How loud are they? My Stebel is pretty loud but if I could mount a diesel train horn on the bike I would.

 

They are as loud as my buddy's GL1800 horns which is very loud

 

Interesting and cool!... Do they get muffled at all when the cover goes on?..
Should post a pic with the cover on.. cool there is room . doesnt look like there would be at first glance!...
Nice job.. No problems with heat from Pipes?...
Dave

 

They are as loud as on a car and same as my buddy's gl1800 and they don't get muffuled much since the other side of that cover is open.
If I post a pic with the cover on you won't see anything

Cheers:wayhappy:

 

I have had mine there for over 6 years now without any problems. Make sure to get the High and the Low horns. They are plenty loud, even with the cover on.

 

Yup I put a Fiamm highway blaster low-tone there two years ago to complement the stock horn and its good and loud, definitely gets attention when I need to use it. On some of the many threads about horns I posted a link to a webpage where tests were made of the leading horns. I've lost the link now but its there if you want to compare the different types of horns. I remember the tests yielded some surprising results.

 

So can you just tie into the existing horn wire or is a relay still needed?


Nice install BTW!

 

So can you just tie into the existing horn wire or is a relay still needed?


Nice install BTW!

I was planning on a stebel so had already installed a relay and took the power from there, for that reason I don't know if you could take it direct from the existing horn wires(used those to trigger the relay)

It's different from everyone out here! and that's what I was aiming for
:twisted::twisted:

 

Hmmm, .........."Jendesigner"?

 

Yes, used a relay. This should help. Installing louder horns.pdf

 

Yes, used a relay. This should help. Installing louder horns.pdf

I agree, all cars use relays with their horns and that's what these are:wayhappy:

 

I'm always looking for an easy way out! ;-)

 

Hi Shawn, used your PDF, I remember using a relay because had to run to autozone twice to get parts It's interesting that some mods remind you of a certain place and time. My horns were put in at TOTT (that was a VR rally for those who don't know).

 

I know the relay is a must for larger louder horns. Kinda thought that without a compressor maybe a guy can get away without the relay.
New members might read this and figure the same, so I asked to be safe.

As usual from the VR, instant answers with good advice and instructions ta boot! :wayhappy:

 

never thought of putting some louder horns in there, great idea!!! Thanks!

 

I installed these last year and just made a Y adapter and plugged in to thew regular horn wire without a relay. Have not had any problems with fuses blowing.

Wolo Model 225-2T Loud And Chrome Universal Low And High Replacement horn Kit - 12 Volt : Amazon.com : Automotive

 

I installed these last year and just made a Y adapter and plugged in to thew regular horn wire without a relay. Have not had any problems with fuses blowing.

Wolo Model 225-2T Loud And Chrome Universal Low And High Replacement horn Kit - 12 Volt : Amazon.com : Automotive

I've been thinking about going with this model. How loud is it Nfallon? Did you mount it under the right side cover or hanging off the side of the engine by the radiator?

 

I used a horn from Harbor Fright and put it behind a Harley horn cover. No relay.

 

I did the samething last year and measured the current. It measured 7 amps.
I look at it this way how many times do you use your horn in a year.



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I mounted them at the top outside corners of the radiator cover. There is one on each side. They are loud and move people out of the way.

 

I mounted them at the top outside corners of the radiator cover. There is one on each side. They are loud and move people out of the way.

Thanks for the pic. Nice Job.
I really like the look , your mount location and the sound of the Wolo 225s. I haven't found these in Canada at a reasonable price yet. Shipping from the USA seems to be the deal breaker for me at the moment. Can Tire up here has a repackaged but not rebranded Stebel Nautilus (Chrome) that I will pick up if it comes on sale before I can find the Wolo Chrome hi and lows.

 

Shouldnt the horns be pointing thataawayy :biglaugh:

The magnets are in a cover shaped such a way that it makes small sounds large. Try tapping the horn and u will hear a real loud sound despite the small tap. They are recommended by the manufacaturers to be mounted with the opening face down.

Btw it looks soo good. Real nice job.

 

Thanks for the info nfallon, id-man and $d, these are some good ideas. As for how long you're laying on it T-man, I guess that depends on how mad you are at the time. :biglaugh:

 

I don't know. When I get pissed enough to use the horn I usually hit one for a good blast and then my mouth takes over and the person takes off. :biglaugh:

 

Sometimes the fingers take over too... well, at least one finger. :biglaugh:

 

A couple of comments:

1. Any cover will reduce volume, even if not fully enclosed. If you have a smartphone, you can measure the volume on your own using a decibel meter app. I have two Fiamms mounted exposed and they are as loud as a car's horns.
2. I have read in several places that running an air horn or two stock/Fiamm horns without a relay risks frying the horn switch. I bought a plug-and-play harness from Eastern Beaver. I forget the cost, but it was less than the cost of replacing the horn switch.

 

That's a good looking setup DanChamp! I expect you'll get a lot of pleasure when alerting others to your presence!

 

The cover does not change the sound that much, it is still plenty loud. WAYYYYY louder then the stock horn. I have the two Fiamms, hi and lo, and over the 7 years since the install I have used plenty of times—hate cell phone drivers! I did use a relay, it's a couple of bucks and a few more minutes to install.