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Message started by PhotoProf on 06/08/07 at 17:07:17

Title: Honked off
Post by PhotoProf on 06/08/07 at 17:07:17

So... this is probably not a hot mod topic but I was wondering if anyone has upgraded their OEM issue horn... it seems like most bikes sound like an insect with a nasal condition. I would like to add something that lets cagers know I'm there if needs be.

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by thumperclone on 06/08/07 at 17:15:51

$$$$ the limit..$13 low tone cager style snail shell black plastic housing from auto zone..use my 3" slash cut hard crome more than that horn....(then theres the golfballs woven into the handelbar cables as reserve)

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by Ed_L. on 06/08/07 at 18:33:59

Yup, the low tone car horn from Auto Zone works great, put one on my ride last week. Just unplug the stock unit, unscrew the mounting bracket from the frame and change out the horn on the bracket. Then mount the bracket and horn back on the bike. I angled the horn down a little bit so it won't fill with water or you can just drill a small hole in it as a drain. Real easy and sounds like something BIG ;D.

Title: When One is not enough
Post by Paladin on 06/09/07 at 09:10:11

http://paladin.savageriders.com/HornMount.jpg
There is no requirement (that I can find) in the California Vehicle Code for side reflectors. So I pulled them and mounted *TWO* "Highway Blaster" electric horns, Hi/Lo tones, one each on each side. Have a horn relay so as to not burn out the horn button and to ensure full voltage to the horns. I seldom use my horns, but when I do I sound like a Cadillac bearing down on them.

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by Midway1954 on 06/09/07 at 10:54:15

If replacing the stock horn with just one horn like the AutoZone type mentioned Above would a horn relay be a good idea or not necessary?.

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by K1200LTryder on 06/09/07 at 11:32:44

Definately a horn relay is in order when upgrading to a 'cager' style....they suck ALOT of juice, and you can fry more than just a couple of wires or a switch without using a relay. The reason I know ???

My buddy had a Honda Shadow 1100, and tried the horn upgrade, when mentioned the need for a relay, he sluffed it of, sayin "a horn is a frikken horn, dont need no stinkin relay". He was so proud of the new horn, he used it quite alot, until some wires got a little too hot in the circuit and decided to melt through and weld themselves to some more wiring...shorted out EVERYTHING, even the fuse box melted.

He sold the bike for parts, nobody was willing to rewire it, and the whole wiring harness and electrical stuff from Honda was over 2000 BUCKS to replace.

Horn relay's are pretty cheap insurance.

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by Midway1954 on 06/09/07 at 14:31:41

K1200LTryder- I'm glad I ask. Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely use a relay when I upgrade my horn.

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by justin_o_guy on 06/09/07 at 18:20:37

K1200LTryder wrote:

That's a plate load of smoldering crow. Poor guy.

Title: Re: Honked off
Post by K1200LTryder on 06/10/07 at 02:09:55

No smoldering crow !!!

I'll try getting in contact with him today, he took pics, hopefully I can get them and scan' em.