Anyone use the wiring kit from these guys?

http://www.ridesafer.com/Stebel_Nautilus_Compact_Air_Horn_p/h0014-cah.htm

It's only $10 vs $25-$35 elsewhere. I want decent automotive wires, not that cheap chinese crap.

I don't know about their wiring harness, but the wiring really isn't that difficult. If you pay attention, and can crimp ends onto wires, you don't need someone else's idea of the perfect harness.

Curious -- does the $10 harness come with a relay? I think I heard that the stock Nautilus relay is poo, and most here have suggested throwing it out and using a high quality automotive one.

Stan.

 

I don't know about their wiring harness, but the wiring really isn't that difficult. If you pay attention, and can crimp ends onto wires, you don't need someone else's idea of the perfect harness.

I agree. Just get you some primary wire and some crimp terminals and you're good. Soldering your connections would be even better. To really get a nice looking wiring job will require cutting your own wires.

Just make sure the wire to the horn can take a 20 amp load. I think I used 12 gauge wire, but I'd have to look at it again to be sure.

Curious -- does the $10 harness come with a relay? I think I heard that the stock Nautilus relay is poo, and most here have suggested throwing it out and using a high quality automotive one.

Stan.

I'm using the relay that came with the horn with no troubles. I use my horn a lot too. Damn people. It seems that some people who have had troubles with the relay mounted it sideways or in a place where it would get wet and water would seep into it.

 

I used it. Worked fine.

I agree with some of the others though-use your own. Get some high quality wire and some terminals. It's very simple, and if you spend a little time on it, it will be a cleaner install if you do it yourself.

 

The instructions that come with the Stebel advise you to seal the relay with silicone if it will be exposed to moisture. I'd imagine failing to follow that advice is the cause of most failures.

 

If you mount that relay in a dark area under the fairing, make sure you are careful about how you attach the wires to it.

Hook it up wrong and you can fry your horn switch.