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  • #1

    Loud Horns

    I finished wire extensions and looming of the flashers and the horns. The horns are freakishly loud. Sounds like a train or an 18 wheeler.

    The left horn wires were long enough. The right horn required extensions. I cut off the old fastons which are corroded. I cut back the old wire enough to expose clean copper. I own a pair of professional crimpers so the crimps are solid.

    The final touch will be a few black zip ties to keep the loom in place.



    82 XJ1100 - sold
    96 Honda Magna 750 - Girlfriend's bike
    2000 ZRX1100 - sold
    2003 FJR1300 - Silver rocket
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  • #2
    Which horns are those? I have Fiamm horns on mine, but they look very different. Did yours require a separate relay for power like the Fiamms do?
    1980 XS850SG - Sold
    1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
    Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
    Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

    Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
    -H. Ford

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    • #3
      It is these


      http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Super-Lo...VWxRkH&vxp=mtr

      It comes with a relay. I did not install the relay. They seem to work without running fat wires from the battery.
      82 XJ1100 - sold
      96 Honda Magna 750 - Girlfriend's bike
      2000 ZRX1100 - sold
      2003 FJR1300 - Silver rocket

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      • #4
        Originally posted by HalfCentury View Post
        It comes with a relay. I did not install the relay. They seem to work without running fat wires from the battery.
        Be VERY careful with that! They may look like they work now, but those things draw a LOT of current. The OEM wiring is not meant to carry that kind of load. If you're lucky, you'll end up with a blown fuse. If not, shorted wires and sparks under the fuel tank.
        1980 XS850SG - Sold
        1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
        Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
        Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

        Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
        -H. Ford

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        • #5
          I totally agree. Use the relay provided and be sure to have a fuse either on the fuse block or inline. Both are cheap insurance of a horn that works without a melt down of the bike.
          Phil
          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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          • #6
            Something will fail. Likely the switch. Use the relay.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #7
              As per advice given here, I am routing the wires to add the relay. The new relay will go near the fuse panel.

              I will install TopCat's fuse panel and use an extra circuit for the horns.

              I measured the current draw of the horns. I used a precision 75A, 1 milliohm shunt and a 6 1/2 digit DMM.

              The current draw is 7.7 amps with both horns in parallel. An aux battery was used to supply the juice.

              A 15A fuse should be good for the horn circuit. I might get away with a 10A. We shall see.

              The horns are ear splittingly loud.

              Thanks for the advice and for the tips.
              82 XJ1100 - sold
              96 Honda Magna 750 - Girlfriend's bike
              2000 ZRX1100 - sold
              2003 FJR1300 - Silver rocket

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              • #8
                Phew! Glad somebody was here to prevent that potential problem.
                1979 XS1100F
                2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                • #9
                  Amen!

                  Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                  Phew! Glad somebody was here to prevent that potential problem.
                  I could already smell the fire. Was going to strongly suggest buying a fire extinguisher if not using the relay.
                  1981 XS1100H Venturer
                  K&N Air Filter
                  ACCT
                  Custom Paint by Deitz
                  Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                  Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                  Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                  Stebel Nautilus Horn
                  EBC Front Rotors
                  Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                  Mike

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