Horns

[acton mike]

The horn on my 2015 T100 Bonneville does not really get the attention of cell-phone engaged motorist who are paying absolutely no attention to the world outside their car.

Any suggestions on a louder horn? something to cause an escape of urine from the car driver perhaps?

Mounting space is limited on the Bonnie so please don't suggest a set of locomotive horns

 

[rodsridin]

Danali is loud and compact. It definitely gets driver attention

 

[atomsplitter]

Smaller than the sound bomb:
tps://www.amazon.com/Mini-Screaming-Banshee-Motorcycle-Horn/dp/B0035QWEX2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2I7QY7IC7ZL2I&keywords=denali+soundbomb+mini+horn&qid=1701123201&sprefix=denali+horn%2Caps%2C343&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.304cacc1-b508-45fb-a37f-a2c47c48c32f

 

[rodsridin]

Smaller than the sound bomb:
tps://www.amazon.com/Mini-Screaming-Banshee-Motorcycle-Horn/dp/B0035QWEX2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2I7QY7IC7ZL2I&keywords=denali+soundbomb+mini+horn&qid=1701123201&sprefix=denali+horn%2Caps%2C343&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.304cacc1-b508-45fb-a37f-a2c47c48c32f

Another advantage of this option is price. Also, I had to revise the wiring on my Suzuki to accommodate the Danali, not plug-and-play like this seems to be.

 

[atomsplitter]

One thing I have found with horns is the wiring has to be stout enough to handle the amp load. I've purchased relay kits from Eastern Beaver in the past that put battery power directly to the horn for maximum effect.

 

[rodsridin]

One thing I have found with horns is the wiring has to be stout enough to handle the amp load. I've purchased relay kits from Eastern Beaver in the past that put battery power directly to the horn for maximum effect.

That's how I wired the Denali on the Vstrom.

 

[SparkyMan]

I have one that looks like the Denali, but not as blacked-out. The cast metal attachment point broke on my Denali, so replaced it with the look-alike, which is also sound-alike, after giving it a shot of flat black.
I’ve had this type of horn for at least eight years and, though I ride with a bunch of Brit bike guys, nobody’s ever noticed it (or, at least said they had). That is, of course, until I hit the horn button!
It really fits perfectly, but I only wish it didn’t need to be removed whenever adding oil.

 

[doxbike]

Any of the Nautilus knockoffs ( Denali, WoLo, sound Bomb, Farbin, etc) will do the job, just use a relay, so you don't burn up the wires! 133 dB!

 

[243jimb]

I put a Denali on my 2002 Bonneville and managed to tuck it up behind the steering head and it is almost invisible but still loud enough.

 

[doxbike]

I put a Denali on my 2002 Bonneville and managed to tuck it up behind the steering head and it is almost invisible but still loud enough.

couldn't figure out how to fit it up there, maybe my 2018 is different??

 

[243jimb]

couldn't figure out how to fit it up there, maybe my 2018 is different??

I think that there isn't enough room on the LC models but there is on the AC models.

 

[Leroys73]

On my Honda VTX and Tiger 900 I creatively found a place to mount 2 automotive type hi and low tone horns. Used the OEM horn wiring to a relay. When horn button is pushed the relay closes the circuit. The current to power the horns flows from the battery via a fuse block to the relay then to the horns. Nice and loud. I think they caused a lady to need an underwear change. I ran a ground from horns & relay to the grounded fuse block.

 

[sikatri]

On the mounting places, it would be helpful to show a picture and any new bracket needed. It would be a quick way to give an idea to others. Enjoy seeing the mods.

 

[sikatri]

Any of the Nautilus knockoffs ( Denali, WoLo, sound Bomb, Farbin, etc) will do the job, just use a relay, so you don't burn up the wires! 133 dB!

Interesting location. How close is it to the pipes? Does it get hot and how is the plastic holding up?

 

[sikatri]

One thing I have found with horns is the wiring has to be stout enough to handle the amp load. I've purchased relay kits from Eastern Beaver in the past that put battery power directly to the horn for maximum effect.

Did you take pictures of the installation by any chance. I took an aftermarket horn off mine, but might install later if I can find a discreet location for it and figure where to stick the relay. I like the idea that it draws power directly. I’m assuming since a horn isn’t continuously drawing power it doesn’t affect the battery. What did you do with the original horn connectors?

 

[atomsplitter]

Did you take pictures of the installation by any chance. I took an aftermarket horn off mine, but might install later if I can find a discreet location for it and figure where to stick the relay. I like the idea that it draws power directly. I’m assuming since a horn isn’t continuously drawing power it doesn’t affect the battery. What did you do with the original horn connectors?

That was on my old Rocket III and there was plenty of room above the engine on the sub frame spars to mount the relay with zip ties. I used the horn button as the relay actuator because it doesn't draw much to close the relay and the relay connected the battery (alternator) directly to the horns (2) when actuated. I mounted the horns under the triple tree. Not the smartest location, they scuffed the paint on the fender. Had I been more energetic I should have placed them in the stock horn location in the center of the triple tree. But you could hear them.

 

[sikatri]

That was on my old Rocket III and there was plenty of room above the engine on the sub frame spars to mount the relay with zip ties. I used the horn button as the relay actuator because it doesn't draw much to close the relay and the relay connected the battery (alternator) directly to the horns (2) when actuated. I mounted the horns under the triple tree. Not the smartest location, they scuffed the paint on the fender. Had I been more energetic I should have placed them in the stock horn location in the center of the triple tree. But you could hear them.

Thanks. That is indeed a problem location. Fork travel and all.

 

[atomsplitter]

When I measured it they cleared, then I added the screens and they didn't. My bad.

 

[243jimb]

couldn't figure out how to fit it up there, maybe my 2018 is different??

Here is a photo;

 

[sikatri]

Here is a photo;

Interesting, got a picture that shows more of the bike?