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Offline Phoenix

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« on: August 14, 2025, 03:37:35 PM »
Was in my S2000 today and honked the horn.  It's not a ships horn but it is LOUD.  I think I'll try.
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Re: Wimpy Horn
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2025, 08:19:20 PM »
Quote from: Phoenix on August 14, 2025, 03:37:35 PM
Was in my S2000 today and honked the horn.  It's not a ships horn but it is LOUD.  I think I'll try.

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1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
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Re: Wimpy Horn
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2025, 09:31:30 AM »
 I put a pair of Fiam horns on my GS1100. Not a ship or even a train but close to a semi!
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Re: Wimpy Horn
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2025, 10:20:46 AM »
Quote from: Phoenix on August 14, 2025, 03:37:35 PM
Was in my S2000...

I had an S2000, what a great car! 
Dont recall the horn but do remember that 240hp engine winding out to 9,000 RPM! What a blast...
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Re: Wimpy Horn
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2025, 03:55:33 AM »
I encourage these: https://www.trainhornsnederland.nl/product/24v-nathan-airchime-k5la/
I encourage you to scroll down to video.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2025, 03:57:19 AM by Deltarider »
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Re: Wimpy Horn
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2025, 05:24:01 AM »
And just where in hell are you going to fit those on a motorcycle?
Never mind the huge compressor and air tank!
« Last Edit: August 16, 2025, 05:25:32 AM by bryanj »
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Re: Wimpy Horn
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2025, 09:31:28 AM »
Gee.  The S2000 horns are only $60.
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