I'm in the process of installing a new ONE PIECE air horn (139db: Stebel 11690019 - Nautilus Compact Mini Air Horn Black - from Amazon) on my 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY. I just took the stock horn bracket and bent it on each end in opposite directions just above the holes, so each end is parallel and about 45 degrees from the center area between the holes - kind of an "S" shape. This shape allowed me to mount the new horn in the same place the stock horn hung by the bracket, whilst setting it back a bit from the lower center inset panel when it gets re-installed installed - with the new lower manifold screen protector installed too. Then I mounted the relay on the right hand lower radiator fan support screw (just opposite from the new horn (just needed a flat washer, lock washer, and a nut). I'm also going to reuse the stock horn wires to activate the relay. Another addition to my 2017 Triumph Trophy SE is a Power Distribution Module 60 (PDM60) in lieu of a fuse box or any accessory in-line fuses. I got it from Revzilla.com; it has 6 circuits which can be custom programmed for a set amount of AMPS per circuit, they can also be set for a time delays of "ON" or "OFF". Since it takes about 5-seconds for the TTSE's fuel pump and other "stuff" to be ready for starting the engine after turning the key to on - I'm going to set my circuits to automatically come on 10-seconds after turning the key and starting the engine - thus all battery energy will be for starter motor and necessary 'stuff", and no worries about spiking (blowing fuses) any accessories during engine starts. (that's kind of how I started helicopter turbine engines by the checklist - first engine starts, then turn on other things - radios, navigation, etc). So, one of the PDM60's circuits can be 20 AMPS for momentary items like the horn (rated up to 18 AMPS on the horn's package). So, I basically just have to run one positive hot wire from the horn to the PDM60 being mounted under the seat for my set up. Beep, Beep! Then there's the GPS being installed, the alarm system, the BIKE CAM system, Crashbars to hold Aux Lights, accent lights, rechargeable cellphone holder, and maybe a RADAR detector and action camera? One caveat to the PDM60 is since I'm positioning it so far from the battery (under the set) and the stock positive wire won't reach the battery from there, the company told me to cut that positive wire close to the unit's body and splice on a thicker wire to reach the battery (8 Gauge).
So the Triumph Trophy doesn't have canbus wiring ? That is excellent, I shall certainly consider buying one over a motorcycle that has that farcical wiring system. Thanks for the video 👍
I’m just about to fit one of these to my own Trophy. Is there anything that you would have done differently after having had a couple of year’s experience of using it?
EZ Moto Tim Thank you. Your suggested locations for the horn and compressor have saved me hours of experimentation and I’m very happy to custom cut and drill the mounting bar for the horn from some aluminium bar.
I followed what you did very closely, making up a bracket just like yours to mount the horn in the gap behind the radiator. Sadly, it appears to be impossible to refit the fairing afterwards. I made the bracket out of aluminium, in case I needed to “reform” it to fit. I’ve tried that, but the horn gets perilously close to the down pipes and the fairing still won’t go back. I have no idea how you managed to get it to fit!
I hate the wimpy ass horn on my TTSE but this is just way too much effort for something you use a few times a year, I typically ride in places I don't have much need to honk. Hope you like it though!
I'm in the process of installing a new ONE PIECE air horn (139db: Stebel 11690019 - Nautilus Compact Mini Air Horn Black - from Amazon) on my 2017 TRIUMPH TROPHY.
I just took the stock horn bracket and bent it on each end in opposite directions just above the holes, so each end is parallel and about 45 degrees from the center area between the holes - kind of an "S" shape. This shape allowed me to mount the new horn in the same place the stock horn hung by the bracket, whilst setting it back a bit from the lower center inset panel when it gets re-installed installed - with the new lower manifold screen protector installed too.
Then I mounted the relay on the right hand lower radiator fan support screw (just opposite from the new horn (just needed a flat washer, lock washer, and a nut). I'm also going to reuse the stock horn wires to activate the relay.
Another addition to my 2017 Triumph Trophy SE is a Power Distribution Module 60 (PDM60) in lieu of a fuse box or any accessory in-line fuses. I got it from Revzilla.com; it has 6 circuits which can be custom programmed for a set amount of AMPS per circuit, they can also be set for a time delays of "ON" or "OFF". Since it takes about 5-seconds for the TTSE's fuel pump and other "stuff" to be ready for starting the engine after turning the key to on - I'm going to set my circuits to automatically come on 10-seconds after turning the key and starting the engine - thus all battery energy will be for starter motor and necessary 'stuff", and no worries about spiking (blowing fuses) any accessories during engine starts. (that's kind of how I started helicopter turbine engines by the checklist - first engine starts, then turn on other things - radios, navigation, etc).
So, one of the PDM60's circuits can be 20 AMPS for momentary items like the horn (rated up to 18 AMPS on the horn's package). So, I basically just have to run one positive hot wire from the horn to the PDM60 being mounted under the seat for my set up. Beep, Beep!
Then there's the GPS being installed, the alarm system, the BIKE CAM system, Crashbars to hold Aux Lights, accent lights, rechargeable cellphone holder, and maybe a RADAR detector and action camera?
One caveat to the PDM60 is since I'm positioning it so far from the battery (under the set) and the stock positive wire won't reach the battery from there, the company told me to cut that positive wire close to the unit's body and splice on a thicker wire to reach the battery (8 Gauge).
So the Triumph Trophy doesn't have canbus wiring ? That is excellent, I shall certainly consider buying one over a motorcycle that has that farcical wiring system. Thanks for the video 👍
Good stuff . You will not be ignored anymore !!! LOL wow loud enough to wake the dead !!! ..
Thanks for a great video!! How has your tubing coped with the engine proximity??
I installed it about 15,000 miles ago.
Cheers
Great vídeos Tim ! Keep up the good work !
I’m just about to fit one of these to my own Trophy. Is there anything that you would have done differently after having had a couple of year’s experience of using it?
I'm happy with the way I mounted the parts. Thanks for watching.
EZ Moto Tim
Thank you.
Your suggested locations for the horn and compressor have saved me hours of experimentation and I’m very happy to custom cut and drill the mounting bar for the horn from some aluminium bar.
I followed what you did very closely, making up a bracket just like yours to mount the horn in the gap behind the radiator. Sadly, it appears to be impossible to refit the fairing afterwards. I made the bracket out of aluminium, in case I needed to “reform” it to fit. I’ve tried that, but the horn gets perilously close to the down pipes and the fairing still won’t go back. I have no idea how you managed to get it to fit!
@@Jon-zj2nj It's been a while since I did this. I'm afraid I can't be much more help. Keep trying and I'm sure you'll find a way.
I hate the wimpy ass horn on my TTSE but this is just way too much effort for something you use a few times a year, I typically ride in places I don't have much need to honk. Hope you like it though!
It works for me. Thanks for watching.
hose temp rating is -10 to 170 f