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Old May 25, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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These stock horns are a joke. I want something loud that'll get attention - what's out there to replace it?
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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So do I......someone posted that a Fiamm Horn (#B72012) Is pretty good...but I haven't been able to locate one yet,I've only been on E-bay though.Will be Interested with what other guys come up with....was thinking about going to a bike breakers yard and getting a Jap one[:@].
The cow bell type look good,but I'm not sure If they're any louder...And I want LOUD!
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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These stock horns are a joke. I want something loud that'll get attention - what's out there to replace it?
First, don't you think it would be a good idea to post the year & model of your bike if you are looking for technical help?

Assuming you don't have a 1200C, the 1200C cowbell horn is much better. HD also has a compact air horn in the Accessories catalog.
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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use the search option on top and type in Stebel or Air horn. Pages and pages of info on horns. I have a Stebel and it is loud.And it only cost $40.00. Wolo is the same horn with A chrome piece on top where the Stebel is raw metal, I painted mine black on that raw part. Ride Safe.
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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+1 cHarley, the cowbell horn on my 1200C is loud enough that i get flipped off whenever i blow it at cagers for pulling out in front of me[:@]
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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'99 Sportster. I was looking for brand specific info on horns; posted here in the Sportster forum figuring it was assumed I had a Sportster....
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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J&P Cycles has a compact air horn for about $65 that I was thinking of getting.
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Buy the cowbell it's louder than my car horn, what more can you ask for? Even the HD air horn is good but it's too loud for me. Buy factor cause they bolt right on no hacking required.
 
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'99 Sportster. I was looking for brand specific info on horns; posted here in the Sportster forum figuring it was assumed I had a Sportster....
Not all model Sportsters have the same horn, that's why I asked for your model. The 1200C uses what's called the cowbell horn, mounted by the choke ****.
 
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