Horn Problem

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I have a horn problem on my EXC 125. Basically the horn button itself doesn't work. I have managed to get it working by making my own switch. Will it still pass an MOT (got one tomorrow) as an on/off switch rather then a button?
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KTM EXC 125 Supermoto, Honda Cub90

Past - Aprilia SR 50 Ditech, Derbi Senda SM DRD, Aprilia RS125 x 2, Aprilia RX 125

[69chris]

im pretty sure (although someone will prob tell me im wrong now iv said that ) that a switch is ok but it must be a switch that only works will being 'operated', ie not an on/off switch but rather a switch that flicks back to 'off' when released.........if that makes sense

[MickC]

If you have time before your MOT dismantle the horn switch and try to clean its contacts, might get it working again
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[yen_powell]

I had a car that I had to get through an MOT. Due to some problem with the immobilisor the hooter didn't work and wasn't going to work without removing the immobilisor which would entail all sorts of misery.

I got an old bike horn, screwed it to the coolant bottle, ran one wire to the battery, then a wire from the other battery terminal into the cab to a home made plastic card switch mount with the words 'Bodge-omatic' written on it, then a wire back to the horn.
I think I slapped a fuse in there somewhere as well.

It passed the MOT no problem although a sticky front caliper was mentioned on the sheet attached.
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[asdf]

Thanks for the replies. The bike has no battery so I had no option of running another horn. Also the switchgear is all sealed and riveted together and I dont have time to put it back together. I've found another switch which I think should be ok. Its a button style which can click on if you push hard but if you push it down normally it self releases.
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KTM EXC 125 Supermoto, Honda Cub90

Past - Aprilia SR 50 Ditech, Derbi Senda SM DRD, Aprilia RS125 x 2, Aprilia RX 125

[Pedd]

A bike will pass with any horn lol, just stop at a bike shop tomorrow and grab a cheap bike bell/horn to get you through

https://www.ladypoolcycles.co.uk/images/Bicycle-basic-bell-ping.jpghttps://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31YTNS500KL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
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Current modes of transport = 125 superdream (in bits atm), 1978 GS750 chop, bandit 600(main one), 1982 bmw r100rs,
cx500 trike (hey its fun) oh and the car to ferry the missus and dogs around

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[69chris]

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[yen_powell]

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Yeah the note has to be continuous so I use a battery operated push bike horn on my Gas Gas.

[Pedd]

well nobody's told the mot station we all use round here then lol, Loads of the lads still have a little bell/horn on for that very reason.

A ball horn is continuous for as long as its being pressed in lol
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Current modes of transport = 125 superdream (in bits atm), 1978 GS750 chop, bandit 600(main one), 1982 bmw r100rs,
cx500 trike (hey its fun) oh and the car to ferry the missus and dogs around

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