Stock HORN Upgrade...

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RedHeadBoxer

Discussion Starter · Jul 5, 2018

Hello All,

Has anyone upgraded the horn on your R9T? I am running a trick'd out custom 2017 Pure errr NOW ROADSTER (pics will follow soon) and want to replace the anemic horn that sounds like I am on a scooter... Anyone???

I am looking for the best, loudest and ease of install. I know the Denali Mini SoundBomb is out there, not sure if its the right one for me.

Thanks... Mit Besten Gruben

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BlitzSchnell

· #61 · 10 mo ago

JJHB said:
My Enfield Continental 535 had a two-tone horn--and I agree with you completely that it makes a difference because of cagers' perception that it's another car.

Take a moment and glance at the thread “My Exhaust Pipe and Bobber Build” entry #125 about dual air horns that work … no no, I mean actually WORK. If you want horns so someone will hear you …this is from my experience the best yet. Actual “AIR” horns .. not electric horns. Small motor compressor, hoses, trumpets etc …. My complaint in the past about such a set up was … unless you mount the compressor close to the horns .. there was a delay from when you hit the horn button and actually got “Honk” out of the trumpet … it was actually the half-second time it took to pressurize the rubber hose feeding the horns, it was about 4’ long. I hated the response time …soooooo on this install (I’ve done this on 4 different bikes now) this time I made up all the feed lines between the compressor and horns in copper tubing. Now it’s close to instant in its response. Check out the thread … I need to get a DB meter and get a value because ITS LOUD ! Really loud. I’ve never had to do anything but toot it, never needed a full on honk, …and it’s sound is SO not motorcycle, more like small truck ……………. Blitz

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Chris<CJ>

· #62 · 14 d ago (Edited by Moderator)

Blowing your horn

The meek "beep" from the BMW motorcycle horns is embarrassing!
Folks on this forum as well as the R18 and GSA forums have come up with better sounding alternatives such as in this thread,

Wimpy Horn Replacement

I changed the wimpy horn on my 1250GSA a while back and it turns out, it was the same OEM horn on the R18. There is a "plug & play" BMW car horn that fits perfectly and is louder and deeper. The part is: Clarton Horn P/N: CN-61338381271...

www.r18forums.com

I am looking for a plug-and-play/ fits in the same location/ no wire splice / no CANBUS error alternative - and did I mention "inexpensive", alternate horn.

Has anyone fitted the BMW 5 series car horn to their bike?
(Asking for a 2018 Pure)

Thanks!

Baloo

· #63 · 14 d ago

Chris<CJ> said:
The meek "beep" from the BMW motorcycle horns is embarrassing!
Folks on this forum as well as the R18 and GSA forums have come up with better sounding alternatives such as in this thread,

Wimpy Horn Replacement

I changed the wimpy horn on my 1250GSA a while back and it turns out, it was the same OEM horn on the R18. There is a "plug & play" BMW car horn that fits perfectly and is louder and deeper. The part is: Clarton Horn P/N: CN-61338381271...

www.r18forums.com

I am looking for a plug-and-play/ fits in the same location/ no wire splice / no CANBUS error alternative and did I mention "inexpensive", alternate horn.

Has anyone fitted the BMW 5 series car horn to their bike?
(Asking for a 2018 Pure)

Thanks!

Forum Admins, I am not sure if this topic fits here or in the "Accessories" sub-forum, please keep/move as you see fit.

Yes. Db is about same but rich tone. Plug and play with m5

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DucRider

· #64 · 13 d ago

Chris<CJ> said:
Has anyone fitted the BMW 5 series car horn to their bike?

Baloo said:
Yes. Db is about same but rich tone. Plug and play with m5

I just did it yesterday. Note that on my ‘21 UGS, the horn connection is female for pins and the BMW horn that I got had male spade connectors, so I needed an adapter.

Don’t know if other BMW car horns have pins instead of spades, or if the ‘18 requires spades instead of pins - you can just confirm what you have then buy what you need.

Great mod, though. Nobody likes a meek beep!

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BMWMG

· #65 · 13 d ago (Edited)

Damn, I think my stock horn is the loudest one to all my other motorcycles I’ve owned. But then this observation is coming from someone who thinks the stock seat is comfy.🤓

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DucRider

· #66 · 13 d ago

BMWMG said:
Damn, I think my stock horn is the loudest one too all my other motorcycles I’ve owned. But then this observation is coming from someone who thinks the stock seat is comfy.🤓

I don’t mind the seat, but that horn is like the Road Runner - I was lookin’ for Wile E. Coyote in my mirrors! 🤪

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Chris<CJ>

· #67 · 13 d ago

Baloo said:
Yes. Db is about same but rich tone. Plug and play with m5

Please share the horn make and model (price, would be nice!)
Thanks

DucRider

· #68 · 13 d ago

Here’s the one I bought ($37.99):

Clarton 61338381271, 99763520504 Horn - BMW

Find Clarton, 99763520504 Horn 61338381271 at discount prices in our extensive BMW auto parts catalog. AutohausAZ offers a large selection of Clarton parts online. Fits BMW 530i, 525i, 525i Sport Wagon. 997-635-205-04

www.autohausaz.com

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Baloo

· #69 · 13 d ago

Yeah, my horn was louder than I perceived. Are use the DB meter on my iPhone to measure, and it was just about the same.

SD05

· #70 · 13 d ago

I was pleased to read the content of this thread did not follow that which was suggested in the heading.

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UGS_Tom

· #71 · 13 d ago

mmmh?
Also thinking about a sufficiant hornblower - have to check the mount/located plug first...
There comes different m5-types and some aftermarket too (Clarton, Hella-3FH 012 010-041) with BMW plug...

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Tmation

· #72 · 13 d ago

I have one of these on mine, replaces standard horn.

DENALI SoundBomb Mini Soundbomb Mini

DENALI BMW OEM Harness Adapter for Denali SoundBomb Horn Wiring loom

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Chris<CJ>

· #73 · 13 d ago

Tmation said:
I have one of these on mine, replaces standard horn.

DENALI SoundBomb Mini Soundbomb Mini

DENALI BMW OEM Harness Adapter for Denali SoundBomb Horn Wiring loom

This could be the one that will stir awake inattentive cagers!
(almost got run over by one and the frantic bleating of the bike horn saved me)

Did this one fit in at the stock mount?

Thanks!

DucRider

· #74 · 13 d ago

Baloo said:
Yes. Db is about same

@Baloo - how many db?

UGS_Tom

· #75 · 13 d ago

For Germany a max of 105 dB(A) is allowed (in 7m distance). Should be that.

Tmation

· #76 · 13 d ago

Chris<CJ> said:
This could be the one that will stir awake inattentive cagers!
(almost got run over by one and the frantic bleating of the bike horn saved me)

Did this one fit in at the stock mount?

Thanks!

Yes it does on my 2020 classic

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The Bean

· #77 · 8 d ago

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Bean makes truck drivers weep, train conductors scared, Nancy men pee themselves, and small children run for their mother's arms. No Road Runner here.

I, like so many others wanted respect, nay demanded respect when I split lanes... so the Bean got horny...

Yup went online and got us some cheeeep Chinese blasters. (https://www.inspiredhousehold.com/products/generation-train-horn-for-cars)

I had hoped they would sound more like train horns but like they say you get what you pay for. Still plenty loud and we always get a hard looksie when we blast away.

And no, mounted under the cylinders behind the exhaust they do not melt, or at least they haven't yet...

Cheers,

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Baloo

· #78 · 8 d ago

After riding a few hundred miles and a few dozen beeps, I don't feel the juice was worth the squeeze.

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BlitzSchnell

· #79 · 6 d ago (Edited)

It’s just the difference between horn’s and antlers Baloo … you can only blow a horn, three hornes Bean ? Isn’t that a French thing like a ménage a trois, honk style ? I’m sure when you beeeep it means MOVE-OVER DUDE !!! 👍🏻

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Baloo

· #80 · 6 d ago

Beeping is merely a suggestion.

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