I'm looking to upgrade my horn. I'm familiar with a couple of the more popular options (Hella Hi-tone, Fiamm, etc). I don't have a strong preference, as long as it's easy to switch and loud. Also, I know these are available locally and inexpensively, but I'd rather give money to a fellow GS'er than a chain store. Let me know if you have one lying around. Doesn't matter if it's new, as long as it's in working condition.

I have what I believe if is a FIAMM horn off my 97 Ford Ranger. I'd give it to you for the price of shipping.

Does it have a bracket? It's 12 V, right? If it's not too much trouble to get a pic, that would be super (or a model number, so I can look up what I'm dealing with). And what would shipping be to 21043?

http://images-en.busytrade.com/173388100/Auto-Horn-car-Horn-fiamm-Snail-Horn-electric-Horn.jpg

It's just a "standard" horn. If you have a car, locate the horn. More than likely it's one like this. They're somewhat universal.

Yep, 12v. I don't know the amperage or anything like that - I think you should contact "Adidasguy" and ask him how he hooked up his horns. He has two automotive horns hooked up to one of his bikes.

Come to think of it...if you have an Autozone, Advance Auto, O'Reilly, or anything of that nature around, you should be able to pick one up for about $12. Might just be easier. That way you can take it back if you don't like it, y'know?

That's probably not a bad idea, in any case. I just generally want something that'll wake up the other commuters a little, and I think watching all the train horn videos on youtube yesterday got me thinking... 

I have one of those AutoZone horns - Blazer brand if I remeber correctly - on my GS. I used a small "L" bracket from the hardware store to mount it front facing. It sounds the same as our crappy old Aerostar horn did, nice n loud!

Quote from: Kijona on April 21, 2012, 02:27:24 AM
http://images-en.busytrade.com/173388100/Auto-Horn-car-Horn-fiamm-Snail-Horn-electric-Horn.jpg


Yep, 12v. I don't know the amperage or anything like that - I think you should contact "Adidasguy" and ask him how he hooked up his horns. He has two automotive horns hooked up to one of his bikes.

So after reading this yesterday, I'm in the bike cave today and I ask Adidasguy about the horns. So he hands me the key, I turn on the bike, pressed the horn, and whadayaknow........it scared the crap outta me!  Sounded just like a car! 

air horns possible?
now THAT would be hilarious!!

bare in mind I know jack squat about them other then needing what, an air compressor?
and that they are loud as Hell!

still funny to think about tho.

Quote from: Tombstones81 on April 21, 2012, 09:51:21 PM
air horns possible?
now THAT would be hilarious!!

bare in mind I know jack squat about them other then needing what, an air compressor?
and that they are loud as Hell!

still funny to think about tho.

Yes it is possible.
I had air horn installed on my CT110
Yes was loud.

Sorry, extremely off topic, but:

You have a CT110? I have a CT110! f%$king LOVE IT!


How did you install it, given the 6v electrical system.

EDIT: Oh, you from Australia with the posties. I think they eventually had 12v electrical systems. Never mind. Mine is an '81.

Quote from: Bluesmudge on April 22, 2012, 02:08:25 AM
Sorry, extremely off topic, but:

You have a CT110? I have a CT110! f%$king LOVE IT!


How did you install it, given the 6v electrical system.

EDIT: Oh, you from Australia with the posties. I think they eventually had 12v electrical systems. Never mind. Mine is an '81.

I actually have 3 CT110s and yes they are all 12 volt

Quote from: Lidiya on April 21, 2012, 04:19:29 AM
I think watching all the train horn videos on youtube yesterday got me thinking... 

those r so funny

I have a Stebel Nautilus Mini Air Horn. It was my first mod. I love it. Very easy to hear even at highway speeds.

Quote from: MVent03 on April 22, 2012, 03:03:08 PM
I have a Stebel Nautilus Mini Air Horn. It was my first mod. I love it. Very easy to hear even at highway speeds.

I have one of them on my bench. Do you just instal direct to other horn wires?

Quote from: codajastal on April 22, 2012, 06:02:33 PM
I have one of them on my bench. Do you just instal direct to other horn wires?

It requires a relay. The original horn wires carry the signal to the relay which then delivers the actual power to the horn.

It is amazingly loud. You'll scare yourself the first time you hit it. Or every single time you slip off the signal canceling button and accidentally hit the horn button.

So satisfying though when the opportunity to use it comes along.

Quote from: MVent03 on April 22, 2012, 10:51:21 PM

It requires a relay. The original horn wires carry the signal to the relay which then delivers the actual power to the horn.

It is amazingly loud. You'll scare yourself the first time you hit it. Or every single time you slip off the signal canceling button and accidentally hit the horn button.

So satisfying though when the opportunity to use it comes along.

Do you join the relay to the existing horn wires or do you need to rewire the horn button?
Any photos or diagrams would be appreciated. Im gonna do it if I can work it out.

No rewiring the stock horn button. I just used blade connectors to plug into the stock horn wires.

I actually took a bunch of pictures when I did this to do a write up. Guess I have a reason to finish it now.

It's pretty simple to wire the relay. There are only 4 connectors you'll need to plug into.  The fun part is gonna be finding a good spot for the horn.

Get a standard 12v automotive style SPDT relay in the proper amperage rating (single pole double throw).  It should have the numbers 85,86,30,87 on the terminals. If you have one that has an extra 87a on it, this will have 12v constant power at all times.  Just ignore it for your purpose.

-85 & 86 should be connected to the horn connectors where you unplugged them from the original horn.  On the 500e they should be under the tank near the right side ignition coil area. They will act as the trigger for the relay when you press the horn button
-30 will be connected directly to the battery with an inline fuse in between the battery and relay.
-87 will go to the (+) side  terminal of the horn
-You will need to run a ground to the (-) terminal of the horn

I would place the relay somewhere accessible like next to the battery.  This way if you need to diagnose any issues it'll be right there under your seat and next to the inline fuse you just installed.

So you're going to have to run the wires along the frame. I ran mine along the right side and used Red and Black to distinguish between power and ground. 

Sorry, no pics.

Good luck

Quote from: ATLRIDER on April 23, 2012, 07:14:14 AM
It's pretty simple to wire the relay. There are only 4 connectors you'll need to plug into.  The fun part is gonna be finding a good spot for the horn.

Get a standard 12v automotive style SPDT relay in the proper amperage rating (single pole double throw).  It should have the numbers 85,86,30,87 on the terminals. If you have one that has an extra 87a on it, this will have 12v constant power at all times.  Just ignore it for your purpose.

-85 & 86 should be connected to the horn connectors where you unplugged them from the original horn.  On the 500e they should be under the tank near the right side ignition coil area. They will act as the trigger for the relay when you press the horn button
-30 will be connected directly to the battery with an inline fuse in between the battery and relay.
-87 will go to the (+) side  terminal of the horn
-You will need to run a ground to the (-) terminal of the horn

I would place the relay somewhere accessible like next to the battery.  This way if you need to diagnose any issues it'll be right there under your seat and next to the inline fuse you just installed.

So you're going to have to run the wires along the frame. I ran mine along the right side and used Red and Black to distinguish between power and ground. 

Sorry, no pics.

Good luck

Cheers for that. I will print out what you have written and follow it.

Quote from: MVent03 on April 23, 2012, 07:03:14 AM
No rewiring the stock horn button. I just used blade connectors to plug into the stock horn wires.

I actually took a bunch of pictures when I did this to do a write up. Guess I have a reason to finish it now.

YES you MUST do a write up of this