Medicman's on the Horn!!!

[MEDICMAN]

Hi all,

Wasn't happy with the weedy bleedin horn that came with the bike (R1200GSA LC) as standard. Don't get me wrong, I didn't want to go down the master-blaster Naughtelous root but I did want something a little more... er, 'manly' when I pressed the button. so I got one of these;

http://www.nippynormans.com/product...ck-115dbwithout-spade-connectors-fia-miniwout

Now I got this because it said...

"TIP FOR OWNERS OF BMW MOTORCYCLES WITH THE CAN BUS SYSTEM

When fitting the a Fiamm horn to these bikes there is no adverse effect on the Can-Bus system. There are two methods of connection:

1. Cut off the original horn connector and attach spade connectors to the two lose wires. These then connect onto the Fiamm horn
OR
2. Use our Hard wiring kit for BMW bikes with Can-Bus wiring."


So, having cut off the original horn and put this in its place, guess what?

There obviously is an adverse effect with the Can-Bus because it will sound for half a second and then... NOTHING!

So if anyone has any recommendations that dont involve (a) fitting a relay. (b) putting back the original and/or (c) just putting up with it. I'd appreciate your advice.

Cheers,

MM

 

[DrFarkoff]

Sorry Relay is the only way to go to get out easy

 

[MEDICMAN]

Sorry Relay is the only way to go to get out easy

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[roadrider]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I'm sure the horn is 6+ Amps, so as above from DrF a relay it is.

 

[DC]

lol i learned from this too ..the ad is misleading ..

one line says mo adverse effect on can bus but the other line says you need the hard wiring for the can bus !!!! so like you i didn't buy the hard wire kit and the horn was crap !!! i now have a hard wiring kit and its ACE ...

 

[Beemerman59]

Relay every time. Sorry.

 

[bisbee]

Stebel magnum works without a relay

 

[2 wheel humvee]

Stebel magnum works without a relay

It does indeed

 

[MEDICMAN]

Stebel magnum works without a relay

This pleases me.

Can you place a link so that I know I'm getting the right one please.

 

[bisbee]

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/stebel-tm...n=googlebase&gclid=CIPDrsWXvsUCFYnLtAodiigAxA

I've got a low tone one on my bike as in the link above There is also a high note one made should you prefer

 

[bisbee]

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/stebel-tm...n=googlebase&gclid=CIPDrsWXvsUCFYnLtAodiigAxA

I've got a low tone one on my bike as in the link above There is also a high note one made should you prefer


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[RedRick Esq.]

To quote Micky
"if you need your horn you need your brakes "

 

[MEDICMAN]

To quote Micky
"if you need your horn you need your brakes "

Hmmmmm, maybe. Certainly need to cover the brakes, just in case.

Given that the purpose of the horn is to let other road users know that you are there, I would like something that is more likely to get their attention.

Thanks, Bisbee, new horn ordered.