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OKay, thought while I was rehabing my bike better check the horn. Ah well it doesn't work. So I followed some advice how on maybe to make it work again. It is dead, no reaction at all. I've seen some past recommendations on some horn brands. I'm just using one so I want a good loud one. Hit me with what cha got.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Tags: None
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Have you tested the horn itself yet?
Here's how the wiring is laid out: +12 (with ignition on) is supplied to one side of the horn. All the time. The other side finds its way to ground through the horn button. In many cases, it's the latter path that causes problems, since there are many possible sources of resistance / sites for bad connections.
So: A new horn might not help you at all.and God said, "Let there be air compressors!"
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[QUOTE=robertbarr;1759059]Have you tested the horn itself yet?
Here's how the wiring is laid out: +12 (with ignition on) is supplied to one side of the horn. All the time. The other side finds its way to ground through the horn button. In many cases, it's the latter path that causes problems, since there are many possible sources of resistance / sites for bad connections.
So: A new horn might not help you at all.[/QUOTE
Yes I did that, horn does not work. Connections are clean and no frayed or broken wires. I just need a some recommendations on some horn brands.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Originally posted by mrbill5491 View PostOKay, thought while I was rehabing my bike better check the horn. Ah well it doesn't work. So I followed some advice how on maybe to make it work again. It is dead, no reaction at all. I've seen some past recommendations on some horn brands. I'm just using one so I want a good loud one. Hit me with what cha got.
Have you tested it by connecting directly to a battery?
If it's a stock horn and you can feel a clunk, then it's just freezing up and the adjuster screw on the back ought to allow it to vibrate and make noise.
Anyhow, if it's truly dead, the Wolo Bad Boy gets very good reviews from people on the forum and elsewhere.'83 GS650G
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Originally posted by BigD_83 View Post...and you can't feel any actuation of the magnet in the horn itself with power applied?
Have you tested it by connecting directly to a battery?
If it's a stock horn and you can feel a clunk, then it's just freezing up and the adjuster screw on the back ought to allow it to vibrate and make noise.
Anyhow, if it's truly dead, the Wolo Bad Boy gets very good reviews from people on the forum and elsewhere.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Okay new horn installed and IT'S LOUD...yeah baby.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Originally posted by sedelen View PostYeah, but what is it?sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Originally posted by mrbill5491 View PostAaah yeah sorry bout that, it is a WOLO single High note horn. Plug and play. I was just so excited that I have a horn you can hear now lol.sigpic
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Originally posted by mrbill5491 View PostAaah yeah sorry bout that, it is a WOLO single High note horn. Plug and play. I was just so excited that I have a horn you can hear now lol.Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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Originally posted by bccap View PostIt's loud with no relay ?sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Yeah. On their site they're advertised as plug and play. So I assume no relay is necessary.Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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Originally posted by bccap View PostYeah. On their site they're advertised as plug and play. So I assume no relay is necessary.sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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Hate to honk my own horn, though I went into the shop when I got into work and had to honk a couple more timessigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.
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