I got the Wolo Bad Boy, (same as Stebel?), and mounted it under the right side panel, opposite the glove box. I have had these horns on my last 5 bikes, and like them very much. Significantly louder than many car horns. It does require a relay, however. No big deal at all, if you have done much automotive wiring. Around $40 bucks from Harbor Freight.
I'm looking at Denali and steel air horns and want to see what everyone has chosen and where you mounted.it looks like the steel is louder and smaller and price is pretty close on both,so what should I get.
I'm looking at Denali and steel air horns and want to see what everyone has chosen and where you mounted.it looks like the steel is louder and smaller and price is pretty close on both,so what should I get.
Thanks
Bob
I installed the HF80/2 (dual) horn in stock location
^^^^ I have the FIAMM 72102 (Hight Tone) & the 72112 (Low Tone) on my C14. I was able to mount them where the stock horn mounts. You've just got to make sure that you have them mounted so that they clear the front fender when the front suspension is fully compressed and/or turned to the left/right.
Thank you for welcoming me. My experience, for what experience is worth, tells me that my previous louder horns did not make me safe--just louder. Perhaps to signal the motorcycle next to me or something. Most accidents are car vs. motorcycle, and visibility has been shown to be the issue and loud horns are ineffective in preventing cars turning left in front of you (50% of accidents). If you reach for the horn button, you are wasting time avoiding the accident. Just stay away from cars. If you wish to be seen by pedestrians, by all means, get a blaster and get attention (fun). But they have been proven to not prevent car vs. motorcycle accidents. Many dual horns if not used with a relay, will ultimately blow the fuse. Make sure the horn has low amperage draw. I love the Fiamms and they sound they make--just a preference. The sport horn without a relay and 10 minutes can be installed and my bike goes from an anemic beep to a adequate dual 115 db. sounder without a relay. Just one simple, cheap option that is more than adequate. Louder than twin BMW horns.
There may be no published studies that prove louder horns save lives, but just last spring woman with a car full of children started to move quickly and directly in my lane. Visibility wasn't the issue, attention was. I maneuvered right and barely missed being hit. If I hadn't had a horn she could hear (and that I used immediately) she would have pushed me right into the retaining wall before I could get slowed down enough to allow her in the lane.