I was informed the Unit needs to be vertical rather than lying down in order to insure prolonged and proper performance.

Did anyone else happen to also catch this suggestion?

Yes, they show the horns outlet should be down, and the compressor should not exceed more than a 25 degree angle from the vertical position. I wonder what difference it makes? is it to prevent water ingestion? if so, as long as it's not exposed, it might not make a difference, but I went with their instructions just in case.

here's my mounting position, along with the relay, marked with paint, before installation, I couldn't imagine seeing those little #'s with it installed,
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/brianm767/IMGP9555.jpg

[dbauer0212]

I believe the issue with mounting the Stebel horizonatally is oil related. Possibly the oils in the compressor do not effectively lubricate all moving parts when in this position. The manufacturer claims this may cause it to fail at some point. That being said, I have read many posts on different forums where folks mount it Horizontally and have not read about any failures as a result.