Topic: K1 750 Quick Horn Question

[ZTatZAU]

I disassembled my K1 750's horn, separating the intermediate bracket and tach cable hoop from the horn, for cleaning up.

I'd just like to be sure it all went back together and was installed correctly.  Seems weird to me that Honda would mount the horn with the wires coming out the front of the assembly facing "the elements".



Does this look right?
ZT

[CycleRanger]

You're missing the chrome cover?

[Don R]

 This, it also appears to be rotated on the bracket.

[ZTatZAU]

You're missing the chrome cover?

Hmmmm!  I don't remember having or removing a chrome horn cover and this is a one owner (me) bike.

I do appreciate your reply!  Can you tell me how the chrome cover is fastened to the horn?
Snaps on?  One or more of the small circumferential screws?  Bracket bolts?

ZT

[newday777]

You're missing the chrome cover?

Hmmmm!  I don't remember having or removing a chrome horn cover and this is a one owner (me) bike.

I do appreciate your reply!  Can you tell me how the chrome cover is fastened to the horn?
Snaps on?  One or more of the small circumferential screws?  Bracket bolts?

ZT

If your horn is an aftermarket replacement then the chrome cover probably won't fit.

[ZTatZAU]

This, it also appears to be rotated on the bracket.

Thanks for the pic, Don!
It looks like the cover just snaps on around the circumference of the horn.  Correct?

As for orientation...
Does the open "horn" of the horn, NOT point straight down when mounted?

ZT

[Don R]

 It should point down. The horn bolts on through the bracket as shown, I see your wires exit on the bottom, when the cover is on, they exit about 2 o'clock.

[ZTatZAU]

AND, does the chrome cover just snap on to the outer perimeter of the horn?
ZT

[CycleRanger]

AND, does the chrome cover just snap on to the outer perimeter of the horn?
ZT

Yes, it just snaps on.
That horn and bracket were used on several different models. If it's not originally from a 750 the horn/bracket orientation may be off and need to be changed so the horn points down as was mentioned.

[ZTatZAU]

AND, does the chrome cover just snap on to the outer perimeter of the horn?
ZT

Yes, it just snaps on.
That horn and bracket were used on several different models. If it's not originally from a 750 the horn/bracket orientation may be off and need to be changed so the horn points down as was mentioned.

Thanks CR!
I'm fairly certain the horn is original to the bike as I'm the original owner.  And it's kinda hard to tell from my photo but my horn is indeed pointing straight down.

I just found the horn in my parts book and it doesn't look like the chrome cover was available separately.
Were the covers prone to falling off?

ZT

[Don R]

 It appears your horn is oriented properly and I think the wires wind around inside the cover. The horn outlet is black and hard to see in the pic but it's there, you're just missing the cover.
  I checked my parts but don't have a complete horn that's worth the trip, I was going to offer to bring one to the airport here in G-burg. I probably do have a good cover though.

[CycleRanger]

AND, does the chrome cover just snap on to the outer perimeter of the horn?
ZT

Yes, it just snaps on.
That horn and bracket were used on several different models. If it's not originally from a 750 the horn/bracket orientation may be off and need to be changed so the horn points down as was mentioned.

Thanks CR!
I'm fairly certain the horn is original to the bike as I'm the original owner.  And it's kinda hard to tell from my photo but my horn is indeed pointing straight down.

I just found the horn in my parts book and it doesn't look like the chrome cover was available separately.
Were the covers prone to falling off?

ZT

Not really, but it can be difficult to find one that still has good chrome. Most of the used ones these days have at least some pitting.

[ZTatZAU]

Thanks again for the info, CR!

I guess I need to keep an eye out for a new horn cover or perhaps worse, a new horn.   

ZT

[BenelliSEI]

New horns are available and they come with an integral cover. The only time I got one off (the chrome piece), I destroyed it in the attempt……  not cheap, check EBay.

[jonda500]

I disassembled my K1 750's horn, separating the intermediate bracket and tach cable hoop from the horn, for cleaning up.

I'd just like to be sure it all went back together and was installed correctly.  Seems weird to me that Honda would mount the horn with the wires coming out the front of the assembly facing "the elements".



Is that horn maybe from a later model that didn't have the chrome?
John

Does this look right?
ZT

[Don R]

At about 10 o'clock there is a tab sticking up a little, three of those are what holds the cover on. On mine there is a notch near one of them that a little flat blade screwdriver fits under to pop it up. Otherwise, a 90* o ring tool will fit in where the wires come out.

[Stev-o]

I have a spare horn in very good condition if you are interested.

[ZTatZAU]

... Is that horn maybe from a later model that didn't have the chrome?
John

No, John.  I'm the original owner of this bike and fairly certain it's the original horn.  I can only guess that the chrome cover fell off at some point in time and I never paid that much attention until recently to realize the cover was missing.

At about 10 o'clock there is a tab sticking up a little, three of those are what holds the cover on. On mine there is a notch near one of them that a little flat blade screwdriver fits under to pop it up. Otherwise, a 90* o ring tool will fit in where the wires come out.

Thanks Don!  That's pretty much how mine looks too.

I have a spare horn in very good condition if you are interested.

I appreciate the offer Steve but I already have a new horn on the way.  And, like BenelliSEI said above, it wasn't cheap!
But what the heck!
ZT

[BenelliSEI]

Cash solves the problem!

[ZTatZAU]

Cash solves the problem!

Isn't that what cash is for?

[BenelliSEI]

Yes sir! Good choice.

[bryanj]

Cash? Is that what the bank manager keeps writing me snotty letters about?