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Pso
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 02:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Scallywack21
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 02:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pso, good question. I have had the same question for a while. Looking forward to everybody's recommendations!!!!
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Thesmaz
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Stebel Nautilus; it will fit under the fly screen and it's still effin loud! Do a search and you'll find install examples.
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Hooper
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+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.
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Kurbennett
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Treadmarks
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Fubar
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 05:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 on the FIAMM Highway blaster. Cheap, 5 min install and plenty loud.
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Buelldualsport
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fiamm Highway blaster Hi and low

WOrks well
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08uly
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1

FIAMM Freeway Blaster

I use the Low Tone...



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Portero72
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 07:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Rainman
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 09:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Orangeulius
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Gotj
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Dick_stilton
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 04:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Stebel also do a compact version I see... anyone have one of these? Still loud enough?

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2 137/
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Kurbennett
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WebBikeWorld just did a review on different horns. Fairly interesting results...

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/motor cycle-horn-comparison.htm
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Dano_12s
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

PIAA Sports Horn.115db.Small enough to mount behind windscreen.$40.
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Thesmaz
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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)
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Dinealone
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.




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Gotj
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 03:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Red_chili
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 04:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

$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.
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Djm
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 05:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does the Fiamm low require a relay? Or can I replace the existing horn with it?
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08uly
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Plug n Play... No relay.
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Djm
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks 08Uly - are you happy with the results?
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Red_chili
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

5A draw. Dunno what the stocker is, so I ordered a relay anyway. Guess I have a cool 40A spare relay!
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Longdog_cymru
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 for the Stebel Nautilus!!!!!!!!!!
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08uly
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 02:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Djm, The FIAMM is great! plenty loud enough for me.

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Thesmaz
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 03:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Muppet
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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!
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Dick_stilton
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Muppet
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice one Garry, looks like you'll be a busy boy fitting everything when you get back. have a great trip.
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