replacement horn

[kawman12]

Anybody know of a replacement horn other than OEM that is simple plug in and done?

[Tonyvdb]

I got one of these Kuryakyn horn kits and it was really simple to mount
http://www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-7742-Del ... yakyn+Wolo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It's more than twice as loud as the original horns

[kawman12]

Ended up I found one at Napa for $16 and works fine.

[SgtSlag]

Might want to check the amperage draw on the new horn... It may draw more amps, overheating the wiring, and the switch. Generally speaking, if it is louder, it is drawing more current. If you used the same fuse as before, don't worry about it -- the fuse will blow before the wiring burns up; if you do blow the horn fuse after a few blasts, then it is on the line for maximum amperage draw, and a relay is needed.


Most folks use a relay, and wire the horn directly to the battery, through the relay. This allows the low current of the horn switch to safely control more amps driving the horn, without burning up the switch circuit. It also gives the horn as many amps as it needs, to give it full volume. Note that the horn, running through the relay, still needs an inline fuse, to prevent a fire in case of a short circuit. Cheers!

[kjsett]

Might want to check the amperage draw on the new horn... It may draw more amps, overheating the wiring, and the switch. Generally speaking, if it is louder, it is drawing more current. If you used the same fuse as before, don't worry about it -- the fuse will blow before the wiring burns up; if you do blow the horn fuse after a few blasts, then it is on the line for maximum amperage draw, and a relay is needed.


Most folks use a relay, and wire the horn directly to the battery, through the relay. This allows the low current of the horn switch to safely control more amps driving the horn, without burning up the switch circuit. It also gives the horn as many amps as it needs, to give it full volume. Note that the horn, running through the relay, still needs an inline fuse, to prevent a fire in case of a short circuit. Cheers!

I don't know where you are planning to add the horn. I purchased one wolo bad boy and put it in the right side. I had already added, thru a relay and inline fuse, two 10w led aux lights and so I upped the fuse (later after blowing the 10amp) and put the one horn on that circuit. This left one original and using an L bracket (5" i think) i mounted the wolo in the original location on the right side. I just used the original wiring to switch the relay. After a while i realized the Wolo (because of location) was directional, so i did the same on the left side. Now i just look for opportunities to let those cagers have a dose of Wolo/Voyager justice.
Shortly after this addition I had to up the amperage as one morning I had to give a short wolo notice to a car that looked like it was going to cut me off, then i didn't have anything. Ok, should have realized the fuse good enough for two Led's wasn't going to handle them and 2 Wolo's.
Enjoy and JMHO,
Ken

[dmwoost]

I used the original horn contacts to run the relay for the WOLO and just need to add the fused line from the battery to the horn. I have to use it in the morning on the way to work people getting on the freeway just don't look for motorcycles and the WOLO is loud enough to make them wake up.