Horn upgrade-advice needed

[RobinHartley]

I noticed today how awful the oem horn is. I've had a look and the horn I want is the dual tone PIAA 330/400hz horn.
Now I'm hoping I can simply connect it to where I will remove the oem one, without the need for further relay or replacement wiring.
Has anyone fitted a dual tone horn with or without complications?

I figured since there is a good space up front where a horn can live, and a side mounted radiator, some folk must has upgraded to some interesting horn setups, please tell!

 

[Dogdaze]

I bought a 'set' in error, thinking I was buying the single 'dual tone' version and ended up using just one, that way eliminated the need for a relay. You could use both and have a dual tone, but it does recommend a relay, my thoughts on that were, 'how often wold you actually depress the horn button and for how long', so would you really need a relay?

 

[Longdog Cymru]

If it helps, there is a FIAMM horn, I believe the model number in AM80 S/H Code 924156 that fits without any need for a relay.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FIAMM-924156-AM80S-High-Single/dp/B00MR32B2I/ref=asc_df_B00MR32B2I/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310822128238&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9113182007444298821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045392&hvtargid=pla-372287440711&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[Grumpy]

I fitted the Denali SoundBomb Mini as it's plug and play to the existing fitting (who at Yamaha thought that moped squeeker was fit for a Tenere?) It's 113 db and is plenty for riding in town traffic. For fast highway riding safety you need to be seen as you are rarly heard.

 

[Chaz]

I have fit a Grote automotive horn on another bike in the past and really like it. I’ve choose the loud one (125db) and pretty cheap-20$.
I have to say that I hit the horn recently and was really disapointed! Doesnt fit with the size of the bike!
Like you said there’s a lot of room to work and I think its pretty straight forward or maybe you’ll have to fab 2 wire extender, like a did before because they were too short...

 

[tallpaul]

I bought a cheap pair of twin tone horns for mine. I had the same type fitted to my vstrom after the Denali sound bomb packed up. Mine are all black and mounted to the crash bar. I used a relay too...

 

[Jlq1969]

I like the sound of the horn of my Toyota truck. do not complicate me much so, I bought the toyota horn. I don’t know if the noise will save my life, but it is possible I kill more than one, of a heart attack

 

[RobinHartley]

I bought a cheap pair of twin tone horns for mine. I had the same type fitted to my vstrom after the Denali sound bomb packed up. Mine are all black and mounted to the crash bar. I used a relay too...

I like the look of that! Any experience of them being affected by heavy rain pointed that way?

 

[tallpaul]

That's a fair point. To be honest I've no idea as I don't venture out in the wet. I would like to think that they would be ok, but if in doubt then having them point downwards would be ok. They are very loud, so will still be effective.

 

[RobinHartley]

That's a fair point. To be honest I've no idea as I don't venture out in the wet. I would like to think that they would be ok, but if in doubt then having them point downwards would be ok. They are very loud, so will still be effective.

I have the same bars and quite fancy the idea of them being on show so I might do something very similar

 

[Sierra1]

If I could only get my middle finger to make noise....

 

[tallpaul]

If I could only get my middle finger to make noise....

Ha ha! Actions speak louder than words!

 

[SparrowHawkxx]

I have the FIAMM Freeway Blaster dual tone horns. Installed them in July 2014.
The horns now have 73,000 miles and almost 5 years on them.

These are still the same price on Amazon as when I got them.

FIAMM 72102 Freeway Blaster HIGH Note Horn, 132 dB, 6 Amp max $15.91​

FIAMM 72112 Freeway Blaster Low Note Horn, 132 dB, 6 Amp max $15.91​

Amazon shows the two with a relay, $37.76​

No complications other than it took me a while to figure out how and where to mount them. I am very pleased with the tone and how loud the horns are.
I have the Stebel Nautilus air horn on my VStrom and was never impressed with it.

I also had concerns about the rain. I mounted them so the opening is to the side and slightly pointed to the rear. I have ridden many days in the rain with some down pours and no problems with that.

The other thing to consider was that they not interfere with the fender or anything else. To check for clearance, I cut a piece of wood to the same length as the max travel in the fork and held it vertical as I moved it along the top of the fender. As long as the steering is straight there would be a small amount of clearance with the forks completely bottomed out.

My installation did require modifying the mounting bracket and running wires to a relay.







I didn’t like the look with the exposed metal top and the wiring so I thought I also needed to make some sort of a custom grill to cover it up. Maybe if the top of the horns were painted black it might not be so bad.

I wasn’t coming up with anything for a grill, then I saw some scrap material that I already had. I probably shouldn’t say what it is but you might find some of this in the plumbing department at the hardware store.





I can provide more installation information if needed (wiring diagrams, mounting bracket mod, etc.).

 

[tallpaul]

That's a very nice install. I like that a lot.

 

[Boris]

If it helps, there is a FIAMM horn, I believe the model number in AM80 S/H Code 924156 that fits without any need for a relay.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FIAMM-924156-AM80S-High-Single/dp/B00MR32B2I/ref=asc_df_B00MR32B2I/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310822128238&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9113182007444298821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045392&hvtargid=pla-372287440711&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

Thanks for the info. Part order and now fitted, much louder than the standard part.

 

[Jlq1969]

I upload the pics of my Toyota Truck horn, placed. Two tones, 120db each one

 

[yoyo]

I upload the pics of my Toyota Truck horn, placed. Two tones, 120db each one
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Dude have you ever ridden that bike? It's spotless!!


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[craigincali]

I have the PIAA two horns. I ordered a splitter from Eastern Beaver. Took about 10mins to install. There's a write up on it on the other site. It's in the big tenere thread

 

[Jlq1969]

Dude have you ever ridden that bike? It's spotless!!


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[Checkswrecks]

I noticed today how awful the oem horn is. I've had a look and the horn I want is the dual tone PIAA 330/400hz horn.
Now I'm hoping I can simply connect it to where I will remove the oem one, without the need for further relay or replacement wiring.
Has anyone fitted a dual tone horn with or without complications?

I figured since there is a good space up front where a horn can live, and a side mounted radiator, some folk must has upgraded to some interesting horn setups, please tell!

There actually is a lot less space than one would think. Before you mount something put the bike on the center stand and measure up from the fender a solid 7.5 inches because that's the fork travel. Do at full turn to each side too.

I've seen guys with the Freeway Blasters mounted to the right tipper guard, beneath the right side fairing. Don't forget to install with a relay.

Thread: https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/denali-soundbomb-install-questions.18202/#post-271275