Thanks for posting that up as this will be my next job.
How long did it take you to complete the install?
Jon.
It's tough to say. It depends. I wasn't sure how I was going to do it. It also depends on if you lose the fuse, can't find another one, decided to extend the wires, ride a bicycle seven miles round trip to the store to get wire, fuses and connectors only to realize you left your wallet at home, then drive back in the car.
If you have a clear plan and have little hands the job could be done in maybe an hour and a half. Add for larger hands and for dropping parts/tools into the never-reaches of the bike. Realistically, add more time for swearing and beer.
So all in all I would say two hours, unless you don't like the way you ran the wire to the battery and redo it four times.
Once I had a clear plan on how I wanted to run the wires it was pretty straightforward. If I had to do it again I would immediately extend the wires. I would start by removing the existing horn, attaching the new ones to the bracket an install. I would then measure from up under the black plastic trim on the upper right side of the fairing, along the existing wiring to the horns and then add wire to the harness. I added for both horns and for the wires that connect to the existing horn wiring. Then run the wires and tie to the existing wiring. Had I done it like that int he beginning I could have been done in maybe 2 hours, or 3, possibly 1 1/2, but I have no clue since I kept getting sidetracked. At one point I pulled the plastic off the left side to check the coolant and tighten some hose clamps.
I think the best estimate would require factoring in how many beers you need, or in my case, a bottle of wine and a good fillet mignon followed by more wine and then bed. So maybe two or three days, repeat as necessary.
