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Bokonon: /* Aftermarket horn */

2013-02-20T10:06:20Z

Aftermarket horn

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	You can get a '''LOUD''' FIAMM horn for about $15 at a regular car-parts store (e.g. O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, etc.) Places on eBay have them, as well as [http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=fiamm+horn&searchbtn.x=0&searchbtn.y=0 JC Whitney], [http://ridesafer.com/store/item/fpc3/Horns/Fiamm_AM-80_High_Performance_Trumpet_Horn.html ridesafer.com], and [http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Note-Universal-Bracket/dp/B000DINKPQ Amazon].		You can get a '''LOUD''' FIAMM horn for about $15 at a regular car-parts store (e.g. O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, etc.) Places on eBay have them, as well as [http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=fiamm+horn&searchbtn.x=0&searchbtn.y=0 JC Whitney], [http://ridesafer.com/store/item/fpc3/Horns/Fiamm_AM-80_High_Performance_Trumpet_Horn.html ridesafer.com], and [http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Note-Universal-Bracket/dp/B000DINKPQ Amazon].

	Get the low-tone; The 125 dB [http://www.fiammamerica.com/Product.asp?ProductID=154 AM80] is popular, as is the 132 dB [http://www.aerostich.com/~~catalog~~/US/~~Fiamm-Freeway-Blaster-Horn-p-17137.html~~ Freeway Blaster]. They're way louder, and are a bolt-in replacement for the stock horn. Point the bell of the trumpet down so it doesn't collect water, and cover your ears before you test it in an enclosed space. Even with it pointing down, it is loud and can be heard by cars and other motorcycles easily.		Get the low-tone; The 125 dB [http://www.fiammamerica.com/Product.asp?ProductID=154 AM80] is popular, as is the 132 dB [http://www.aerostich.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=freeway+blaster&dir=desc&order=relevance Freeway Blaster]. They're way louder, and are a bolt-in replacement for the stock horn. Point the bell of the trumpet down so it doesn't collect water, and cover your ears before you test it in an enclosed space. Even with it pointing down, it is loud and can be heard by cars and other motorcycles easily.

	If you look at the catalog you might be overwhelmed by the amount of choices FIAMM offers. So don't look at the catalog. It's generally the same product in different packaging to meet the needs of the retailer. Here are your criteria:		If you look at the catalog you might be overwhelmed by the amount of choices FIAMM offers. So don't look at the catalog. It's generally the same product in different packaging to meet the needs of the retailer. Here are your criteria:

Bokonon: /* Using a relay to power your horn */

2010-07-04T06:55:27Z

Using a relay to power your horn

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	==Using a relay to power your horn==		==Using a relay to power your horn==

	To provide the most power, and thus get the most noise, you can wire a relay to power your horn. This isn't necessary, but it is a good idea. The OEM harness runs the horn power through a mile of wiring and a dozen different connections until it gets to the horn switch. There are lots of places for voltage drop. ~~So, with~~ [[How do relays work?\|a relay]], you use the OEM wiring to power the relay and then put in new wiring for the horn. The relay uses a small amount of power (the original switch circuit) to turn on and off a bigger amount of power (the new heavier wire) to the horn. This is true for bigger headlights or any other higher-current-draw accessories you want to add to your motorcycle.		To provide the most power, and thus get the most noise, you can wire a relay to power your horn. This isn't necessary, but it is a good idea. The OEM harness runs the horn power through a mile of wiring and a dozen different connections until it gets to the horn switch. There are lots of places for voltage drop. With [[How do relays work?\|a relay]], you use the OEM wiring to power the relay and then put in new wiring for the horn. The relay uses a small amount of power (the original switch circuit) to turn on and off a bigger amount of power (the new heavier wire) to the horn. This is true for bigger headlights or any other higher-current-draw accessories you want to add to your motorcycle.

	====Stuff you'll need====		====Stuff you'll need====

Bokonon: /* Using a relay to power your horn */

2010-07-04T06:54:29Z

Using a relay to power your horn

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	==Using a relay to power your horn==		==Using a relay to power your horn==

	To provide the most power, and thus get the most noise, you can wire a relay to power your horn. This isn't necessary~~; some people do~~, ~~some don't~~. The OEM harness runs the horn power through a mile of wiring and a dozen different connections until it gets to the horn switch. There are lots of places for voltage drop. So, with [[How do relays work?\|a relay]], you use the OEM wiring to power the relay, and then put in new wiring for the horn. The relay uses a small amount of power (the original switch circuit) to turn on and off a bigger amount of power (the new heavier wire) to the horn. This is true for bigger headlights or any other higher-current-draw accessories you want to add to your motorcycle.		To provide the most power, and thus get the most noise, you can wire a relay to power your horn. This isn't necessary, but it is a good idea. The OEM harness runs the horn power through a mile of wiring and a dozen different connections until it gets to the horn switch. There are lots of places for voltage drop. So, with [[How do relays work?\|a relay]], you use the OEM wiring to power the relay and then put in new wiring for the horn. The relay uses a small amount of power (the original switch circuit) to turn on and off a bigger amount of power (the new heavier wire) to the horn. This is true for bigger headlights or any other higher-current-draw accessories you want to add to your motorcycle.

	====Stuff you'll need====		====Stuff you'll need====

Bokonon: /* Installation */

2010-07-03T14:48:04Z

Installation

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	[[Image:horn1890.jpg\|150px]] [[Image:IMG_1891.jpg\|150px]]		[[Image:horn1890.jpg\|150px]] [[Image:IMG_1891.jpg\|150px]]

	To install the new horn, start off by loose fitting it, with the wiring reattached, so you can figure out the best angle. Make sure that the mouth of the horn is pointing downwards, so as not to collect water, and that the existing wiring is not stretched.		To install the new horn, start off by loose fitting it, with the wiring reattached, so you can figure out the best angle. Make sure that the mouth of the horn is pointing downwards, so as not to collect water, and that the existing wiring is not stretched. Most aftermarket horns will say something to the effect that they are "polarity-free", meaning that it doesn't matter which of the two horn wires you hook to which terminal. Check the instructions for your particular model.

	Secure the bolt to the bracket, then tighten the bracket to the bike.		Secure the bolt to the bracket, then tighten the bracket to the bike.

Bokonon: /* Stuff you'll need */

2010-07-03T14:38:48Z

Stuff you'll need

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	:[[image:heat shrink tubing.jpg\|80px]] [[image:heat shrink.jpg\|130px]]		:[[image:heat shrink tubing.jpg\|80px]] [[image:heat shrink.jpg\|130px]]

	:Or the kind of ~~[http://www.whiteproducts.net/splices.shtml~~ connectors] that already have heat shrink on them.		:Or the kind of connectors that already have heat shrink on them.

	:[[image:heat shrink crimp.jpg\|150px]]		:[[image:heat shrink crimp.jpg\|150px]]

MIK: /* Directions */

2010-03-17T20:46:16Z

Directions

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	First, study the schematic. This may be all the directions some people need.		First, study the schematic. This may be all the directions some people need.

	~~[[image:~~Aftermarket Horn Schematic.pdf]]		{{pdf\|Aftermarket Horn Schematic.pdf\|Aftermarket Horn Schematic}}

	Next, wire up the relay. Do this before you install it, so you don't have to take stuff apart if it doesn't work.		Next, wire up the relay. Do this before you install it, so you don't have to take stuff apart if it doesn't work.

Bokonon: /* Before & after sound links */

2009-11-10T23:25:38Z

Before & after sound links

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	====Before & after sound links====		====Before & after sound links====

	[http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/gulley04/ninja%20250/?action=view&current=Hornupgrade.flv FIAMM Freeway Blaster]		[http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/gulley04/ninja%20250/?action=view&current=Hornupgrade.flv FIAMM Freeway Blaster 1]

	[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97Clplscjo FIAMM Freeway Blaster]		[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97Clplscjo FIAMM Freeway Blaster 2]

	==Using a relay to power your horn==		==Using a relay to power your horn==

Bokonon: /* Installation */

2009-11-10T23:24:22Z

Installation

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	~~'''Sound link:'''~~ [http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/gulley04/ninja%20250/?action=view&current=Hornupgrade.flv FIAMM Freeway Blaster]		====Before & after sound links====

			[http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/gulley04/ninja%20250/?action=view&current=Hornupgrade.flv FIAMM Freeway Blaster]

			[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97Clplscjo FIAMM Freeway Blaster]

	==Using a relay to power your horn==		==Using a relay to power your horn==

Bokonon at 18:10, 24 October 2009

2009-10-24T18:10:12Z

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	That little "beep, beep" of the OEM horn, ''IF'' heard by anyone, only makes them look around for a clown car. Since you're not in a clown car, and you want people to acknowledge your presence, a better horn is in order.		That little "beep, beep" of the OEM horn, ''IF'' heard by anyone, only makes them look around for a clown car. Since you're not in a clown car, and you want people to acknowledge your presence, a better horn is in order.

			==Aftermarket horn==

	You can get a '''LOUD''' FIAMM horn for about $15 at a regular car-parts store (e.g. O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, etc.) Places on eBay have them, as well as [http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=fiamm+horn&searchbtn.x=0&searchbtn.y=0 JC Whitney], [http://ridesafer.com/store/item/fpc3/Horns/Fiamm_AM-80_High_Performance_Trumpet_Horn.html ridesafer.com], and [http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Note-Universal-Bracket/dp/B000DINKPQ Amazon].		You can get a '''LOUD''' FIAMM horn for about $15 at a regular car-parts store (e.g. O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts, etc.) Places on eBay have them, as well as [http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=fiamm+horn&searchbtn.x=0&searchbtn.y=0 JC Whitney], [http://ridesafer.com/store/item/fpc3/Horns/Fiamm_AM-80_High_Performance_Trumpet_Horn.html ridesafer.com], and [http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Note-Universal-Bracket/dp/B000DINKPQ Amazon].
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	[[Image:FIAMM Horn.jpg\|150px]]		[[Image:FIAMM Horn.jpg\|150px]]

	====Installation====		==Installation==

	The installation is very straightforward:		The installation is very straightforward:
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	There is a [http://www.amazon.com/Wiring-Stebel-Nautilus-Compact-Motorcycle/dp/B000TK8NN2/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_b wiring kit] available, if you want to go that route, but you should be OK without it. The hardest part is going to be finding a place to mount it.		There is a [http://www.amazon.com/Wiring-Stebel-Nautilus-Compact-Motorcycle/dp/B000TK8NN2/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_b wiring kit] available, if you want to go that route, but you should be OK without it. The hardest part is going to be finding a place to mount it.

	~~'''~~Classic model~~'''~~		====Classic model====

	Diagram: [[image:Stebel Horn Schematic.pdf\|Stebel horn schematic]]		Diagram: [[image:Stebel Horn Schematic.pdf\|Stebel horn schematic]]
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	~~'''~~J model~~'''~~		====J model====

	Bring on the Noise... 139dB worth please.		Bring on the Noise... 139dB worth please.

Bokonon: /* Directions */

2009-06-21T20:54:10Z

Directions

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	First, study the schematic. This may be all the directions some people need.		First, study the schematic. This may be all the directions some people need.

	~~[[image:horn relay diagram.gif\|150px]]~~		[[image:Aftermarket Horn Schematic.pdf]]

	~~'''Original schematic''' (better detail)~~ [[image:Aftermarket Horn Schematic.pdf]]

	Next, wire up the relay. Do this before you install it, so you don't have to take stuff apart if it doesn't work.		Next, wire up the relay. Do this before you install it, so you don't have to take stuff apart if it doesn't work.