LOUDER HORN MOD ?

[surlybruce]

I know this question is probably going to get some people crazy but a louder horn would be nice to have as the stock one is quite sad. Is there a replacement out there thats LOUD AS HELL but is also priced for us frugally challenged [ cheap bastards ]

[makenzie71]

A direct replacement?  No, not really.  I've typically installed old-school cadalac horns...really loud horns.  One of my favorites, though, is an airhorn.  A friend of mine has installed one on his SV650.  VERY effective.

[Mr.7]

I've seen "big rig" horns for sale at autoparts stores. I forget how much they were but it would be funny if you did it. 

[that_guy]

go to your local Pick a part type auto salvage and take a few and try them out to find the loudest.

[xtalman]

I used a Fiamm one from an auto parts store, and it bolts on pretty easily.  It's louder, but to do it right you should hook it up to a relay.  I haven't done that yet.

[that_guy]

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2137/101/

[fretbuzz]

I have that horn from twisted throttle it`s absolutely frikin loud prolly the loudest horn i`ve heard yet 139 db makes peeps sit up and notice you!!!
It was relatively easy to install,a little bit of thought required though
Theres a schematic on the site to do it from!

[GeeP]

I've been thinking about installing a 12V compressor between the battery and my K&N.  There's plenty of room.  

Not sure of the tone of the horns that come with the compressor.  I might just buy a kit to try out the horns, but I have a feeling I'll ditch the plastic horns and make some aluminum bells and power chambers.  Tune for a little more "brassy" sound.

[mike_mike]

I have that horn from twisted throttle it`s absolutely frikin loud prolly the loudest horn i`ve heard yet 139 db makes peeps sit up and notice you!!!
It was relatively easy to install,a little bit of thought required though
Theres a schematic on the site to do it from!

can you get a picture of your install? it looks like a good mod to do! We'd be interested in how/where you installed it

[calamari]

i'm interested on the Nautilus setup for a GS too. some pics would help  I think I want one, specially after reading:

There's just no polite way to say hello using this horn.

[that_guy]

well it's not very big so you could pretty much install it anywhere.  Im thinking about getting one.  I would rather just install a laser beam on the front that will explode the stupid cars like the one that almost ran me off the road yesterday..

[mike_mike]

i'm interested on the Nautilus setup for a GS too. some pics would help  I think I want one, specially after reading:

There's just no polite way to say hello using this horn.

http://www.stebel.it/stebel/index.htm

They have sound clips on their site..

[surlybruce]

WOW ! That horn is just what Iam looking for. Just as loud and obnoxious as I am. It is only a matter of time and the price is right.  THANX !

[makenzie71]

more here
http://homepage.mac.com/caho/PhotoAlbum48.html

and here
http://homepage.mac.com/caho/PhotoAlbum50.html

I bought it from harbor freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40135

I only use one of the horns, but I can switch between the long and short trumpet, that's what makes it either sith flush with the exterior of the frame or set in a couple inches.

[surlybruce]

GREAT MACHINE !

[scratch]

What about adjusting the little screw on the back of the stock horn?

[that_guy]

What about adjusting the little screw on the back of the stock horn?

does that do anything?

[phire]

I've seen "big rig" horns for sale at autoparts stores. I forget how much they were but it would be funny if you did it. 

Yeah man, I'm going to look for one to see if I can mount it on the bike. I can just see it now... Little bike blowing the horn of a big rig. People would look around like WTF?!?!?

[bulletproofcycle]

When I bought my GS500 I immediately noticed how quiet the horn was. I needed something much louder.

I went to Canadian Tire (Wal-Mart for you guys in the states) and purchased a bigger horn that bolts in the stock location. It is slightly larger in diameter and you have a choice between high and low toned horn.

Now my horn is very loud 130db to be exact! I recommend this mod.

[surlybruce]

Hey  BULLITPROOFCYCLE do you have a name and part # for the horn also where did you get the carbon levers?