[pistonlegs]

I got the Denali Sound Bomb Mini. I had some issues initially. Water from pressure washing got in it and sound like it caught a cold. Now I see what people say. It works and makes a difference.

 

[pistonlegs]

Hi there, Looking to upgrade the stock horn, I got the Denali Sound Bomb Mini. Unfortunately quite disappointed. Not louder than stock and sounds like it caught a cold. Maybe it is defective? Could not upload video as MOV extensions are not allowed. Appreciate your comments if you have installed the DSBM. Cheers

Cost effective horn replacement

A pretty rubbish Sunday's weather drove me to the garage to work on my 9T. One of my jobs was to upgrade the frankly hopeless and embarrassing horn to a cost effective alternative. Happy to admit I’m not as mechanically competent as some forum members so I went for a replacement that would fit in the same space as the original without modding. Chose a single note AM80S FIAMM which cost a whopping £12 and came with two fitments, pin and spade, the former fitted straight to the original loom connector. The horn fitted onto the original bracket with a little persuasion and I just had to change the nut to fit the FIAMM threaded bolt. (6mm I think) A bit fiddly because it’s tight in there (I raised the petrol tank to give better access) but well worth it for a much louder sound. Will post a video of anyone is interested to hear.

Gotta get me one of these. The horn that comes with the bike is very embarrassing. I cannot believe BMW would want to associate a heritage bike with that emasculated mmeeeeep ...
You glide down the road with that impressive boxer engine sound, only to undo your grand entry with a honk comparable to a vespa.

Agree with you. But dont waste money on the denali mini. The denali proper seems to be a real bomb. But install a bit more involved.

 

[pistonlegs]

I used the oil cooler rock guard and re-enforced the aluminum with a galvanized steel strip.
The 12vdc Relay sits where the original horn sat. I ran a 12g copper wire directly from the bus bar under the seat that ties directly to the positive side of the battery. It feeds both legs of the relay. I installed an inline 15A fuse under the seat to allow easy access if it blows. The horns are properly grounded as is the relay. The relay is STDP so I used one leg for each horn. The relay is tripped by the power directed to the original horn with the original horn button. Just one more way to skin this cat. They sound like a small truck ! In traffic they are like a American Express card, PRICELESS ... I’m very satisfied.
ADDENDUM At the suggestion of of a fellow 9Ter I aimed the horn opening down. Bugs !

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Man, you lost me. You are at another level of skills. Good for you. My only concern with such a loud horn is if it would be taken as road rage by others, and hence increasing a different risk. Of others doing something stupid out of behing hot headed. I saw some leave the stock on and seens to be the only one it works in a dash beep. Safe riding.