luckylendy Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Anyone find a good solution for a replacement horn for the oem? Honked at a dumbass today and nearly embarrassed myself with that "beep." Post em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Belfry Posted June 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2014 Makes you think of this guy, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 One of the guys on VFRW did this: It's much much louder and bolts up easily.12 bucks shipped on eBay. It's 335 Hz and was an oem horn on certain Mercedes (see application list).It's galvanized metal so it's not going to rust.To mount it he used the strip of metal it came with and with another nut and bolt, bolted it to the honda metal strip.Wiring is plug n play.The first image shows the honda factory horn next to the new hella for size comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zoomzoom Posted June 16, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 16, 2014 Having repaired dents on quite a few Benz's in my day while at work, and having the factory alarm go off when you open the door without disarming the car, I can attest to the fact the horn on the Benz ML series SUV is FREAKIN LOUD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I went with an air horn on mine (the old trumpet style). One on each side of the tail section of the bike with an air hose attaching them. My GF has a Ear Cannon on hers (139db). Both are 5th gens though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadiantonRob Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just bought mine for $10--he accepted my offer. I like that feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearfreezing Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 The Federal Signal Rumbler siren is the horn all of us should aspire to... http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/nyregion/27critic.html http://www.publicsafetydirect.com/ferusi.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 in my V-Strom i had installed a FIAMM 2 Trumpet air horn ($39.99) and its insanely loud as a semi-truck! absolutely useful in the city and commuting riding. but be prepared to carry a few extra fuses if u honk too long at that a**hole cager cutting u off while texting his friend :D i know they have another mode compact model with the trumpets and the compressor integrated into one unit which would probably be whats needed for a VFR with the some-what limited space under the fairing. in the V-strom theres is tremendous space under the front fairing that i could fit everything without even needing to take any of the plastics off :D http://www.fiamm.com/en/northamerica/avvisatori-acustici/prodotti/2-trumpet-riviera-horns.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 17, 2014 2 FIAMMs 1 where the OEM meep meep used to be 1 in the lower fairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylendy Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for all the replies! Now I'm on a mission! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 One word...Stebel... Bikerhiway.com..$35...very loud Sent from my SGH-T679 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee 2002 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Here is my Stebel Nautilus install. Its effin' loud. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/34453-6th-gen-stebel-nautilus-location-found/?p=412793 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Two... no, wait - THREE (3) things. Firstly, I beefed up the wires running to the horn from the BlueSeas fusebox. Then I added a Fiamm horn under each side of the front fairing (just enough room there on the '01). Lastly (or perhaps, firstly), I carefully tweaked the little screw on the top of the OEM horn to ensure it was as loud as it was capable of being. Total cost was (IIRC) about NZ$35, so five-eighths of not very much at all. Funny thing is, although I used it a fair bit when I first upgraded, to 'punish' errant motorists, I very rarely use it now. Must be getting old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Believe or not, the air-horn is banned in Vietnam :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted June 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2014 Now I'm on a mission! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamv Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'm considering upgrading the horn on my bike too (6th Gen) and I'm a little confused mostly due to lack of experience. I'm pretty hopeless when it comes to my hands. I know electronics, but always scared I'm going to stuff something up when it comes to mounting brackets, etc. I really don't have much experience besides screw things off, replace, screw on. I liked the idea of the Stebel Nautilus but it seems like it might be too involved for me - multiple things to mount, and I'm not sure about how difficult it would be to fit under the G6 fairing. (Given my inexperience with no mod history... I haven't even taken a fairing off my bike before). The Fiamm looks good as a 'one piece unit', but does look bulky. Am I going to run into trouble mounting it as well? Would I be better going with something like the merc horn in the first post, but even then I saw that it was mounted in a differnent position to the OEM horn. I'm guessing this means that a custom bracket needed to be made, or additional drilling? And if I need to go to that much effort, should I just go something better like the Fiamm or Stebel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonemanVFR Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Stebel Nautilus Horn FTW!!!! 128db of train derailing goodness!!! I've used these on all my bikes. I managed a pretty slick installation on my VFR by separating the horn from the air compressor, placing them inside the right front faring and using tubing to reconnect the two. Full write up on my VFR site here: http://bonemanvfr.com/Mods/stebel.html Here's how it sounds! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8EXRVYNXzI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STrider Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Fiaam Highway Blaster, 2 ea. High and Low tone. Fabbed up a simple cross bar to attach both horns side by side and a main bar slight longer than the mounting bar for the OE horn to get the homrs positioned lower than the OE. MUST invest in a horn wiring harness to get the full effect. I'm a numpty when it comes to mechanical things and sparky things give me the wooblies but even I was able to hook it up. The sound is AMAZING! Just like your Granddad's Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadiantonRob Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'm considering upgrading the horn on my bike too (6th Gen) and I'm a little confused mostly due to lack of experience. I'm pretty hopeless when it comes to my hands. I know electronics, but always scared I'm going to stuff something up when it comes to mounting brackets, etc. I really don't have much experience besides screw things off, replace, screw on. I liked the idea of the Stebel Nautilus but it seems like it might be too involved for me - multiple things to mount, and I'm not sure about how difficult it would be to fit under the G6 fairing. (Given my inexperience with no mod history... I haven't even taken a fairing off my bike before). The Fiamm looks good as a 'one piece unit', but does look bulky. Am I going to run into trouble mounting it as well? Would I be better going with something like the merc horn in the first post, but even then I saw that it was mounted in a differnent position to the OEM horn. I'm guessing this means that a custom bracket needed to be made, or additional drilling? And if I need to go to that much effort, should I just go something better like the Fiamm or Stebel? You don't have to go through all that air horn bull crap to get a loud horn, just look up that Hella horn swap on vfrw.I put that horn on in about 30 mins and it's freakin loud. And it sounds like a really loud bike horn, not a freakin train or semi. Hurts people's ears, and it looks stock as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer motormike Posted September 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 18, 2014 An extended middle finger is cheaper and more effective. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadiantonRob Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 When a car is merging into your lane and about to run you off the road? Middle finger not effective. Stock horn is barely noticeable at highway speeds, much less a silent hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted March 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2015 One of the guys on VFRW did this: It's much much louder and bolts up easily. 12 bucks shipped on eBay. It's 335 Hz and was an oem horn on certain Mercedes (see application list). It's galvanized metal so it's not going to rust. To mount it he used the strip of metal it came with and with another nut and bolt, bolted it to the honda metal strip. Wiring is plug n play. The first image shows the honda factory horn next to the new hella for size comparison. Mine sounds like crap . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2015 For that price it may fit a Merc but will not be made in Germany I reckon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted March 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 28, 2015 Having repaired dents on quite a few Benz's in my day while at work, and having the factory alarm go off when you open the door without disarming the car, I can attest to the fact the horn on the Benz ML series SUV is FREAKIN LOUD. I thought I would try out the 12 buck Benz horn as an experiment, bolted it up and holy xxxx ! It is FREAKN Loud. Cheap and quick solution..... I am going to replace the flimsy two piece stock bracket with a stiffer 1/8 inch steel bracket though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarantzManiac Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 It's a Hella horn and yes it's made in Germany... Unbelievable for $10... http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/80568-listen-up-veeferscan-you-hear-me-now/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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