install a HD horn

[74rider]

Originally Posted by photographe83

hi, is it possible to install a HD horn on a VN800 ? i have replaced the original horn by a HD horn and it don't work, somebody can help me ?????

Did the original horn work before it was replaced?

[Yammadof]

Originally Posted by 74rider

I can't speak to the stock wiring for Harley compared to these bikes. I've had 3 HD's but never needed to replace an HD horn for a louder one. So I'm not sure it's an apples to apples comparison - using an HD horn on an HD may not need a relay but maybe the same horn on an 800A might need one. I've seen ebay adds for HD horns and they sometimes will say a relay may be needed. Anyone else replace a horn for a louder one? I'm sure I'm not the only one. All I know is my replacement horn did not work until I put in a relay, then voila.

Yep...just installed Fiamm Twin Tones...needed a relay. Simple install with main fused [10amp] running to the relay mounted by the radiator... and used existing two horn wires [from the horn button] to trigger the relay. Fiamms mounted on existing bracket........have pics if needed...

Dave

[mapletree]

Originally Posted by Yammadof

Yep...just installed Fiamm Twin Tones...needed a relay. Simple install with main fused [10amp] running to the relay mounted by the radiator... and used existing two horn wires [from the horn button] to trigger the relay. Fiamms mounted on existing bracket........have pics if needed...

Dave

I'd sure like to see those pics please, thanks.

[Yammadof]

OK....Fiamms were $16.00 and had red covers....sprayed them black with hi-temp satin black.


Installed 12 gauge hot wire Yellow to Black] with inline 10amp fuse direct from battery and ran the wire up the centre tube...


...to the relay mounted top right rad bracket...used 14 gauge from horn to relay + shrink wrap


Using the original horn mount


and end result...


Sound great - low + hi tone........

Dave

[74rider]

Originally Posted by Yammadof

OK....Fiamms were $16.00 and had red covers....sprayed them black with hi-temp satin black.


Installed 12 gauge hot wire Yellow to Black] with inline 10amp fuse direct from battery and ran the wire up the centre tube...


...to the relay mounted top right rad bracket...used 14 gauge from horn to relay + shrink wrap


Using the original horn mount


and end result...


Sound great - low + hi tone........

Dave

Very nice... thanks for the write up.

[mapletree]

Originally Posted by Yammadof

OK....Fiamms were $16.00 and had red covers....sprayed them black with hi-temp satin black.

Sound great - low + hi tone........

Dave

COOL!! Thanks. I always thought those red covers looked weird. Nice to see they're easy to take off and paint.
Nice work sir!

[Yammadof]

Thanks guys....any questions, post or pm me

Dave