Has anyone installed (or had installed) an aftermarket horn on their Thunderbird 1600 (mine is a 2012). I'm looking to upgrade from the factory "beep-beep" to something more substantial that a car or truck can actually hear? I'd be interested in knowing what model you purchased. Thank you.
Aftermarket Horn
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Sure! I installed a horn that sounds like a car horn, from Newbonneville.com:
I went with the above horn. Or, this:
110dB Upgraded Horn
I went with the above horn. Or, this:
Denali SoundBomb Air Horn
Thank you!
Will consider that mod . The tiger horn is a toy and once moving it not telling me me signal lite is still flashing .
Robert Harley
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Robert Harley
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I also would like to replace the factory horn. I have a 2020 Speedmaster 1200. Is it a simple bolt on with snap plug wires?? Or is it a customized fit??
The 110dB horn that I put on is a direct replacement. You take off the old horn, unplug it, mount the new one in the same place (using the short metal strap, if needed), and plug it in where the old one plugged in. Very simple, done in less than 30 minutes.
I will post a picture tomorrow.
I will post a picture tomorrow.
Pictures - overview, and closeup of plug, which is just to right of bracket in first photo.
Robert Harley
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Robert Harley
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Awesome, thanks for the info. Is it much loader than the stock horn? Are you happy with it? If so, it's an inexpensive upgrade. Thanks again...
I can't tell you how much louder the horn is just that:
1 - it is louder, and
2 - it doesn't sound like a motorcycle horn but like a car horn. I think even a loud motorcycle "beep" would be ignored.
Those two factors, together, make it much more noticeable, and, yes, I am happy with it.
Robert Harley
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Great, I'll get one right away. Recently a guy changed lanes right towards me, luckily I was able to brake in time that he missed me. I sounded my horn for the first time, and realized it was useless. Thank you, and ride on.
kinggd@optusnet
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Hello Fellow Trumphy riders.
I am wanting to install a higher windshield on my black/Gray 2014 T'bird Commander. I a seeking to find and purchase a windshield about 10/20 cm higher than the stock standard Triumph windshield.
Does anyone know where I could source/acquire it?
Thanks.
Graeme
I am wanting to install a higher windshield on my black/Gray 2014 T'bird Commander. I a seeking to find and purchase a windshield about 10/20 cm higher than the stock standard Triumph windshield.
Does anyone know where I could source/acquire it?
Thanks.
Graeme
unclescratch
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They are pointed to the rear, but I suppose they still do the job.
unclescratch
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I mostly wanted them pointed downward so they wouldn't fill with rain ! And use as much of the original mounting tab to install them as possible. Some compromises, but trying to do this 'cleanly' .
Robert Harley
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That's a very good looking bike.
unclescratch
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Thanks, Bob. Pretty much done w/modifications. After riding my son's Yamaha 1300 I realize this Trumpet is a little down on torque down low, (must be the displacement). But I do enjoy riding it when I can.
sandipsarkar
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I know exactly what you mean about the factory “beep-beep” being totally useless. I had the same issue on my bike—no way cars would notice it.
