Who has the best horn?

[Grasskarter500]

Had managed to fit a klaxton (ahooga) horn to a CBR250RR MC22 while still making it look stock.

At least its louder than stock.

[slofox]

Stebel for sure. I have used them for ages with excellent results.

The Nautilus can be hard to fit to some bikes (GSX-R600 for one.) But you can get a pair of the Stebel Magnums. The pair comes with two different tones and measures up to around 140db close up.

[Big Dog]

Thanks, some good, loud horns there. Only problem is fitting a bigger horn on the R1.

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Bit of careful planning you'll fit one behind the fairings with relative ease. Don't be tempted to skip the relay though.

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[Moise]

I upgraded the horn to a Bosch electric about a year ago, and fitted a relay then. The fairing would be a better place as it's muffled somewhat by the lower fairing in the standard mount.

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[pritch]

Most Internet discussions following a question are not much help as there will be almost as many different suggestions as there are responses. In this case though it's almost unanimous. Or about as close as you could get to unanimous on the 'Net.

[Jeff Sichoe]

I have never had to use my horn in anger.

What's the point? You're wasting valuable avoidance / braking time.

[swarfie]

I have never had to use my horn in anger.

What's the point? You're wasting valuable avoidance / braking time.

Totally agree. Yelling at the bastards is as effective and WAAAAY more satisfying

[awayatc]

It can make a huge difference to be able to use a loud fuck off horn.....

To bad if you haven't got one when you need one....

And the day will come you will.....



(Use it in anger....or wish you had one to use....)

[Zedder]

I have never had to use my horn in anger.

What's the point? You're wasting valuable avoidance / braking time.

Heh, sometimes all ya need is a blast of horn. Other incidents may need more "counter measures" (swerve, brake, a combination etc) to sort it out.

[Akzle]

Heh, sometimes all ya need is a blast of horn. Other incidents may need more "counter measures" (swerve, brake, a combination etc) to sort it out.

you left out "chuck sparkplugs into their windscreen" and "stove in door panels with boot"

[eldog]

Totally agree. Yelling at the bastards is as effective and WAAAAY more satisfying

Esp when you've got your helmet on and the lid closed

You can still shake your head and hold up hands in disbelief.

And/or flip a bird

[Zedder]

you left out "chuck sparkplugs into their windscreen" and "stove in door panels with boot"

I don't carry spark plugs let alone a stove (I think you mean stave in) and would not touch another person's vehicle.

[Big Dog]

The down side of a loud horn is it is jolly difficult to do a friendly toot.
I have often thought when I fit another it will be on a separate button. So stock would be friendly, or button beside for 110db of WTF.

Notes on having owned a couple:
Don't skip the relay. Many reasons including dimming of lights and dropping of revs if you hold the angry button too long at cruising speed. Found that out when I bypassed the relay when it failed days from home.
Which brings me neatly to, if putting your relay near your steering head make sure none of the moving parts will come in contact with your contacts.
Cheap relays don't last.
Use a water resistant relay if you can.
If possible choose your contacts so that you can readily bypass the relay roadside if you need to.
WOF guys really appreciate it if you warn them before they test it.
Battery free bikes may well drive the horn testing while stationary, but you may find it doesn't when doing high revs or dropping revs fast without sorting out a means of compensating.
Test the horn frequently. With more parts in the circuit comes more points of failure.



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[swbarnett]

stebel do "normal" horns as well
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-...1275803161.htm.

I put a pair of those on my bike. Significantly louder than stock (that was pretty pathetic) but certainly not nautilus loud.

[swbarnett]

I have never had to use my horn in anger.

What's the point? You're wasting valuable avoidance / braking time.

I prefer to do both at the same time. Better to have the other party helping if possible (although not really necessary if you're already aware of what's going on).