blast that!

[stunz]

Seriously thinking about getting airhorns fitted to the bike to remind them in the cages that can't see me that indeed, I am right there as they attempt to squeeze me out of my lane...:nono:

[Colapop]

Seriously thinking about getting airhorns fitted to the bike to remind them in the cages that can't see me that indeed, I am right there as they attempt to squeeze me out of my lane...:nono:

Somebody here will probably give you the right info but I suspect that you'd need to check that your battery is capable of handling them and whether the law will allow it.

[vifferman]

Seriously thinking about getting airhorns fitted to the bike to remind them in the cages that can't see me that indeed, I am right there as they attempt to squeeze me out of my lane...:nono:
I had really loud horns (just standard, plus an accessory one, wired up with a really and heavy-duty wire to the battery), and used to blast anyone that got in my way or was dumb.
I'm in two minds as to whether to get decent horns on the current bike, because I wonder whether it might mean that I tend to blast rather than be careful and avoid trouble, and with the number of psychos around, is it more likely to provoke road rage? If I'm going, "Take that, dickhead!", I'm likely to be angrier than if I just accept other road users are bigger eejits than me, and if I encounter a particularly psycho eejit, a horn blast might be the thing that sets him (or her) off.

Anyway, you go for it.

[Str8 Jacket]

My mate has airhorns on his CBRrrrrrr, they are awesome - great for those damn taxi and bus drivers!
Im actually gonna put an airhorns on my KR for the same reasons.

[Dadpole]

Should be fitted to all bikes. If space is a problem, do what I do and just fit one horn. The one with the nastiest tone of course.

[Swoop]

Completely un-necessary. To attract the cage drivers attention simply press their wing mirror with your fist.:blip:

[Ixion]

I fitted air horns to Der Uberfarter. Was a bit disappointing cos they weren't as loud as I hoped for . But still loud compared to jap peep peep horns. But not compared with the LOUD BMW horns. Battery is not lilely to be an issue, cos you would normally only use them with the engine running, and for a short time.

[stunz]

But still loud compared to jap peep peep horns. But not compared with the LOUD BMW horns...yea...I don't use it very much, cos, though I have nothing against gays...theres just something gay about that peep peep...

[Macktheknife]

I fit electric air horns to all my bikes now, get them from Repco for about $70 a pair, they rock and they are small and fit easily to most bikes.

[Jackrat]

Have em' on the Z.
Bloody good for scaring the crap out of pedestrians an starting fights.
Never use em' to signal cars an such in traffic,,,,I mean what's the point,,,you just avoided the prat or you ran into him/her,,,if you had time to use the horn you weren't in danger anyway.
Their just good for attracting attension after the fact,,,,after all they don't see the bird if their not looking,,,,,,,,,right.

[JohnR]

Seriously thinking about getting airhorns fitted to the bike to remind them in the cages that can't see me that indeed, I am right there as they attempt to squeeze me out of my lane...:nono:

Had them on my last bike and am in the process of fitting them to the GSX.
a word of warning... don't use them in close proximity to cages in particular as the reaction can be :slap: unpredictable!

[Lou Girardin]

Even roadrunner horns can be fun, we pulled alongside some dickweed busily texting when we were in the work van. I waited till we were right alongside his window and gave a long blast on the horn (actually it was a long beeeeeeep). He still shit himself, the look on his face was priceless.

[FzerozeroT]

http://www.hornblasters.com/

might need a bigger bike to put them on and carry the tanks around though

[Dafe]

My mate has airhorns on his CBRrrrrrr, they are awesome - great for those damn taxi and bus drivers!
Im actually gonna put an airhorns on my KR for the same reasons.

Are you sure about that?

Perhaps you're fitting them for those windy days when you're riding down Willis St & Lambton Quay, You'll be able to give pedestrians plenty of warning when you get blown off the road and up onto the pavement!

[Ixion]

Have em' on the Z.
Bloody good for scaring the crap out of pedestrians an starting fights.
Never use em' to signal cars an such in traffic,,,,I mean what's the point,,,you just avoided the prat or you ran into him/her,,,if you had time to use the horn you weren't in danger anyway.
Their just good for attracting attension after the fact,,,,after all they don't see the bird if their not looking,,,,,,,,,right.

I use mine preemptively. Cager shows the slightest sign of inattention, looks vaguely like they might change lanes, not give way,is on my AutoHazard list (Indians, taxis, Asians in expensive cars, BMWs, women in SUVs, any vehicle with a "Baby on Board" sticker etc ) ; they get a "Wake the fuck up and pay attention and notice that I'm heading your way" blast. A short blast first, then a prolooooooooooooooooooooonged one if they still seem dozy (follwoed by appropriate evasive action).

Get a few WTF looks, and some fingers and yells, but who cares. At least they've woken up. Not had anyone try to start any serious aggro as a result.

Yep, my horns get a LOT of use. And, best thing of all it's recommended in the Road Code. Just being a good lawabiding driver , officer. See, like it says right here.

[metric]

ok I don't have them, been wanting them for ages... but I can only see one poster who suggests repco for $70

anyone else who has them, can you provide some assistance - where do I:

get them from

how much are they

can I hook them up myself (not mechanically minded, but practical enough)

cheers

[Ixion]

Get them from SuperCheap, Repco, maybe Kmart, any boy racer shop, Wootons.

Prices from 30 something bucks to a couple of hundred. The real cheap ones aren't too hot, doubt that the real pricey ones are worth it. $70 probably about right..

Should be able to hook them up yourself. Just need an electrical feed (make sure it's fused, and use a relay - should be explained in the instruction pamphlet). Hardest part is actually finding a place to mount everything, bikes don't have too much room for extra bits. My horns are on the engine crash bars, the compressor is in the top box. Not the best arrangement.

Once you figure out where to put everything, a couple of hours work.Half a dozen bolts, a bit of wire, couple of crimps. Assuming you don't have to drill holes for the mountings. You may need to go to a hardware shop and buy some extra plastic tubing to connect the compressor and horns, if you can't mount them in the same place.

[carver]

i had a old chrysler valient horn on my gn125
those work great!

[Dadpole]

Saw a set in Supercheap that included the relay and instructions.

[Zed]

I used to sell twin, triple, and musical air horns, and they moved like hot cakes! Excellent idea for the bike, you just have to find enuf space to mount the horns & compressor, some bikes have stuff-all room. If you have heaps of mounting space i reckon you should go for the 4 horn Cavalry Charge or Bridge on the River Kwai, and if you're really keen go for the 5 horn Dixie tune (Dukes of Hazard) or even the 6 horn Il Padrino (The Godfather)!!! Traditionally the musical horns have been used on milk delivery trucks and the like, but it sure would be a hoot to hear your bike singing a tune in the middle of a busy intersection as the blind cagers move out of your way! :lol:

[ManDownUnder]

Yeah - I got a US$49.99 set and they are LOUD!

Just gotta get them fitted... might go hassle Sarge and the guys...