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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Does anyone add a second horn without an extra relay? I am thinking to add a low tone to give it a boost, can the circuit handle the amperage on 2 horns? Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Was looking into doing the same thing. A relay "should" be added with its own fuse as those Fiamm horns draw 5 amps each. Look at the stock horn wires, they are not the proper gauge for 10 amps of current nor is the horn switch. You may eventually burn out the horn switch. Also, the horns will not be as loud because they will not get the full 10 amps they require.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Just get yourself a WOLO air horn. Yoiu will need a relay with it, but they are really LOUD!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by HarleyGoodies
Just get yourself a WOLO air horn. Yoiu will need a relay with it, but they are really LOUD!
Do you have one? Where did you install it, did you hide it some where?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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I like the sound of an air horn but it doesn't look good on my bike, I would consider if I own a deluxe. I will wire a relay then, not hard.
 
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Originally Posted by KumaRide
Do you have one? Where did you install it, did you hide it some where?
A friend has one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_i=B000F5DQWY

You might need some sort of install kit too. I'll find out.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Yes, anything more than what your have stock will need a seperate dedicated circuit. Not that difficult of a procedure.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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i was told you can replace the 90db stock horn with one from napa that fits the harley housing and is 134db and under $40.
Item#: BK 7301046
Price: $23.99
Attributes:
Style Name:High Frequency Vibrator Horns
Material:Steel
dB Level:134 db
Horn Note Type:High Note
Heavy Duty Copper Coil Wire Motors
Dual Terminals
All Steel Construction
Pre-Tested For
Power Source:12 VDC (4 Amp Current Draw)
Dimensions:4 1/2" Dia
2 5/8" Depth
Outer Finish:Plated Steel

Manufacturer:FIAMM Technologies
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Mfg Part Number:BK730-1046
 

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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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I already have the Fiamm freeway blaster under my cowbell, it is much louder than stock but I want to get more, an additional low tone will do.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by KumaRide
Was looking into doing the same thing. A relay "should" be added with its own fuse as those Fiamm horns draw 5 amps each. Look at the stock horn wires, they are not the proper gauge for 10 amps of current nor is the horn switch. You may eventually burn out the horn switch. Also, the horns will not be as loud because they will not get the full 10 amps they require.
K-Ride is spot on here. Without a relay and a seperate fused sorce of power directly off the battery you cant do 10Amps.

I ran a fused relay line directly off my battery to power my airhorns. Without that relay and when I tested them just by plugging them directly into the OEM horn wires?

They sounded like a "Pixie" bike from K-Mart.

Ran the relay and power directly off the battery?

Sounded like they came directly off BNSF's finest!!
 
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