BlueVenture87 Posted September 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 19, 2013 Sooo. almost got creamed by a tractor-trailer on the morning interstate commute. Just a little lane changing turned lane sharing. Scary but no lost parts or contact. I foundout stock horns really aren't that loud when you need them. List wisdom points me to a Stebel or Wolo unit. Just how weather proof are these. Will they hold up if mounted, lets say, in front of the radiator? I ride in all weather, March to November in Wisconsin so you know they're going to get wet. Also this is for my Honda GL1500 commuter machine. Any tips for horn mounting with all that Tupperware? Thanks in advance! -JimK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted September 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2013 They are good horns I have had two Stebel horns on my RSV for five years with no trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinyRooster Posted September 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted September 19, 2013 When I had my 1500, I mounted the air horn inside the fairing up by the right turn signal. Made a little bed out of some foam so it won't roll around...worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMike Posted September 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 19, 2013 (edited) http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d139/usmcxterra/darkside/ab829ceb.jpg Cheap Harbor Freight Woo Loo lasted 6 winters on this Roadstar in the snowbelt of Lake Effect snow Ohio. It's still going. And since I got the Venture, it will STILL be my Winter bike. Harley Shop has a Winter Warrior thing In January, We stopped by the STAR dealer, but it was a super bad snow with Ice under it and everything was closed that day. But the Harley Shop and Wal Mart, same parking lot. Still have the bike, but not the beautiful assistant. Edited September 19, 2013 by IronMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2013 Just remember air horns need to be run off of a relay! There is no horn relay on a venture, but the horn wires work perfect for triggering the relay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReinyRooster Posted September 19, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 19, 2013 In fact...hey Bobby...remember this? This is a picture of bongbobny installing my horns for me on the Wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2013 Share #7 Posted September 19, 2013 Had my Stebel for years with no problems. Carbon One sells a nice polished bracket and relay kit too I believe. Mounts the horn in the stock location and is plenty loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted September 19, 2013 Share #8 Posted September 19, 2013 For a minute there I thought we were talking about horns,, guess I will go back under my rock.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted September 19, 2013 Share #9 Posted September 19, 2013 Had my Stebel on my RSTD for 6 years and 50 of the 95K miles. Stebel on my RSV is 3 years old. (Both side mounted where factory horn was) No issues or failures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMike Posted September 19, 2013 Share #10 Posted September 19, 2013 For a minute there I thought we were talking about horns,, guess I will go back under my rock.. Who didn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted September 19, 2013 Share #11 Posted September 19, 2013 I have 2 Wolo Bad Boys on my bike. I have come to the conclusion that even as loud as they are, it is still not loud enough. At highway speeds the wind seems to kill the sound enough that it is still not heard for any great distance. It sure sounds loud in a parking lot or to the rider, But I have to many other drivers remain oblivious to my presence. But I have a plan I am working on to get MUCH louder.:mo money: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Posted September 19, 2013 Share #12 Posted September 19, 2013 I run twin tuned Fiamms in the fairing and a Stebel as well. I can grease the pants of any old blue haired lady moving over on me....and have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted September 19, 2013 Share #13 Posted September 19, 2013 Awwww, you're all just a bunch of horny guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabreco Posted September 19, 2013 Share #14 Posted September 19, 2013 Jim I replaced my horns with 2 units from a mid 2000 Lincoln Continental and a relay. They are Fiamm horns & loud as hell. I was also able to use tha back chrome pieces from my oem horms to dress them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealthblade Posted September 19, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 19, 2013 But I have a plan I am working on to get MUCH louder.:mo money: This plan.... gimme!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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