Horn

[Swipe]

I've got my MOT (Govt compulsory annual service test) booked in for next week and I'm worried that my horn isn't loud enough. When pressed it makes a noise but sounds like a fully functional horn submerged in water. How loud is everyone elses horn?

[MrDude_1]

mines pretty loud..
if you have that girgly underwater noise, you'll probably need a new one.

besides, when you do need it, you want it to be heard.

[Swipe]

Found this on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-BROS-400-HORN_W0QQitemZ130113644805QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10460QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

I'll give it a miss as it probably sounds worse than mine by the looks of the photo

Will any 12v generic horn work on it?

[MrDude_1]

Found this on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-BROS-400-HORN_W0QQitemZ130113644805QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10460QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

I'll give it a miss as it probably sounds worse than mine by the looks of the photo

Will any 12v generic horn work on it?

any 12v automotive or bike horn works.... the key is finding one that fits.
also, if its a "snail" type.. dont mount it with the horn exit pointing up at you.. LOL

ive seen all kinds mounted on bikes before... theres a particular brand one i like, but i cant recall the name.. its stupidly loud, but it still sounds like a bike/car horn..(as apposed to a mack truckish horn) gimme a bit, and im sure i'll remember its name.

[jaysun0ne]

im still trying to figure out where to mount the compressor for the 10 mile train horn


j/k
i always just bounce the rev limiter for a second, that always gets peoples attention. but that wont fly in a inspection

[MrDude_1]

im still trying to figure out where to mount the compressor for the 10 mile train horn

the compressor is the easy part.. hard part is where to put the tank...

[Abquid]

UberHorn

This one (the Stebel "Nautilus") sounds pretty good:

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

[JR]

If you can fit it on your bike you will want one of these:- (requires Sound)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1171013797384954189&q=hornblasters

Sample Sounds for Horns you can buy

http://www.hornblasters.com/hbaud/nam5-2h.mp3

http://www.hornblasters.com/audio/locochrome.wav

http://www.hornblasters.com/hbaud/NAK3-1h.mp3

http://www.hornblasters.com/hbaud/a200-1h.mp3

Swipe,
on your Horn there is a small crossheaded screw that if you turn slightly
will change the sound of your horn, try it and adjust it to what your happy with

JR

[SMF]

hmm... looks like this thread is still alive. if you still need a horn i've got a stocker in a box somewhere you can have it, just cover shipping.

[Swipe]

hmm... looks like this thread is still alive. if you still need a horn i've got a stocker in a box somewhere you can have it, just cover shipping.

Thanks for the offer, Scott. I'll try JR's tip first when it's back from the shop (didn't get chance to try it beforehand) and then get back to you if i still need one.

[jaysun0ne]

Re: UberHorn

This one (the Stebel "Nautilus") sounds pretty good:

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

a man im getting one of those

[Yakima9]

Hella Loud

Here's a pic of the Hella Supertone horns I have hon my bike

I used the 12V relay with the horns and put in an inline fuse. I was thinking of painting them black so they don't stand out so much.

[jaysun0ne]

na dont paint them

gives your bike a set of balls

[surferdude]

I'm using a 1000 RR horn that is louder than stock and neatly tucked away in the lower triple.

[bk94si]

on your Horn there is a small crossheaded screw that if you turn slightly
will change the sound of your horn, try it and adjust it to what your happy with

JR

I'll have to try that. Mine sounds like a toy.