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WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

Last post 08-13-2010 1:25 PM by Mark Waugh. 12 replies.
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  • 07-23-2010 2:58 PM

    WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    I recently bought this horn from a member of the community and since I didn't want to mount it in the area where the stock horn was located, I made a bracket and installed it above the chin fairing.  I'm trying to think of a way to make another type of bracket that would not have to use hose clamps..  To be continued (but, I don't think it looks too bad the way it is).

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  • 07-23-2010 4:44 PM In reply to

    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    Subhalen1:

    I recently bought this horn from a member of the community and since I didn't want to mount it in the area where the stock horn was located, I made a bracket and installed it above the chin fairing.  I'm trying to think of a way to make another type of bracket that would not have to use hose clamps..  To be continued (but, I don't think it looks too bad the way it is).

    MarkWolo 1

     I have a similar horn(Stebel magnum) that was mounted under the left side cover on the right side, had to relocate it due to my custom pipes taking up the space...I was thinking of using a Kuryakyn P-Clamp to mount it in the same area as you have mounted your WOLO horn. 
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  • 07-23-2010 4:58 PM In reply to

    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    I just pulled up that part and that is exactly what I was looking for! That will work and look 100% better than the painted hose clamps!  Thank you for the tip.

    I also think that it looks really good mounted where it is at plus it is in the vertical position so I shouldn't have any issues with compressor failure as well.

    Mark
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  • 07-23-2010 5:43 PM In reply to

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    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    whats wrong with the 2 bolts holding the chin fairing on? btk572

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  • 07-23-2010 5:47 PM In reply to

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    I could have mounted it using one of the bolts (the WOLO has only 1 mounting point on the back of it) and it would have laid the horn down horizontally.

    Mark
    AKA Subhalen
  • 07-23-2010 11:44 PM In reply to

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    Subhalen1:

    I could have mounted it using one of the bolts (the WOLO has only 1 mounting point on the back of it) and it would have laid the horn down horizontally.

    the Stebel has only one mounting point as well...Good luck!!! I went back to using one of the stock horns....it sux.(for now)
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  • 07-24-2010 1:52 AM In reply to

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    so if the horn has one mounting bolt it must have one bolt holding that bracket on or something so use the one mount hole ans bolt it to a bracket with three holes one for the horn bracket and the other two would line up with the frame bolts at the top of the chin fairing. i can see that .btk572

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  • 07-24-2010 6:31 AM In reply to

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    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    Personally, I don't think it looks good there.

    But more importantly, when you compress our forks, does your fender clear it? And are you impeding airflow to the rectifier?

  • 08-03-2010 4:19 PM In reply to

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    Haven't had any problems with clearance.  The only issue that I had was the circular pieces on the front and back rattled, so I took a little silicone and put it on the inside of the lip of those pieces and reattached them.  No rattles or anything.
    Mark
    AKA Subhalen
  • 08-13-2010 10:35 AM In reply to

    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    Well... I hit a pothole the other day that compressed the forks enough to scratch the front fender a little bit (nothing that a little finish restore didn't take off).  I used the same piece I made with a couple of larger hose clamps and mounted it in the empty space of the chin fairing.  I like it a lot better and it is still very loud.  Pictures to follow.

    Mark
    AKA Subhalen
  • 08-13-2010 10:59 AM In reply to

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    looks good bro. now just to get that pesky rear brake resevior underneath the seat, and get rid of the massive bracket... nice job thoughYesBeer

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  • 08-13-2010 11:30 AM In reply to

    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    X2 made a bracket to put the stock horn inside the chin faring. I also removed the rear brake resevoir and just have it laying under the seat in a upright position. It's been like that for over a year.

  • 08-13-2010 1:25 PM In reply to

    Re: WOLO Bad Boy Chrome install

    Great idea guys on the rear brake reservoir. My next project begins tonight!

    Mark
    AKA Subhalen
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