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jonbee56
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PostPosted: 13:11 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: New Horn request !! Reply with quote
No...Nothing smutty this time.

I've bought a CBR600F and the horn sounds more like an apology than a warning. Now i'm not after something mega loud, but its an embarrassment when i use the one ive got.

Any suggestions what type to use as I cant try before i buy ?
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CaNsA
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PostPosted: 13:20 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-LOUD-SNAIL-CAR-VAN-TRUCK-4X4-BOAT-DUAL-TONE-2-AIR-HORN-SOUND-SIREN-FITTING-/161568102304?hash=item259e3597a0
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jonbee56
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PostPosted: 13:35 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've already got one of these.....
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delsol
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PostPosted: 14:10 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
CaNsA wrote:
I use these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-LOUD-SNAIL-CAR-VAN-TRUCK-4X4-BOAT-DUAL-TONE-2-AIR-HORN-SOUND-SIREN-FITTING-/161568102304?hash=item259e3597a0


Just bought that on the strength of your say so, haven't a clue if you need to fit both together or if can be fitted singly depending on requirements.

Will find out when it arrives for pick up at my local Harrods.
(aka Argos)

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CaNsA
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PostPosted: 14:21 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
One or Both, its up to you.

But they are dual tone horns, sounds like a scania.. worth fitting the pair.
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PostPosted: 14:24 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 14:24 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
This is what I put on my bike:-

https://www.beginnerbiker.com/2014/09/honk-honk-stebel-nautilus-air-horn-installation-review/

Stebel Nautilus - little dinky air horn. Simply wire in off a relay and really does do the job. I paid just under £40 for a kit with horn, relay, wires, crimps etc. For London riding, it's been the best upgrade I've done.
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PostPosted: 14:26 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have you tried adjusting your own with the screw on the back? May just need a tweak.
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delsol
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
CaNsA wrote:
One or Both, its up to you.

But they are dual tone horns, sounds like a scania.. worth fitting the pair.


Will fit both then, liking the Scania sound Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 15:03 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just_James wrote:
Have you tried adjusting your own with the screw on the back? May just need a tweak.


I.... Did not know you could do this Embarassed I shall be investigating my weedy horn tonight. Cheers!
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PostPosted: 15:14 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
CaNsA wrote:
One or Both, its up to you.

But they are dual tone horns, sounds like a scania.. worth fitting the pair.

I bought those too, there are rudimentary fitting instructions which make it sound complicated.
You can just use one unit and the spade connectors will probably push straight on.
They are loud but not outrageous.
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CaNsA
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PostPosted: 15:20 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
doggone wrote:
CaNsA wrote:
One or Both, its up to you.

But they are dual tone horns, sounds like a scania.. worth fitting the pair.

I bought those too, there are rudimentary fitting instructions which make it sound complicated.
You can just use one unit and the spade connectors will probably push straight on.
They are loud but not outrageous.


I wired them in series and tucked em next to the headlight

https://i.imgur.com/Rn81uanl.jpg
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PostPosted: 21:45 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Still not fitted as I'm looking for a new bike soon.
But got this ready to go on the next one.

https://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz250/grrthefearless/Brisky%20shots/IMAG1621_zps60jz0vhb.jpg
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jonbee56
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PostPosted: 21:49 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Caddy wrote:
Just_James wrote:
Have you tried adjusting your own with the screw on the back? May just need a tweak.


I.... Did not know you could do this Embarassed I shall be investigating my weedy horn tonight. Cheers!


You aint alone. Neither did I. Gonna test it in the morning, otherwise get the dual tones.
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PostPosted: 22:36 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
doggone wrote:
CaNsA wrote:
One or Both, its up to you.

But they are dual tone horns, sounds like a scania.. worth fitting the pair.

I bought those too, there are rudimentary fitting instructions which make it sound complicated.
You can just use one unit and the spade connectors will probably push straight on.
They are loud but not outrageous.


I got those too. Only fitted the one. The bracket that came with mine was weak and crap, so I used the old one.
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PostPosted: 23:30 - 14 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
CaNsA wrote:
I use these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-LOUD-SNAIL-CAR-VAN-TRUCK-4X4-BOAT-DUAL-TONE-2-AIR-HORN-SOUND-SIREN-FITTING-/161568102304?hash=item259e3597a0

My RF horn was about as loud as a wet fart.

i bought similar and just put the one on..( intending to fit 2nd one at some point.. Embarassed )

used one and it just slipped into place where old horn was, spade connectors all good.

much louder, tho not incredibly loud.

a worthy upgrade for me. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 03:51 - 15 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds like you need training.
Fast track any of these.
A signal improvement. Thumbs Up

Volume 11 is about right. Very Happy
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PostPosted: 05:06 - 15 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chuffin Nora wrote:
Sounds like you need training.
Fast track any of these.
A signal improvement. Thumbs Up

Volume 11 is about right. Very Happy


LOL! Officially, the various tones mean nothing.
Unofficially, fucking LOL! Laughing
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PostPosted: 13:31 - 15 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
fit these:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9pa-g2nghs
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PostPosted: 15:37 - 15 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
My horn was pretty lame to start with, problem was it was touching the front fairing so couldn't vibrate properly. Just bent the bracket away and now plenty loud enough. Simple and free fix!
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jonbee56
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PostPosted: 18:40 - 15 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
jonbee56 wrote:
Caddy wrote:


I.... Did not know you could do this Embarassed I shall be investigating my weedy horn tonight. Cheers!


You aint alone. Neither did I. Gonna test it in the morning, otherwise get the dual tones.


Looked on the back & theres a tiny crossed head screw that just wouldnt budge & eventually rounded
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Gonna order one of those 2 tone ones now
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PostPosted: 04:45 - 16 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just ordered the CaNsAhorns Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 16 Aug 2015    Post subject: Reply with quote
More people should buy CaNsAhorns, we could all dual tone toot and recognise each other by the dual tone CaNsA tune, 1 short and 2 long bursts.

I've registered the CaNsAHorns owners club, will be online soon at CaNsAHoRnS.co.uk
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