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Horn gone all croaky
« on: September 19, 2006, 10:00:13 AM »
I think this has been mentioned before but this morning my horn worked just fine (too darned fine - I accidently blasted the long suffering neighbours - again) but a couple of hours later after a hot ride in city traffic all I could get was a croak

I don't normally make much use of the horn - I prefer to spend the effort getting out of the way of the problem but sometimes it's necessary.

I'm going to check it later when it's had a rest and see what gives

Cheers

Dave
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2006, 10:35:56 AM »
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I'm going to check it later when it's had a rest and see what gives

Cheers

Dave

Yep, a rest, two aspirin......and call me in the morning. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2006, 12:48:02 PM »
The stock horns suck and their reliability just blows.  Louder is better where horns are concerned.  If you're a trumpet lover the air horn options are obvious.  If you're not an afficionado of the visible trumpet here is an option a few here have used now that gives you a nice loud little air horn while keeping it all hidden.

http://flhrsei.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1149746749
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2006, 03:08:37 PM »
Yep, just when you want it all you get is something sounding like passing gas.  If I keep jabbing at mine sometimes I can get it back.  I don't change it cause the options are mostly ugly and I just give way to stay safe.......  being able to count on a nice loud blast would be nice, I know a closed up car could never hear the stock horn...
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2006, 05:56:44 PM »
Hey TallyClassic!

Check out the thread above mentioned by Twolane.  I just did this over the weekend (with a little help from UK Dave) and it really is a fantastic deal.  Same stock look, LOUD horn.

Get some attention, FAST.
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2006, 08:57:03 AM »
Mine has done that a few times but I remove it and pour the water out and it works fine again.
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2006, 01:11:37 PM »
Mine started "croaking" and the dealer loosened the mounting screw a bit and it works fine again.
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Re: Horn gone all croaky
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2006, 01:53:40 PM »
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Mine has done that a few times but I remove it and pour the water out and it works fine again.


 ;D Ditto for me. Mine always does it after a good bathing or rain storm.
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