Let's talk about Horns

Toogoofy317 · January 30, 2011, 10:58:03 PM

Right now I'm sporting an 83 Honda CB900 horn because mine died. But, it is nowhere near loud enough to get the attention of the idiots in Florida. I'm looking for a relatively cheap horn that is pretty loud.

Mary

k.rollin · January 30, 2011, 11:21:47 PM

I'm still running the stock horn (which we all know sucks), but I've heard good things about these.
http://www.aerostich.com/fiamm-freeway-blaster-horn.html

waiho · January 30, 2011, 11:37:52 PM

I've been using this for over a year, and it doesn't get unnoticed when using it!

love having other riders coming up and asking them to test my horn! they get a heart attack

! but then praise it. knowing when cagers dont see you... it can be usefull

Pelikan · January 30, 2011, 11:46:47 PM

The Hella Disc-Type horn is supposed to be a good budget choice:

http://www.autobarn.net/hella-disc-horn.html

You want the "high tone" model.

Hey waiho, that air horn looks sweet. Does it just bolt in and plug-and-play, or did you have to mod the bracket/wires?

waiho · January 31, 2011, 07:43:18 AM

Quote from: Pelikan on January 30, 2011, 11:46:47 PM
The Hella Disc-Type horn is supposed to be a good budget choice:

http://www.autobarn.net/hella-disc-horn.html

You want the "high tone" model.

Hey waiho, that air horn looks sweet. Does it just bolt in and plug-and-play, or did you have to mod the bracket/wires?

I have a a fairing version, soo it was easy to hide!
wiring: well you need to install a relay and fuse to the battery!.
braket: dont have access to the bike right now, but I remember I had to use washers with the provided bolt to make sure it hold properly. if you want pics, you'll need to wait till this spring/summer!

MysterYvil · January 31, 2011, 08:20:55 AM

Quote from: k.rollin on January 30, 2011, 11:21:47 PM
I'm still running the stock horn (which we all know sucks), but I've heard good things about these.
http://www.aerostich.com/fiamm-freeway-blaster-horn.html

I've got one of these (the low tone) on my 650R, and it's "meh" at best. I have better luck with the GS's horn.

redhenracing2 · January 31, 2011, 09:59:34 AM

I have one of these that was in my Civic, if I could find a place to hide it on my bike it would be on there by now. It has two different sounds:
-one is an extremely loud, extremely high pitched steady tone
-the other is a police siren.

People move.

XLAR8 · January 31, 2011, 10:26:25 AM

Stebal Nautilus comapct air horn for motorbikes, a 139 bB of "BEEEEPPP"

http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1311&_nkw=stebel+nautilus&_sacat=See-All-Categories

scratch · January 31, 2011, 11:50:55 AM

I have the Wolo on the Virago, and it's GREAT!

rohde88 · January 31, 2011, 02:49:20 PM

I have this Hella horn. It is kinda big, wasn't hard to install when I had fairings, but now the red kinda sticks out. Very loud and reliable for 20,XXX through plenty of rain and hurricanes down here.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/77573.do?code=FROOGLE

Toogoofy317 · January 31, 2011, 11:39:15 PM

Well, I'm bidding on the Stebel you guys suggested right now it is at $11.50 and $10.00 shipping and two days left. Cross your fingers I can get a good cheap horn!

Mary

XLAR8 · February 01, 2011, 12:30:12 AM

the stebal is wicked...

just brace for that 139edB BEEEPPP!!!!!

its easy to install. just mount the horn on the front of the bike, it comes with a wiring harness connect one to the battery other end to the horn then take the 2 wires from you old horn and plug them into the harness and your done.

nikfleisch · February 02, 2011, 08:39:03 AM

My horn is my clutch and throttle, if someones about to pull outin front of me I just let them hear me.

ragecage23 · February 02, 2011, 11:11:53 AM

Quote from: waiho on January 30, 2011, 11:37:52 PM
I've been using this for over a year, and it doesn't get unnoticed when using it!

love having other riders coming up and asking them to test my horn! they get a heart attack ! but then praise it. knowing when cagers dont see you... it can be usefull

how much was that?

Toogoofy317 · February 02, 2011, 02:59:50 PM

Really Nik here in Florida they don't respect the sound of a pissed off lawn mower! I really need to get a go pro to show how driving is here in O town! Yesterday was driving in a school zone 20mph I was a little over. A honda Civic whips out from around me cuts me off within inches of his bumper slams on the brakes and then goes 8mph for the next 1/4 mile of the school zone! WTF people!

What about these? Looks like someone wants that used stebel more than I do. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stebel-TM80-Magnum-Horns-Black-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem33645d2ca5QQitemZ220727159973QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo

Was also thinking about this one too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stebel-Compact-Nautilus-Air-Horn-Black-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa65021a8QQitemZ320617849256QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Mary

Pigeonroost · February 02, 2011, 03:32:41 PM

whttp://www.amazon.com/Wolo-Model-419-Black-Design/dp/B000F5DQWY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1296685247&sr=1-1

I as looking at horns lasts night and the WOLO was at Amazon for mid thirty dollar range. The above link has a sound sample file. I purchased the Fiam Hi and Low set and will run both on another bike. Not sure what will be going on the Gs500 yet.

prs

nikfleisch · February 02, 2011, 03:43:48 PM

haha, the gs500 sounds a little better than a pissed off lawnmower!!!! Either way it get's there attention.

scratch · February 02, 2011, 05:27:51 PM

Sometimes fiddling with the nut on the front of the horn and/or the screw on the back can help 'tune up' a horn.

Suzuki Stevo · February 02, 2011, 06:10:52 PM

I bought a Wolo 300-2T Disc Low Tone for $9.00 at Shucks, it's a bit deeper than OEM, $8.78 @ Amazon.com

http://www.wolo-mfg.com/300-2t-stereo.wav

Pelikan · February 03, 2011, 12:19:50 PM

Just got my stebel nautilus plus wiring harness in the mail today. Thing is huge! Hope I'll be able to fit it.

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