thumbs Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 It may sound kinda bumb, no punn intended, but has anyone installed one of these air horns on the ole xt? I use the bike for a few things and one is transportation while camping. On some of the more traveled roads there are a few people that don't bother to check the mirrors before they pull out. Anyway has anyone put one of these things on their xt and if so where did you put it and how did it work out? thanks
Moderator mervin Posted January 10, 2012 Moderator Posted January 10, 2012 Airhead has fitted a stebel on his bandit i think
up.yours Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 ogb has one also. i have two , but they are on my car.
up.yours Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 oh yea i just noticed one of his new post's under his brand new username..
thumbs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Posted January 10, 2012 I haven't gotten the horn yet but as you guys may know the XT is a kick start. It really doesn't have a lot of battery. I was wondering if the thing would power the horn. I think it draws 18 amps but only for a moment. I would think it would especially since it would be running when the horn was used but ya never know. If anyone has put one on an XT or the like please let me know how you made out. I am still lookin for a place to put the thing. I may take off the right "air duct" and just put it where the original horn is.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted January 10, 2012 Moderator Posted January 10, 2012 Did it come with a relay? You may need one.
thumbs Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 Interesting day today. Started the install of the Steble horn this afternoon. The battery that is in the bike has to be 8 or 9 years old. At the time I couldn't find one so Battery Warehouse made one for me. Been workin since. I was thinkin this may be a good time to put a new battery in. Called the Yamaha dealer it was like the bike never existed. They have no listing for an XT350. Funny they made this bike for 20 years or so. I think they stopped in 2000. You would think you should still be able to get a battery. Which begs the question where do you guys get your batteries. Back to the install. Not done yet got dark and I need a couple of things. The wireing kit came with the relay, wires and connectors. I just ran the wires today. I'll hook them up tomorrow. Another interesting thing is I could use the stock bracket that the original horn attached to. You don't "have to" make a mounting bracket however the right scoop will have to be removed. I may do something later but for now it's fine. The front fender "just" passes by the horn. I'll hook it up tomorrow and let you guys know how it goes. I understand it should be loud.
Moderator mervin Posted January 18, 2012 Moderator Posted January 18, 2012 Funny cos wemoto list XT350,s and their batteries the motobatt is good, higher capacity recommended (if you are in the UK that is) http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Yamaha/XT_350/85-90/
thumbs Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 Oh well I guess it would cost 500 bucks before I got one here. LOL Funny they build a ton of these things you would think Yamaha would at least have a listing for a battery. Go figure Got the horn in today and it works great. Like I said I used the stock mounting bracket. Of course you have to leave the right scoop thing off. I think in the rain or in the mud I would fit a plastic bag around it. Not sure it needs it but it is right up front.
Moderator mervin Posted January 19, 2012 Moderator Posted January 19, 2012 well lookie at this. http://www.batterysales.com/motorcyclebattlist.cfm?ID=1122&motorbrand=Yamaha&cc=350
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