Horn Upgrade

[coaz4x4]

Obviously a horn can help someone 'see' you in a bad situation, and with how loud truck exhausts are getting, and how well dampened most from the factory cars are now a days (not to mention all the idiots with the $100 wally world subs in a Geo Metro) a loud horn is a good idea.

Now that I'm done preaching to the choir: I want a new/louder horn. Had a PIAA sports horn on my last bike... was never really convinced it was a vast improvement over stock.

I'd like to avoid air... more work and bulk than I'm looking for.

Options I've found:
"Wing Blaster" 138db pair From Chrome World $59 + $8 s/h
http://www.chromeworld.com/ProductDetails/Kits/StaticKitDetails.aspx?KitItemID={6cd8f623-352a-411c-a4ae-fa3d9240751b}&pname=Wing+Blaster+Horns+138+db&Referer=QUICK_SEARCH&Alias=horn&ptct=BS-SR&CTitle=& (http://www.chromeworld.com/ProductDetails/Kits/StaticKitDetails.aspx?KitItemID=%7B6cd8f623-352a-411c-a4ae-fa3d9240751b%7D&pname=Wing+Blaster+Horns+138+db&Referer=QUICK_SEARCH&Alias=horn&ptct=BS-SR&CTitle=&)
Hella Supertones (pair) 118db for $52 shipped on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002MA03S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Piaa Sports Horn (single) 115db for $45 shipped on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/85112-115db-500HZ-600HZ-Sports/dp/B00079V5ZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1306182520&sr=1-1

There are cheapo 130db horns out there... but since it's exposed hanging from the front of a 919, and my life could depend on it working, I'm thinking a better brand might be a worthwhile investment (get what I pay for and all).

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks,
Peter

[TransNone13]

The Pella looks best suited, the Hella's don't look bad just more space; but yeah nothing beats air.

[MetaLord 9]

Do a quick search and you should find a thread or two about upgrading a horn from a couple years ago. I want to say that the Hella was the popular choice back then. The only downside is finding enough space on the bike for the device

[Spiderman]

Chris, I tried to find that thread and link to it, but was unable to. Can you take a look & see if you can find it?

I found my e-receipt from Aerostitch rider warehouse - a few of us bought the Ear Cannon Air Horn back then (summer/fall of 08 ). Mine was $45 shipped. Looks like it's gone up $3 since then... Here's a link:
http://www.aerostich.com/ear-cannon-air-horn.html

[coaz4x4]

I searched for 'horn' and couldn't find a thread about them.

The Hella's are big... only thought of them because of how popular they are with the Subaru crowd.

$40 for the Air Cannon... smaller than other air horns I was looking at.
How long can the horn go continuously or in short bursts?

And it's 139db, the loudest of all mentioned thus far.

[MetaLord 9]

I can't find it either right now, but I thought there was a group buy on a few of 'em back in '08 or something... I blame my memory on the server crash. :D

I know Devaclis had a high decibel aftermarket horn on his 600rr that's now Bulldog's and I think a few others bought them as well at the time

[Spiderman]

I don't think there was an actual group buy, just a group of people buying the same horn, possibly after hearing one, or it being recommended by someone.

That thread may have been the victim of some housecleaning that was done after the server got brought back up.

[GuitarX]

Lots of good info here:

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/

[DemonRider]

I was thinking of upgrading my horn also, Bob; was wondering if you've heard the difference compared to the one you mention/have and the Hella Horn? Which one in you opinion is louder or better?

[puckstr]

Chris, I tried to find that thread and link to it, but was unable to. Can you take a look & see if you can find it?

I found my e-receipt from Aerostitch rider warehouse - a few of us bought the Ear Cannon Air Horn back then (summer/fall of 08 ). Mine was $45 shipped. Looks like it's gone up $3 since then... Here's a link:
http://www.aerostich.com/ear-cannon-air-horn.html


I have the same horn, but I have yet to install it on the VFR.

[Spiderman]

I was thinking of upgrading my horn also, Bob; was wondering if you've heard the difference compared to the one you mention/have and the Hella Horn? Which one in you opinion is louder or better?

Sorry Ramon, I haven't heard it compared to any other aftermarket horns.

[kbahus]

For the Hella horns to be "loud" you have to use both of them. Just one sounds lame and definitely not worth the hassle of installing.

[ChrisCBX]

I can't find it either right now, but I thought there was a group buy on a few of 'em back in '08 or something... I blame my memory on the server crash. :D

I know Devaclis had a high decibel aftermarket horn on his 600rr that's now Bulldog's and I think a few others bought them as well at the time

I bought one of those. It was a minature air horn from Aerostitch.

http://www.aerostich.com/ear-cannon-air-horn.html

It is small and VERY loud.

Edit.........

I'd like to install one of these on all of my bikes but while it is small, it still requires a bit of room to mount.

Whoops. I see that Bob already had posted this.

[coaz4x4]

If you're at all familiar with the application, would it fit well on a 919?

My concern is with the mounting location being so exposed, it stands a good chance to get wet, hit by small rocks etc.

[ChrisCBX]

The air horn that I (we) got from Aerostitch should be mounted in a way that shields the air intake from water. Other than that, you just need to use some creativity.

I mounted mine under my custom bike's tail. Bodywork (fiberglass in this case) doesn't hurt sound output too much.

[BC14]

That horn on Chris's bike sure sounds interesting, that's for sure. Like a mini train horn. Pretty cool.

[coaz4x4]

I'm hoping to retain the stock mounting location.

[asp_125]

Wasn't the group buy on Stebel horns? IIRC somewhat fuzzily.

[Sean]

I'd do a group buy if it was the right horn/price. The KTM's isn't to bad, but a bike like that needs a louder bark.

[Mother Goose]

I have the Supertone on my R1, I only put 1 on, just because they are so bulky. I'm sure I could have found a way to mount both, but it would be more work to take them off to use the front stand.

http://youtu.be/l3vR3w_meao

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4310042433_84b13dc6a5_z.jpg

[OUTLAWD]

what do you have on the car? enough to make me nearly shit myself :lol:

[Mother Goose]

what do you have on the car? enough to make me nearly shit myself :lol:
2 of those, and yes, enough to make you shit yourself. I wish I had that on video. :lol:

[MetaLord 9]

I'd do a group buy if it was the right horn/price. The KTM's isn't to bad, but a bike like that needs a louder bark.
:imwithstupid:

[Foolds]

I will keep an eye on this thread.. I want to ditch my sock horn so I can use a front stand with out removing my damn horn

[coaz4x4]

Well, I'm either looking at the Wing Blaster or Ear Cannon. I'm a fan of the latter, but am unsure as to how to mOunt and weatherproof it. I'm not sure there's somewhere on the fork I could mount it, and the stock location doesn't seem to be somewhere it would survive.

[ChrisCBX]

The Ear Cannon is worth the trouble of the install.

[coaz4x4]

The db's is pretty close, I'm feeling like the weather resistance is better because of the design.

[sbcathey]

Definitely watching this thread, as i need to upgrade too. Cant be too careful.

[GuitarX]

Webbikeworld just had another installment on their horn comparo. Just in case anyone is still looking...

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/horn-comparison-part-2/

[coaz4x4]

Webbikeworld just had another installment on their horn comparo. Just in case anyone is still looking...

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/horn-comparison-part-2/

That's some good info right there...