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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Anyone install or currently using the HD Premium Air Horn?
Just wondering if it's really loud and much better then a stock horn.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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I have it on this rig and it's much better than stock. It's a deeper tone than the trumpet type horns, but loud. I had a Rivco horn on my last rig, but I think I prefer this one over it.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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The HD premiun horn is junk. Get a Mini-Beast.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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I went wtih the Mini Beast and love it.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Moto...=p4506.c0.m245
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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What are the "chances" that the last two posters have the same "Signature" line????????
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Saturday Night Special
What are the "chances" that the last two posters have the same "Signature" line????????
I had it first...

Its a great quote but he should attribute it correctly to Louis Pasteur
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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HD Premium Air Horn (Nautilus Truck) & Mini-Beast (Nautilus Compact) are both made by STEBEL and both totally kill the stock horn.

FYI: HD version is LOUDER than M-B!

http://www.stebel.it/stebel/index2008.htm
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Good observation, SNS, good observation.
Right you are Ace. I've been thinkin' of changin' my sig line maybe now is the time. LOLOL!!
Skydoc, the HD horn looks dorky.
Funky design, don't ya think?
Mini Beast is more contour,if your into contour and looks like it goes with the bike better and is not so out of place.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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I wonder if there's room to relocate the HD Air Horn under the fairing of a Road Glide? Like the fact that it's louder then the stock or even the beast, but I also agree that the Beast is better looking.
So, if I can hide the HD under the fairing somewhere facing down, maybe that's the answer. If I had to keep it on the left side, I'd be inclined to buy the beast instead based upon looks.

A good horn can save your life.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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Believe me the Mini is plenty loud!!
I love it and ain't a bit afraid to use it. LOLOLOL!!!!
People look they are amazed when they see that it is a bike with that lound of a horn.
 
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