Upgrade horn? - SV650.org

20-07-10, 02:11 PM

ok so after scotland i think my horn is a bit poor so want a louder one for france just in case?

so Stebl?
motrax?

what ya reckon..

is it a straight swop job? or fuses and soldering and circuits etc etc

keith_d · 20-07-10, 02:14 PM

I'm no expert, but I suspect the more powerful horns will need a relay because the horn switch isn't rated for high currents.

the_lone_wolf · 20-07-10, 02:15 PM

Loud usually means more current so a relay is advisable, not difficult to do if you've got the basic tools and the knowhow or someone to show you

The Nautilus I had on my old SV was incredibly loud, but it does take some hiding in the fairings - Magnum isn't quite as loud but is more compact

20-07-10, 02:23 PM

I done a search on here cant find much..

I just dont wanna blow me wiring loom or whatever

the_lone_wolf · 20-07-10, 02:27 PM

Nautilus = Definitely fit a relay
Magnum = Safer to fit one

With a relay the horn will be louder as well, because the smaller gauge cable can restrict the current flow to the horn

Viney · 20-07-10, 02:28 PM

I think that the magnum or a single motrax don't need a relay, However, if you use somthing like twin FIAMMs, then you do. its fairly simple even for a northerner like yourself.

Mark_h · 20-07-10, 02:29 PM

Pair of Fiams from Halfords comes with a relay in the box. Use the old horn supply to drive the relay, then it's one wire from live supply to relay the two from relay to horns. Simples and V. Loud.

Viney · 20-07-10, 02:30 PM

Quif, you need these brother

http://www.toys4cars.co.uk/index.php...oducts_id=9987

20-07-10, 02:32 PM

hey Viney they match the colour of my VFR too..

20-07-10, 02:32 PM

This is what I was thinking of.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

20-07-10, 02:11 PM	#1
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Upgrade horn? ok so after scotland i think my horn is a bit poor so want a louder one for france just in case? so Stebl? motrax? what ya reckon.. is it a straight swop job? or fuses and soldering and circuits etc etc

20-07-10, 02:14 PM	#2
keith_d Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ruislip Posts: 1,131	Re: upgrade horn I'm no expert, but I suspect the more powerful horns will need a relay because the horn switch isn't rated for high currents. Last edited by keith_d; 20-07-10 at 02:23 PM.

20-07-10, 02:15 PM	#3
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: upgrade horn Loud usually means more current so a relay is advisable, not difficult to do if you've got the basic tools and the knowhow or someone to show you The Nautilus I had on my old SV was incredibly loud, but it does take some hiding in the fairings - Magnum isn't quite as loud but is more compact __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

20-07-10, 02:23 PM	#4
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: upgrade horn I done a search on here cant find much.. I just dont wanna blow me wiring loom or whatever

20-07-10, 02:27 PM	#5
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: upgrade horn Nautilus = Definitely fit a relay Magnum = Safer to fit one With a relay the horn will be louder as well, because the smaller gauge cable can restrict the current flow to the horn __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

20-07-10, 02:28 PM	#6
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: upgrade horn I think that the magnum or a single motrax don't need a relay, However, if you use somthing like twin FIAMMs, then you do. its fairly simple even for a northerner like yourself.

20-07-10, 02:29 PM	#7
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: upgrade horn Pair of Fiams from Halfords comes with a relay in the box. Use the old horn supply to drive the relay, then it's one wire from live supply to relay the two from relay to horns. Simples and V. Loud. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

20-07-10, 02:30 PM	#8
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: upgrade horn Quif, you need these brother http://www.toys4cars.co.uk/index.php...oducts_id=9987

20-07-10, 02:32 PM	#9
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: upgrade horn hey Viney they match the colour of my VFR too..

20-07-10, 02:32 PM	#10
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: upgrade horn This is what I was thinking of. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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