Info On Horn Upgrade Wanted

interested in this topic for my '10 Thruxton. i have looked at the high amp relay based horns and may go that route. i installed one on my '85 CB650 and it really wasn't hard at all.

 

@SargeKS I just installed a denali mini sound bomb on my Tiger 900. There is no compressor, it was a straight replacement for the OEM using same wires and mounting point. The sound is a bit louder but deeper not like a kids toy.
Here is a link, iys a UK shop but gives you an idea of what it is

 

I did the same on my TIGER 1200 and was very satisfied with it. Plug and play. That's it!

 

I fitted a relay circuit to both my 08 and subsequent 04 Thruxton and fitted 2 x small Halfords horns, low and high tone, one each side using the top engine mount bolt. Tidied up the front and gives a much better sound. Think I paid less than £50 all in for horns, relay, wires and connectors.

 

Think you should be able to see the nee horn position in this photo.

 

Depends how much louder than the asthmatic OEM offering you want to go. Some of the diaphragm types are better but for the full monty you want a compressed air type, such as a Denali Soundbomb (the split version offers more instal options).
It's the difference between "excuse me, I'm here" and "GET THE FECK OUT OF THE WAY!!"
Just sayin'.

 

Denali mini on my Speedmaster too...

 

thanks! ordered.

 

Cant remember the last times I used the horn on my bike.
Often use for the wrong things I think.

 

The horn is there for one purpose, to make others aware of your presence, wether it's someone who pulls out /is about to pull out on you, a blind idiot about to reverse into you at a petrol station/carpark or alert the pedestrian with the headphones on who's about to step into the road oblivious. The OEM horn is so pathetic it should be a MOT failure IMO. There's no way said pedestrian or anyone in a car with the windows up will hear it.

 

For a horn upgrade on your 2023 Speedmaster without needing a high-amp relay, look for plug-and-play options that are designed to work with your bike's existing electrical system. Typically, motorcycle horns operate at around 5-10 amps, so choose an aftermarket horn that matches this rating to avoid electrical issues. A popular choice among riders is the Denali SoundBomb Mini, which provides a much louder sound without requiring additional modifications. Ensure any replacement horn is compatible with your bike's wiring to simplify installation.

 

The compressor driven Denali Soundbomb (and the split) version) draws around 20-25A so a relay is essential but then it is MUCH louder than the other options. Using a relay actually reduces the load on the OEM horn circuit. If you're handy with even basic electrics, fitting one is simple. I also fitted a relay for the extra LED spot lights as the OEM wiring is not as heavy as older bikes with 55/60W halogen filament bulbs. You can get <30A relays about the size of your thumbnail and no bigger than the OEM relays so finding space for them is less of a challenge.

 

The horns on my old K1100 and 2003 Goldwing were really loud like a dual car horn. I wonder if those could be purchased and refitted?