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snackie
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Anyone recommend a good, loud aftermarket horn for my GS650G?
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850GT_Rider
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I mounted up a pair of the Fiamm Freeway Blasters.
Most aftermarket horns that are louder than the stock ones (in other words ALL of them) will draw more current. Recommend putting in a relay - existing horn switch powers the relay, the horn current comes direct from the fuse block.
One source (there are many): http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Freeway-Blaster-Horn/dp/B000DINKPQ
Relay Mod is here: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/horn_relay_install_gert.pdf
Most aftermarket horns that are louder than the stock ones (in other words ALL of them) will draw more current. Recommend putting in a relay - existing horn switch powers the relay, the horn current comes direct from the fuse block.
One source (there are many): http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Freeway-Blaster-Horn/dp/B000DINKPQ
Relay Mod is here: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/horn_relay_install_gert.pdf
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spyug
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+1 on the Fiamms. One of the first mods I make on new to me bikes as they've saved me being merged into a couple of times now. they come in a High and a Low tone models so mount one of each. They are not overly expensive at between $10 (on sale) to $20 but if price is an issue even mounting just a high tone makes a big difference over stock.
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Griffyn
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I did this with the headlights on some of my cars and it made for a visible difference in brightness, it's one of the things I plan to do on the GS once I get all her missing/damaged bits replaced/fixed. I can definitely see how it would make sense to do it for the horn on a bike, considering the relative fragility of the electrical system.
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snackie
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What about hardware? Do I need anything or does it mount where the stock mounts?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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850GT_Rider
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They're larger than the stock horns, so may or may not fit in exactly the same spot. I've got mine mounted on the Vetter bracket.
Each horn is a single-bolt mount, so not too tough to figure out alternative locations.
Each horn is a single-bolt mount, so not too tough to figure out alternative locations.
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Guest
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What 850GT said, I installed that horn (high note and the relay) very loud, very good. Easy install.
Dogma
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These WOLO Bad Boys can be found at Harbor Freight, I forget how much it was. This one is mounted to my sold '81GS750L. Yes, it's loud !!!
About $40, IIRC.
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almarconi
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I'd go with the Walo Bad Boy. Use a relay to hook it up. Very loud horn.
Where in Baltimore are you located? Maybe we can go for a ride sometime.
Where in Baltimore are you located? Maybe we can go for a ride sometime.
