stebel compact nautilus

[bryanonfire]

Hi group, I just noticed that the dust boot that protects the lower end of my clutch cable is cracked in two places, making it not so effective. This happened to me once before, and sure enough the cable eventually wore, then broke at the lower end. The part I'm referring to is the little accordian-like rubber tube, just above the oil fill cap, that flexes as you activate the clutch. For now I smeared it with silicon sealant, and next time around I'll wipe it with 303 Protectant regularly. I'm assuming that my southern AZ location is the problem, lots of sun and heat. I've asked around all the local motorcycle stores, a bike shop, and a couple auto parts places, and nobody has anything like a replacement. I hate to replace the whole cable - did that just a couple thousand miles ago. Anybody know of a good replacement? Or should I just forget about it and keep an eye on the cable condition? Bryan

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bryanonfire" wrote:

> > Hi group, > > I just noticed that the dust boot that protects the lower end of my clutch cable is cracked in two places, making it not so effective. This happened to me once before, and sure enough the cable eventually wore, then broke at the lower end. > > The part I'm referring to is the little accordion-like rubber tube, just above the oil fill cap, that flexes as you activate the clutch. > > For now I smeared it with silicon sealant, and next time around I'll wipe it with 303 Protectant regularly. I'm assuming that my southern AZ location is the problem, lots of sun and heat. > > I've asked around all the local motorcycle stores, a bike shop, and a couple auto parts places, and nobody has anything like a replacement. I hate to replace the whole cable - did that just a couple thousand miles ago. Anybody know of a good replacement? Or should I just forget about it and keep an eye on the cable condition? > > Bryan >

Bryan- You have just discovered 'the law of diminishing rubber-boots'. Your boot/sleeve fails, and then your cable begins to have water intrusion. The cable assembly is far superior to the attendant water proofing/rubber boots; and sunshine (o-zone, not autozone) just kills delicate rubber parts, not to mention that heat that little sleeve is subjected to from the engine case from below and the header tube above. I have never had a 'boot' last as long as the cable. sigh. And it does not appear that anyone has a replacement seal/boot. One maintenance item to watch, make sure the threaded male slotted handle bar adjustment on the cable/stem is pointed downward so that it does not funnel water down the cable--which will exacerbate the wear and the operator. revmaaatin.

[Fred Hink]

I'd be interested.  I can also provide mounting brackets and plug n play wiring harness for the Stebel Air horn. I hooked up one of these horns just the other day to show how loud they really are.  My ears are still ringing.  HA   ps. you can post these pictures to the list since I think there would be lots of interest.  Just keep the photos as small as reasonable.  Or put the photos on a hosting site and send us the URL. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] transalp1@... [b]Sent:[/b] Friday, September 17, 2010 6:02 AM [b]To:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Stebel compact nautilus  

    FWIW, I've purchased four Stebel Compact Nautilus horns: Three for bikes and one for my girlfriend's car. Four for four, they have worked as advertised and proven themselves. I followed the instructions. It's important to orient the horn upright and mount it in a location that keeps it out of direct water spray (rain, etc..) I have a 09' KLR and mounted the horn inside the right fairing, just to the right of the coolant return tank. A relay is plugged into the OEM horn wires and directs power straight off the battery to the compressor. Can provide pictures of the installation off list, if someone's interested.   eddie transalp1@...