Stebel Magum Fitting on a Pointy.

Has anyone on here actually succeeding in fitting a Stebel Magnum to a Pointy SV650?

I have search the forum and though two schools of thought. Those who say Yeah, and those who say no????

The problem being it looks like very few people have actually tried. If so has anyone got any tips pointers etc??

i.e Relay or not, do the wires need cutting and extending, and most importantly where to mount the damn thing..

In order:
Yes. Course it can be done. Yes if needed.

If you want specifics, let me know. But basically, remove the stock horn, cut the connector off, extend the wires, add a relay & wires, fit it to the bike.

See here for a pic of mine (look behind the front indicator).

I'm thinking of putting another one on the other side actually.

Is the relay essential because it clearly states on the product it is not needed.

Only the larger model Nautilis (can't remember exact name) needs the relay because of the extra power drain.

Or am I wrong?

[Luckypants]

It might not be neccessary on a car, but is on the bike. Standard horn is pretty lame, reason is not very powerful.

Power = volts x current - as voltage is always 12V then it stands to reason a more powerful horn will draw more current. SV wiring is designed to handle current draw of standard horn, a greater current draw will damage the circuit. The most vunerable part is the handle bar switch.

Use a relay (pennies) to protect orignal wiring. wire the powerful horn(s) to the battery via the relay.

Get the twin pack if you want really loud IMO twin tomes always sound better.

Can the relay just be wiring in line to the positive when I cut the old wires and rejoin the new.?

Also which relay do I need?

Originally Posted by Baph

I'm thinking of putting another one on the other side actually.

if you do i will buy your old one

Originally Posted by Luckypants

It might not be neccessary on a car, but is on the bike. Standard horn is pretty lame, reason is not very powerful.
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i dont think you need a rely on a curvy

Your local maplin will sort you out. Bosch style SPDT relay, either 30A or 40A (I always use 40A) for 12v circuits. 40A is N02AW, 30A is N00AW (stock codes).

The wires from your old horn will need blue female (insulated) spade connectors on. These go on pins 85 & 86 (doesn't matter which). Then run a wire from the battery +ve to 87. Then run a wire from 87a to ground (battery -ve or frame).

I'm with Luckypants, whilst a relay might not be essential, I don't want to risk it on my bike.

EDIT: Hovis, the whole point of putting another one on the other side is to have two. I can sell you my stock meeper if you like BTW, Wales rideout thread, I asked if you were coming to pickup those hotgrips.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by hovis

i dont think you need a rely on a curvy

Yes you do, for same reasons given above.

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Yes you do, for same reasons given above.

well....nobody has fitted a relay to a curvy AFAIK


baph, dont think i will be coming , (working)

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by danf1234

Can the relay just be wiring in line to the positive when I cut the old wires and rejoin the new.?

Also which relay do I need?

Here's what I did (curvey so might not apply to pointy) Disconnected the spade connectors off old meeper. re-routed wires slightly to give more free play and connected these spade connectors directly to 85 and 86. I then glued the relay to the front of the airbox out of the way, protected under the tank. I then ran the wires as Baph says and mounted the horns on bent metal brackets attached to the top radiator mounting bolts. On a curvey the horns are nicely inside the fairing.

Note I fitted twin Fiamm horns, that are physically smaller (and not as loud / heavy) as the Stebel Magnum(s). Much louder than stock, wakes up drivers. Funnily enough, I use them more on bikes than cars.....

HTH