Freeway blaster installation question

[kjc625]

I just got the freeway blaster hi and lo horns. I am looking at these horns and wondering whether I can just fit the factory wirings to the freeway blaster.

Of course I have no electrical background and I am justing looking for qucik electrical lesson from you all.

The freeway blaster manual stated,

TWO (2) TERMINAL WIRING

1. In vehicles where the factory wiring connects to two (2) horn terminals. Simply transfer the wires to each Wolo horn. The

installation is complete and the horn is ready to be used.

ONE (1) TERMINAL WIRING

In vehicles where the wiring connects to only one (1) horn terminal, ground one (1) terminal on the Wolo horn. Follow the two

steps shown below.

1. Using the grounding wire supplied, place the loop end under the mounting bolt of the horn. Firmly tighten to penetrate

any paint. The horn must have good ground connection. Attach the connector of grounding wire to a terminal on the horn.

2. Attach the vehicle’s horn wires to the vacant terminal on the Wolo horn. The installation is now complete and the horn is

ready to be used.

So anywhere in the manual talks about getting a new relay. Am I missing something here?

Help

Jim

 

[Ignacio]

The increased current load may fry your electrics. Often discussed on the forum and written up here in detail for relays.

 

[kaitsdad]

I just got the freeway blaster hi and lo horns. I am looking at these horns and wondering whether I can just fit the factory wirings to the freeway blaster.Of course I have no electrical background and I am justing looking for qucik electrical lesson from you all.

The freeway blaster manual stated,

TWO (2) TERMINAL WIRING

1. In vehicles where the factory wiring connects to two (2) horn terminals. Simply transfer the wires to each Wolo horn. The

installation is complete and the horn is ready to be used.

ONE (1) TERMINAL WIRING

In vehicles where the wiring connects to only one (1) horn terminal, ground one (1) terminal on the Wolo horn. Follow the two

steps shown below.

1. Using the grounding wire supplied, place the loop end under the mounting bolt of the horn. Firmly tighten to penetrate

any paint. The horn must have good ground connection. Attach the connector of grounding wire to a terminal on the horn.

2. Attach the vehicle’s horn wires to the vacant terminal on the Wolo horn. The installation is now complete and the horn is

ready to be used.

So anywhere in the manual talks about getting a new relay. Am I missing something here?

Help

Jim

Jim, the answer to using the stock wiring is NO. You will cook your horn switch and possibly the wiring.

I would suggest taking a look at the "06 Bin-O-Facts" - there are two links on that page regarding Magnum installs.

The easiest (and IME cleanest) way to do this is to buy a pre-made harness from Randy - one of those links. The other link is the instructions for installation. Both really good stuff.

And be aware that if you are using a fork brace, you need to be extra careful about clearance with this farkle. I know the dark side attributed to horn interference. DAMHIK. :dribble:

 

[kjc625]

Once again I obtained a valuable information from the forum. I ordered a horn relay from Randy last week, but due to lack of electrical background, I was scare to open up the bike for the horn installation. I guess that I don't have any choice on this matter.

Since we are on subject on electrical system, is it wise to connect Honda heated grips power connection to Randy's relay harness?

Thx

Jim

 

[git-r-dan]

I installed the Nautilas Compact Horn w/ the purchase of Randy's harness and expertise. I admit to not being a wrench/kilowatt-type dude but tackled the job and actually fabricated the straps to the horn and compressor on each side to connect to the existing horn bolts. It's not for the faint at heart when you start cutting plastic to make room for the tuck inside the fairing. What's really cool is the fact that all of the epoxy and thread lock has held through 8000 miles. That was some good epoxy.

Big time kudos go out to Randy who helped tremendously through (IMHO) a tough install.

 

[FJRandy]

Big time kudos go out to Randy who helped tremendously through (IMHO) a tough install.

Stop it, I'm blushing!!! :blush2:

Jim, the harness is in the mail. Did you get the 8 install pics I emailed to you? I never got a reply on that.

These extra pics will make it very easy to follow along on the install. The harness is simple to hook up, everything is right there and no cutting required. The toughest part on the '06 is properly routing the new horn wire to the left side through the fairing.

DO NOT hook anything else to the harness!! It is made to operate ONLY the horns. I would assume the heated grip power goes directly to the battery anyway.

Tip> Put a small piece of foam under the battery terminal nuts. This will hold them up when you're putting the bolts back.

 

[ponyfool]

I tested my horns (I think they are freeway blasters, they came with the bike but weren't installed) and their load wasn't significantly more than the stock (I think it was only 10-15% more draw, but don't remember exactly now) so I did not install a relay or harness and haven't had any issues yet.

 

[Xbrit]

Big time kudos go out to Randy who helped tremendously through (IMHO) a tough install.

Stop it, I'm blushing!!! :blush2:

Jim, the harness is in the mail. Did you get the 8 install pics I emailed to you? I never got a reply on that.

These extra pics will make it very easy to follow along on the install. The harness is simple to hook up, everything is right there and no cutting required. The toughest part on the '06 is properly routing the new horn wire to the left side through the fairing.

DO NOT hook anything else to the harness!! It is made to operate ONLY the horns. I would assume the heated grip power goes directly to the battery anyway.

Tip> Put a small piece of foam under the battery terminal nuts. This will hold them up when you're putting the bolts back.

Randy, I'm about ready to buy some horns and would like to order your harness, do you take paypal and if so can you send me the details please.

email: [email protected]

 

[kjc625]

Thanks Randy,

Just opened email and downloaded pictures.

I will let you know how it went in.

Jim

 

[FJRandy]

I tested my horns (I think they are freeway blasters, they came with the bike but weren't installed) and their load wasn't significantly more than the stock (I think it was only 10-15% more draw, but don't remember exactly now) so I did not install a relay or harness and haven't had any issues yet.

Give it some time.

Your calculations are correct, although you failed to state the part about the 15% DECREASE in output that goes along with the 15% INCREASE in "draw" using stock wiring.

 

[ponyfool]

I fully recognize that the stock wiring may be insufficient and that your harness is a fantastic solution and well thought out. However, since I think I have only honked my horn twice in the last five months, I am not too worried about a continuous strain on the system.

If I do start to experience problems, I will route it through a relay.