| Author | Message | ||
     Pso |
Folks-After my ride to work the other day, I need loud horn(s). Brief explanation. Perception research has shown that often the elderly when in a car cannot tell if they have stopped moving completly or not. Sometimes this leads them into drifting into an intersection from a stop sign or light. Well a peek through the steering wheel blue headed q-tip came within about 3 inches of clipping my left side bag by drifting into the intersection. My evasive action probably saved my left leg. Anyway perhaps a loud horn would have gotten its attention. So any ideas, recommendations and how you have them connected please? Pics are always helpful. | ||
| Scallywack21 |
Pso, good question. I have had the same question for a while. Looking forward to everybody's recommendations!!!! | ||
| Thesmaz |
Stebel Nautilus; it will fit under the fly screen and it's still effin loud! Do a search and you'll find install examples. | ||
| Hooper |
+1 on the Stebel and a pre-made wiring harness with relay - it just barely tucks into the space to the left (as you face it) of where the old horn was, which makes for a tight area under the flyscreen for future wiring. I used a number of good threads on here to help with the very quick and easy install - just search on subject line "Stebel". It's so loud and interesting-sounding (two tones, like a European sportscar) that I sometimes wish I could use it more often. If you're not wearing earplugs when you ride, it will deafen you (but it might save you). A loud horn is an absolute must for safety. | ||
| Kurbennett |
I used a FIAMM Highway blaster. You can get it in a high or low tone. It also mounted inside the flyscreen and puts out a good warning. | ||
| Treadmarks |
Stebel Nautilus in air or electric. Just make sure you use heavy enough wire and a relay, as your factory wiring will not allow you to get enough power to it. | ||
| Fubar |
+1 on the FIAMM Highway blaster. Cheap, 5 min install and plenty loud. | ||
| Buelldualsport |
Fiamm Highway blaster Hi and low WOrks well | ||
| 08uly |
+1 FIAMM Freeway Blaster I use the Low Tone...  --- 08Uly Uly Data Page  | ||
| Portero72 |
I use the Stebel air horn. Best 40$ you can spend for your bike. Wiring kit is also idiot-proof. DON'T test it inside your garage unless you enjoy bleeding ears. Idiots in cars noticeably flinch when it sounds. Carcass-feeding vultures scatter from 1/4 mile away. I highly recommend it. PS-I have the Stebel as well as the extra wiring for the factory heated grips under the screen. It's not that bad at all. | ||
| Rainman |
Be careful with loud, air-style horns, though. I had dual electric airhorns on my Gold Wing and,when some twit decided to cut my off way too short to get to Wal-Mart, I blasted him. He froze, slammed on the brakes and skidded to a stop halfway in my line and his. I left a tire mark on his driver's door, but got the bike stopped without any damage, other than to my heart. | ||
| Orangeulius |
I started with the FIAMM low and added the high. It's an easy fit and very close to the stebel on decibels. Easier install too. | ||
| Gotj |
Hey Orange, put up that video comparing our horns. The Fiamm is a twit compared to the Stebel.  Another Stebel install option is to separate the compressor from the horn. That cuts way down on the space needed under the fly screen. I mounted my compressor down near the oil cooler. This install is also in keeping with the Buell mass cetralization/lowering concept because the compressor is about 80% of the weight of the unit. | ||
| Dick_stilton |
Stebel also do a compact version I see... anyone have one of these? Still loud enough? http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2 137/ | ||
| Kurbennett |
WebBikeWorld just did a review on different horns. Fairly interesting results... http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/motor cycle-horn-comparison.htm | ||
| Dano_12s |
PIAA Sports Horn.115db.Small enough to mount behind windscreen.$40. | ||
| Thesmaz |
Dick, That the right one; I put one on my bike and it has saved my azz a couple times here in Italy! 2nd best mod I've done to the bike (1st is the polly heaters) | ||
| Dinealone |
PIAA Sports Horn.115db.Small enough to mount behind windscreen.$40. This is the black trumpet type or whatever right? I had this on My ZRX. It was excellent for the city. Loud as a standard car's horn (maybe slighly less so, still louder than stock), but not freight train loud. One a side note. You guys with the Stebel's use those things in downtown areas? I use my horn a lot to ward off drifting cagers and all sorts of other tomfoolery on the road. That said, I personally don't see the need for something so preposterously loud. If anything I would think it's counterproductive like Rainman says. Probably overkill. I guess it depends on your use I'd imagine.  | ||
| Gotj |
Loud horns save lives. The Stebel can be "tooted" when needed for a gentle/friendly alert. It should be the first upgrade for any bike. | ||
| Red_chili |
$15 for the Fiamm was mighty hard to say no to... If I need the dual, it will cost me 30 plus shipping, total. Like paying on time or layaway or something. | ||
| Djm |
Does the Fiamm low require a relay? Or can I replace the existing horn with it? | ||
| 08uly |
Plug n Play... No relay. | ||
| Djm |
Thanks 08Uly - are you happy with the results? | ||
| Red_chili |
5A draw. Dunno what the stocker is, so I ordered a relay anyway. Guess I have a cool 40A spare relay! | ||
| Longdog_cymru |
+1 for the Stebel Nautilus!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| 08uly |
Djm, The FIAMM is great! plenty loud enough for me. --- 08Uly Uly Data Page | ||
| Thesmaz |
The Stebel may be a bit much for round town but as it was stated you can tap the button quickly to just get a toot. On the Italian motorway at 90 mph, that's where the Stebel works it's magic; saved my azz a couple of times! Well worth the $35 I paid fo it and the 1 hour to install. | ||
| Muppet |
Another with the Stebel Nautilus - compact one. There's a few threads with pics of our installs. I've not bothered with the relay (lazy I know) and had no problems at all, plug & play to great effect! | ||
| Dick_stilton |
Another with the Stebel Nautilus - compact one. Hello Muppet! Just ordered a Stebel on your recommendation. To go with the suitcase full of goodies I'm bringing back from the States.  | ||
| Muppet |
Nice one Garry, looks like you'll be a busy boy fitting everything when you get back. have a great trip. |
