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[Keats]

When it comes to Horns, I see it that you reside in 1 of 2 camps.

1st camp is you blow your horn when cagers/vehicles enter from the side and might intrude in your space.
     Thinking that the horn will alert them from proceeding.

2nd camp is you never blow the horn.
     unless a close incident is passed and you are showing your anger instead of the single finger salute.





 

[1sharprdkg]

Camp 2 for me Keats!

[spydglide]

My CVO horn doesn't operate in a consistant manner so I just don't bother with it.  spyder

[gaphatty]

These things have horns???

 

[charles05663]

Nether, I rely on the finger 

[spydglide]

These things have horns???

 

Got to have 'em to pass the annual safety inspection in N.C.  They come in handy when someone is backing up towards you in a parking lot.....that's when I attempt to activate mine & hope it works.  spyder

[Chains]

Horn then finger salute and a you SSOB in a scraming tone camp two modified.

[Keats]

The reason for the question is I feel if I put energy into a horn response it takes away energy from a avoidance response.

Ok bottom line is I ride with some that belong in camp 1 and it annoys me.................

[Supershooter]

Above all we need to maintain control of our bike, therefore do what needs to be done to stay safe, then if the danger has passed then display your disgust in one way or another. My wife hates when I flip people off but, it hasn't stopped me yet. People need to be reminded that bikers have just as much right to the road as everyone else, or that they need to pay more attention to there surroundings.
Supershooter

[MIKEYTEE]

My horn doesn't work, but my Ruger Security Six ( 357 mag. ) does! Not that I would ever use it as a horn in anger. Although I will use it!!
Mike
 

[fresh oil and pipes]

Horn is my last resort usually will not be heard anyway with all the other noises if they do not hear your pipes then they are not going to hear your horn I try and ride defensively to stay out of those situations. The one finger wavy usually has the potential to escalate an already bad situation.

[Ultra2010]

About 25 years ago, I flipped a guy off who had nearly driven right over me.  Right after that he got a little ways in front of me, slow highway speed that day, about 50mph,  and that SOB locked up his breaks while flipping me off out his window.  To this day, I have not flipped anyone off (at least that they can see).  Don't know how I missed him, but it did teach me a lesson....................  you NEVER know what/who you are dealing with.  Bigger man rides off (and in one piece too).

[FLSTFI Dave]

In a parking lot is about the only time I have ever used my bikes horn.

[RayG]

Rarely use the ineffective horn as most cagers know you are there by the sound but just want your space because they feel they can. Even if they are on a cell phone and they are cought by surprise I find they still want your space and will continue to try to occupy it.  I agree with the use of the finger escalating the situation into more anger than one needs to deal with. I usually get on the throttle and get out of the situation nearly 100% of the time.  Road rage is a waste of emotions, why let the person do his thing to you and then you get bent out of shape.  They just proceeded to burn you twice without the least bit of concern.  Avoid conflict, vacate ASAP

That's just me,

Ray G.

[Road_Glider]

I honk when I think I need to in order to avoid getting squashed.  You guys still running stock horns need to get another one.  The stockers are useless and your life is worth more.  I got one of these and it is darned loud.  Mini Beast 5.

 

[Indenial]

Hitting your horn has to be like shooting a gun----all instinct. And it gets that way with lots of practice. I can't find my horn unless I look at it.  And I don't feel the practice is worth it because it's not loud enough to be heard usually.

[CBW]

I can YELL louder than my horn.

[Ultra2010]

Check out    hornblasters.com    now THATS a horn.

[fourstar]

Hitting your horn has to be like shooting a gun----all instinct. And it gets that way with lots of practice. I can't find my horn unless I look at it.  And I don't feel the practice is worth it because it's not loud enough to be heard usually.

+1 on this. 

[spada84]

I honk when I think I need to in order to avoid getting squashed.  You guys still running stock horns need to get another one.  The stockers are useless and your life is worth more.  I got one of these and it is darned loud.  Mini Beast 5.

 

Exact same horn I have.  Riding on the interstate I keep the button covered if I'm around traffic.  I have had more than 1 cager start to merge into me only to swerve away after a blast.  Braking in that situation could be more hazardous due to following traffic.  I ride 10 miles of I95 every day into work.

[Rooster]

Horn then finger salute and a you SSOB in a scraming tone camp two modified.

x2

[bobaroni]

Hitting your horn has to be like shooting a gun----all instinct. And it gets that way with lots of practice. I can't find my horn unless I look at it.  And I don't feel the practice is worth it because it's not loud enough to be heard usually.

Be honest. How many times in your moment of rage have you given them the LEFT TURN SIGNAL !! instead of the horn? Ooops. By then it's too late. Practice practice.

[cuttinhorse]

I never "think" about using the horn. It just happens when my instincts send a signal to my left thumb. I have no problem with it. My instincts let me know if I can thumb the horn and not risk altering other tasks at hand.

Riding a motorcycle like playing other action sports is best done by reacting.

Paralysis of Analysis keeps people from being really good instead of average.

[Ultra2010]

Be honest. How many times in your moment of rage have you given them the LEFT TURN SIGNAL !! instead of the horn? Ooops. By then it's too late. Practice practice.

Way too many times, thats why I always have my thumb on the horn.  Took some getting use to but now it's just second nature.  (sometimes I hit the horn when I'm trying to signal left!!)

[spydglide]

Be honest. How many times in your moment of rage have you given them the LEFT TURN SIGNAL !! instead of the horn? Ooops. By then it's too late. Practice practice.

I have to look at it also, since both of my Harleys have the horn & turnsignal buttons reversed.   aaarrgh.  spyder

[VRODDAVE]

Camp 2,   my horn sounds lame anyway.

Loud pipes save lives

[2k]

Very rarely the horn, to busy trying to avoid the AHole.

[DDavidson]

bobaroni said it best. Hit the left turn signal.

[dayne66]

In traffic I have the horn button covered....I try to "keep moving" when in traffic so as to not spend any time in a blind-spot.....I spend time in both camps...depends......

[2k]

I have a 138 db air horn and its still camp 2 for me. Spend my time trying to avoid the Idiot.

[jaxx]

camp 2

[faceracer]

Both camps! I can and do often yell louder than my horn. In some situations I grab the clutch and give the throttle a quick blip so they can hear my pipes. I am from the loud pipes saves lives school. I also have a habit of pulling up next to bad drivers on the cell phone and yelling at them to Hang the Puck up and drive!  Regular ray of sunshine I am!

[Reds]

Darn right---CAMP #1 and proud of it----------------now that I have my new beast horn !!

[semperfi81]

 In Arizona, we carry guns so the 357 always works

[fast96]

I use my horn for affectionate encouragement of ladies doing nice displays and my wife's blasts the throttle to ward off both go figure. Hmmm

[Keats]

I often lead a group and find it particularly annoying if bikes behind me blowing
horns at objects that I have already passed.

very distracting from the front.

if you are alone, who cares if you blow your horn.








 

[nidan]

I rarely use my horn ...

[J.S.H.]

Well I guess I'd have to say I'm in camp #1.  First and foremost control needs to be maintained so a collision can be avoided.  When ever I am in traffic with my thumb covers the horn button too.  Many a time vehicles start to move over in my lane because they're either day dreaming or never realized, or just totally forgot that I was in the next lane.  When they do, I hit the horn and believe me, they can hear it because they swerve back into their lane like they almost hit a mack truck.  I really believe the horn blast makes them more likely to look and make sure the lane is empty before they do it again.  I've even had people waive and "mouth" sorry.  If they don't see you let them know your there with the horn. 

My wife, on the other hand, would prefer that I hit the brakes and slow down and just let them come over.  When there is plenty of room for me to maneuver I even let them get a little closer, then hit the horn to give them a good scare.   When that happens my wife tends to pucker up and get a little upset.  But like I said, I only do this when there is no danger to me or my wife. 

Just my 2 cents.

[HUBBARD]

Horn then finger salute and a you SSOB in a scraming tone camp two modified.

SIMF is more appropriate in the Mountain State, Chains.  (S Inbred MF)    Later--HUBBARD

[Gank]

I'll take all of the above for $200

[FLYNDYNA]

SIMF is more appropriate in the Mountain State, Chains.  (S Inbred MF)    Later--HUBBARD

Good one, spewed on that!

My camp depends upon mood, conditions, reading the situation...by the time I have processed all this information, I am usually at home.

[Beemer]

I've only had maybe three instances in the last three years where I've attempted to use the horn.  This usually happens after I've already braked hard and/or taken evasive action.  I always seem to hit the blinker instead! 

Yeah, that'll teach'em!

[td119]

My pipes are louder then my horn