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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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I've had my eyes on a set of these for a couple years and was wondering what the latest biz is on these trumpet horns? Anyone out there have them? Are they holding up well under vibration stress?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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I've got them. Took them off my bike last Spring after only three months. The compressor motor burned out and melted the insulation off of the horn wires. I did not think they were all that much louder than the factory horn. They looked nice but were very unreliable. I would not recommend them but if you really want them I'll sell you mine cheap.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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I heard of similar problems a couple years ago but thought I'd post again just to see if they'd straightened out what ailed them. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Have one on my classic and I've had no problem with it working, the only problem I ran into is one of the bolts on the back that holds the skull cover on vibrated out, I reinstalled using red lock tite and no more problem
 
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I have the large cow bell one. I installed it using a relay. So far, so good...
 
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