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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 11:20 PM
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Skip the air horn and find a stock 17 or later horn, the one on my RK freaked the **** outa me the first time I used it was so loud.
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Skip the air horn and find a stock 17 or later horn, the one on my RK freaked the **** outa me the first time I used it was so loud.
Do you suppose I can make the horn you mention will fit my 2011? Is it the same mount? Would be great to have....
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Skip the air horn and find a stock 17 or later horn, the one on my RK freaked the **** outa me the first time I used it was so loud.
Well, that's what ya get when you hit that button while still in the bedroom !!!
 
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Really makes no sense at all, and doesn't address the question at all....
 
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Consider putting a sock of sorts over it when it rains or when you wash it.
Problem solved.
 
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LMAO! Um, no...
 
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Originally Posted by Harglide
Do you suppose I can make the horn you mention will fit my 2011? Is it the same mount? Would be great to have....
Should be a direct replacement mount wise, take a cruise by a dealer and look at one. Loud is an understatement on these things.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2018 | 09:32 AM
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I plan on it. Headed to colorado springs today.
I appreciate the reply. Very helpful.
 
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LMAO! Um, no...
Well then quit crying.
Why do you need a horn anyway.
Get louder pipes.
 
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