NO MORE 'meep meep'.

el-nicko · Post by **el-nicko** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:27 pm

I fitted a set of these some months ago. They are small enough to fit in the same space occupied by the aneamic OE fitment but they are really loud.

They even come with a relay.

They were twice this price then. I recon this is amazing value. GET SUM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-CAR-VAN-P ... 25763811cb

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 6:58 pm

I managed to get a Stebel Magnum into the standard mount point, and it's much more BMW like than the CG125 style OEM fitment

el-nicko · Post by **el-nicko** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:36 pm

slparry wrote:I managed to get a Stebel Magnum into the standard mount point, and it's much more BMW like than the CG125 style OEM fitment

Got mine on there too. These are just SO loud

and sound 'quality'; Just like my mates new Jag.

But of course, usualy, by the time I've found the horn button on the 11s the reason to use them has past,

so instead of making some erant fellow road user

aware of my presence they end up being just a very satisfying

way of anouncing my frustration to the world and his dog.

StreetFlatTwin · Post by **StreetFlatTwin** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:49 pm

What about the can bus for a R1200S?

Any problems fitting these???

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:49 pm

StreetFlatTwin wrote:What about the can bus for a R1200S?

Any problems fitting these???

I've also fitted the same to my K12GT which is canbus. I got a cable from nippy normans to convert the stebel to the canbus connector

Dai wiskers · Post by **Dai wiskers** » Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:13 pm

Do you need the relay or is it as i expect fine without
The only time mine has been used in the last four years has been once to test it and three times for MOT's from what i can remember mine's quite loud anyway

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:51 am

Dai wiskers wrote:Do you need the relay or is it as i expect fine without
The only time mine has been used in the last four years has been once to test it and three times for MOT's from what i can remember mine's quite loud anyway

The original horn is embarrasing to use, as I found out in the Alps last year when ackowledging drivers for pulling over on the passes......meep, meep

I fitted a Stebel Nautilus to mine with a relay and it sounds sooooooo much better. The general consensus seems to be that a direct power feed with relay is required as the Stebel pulls more amps than the standard horn although I know some have fitted them without. Hardest part was finding somewhere to fit the relay.

If your current horn is 'quite loud' then you probably already have an upgraded horn.

Lots of previous threads on here with loads of info.

DT

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:10 am

Dai wiskers wrote:Do you need the relay or is it as i expect fine without
The only time mine has been used in the last four years has been once to test it and three times for MOT's from what i can remember mine's quite loud anyway

If fitting one Stebel Magnum then it'll work without a relay, if you want two or a Stebel Nautilus then you'd need a relay, even one tho' sounds more "BMW" ... perhaps I was spoilt by the standard twin Fiamms on my K100RS's

rhobgoblins · Post by **rhobgoblins** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:15 pm

I would like to carry out this mod but am reticent about delving into the black art of electrics and blowing up me and the bike. Is it an easy fitment, wiring diagram, how did you mount the relay? Any pointers would be appreciated.

thanks

Rob

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:18 pm

if just fitting a magnum you just replace the existing horn, the magnum is very loud

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:57 pm

Correction. I fitted a Magnum to mine.

Having read all the previous posts regarding this subject I thought the genral consensus was that a direct power feed and a relay was required?

DT

slparry · Post by **slparry** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:18 pm

Dog Tyred wrote:Correction. I fitted a Magnum to mine.

Having read all the previous posts regarding this subject I thought the genral consensus was that a direct power feed and a relay was required?

DT

so far mine's been ok, been on there for two years I think

el-nicko · Post by **el-nicko** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:32 pm

Blimey

Webbikeworld weren't too impressed with any of the Stebel range

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... -nautilus/

Mike B · Post by **Mike B** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:42 pm

horn? didn't know they had one.

Cliff · Post by **Cliff** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:54 am

I had a stebel nautilus that eventually failed after a few years (heavy use!) and replaced it with a new one from nippy normans.

First time out and heading down the motorway i used it and it lasted about 5 seconds before the rotary part dislodged itself, seized the motor and took the fuse with it. I put in a call to NN and returned it under warranty and he swapped it out... no quibble.

The replacement one has be ok so far (touch wood) - albeit a bit quieter?

Its a bit of a tight squeeze fitting it but well worth it.