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To: martin_fierro

Just get a set of FIAMM horns for that part of town. 132dB.


4 posted on 02/08/2005 2:28:46 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tijeras_Slim
Hi All-

"...Just get a set of FIAMM horns for that part of town. 132dB..."

Tried to install some on my sportbike a few years ago. FIAMM horns are not a "plug n' play" arrangement and will require a decent amount of electrical work for the horns to work. Perhaps they have recently introduced an easier solution. I would rely more upon powerful horns than I would on exhaust noise. The main reason is that that pipes are pointed in the WRONG direction for threats that can kill ya'.

In terms of exhaust pipes, I prefer to zip along in near silence. A quiet bike makes riding more pleasurable for ME and my fellow motorcycle pilots. I even utilize N.R.R. 33 earplugs to further take the harsh edge off the wind noise and flutter. Mid-range traffic noises and reasonable conversation are completely unaffected.

~ Blue Jays ~

11 posted on 02/08/2005 2:46:28 PM PST by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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To: Tijeras_Slim
Just get a set of FIAMM horns for that part of town. 132dB.

Some of those Fiamms draw a lot of current, from what I've been told, and some stock alternators may not put out enough juice.

I installed miniature airhorns on both the Harley and the Honda - they're very loud and easy on the electrical system. Wind up almost instantly, too; no significant delay in making da noise.

17 posted on 02/08/2005 3:14:18 PM PST by Hank Rearden (Never allow anyone who could only get a government job attempt to tell you how to run your life.)
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