Lane splitting horn

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Lane splitting horn

09 Sep 2015 15:59 - 09 Sep 2015 16:01
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I moved to the two wheel promised land, year round riding weather, and lane-splitting. it shaves a solid 30 minutes of my commute if traffic is bad. I have gotten into the habit of riding with my thumb on the horn button so i can chirp at people that might be about to ruin my day. The stock horn on the 650 is wimpy, and i want to replace it with something louder. What type of watts /amps do you think i could swing? here are a couple horns i am looking at, if you have any suggestions on horns let me know as well.

www.amazon.com/HELLA-003399801-Supertone...C_UL160_SR160%2C160_

www.amazon.com/Stebel-Nautilus-Universal...C_UL160_SR149%2C160_

www.amazon.com/Wolo-419-Bad-Boy-Horn/dp/...26&keywords=12v+horn
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Re: Lane splitting horn

09 Sep 2015 16:09
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I have two flamm high low horns on the bike. You'll need a relay for them. Too hard on the button. I ride with my left turn signal on while splitting lanes. I did it in LA 40 years and do now. I also stay about 5 MPH above the speed of traffic. I see a moron coming up behind me going faster, I pull over and let him by. I've had people try to crowd the lane to keep my from passing, I've even seen one jerk open his door on a bike. :angry: Be careful.
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Re: Lane splitting horn

09 Sep 2015 17:26
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You will need a relay. Take a look at the link below. It includes a diagram of how I wired a relay and 1 Fiamm horn to my bike while retaining the stock horn, and it includes a short video so you can hear the difference. Just click on the picture of my bike to see the video. Ed

www.kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/598462-horn#675382

Here's the relay I use:
www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/10556/10002/-1
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: Lane splitting horn

09 Sep 2015 20:17
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I have a Stebel Nautilus horn like the one you posted on my car. It's very loud, and I haven't had any issues with it for 5 years.

It is bigger than most stock horns - my brother is putting one on his bike and had to move it, as it wouldn't fit where the old horn was,
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Re: Lane splitting horn

10 Sep 2015 05:13
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The horn button is wimpy. It completes the ground. Best to have a relay.
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