How hard is it to install a new horn? I got a Fiamm freeway blaster in low tone, and a relay. The package says "easy to install".
I can fill the gas tank, lift the tank, charge the battery or put in a new one, check the tire pressure, and oil the chain. This is the extent of my mechanial ablity.
Where is the spell check?
Quote from: czaja on May 05, 2008, 04:33:54 PM
How hard is it to install a new horn? I got a Fiamm freeway blaster in low tone, and a relay. The package says "easy to install".
I can fill the gas tank, lift the tank, charge the battery or put in a new one, check the tire pressure, and oil the chain. This is the extent of my mechanial ablity.
Where is the spell check?
We need pics of what you bought so we know where it will fit.
3.5"×3.5"×2.5".
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Fiamm-Freeway-Blaster-Horn-p-17137.html
(http://www.aerostich.com/files/images/detailed/3830_1a.jpg)
That will fit where the original is located.
Did they give you a mounting bracket?
The relay would probably be nice, but I doubt you need it unless you really like to lean on the horn button. Plug it in and scare some cagers.
I will be riding to work on Seattle freeways. I need the horn to wake up the cagers.
I replaced my stocker with a matched hi/lo pair. Hella loud. A little too loud when just trying to give a beep to say thanks for pulling over to let me pass. ;D
But to answer your question, it won't be hard at all. Just mount the thing in place of the stock and connect the wire(s). I doubt you will really need a relay unless that sucker draws some serious power.
Thanks for the info! I think I can do this be::
Get 'em!! mo:t:
Quote from: czaja on May 05, 2008, 04:33:54 PM
How hard is it to install a new horn? I got a Fiamm freeway blaster in low tone, and a relay.
Check the amp draw for the horn. If it is below 6amps (I believe) you won't need a relay, if it is above, then you do. If you need a relay, but didn't install it, then one of 2 thing can happen: (1) horn is not too loud or (2) you'll fry the fuse.
I got a relay and will look at the OM horn wiring diagram. I read the instructions on the new horn and it seems doable.
Only one horn? No need for a relay. You may have to change connectors and modify the bracket.
Quote from: hypurone on May 06, 2008, 05:11:01 PM
I replaced my stocker with a matched hi/lo pair. Hella loud. A little too loud when just trying to give a beep to say thanks for pulling over to let me pass. ;D
Maybe you (and anybody else!) can help me out?
I am installing Hella Twin Supertone horns (and supplied relay) on my '07 S4R. These are them:
http://www.autobarn.net/twinsuphorki.html
Did you tap into the stock wiring or make up a new sub-harness?
The wiring diagram in the handbook is microscopic, for one thing. Do you know whether the stock horn push carries current, or makes the ground?
I am thinking of going with making up a separate sub-harness and using a separate horn push and staying away from the original wiring harness altogether.
Any ideas and suggestions welcomed.
Thanks,
-Kurt
PS -- I installed a pair of these on my '69 Triumph 650 -- they are loud! In that case, I used the original horn push which completes the ground, and I made up the rest of the harness separate from the original. The bike of course is a lot simpler to work on, just have to remember that the electrical system is positive earth/ground. ;D
Quote from: Kurt on August 12, 2008, 10:23:07 AM
Maybe you (and anybody else!) can help me out?
I am installing Hella Twin Supertone horns (and supplied relay) on my '07 S4R. These are them:
http://www.autobarn.net/twinsuphorki.html
Did you tap into the stock wiring or make up a new sub-harness?
The wiring diagram in the handbook is microscopic, for one thing. Do you know whether the stock horn push carries current, or makes the ground?
I am thinking of going with making up a separate sub-harness and using a separate horn push and staying away from the original wiring harness altogether.
Any ideas and suggestions welcomed.
Thanks,
-Kurt
PS -- I installed a pair of these on my '69 Triumph 650 -- they are loud! In that case, I used the original horn push which completes the ground, and I made up the rest of the harness separate from the original. The bike of course is a lot simpler to work on, just have to remember that the electrical system is positive earth/ground. ;D
I kept the original wiring in place and made a "piggy-back" harness to run the second horn. I simply used some equivalent gauge wire (12ga I think it was) and some of the dual spade connectors that turn a single spade attachment point into two and wired it up. 7000 miles later, a liberal amount of use [evil] and still working like a champ.
NOTE: A word of caution if you ride in the rain, you may want to take extra care in pointing the horns away from the spray of the front wheel...