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teeter · 08-27-2008, 12:45 PM

[quote=VEGASRIDER;96582]Getting rid of the stock horn was the very 1st mod I did on my bike.QUOTE]

Now, there's a shocker...

What horn did you install? Cheap/Easy mod?

necrotimus · 08-27-2008, 12:56 PM

A better horn is ok but I have always thought about towing one of those electric signs the transportation departments uses in order to send messages to my fellow motorists.

My favorite messages would be:
"I realize I am on a motorcycle but that does not mean you follow me at two motorcycle lengths."

"Just because I am on a motorcycle and first in line at a light doesn't mean I care that your POS has an exhaust tip on it."

"Yes, I am towing a huge electric sign!?"

And of course in your situation "HONK HONK!"

Edit: Seriously though be careful about too much horn otherwise you will set off the twitchy driver and only make the situation worse by them veering at the sound or getting road rage.

**FZ6inNH** · 08-27-2008, 01:27 PM

Here's some great info from our friends at Web Bike World: Motorcycle Horn Comparison Review - webBikeWorld Read the ACTUAL db ratings as they tested. None of the claimed levels are achieved, just that some are better than others.

Fred · 08-27-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

Anyone had any experience with this one?

Ear Cannon Air Horn :: Horns :: A to B Utilities :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

That's the same horn as the Stebel Nautilus / Big Boy.

**reiobard** · 08-27-2008, 01:35 PM

i am thinking of some ford horns, they are really small for car horns and should get the job done

Canada17 · 08-27-2008, 01:52 PM

I just replaced the stock horn with a nice loud Fiam. now I sound like a semi. Love it. Combined with my VisVest, I am aurally and visually stimulating!

DefyInertia · 08-27-2008, 03:46 PM

Vegas, you have long since sold me on the horn thing...something I have worked into my periodic street riding practice.

I use the freeway blaster

I really want a mega-loud horn for my truck but have yet to make it happen.

Ozfazer6 · 08-27-2008, 03:58 PM

I have the Stebel,that sucker is loud !

VEGASRIDER · 08-27-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Vegas, you have long since sold me on the horn thing...something I have worked into my periodic street riding practice.

I use the freeway blaster

I really want a mega-loud horn for my truck but have yet to make it happen.

Thanks, glad to see some members are not just incorporating the use of the horn during their rides, but have upgraded their horn too.

Trust me, it will save your ass many times if used properly, meaning using it ahead of time. If you have to resort to emergency braking, it's too late. Your opportunity for warning the other motorist have past and have escalated the potential threat into a life threatening situation.

Tailgate · 08-28-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Vegas, you have long since sold me on the horn thing...something I have worked into my periodic street riding practice.

I use the freeway blaster

I really want a mega-loud horn for my truck but have yet to make it happen.

DefyInertia: contact Southern Pacific, find out what they're running in their diesel engines for a horn.

08-27-2008, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
teeter Frank Zappa the 6th Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Bike: '06 FZ6 and '07 XT225 Posts: 336 Rep Power: 8 Member #804	Re: That does it! [quote=VEGASRIDER;96582]Getting rid of the stock horn was the very 1st mod I did on my bike.QUOTE] Now, there's a shocker... What horn did you install? Cheap/Easy mod? __________________ "Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul." ~Unknown "If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride." ~Unknown "I remember when you could hand a transient a dollar, they would hand you a few darts and you would pop a balloon in exchange for a Poison or Motley Crue mirror. You know, the good old days." ~ Tracey Vittorio, my sister Bikes: '06 Hyper-Fast-Red FZ6 (special 6-speed edition ) '07 Slow-Blue/White Yamaha XT225 (dual sport)

08-27-2008, 12:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 409 Rep Power: 7 Member #3695	Re: That does it! A better horn is ok but I have always thought about towing one of those electric signs the transportation departments uses in order to send messages to my fellow motorists. My favorite messages would be: "I realize I am on a motorcycle but that does not mean you follow me at two motorcycle lengths." "Just because I am on a motorcycle and first in line at a light doesn't mean I care that your POS has an exhaust tip on it." "Yes, I am towing a huge electric sign!?" And of course in your situation "HONK HONK!" Edit: Seriously though be careful about too much horn otherwise you will set off the twitchy driver and only make the situation worse by them veering at the sound or getting road rage. Last edited by necrotimus; 08-27-2008 at 12:59 PM..

08-27-2008, 01:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,984 Rep Power: 49 Member #18	Re: That does it! Here's some great info from our friends at Web Bike World: Motorcycle Horn Comparison Review - webBikeWorld Read the ACTUAL db ratings as they tested. None of the claimed levels are achieved, just that some are better than others. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-27-2008, 01:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	Re: That does it! i am thinking of some ford horns, they are really small for car horns and should get the job done

08-27-2008, 01:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Canada17 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 5 Member #402	Re: That does it! I just replaced the stock horn with a nice loud Fiam. now I sound like a semi. Love it. Combined with my VisVest, I am aurally and visually stimulating!

08-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,914 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	Re: That does it! Vegas, you have long since sold me on the horn thing...something I have worked into my periodic street riding practice. I use the freeway blaster I really want a mega-loud horn for my truck but have yet to make it happen. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

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