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I believe I have read all the threads I could find on horn relocation (dozens) and still could not find a photo or confirmation I can or cannot put the stock 2016 horn between the downtubes on this bike.
I believe the cowbell will be too large for that location but thought about using a round cover like the one below.
Has anyone successfully located the stock Fat Boy horn to that location with a cover?
I would really appreciate a photo.
I have also read all the comments about not needing a horn and using smaller, quieter horns. My personal preference is to have a loud horn and the 2016 stock one meets that preference. I just don't want it in the stock location left of the engine.
Thank you Dorsai! Good to know the stock horn will fit in that space. I'm definitely going to get rid of the cowbell though.
Can you tell me if the horn itself fits between the downtubes (I see the cowbell does not) so I can maybe bend the stock bracket further back or mount it behind the cross support?
I am concerned about the horn cover contacting the front fender on a hard stop.
Mother is correct about the ABS unit, I will have to confirm the height when I get home. I do think it is below the top of the pipe though.
I might be able to squeeze a simple horn cover like this one between the tubes. I'll need to measure unless someone who has done it can confirm it fits.
The horn itself is in front of the downtubes. Just the lower portion of the bracket is actually between them.
More pictures for you showing close-up of the mount/horn, and how much distance is between the lowest point of the cowbell and fender.
The angle of the tape measure is same as angle of the forks so should be close for our purposes. It is showing 3 3/4" and I believe the front suspension only has about 3" of travel.
I have been riding with this set-up this spring with no problems so far. That includes Michigan potholes and a couple of hard stops for those darn stoplights that switch yellow --> red faster than expected.
I have been thinking of removing the cowbell to put it over the coil in its new location. Would then just rattle-can the horn & bracket gloss black to match the rest of the frame.
But any day that is warm enough to paint is also warm enough to ride so...
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Horn Relocation for FLSTFBS
