horn

[wmsoller]

Has anyone every had their horn go caput? Seems strange. How to test? Any suggestions for replacement?

[Bob_Roller]

Wire the horn directly to the battery , with two lengths of wire, to see if it works .

It may be that the problem is in the switch button, or wires .

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Now (actually yesterday) is the perfect time to get some horns that could easily save your life:



Here is a How-To in the FAQ section:
http://www.bmwr65.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1342832743

[Matt Chapter]

Now (actually yesterday) is the perfect time to get some horns that could easily save your life

Probably a better investment to spend the money on an MSF class or similar, in my opinion.  Maybe spend on better / extra gear or bike maintenance too.

Based on my experience with close calls, by the time I reach for the horn, it's all over but the crying.  In fact both yesterday and today I was lane changed into while riding.. Yesterday I could have touched the van's front fender with my elbow.  Much better to apply the throttle and get the hell out of the way than hunting for the horn..

[Bob_Roller]

I installed an airhorn on mt '81 R65, worked great until I got hit with the parts of a truck tire as it casme apart and hit the horn and removed it from the bike .

If by chance you decide to put an airhorn on, it won't fit in the original horn mounting area, not enough clearance with the front fender when the forks are compressed .

[Ed Miller]

I never use my horn.  I wonder if it works.  

[montmil]

Horn broke. Watch for finger.

[EGRG]

I installed Fiamm horns on my bike and use it a lot. More as a preventive measure as when a driver is not looking my way at a stop sign or more recently to scare a large dog out of the way. I highly recommend it. I agree that using the original horn is just a waste of time and effort.

[nhmaf]

Dual FIAMMs also just sound classy, and european... like how I imagine a Jaguar XKE horn should sound...

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Based on my experience with close calls, by the time I reach for the horn, it's all over but the crying.

If I am in heavy traffic, my thumb lives on the horn button.

[Red_Hen]

unless finger over horn button, can't seem to hit it right when I want to.

I bought an air horn at O'Reilly's and a relay - believe I mounted it where the OEM horn was - works great, when I can find the button!

Agree that defensve / offensive riding is the best strategy, good judgement, and MSF curses always good idea.

When my horn stops working it's usually after R&R battery and forgetting to connect horn terminal to battery!

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Isn't the honking of horns mandatory in certain European, eastern USA cities, and all Asian and third world countries?

[Lucky_Lou]

Isn't the honking of horns mandatory in certain European, eastern USA cities, and all Asian and third world countries?

It certainly is in France and Italy but we are a bit more restrained here.
It is illegal to use a horn in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am ..............also at any time if the vehicle is stationary

Horn broke. Watch for finger....... nice one Monte
Lou

[Matt Chapter]

Horn broke. Watch for finger.

I thought about this on my way home yesterday, and yes lads i've found the best use of the horn: to get another driver's attention so you can give the ol' New York wave / Texas salute!

[montmil]

Ever see that goofy Beverly Hillbillies movie?

Jed and family were loaded on their old Model T Ford truck, limping down the 405 and snarling traffic. Everyone that got past them flipped 'em off...

Granny: What're they mean, Jed"

Jed: I ain't sure Granny but I think it's a California "Howdy".

Granny: Sure are a buncha friendly folks.

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