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Rick the Rocketman · 12-27-2005, 07:45 PM

I'm looking for a horn that will let cars know I exist. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

v0lusia · 12-27-2005, 08:54 PM

This is for a Volusia(C50) but should work on a M50 also
http://webpages.charter.net/v0lusia/...er%20horns.pdf

BigD · 12-27-2005, 09:00 PM

There is another thread about this topic but what I did was to go to Kragens (or any other chain automotive store) and picked up two 130 db horns for $15.00 ea. One high tone and the other a low tone. They are round and just a tad larger than the stock horn and a heck of a lot louder.
The two times I had to use them they really got the cagers attention. One poor girl really freaked when I blasted them at her when she was pulling into my lane without looking. I saw her jump then she started swerving as I dropped back a little. I kind of felt sorry for scareing the living daylights out of her so once she regained her composure I pulled up next to her and we exchanged waves and smile before I headed off into the horizon.
I simply mounted them using the existing 2 bolts for the stock horn. One horn facing upward, the other down.
I spliced an extra lead to each wire and connected each horn directly (not in series) and without a relay.
They are inexpensive, work perfectly and are 100% more effective than the whimpy stock horn. Now to find chrome covers that will fit.

Rick the Rocketman · 12-28-2005, 08:07 AM

v0lusia, Thanks Very much for the info. I really appreciate the diagram.

Rick the Rocketman · 12-28-2005, 08:07 AM

Big D. Thanks for the insight on the horns and the picture. The picture gives me a better idea as to where to place the horns. Great looking bike!

Doitl8R · 12-28-2005, 08:31 AM

Went to the local auto parts store and bought a $25 set of air horns. First time I used them the person in the car in front of me about jumped out of there skin.

tlwisner · 12-30-2005, 12:49 AM

The stock horn is fairly limp...

Lexcruiser · 12-30-2005, 03:05 PM

Anyone experience where the air horn doesn't work right away when activated and just kind of "whooshes" air?

12-27-2005, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rick the Rocketman Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2005 RED M50 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 14	Loud Horn for 05 M50 I'm looking for a horn that will let cars know I exist. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks __________________ Rocketman

12-28-2005, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rick the Rocketman Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2005 RED M50 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 14	v0lusia, Thanks Very much for the info. I really appreciate the diagram. __________________ Rocketman Last edited by Rick the Rocketman; 12-28-2005 at 08:10 AM.

12-28-2005, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rick the Rocketman Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2005 RED M50 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 14	Big D. Thanks for the insight on the horns and the picture. The picture gives me a better idea as to where to place the horns. Great looking bike! __________________ Rocketman

12-28-2005, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Doitl8R Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1	Went to the local auto parts store and bought a $25 set of air horns. First time I used them the person in the car in front of me about jumped out of there skin. __________________ Hard work may pay off in time, but laziness pays off now! 2005 C50T

12-30-2005, 12:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	The stock horn is fairly limp... __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

12-27-2005, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	This is for a Volusia(C50) but should work on a M50 also http://webpages.charter.net/v0lusia/...er%20horns.pdf

12-27-2005, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigD Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 05" Honda ST1300 Location: Rio Vista, CA Posts: 326	There is another thread about this topic but what I did was to go to Kragens (or any other chain automotive store) and picked up two 130 db horns for $15.00 ea. One high tone and the other a low tone. They are round and just a tad larger than the stock horn and a heck of a lot louder. The two times I had to use them they really got the cagers attention. One poor girl really freaked when I blasted them at her when she was pulling into my lane without looking. I saw her jump then she started swerving as I dropped back a little. I kind of felt sorry for scareing the living daylights out of her so once she regained her composure I pulled up next to her and we exchanged waves and smile before I headed off into the horizon. I simply mounted them using the existing 2 bolts for the stock horn. One horn facing upward, the other down. I spliced an extra lead to each wire and connected each horn directly (not in series) and without a relay. They are inexpensive, work perfectly and are 100% more effective than the whimpy stock horn. Now to find chrome covers that will fit.

12-30-2005, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lexcruiser Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '06 M50 Black - SOLD :( / '07 Triumph Daytona 675 - New hotness! Location: Central NJ Posts: 262	Anyone experience where the air horn doesn't work right away when activated and just kind of "whooshes" air?

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