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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by Karma at 07-17-2008 11:23 PM. Topic has 9 replies.
  
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 07-17-2008, 11:23 PM
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Karma
 
Joined on 04-24-2007
Salt Lake City, UT
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Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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I can't find any way to hear what the horns sound like (when looking on JC Whitney). Does anyone have any good ideas how to hear what they sound like?
1980/1 CX500 Custom
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07-17-2008, 11:53 PM
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Blindstitch2002
Joined on 05-16-2007
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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I don't think there is any way that you could hear what the horns sound like. The best you can do is read the reviews as to what people say and choose between high or low tone horn. Some of them the name says it all like Super Loud blast horn.
It's not a radio, it's a horn.
One question for you is what do you want from a horn? Do you want it loud or quiet? With all the members on here I am sure someone can fill you in on different types of horns if you have a name in mind.
1979 Honda Cx500 Custom
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07-18-2008, 3:27 AM
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BearCX
Joined on 03-11-2008
Roseworthy, Sth Aust
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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From memory, there is a screw and locknut on the back of the horn for adjusting the tone.
Then again, I'm on meds.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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07-18-2008, 8:43 AM
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PineGroveDave
Joined on 07-16-2008
Pine Grove, CA
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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 BearCX wrote: | | From memory, there is a screw and locknut on the back of the horn for adjusting the tone.
Then again, I'm on meds. |
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Correct. I replaced my missing horn w/ one off my parts bike. At first, the horn sounded weak but after adjusting the screw, it's now ear piercing.
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07-18-2008, 12:32 PM
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Karma
Joined on 04-24-2007
Salt Lake City, UT
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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I didn't know that. I'll have to check it out. Thanks guys!
1980/1 CX500 Custom
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07-18-2008, 2:37 PM
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Anonymous
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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You could get real classy and put on a tractor trailer air horn. I saw some in O'reilley's last nite, and I think I may have to do it.
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07-20-2008, 3:28 PM
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stevei48
Joined on 07-14-2008
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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a good freind of mine has a moto guzzi and has a 6 volt bosch horn ( the bike is 12 volt} from a vw beatle on it it sounds about as load as a locomotive and its pretty small
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07-20-2008, 3:58 PM
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BearCX
Joined on 03-11-2008
Roseworthy, Sth Aust
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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Try "Hornblasters" if it'll fit. Sooo funny. Especially the cat. Ha Ha Ha Ha.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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07-20-2008, 11:23 PM
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hakko808
Joined on 05-25-2008
Fargo, ND
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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Consider one from a 1969 roadrunner. Originals are pricey, but reproductions are reasonable.
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07-21-2008, 5:32 PM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Re: Trying to replace horn. Any good suggestions?
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I put a Fiamm Freeway Blaster on my bike and am very pleased:
http://www.aerostich.com/aerosearch.php?restrict=Static&q=freeway+blaster
Be sure and get the relay too.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
WWW.fossilapostles.com
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