Horn on New 2014's

[Hokiev]

Can any new owner of a 2014 that also owned an earlier model (2011 or earlier) tell me if the improved the weak sounding horn on the new 2014 models? My previous 2011 LTD had a lousy horn until I replaced with a Stebul (sp) horn. Thinking about getting a '14 but don't really want to have to put in a new horn.

Thanks

 

[PW2013STL]

Good question although I plan on putting on my Stebul horn on when my 2014 RT-L arrives.

 

[Bob Denman]

While having to replace a horn seems silly... I wouldn't pass on the new bike over one! :shocked:
And if the horn is the worst thing that we can find to gripe about; what does that say about the 2014??? :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Have to agree. Horn will not be a deal breaker for me. :thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

The horn has not changed, BUT, it is in a new location and extremely simple to change.

If the horn is a deal breaker, you probably too picky to ride a Spyder.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

It take TWELVE WHOLE SECONDS***, to start up?!?!? :gaah:
I don't have that kind of time to waste... :banghead:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:



*** As reported by BikerDoc; after 3,000 miles in the saddle!

 

[ulflyer]

Maybe HokieV is like me.....totally inept when it comes to anything electrical and is simply hoping the '14's are better so as not to have to pay a mechanic $90 or so per to put a better horn on. I didn't read his post as saying it being a deal breaker.

 

[stevedfive]

Where is the new location?

 

[Bob Denman]

GOOD question!! :thumbup:
No; Make that, "GREAT" question!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Where is the new location?

Right where you used to check your oil, pull that little panel off and put your good ear close and sound the horn, after your ears quit ringing you will see it right there

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks! :thumbup:
(Can't wait to start digging!)

 

[ARtraveler]

Maybe HokieV is like me.....totally inept when it comes to anything electrical and is simply hoping the '14's are better so as not to have to pay a mechanic $90 or so per to put a better horn on. I didn't read his post as saying it being a deal breaker.

RE: deal breaker--since you mentioned my mis-interpretation of the OP message--I guess that I should have said something like--

IMO: the sound of the horn on the new 2014 as compared to other year models, would not affect my purchase one way or another. :roflblack:

Thank you for calling me out. I will try to do better in future posts. :thumbup:

 

[BikerDoc]

Its as wimpy as ever and my new BAD BOY horn was a great addition

 

[figmotoday]

Interesting point/question Hokiev about weak horn. I noticed Stebul & BAD BOY as horn options. What are some horn replacement systems that people have used?

 

[SpongeBob]

Its as wimpy as ever and my new BAD BOY horn was a great addition

Which BAD BOY horn did you get? Does it easily replace the factory horn?

Thanks ...

 

[Blue Star]

Can any new owner of a 2014 that also owned an earlier model (2011 or earlier) tell me if the improved the weak sounding horn on the new 2014 models? My previous 2011 LTD had a lousy horn until I replaced with a Stebul (sp) horn. Thinking about getting a '14 but don't really want to have to put in a new horn.

Thanks

Easy fix. All you have to do is tell the dealer to replace the horn as part of the deal, and yes the horn sounds the same.

 

[stevedfive]

On the 2014, can you use the existing wire setup, just replace the horn?
For example, the PIAA Slimline Sports Horn
http://www.piaa.com/store/p/411-Powersports-Slim-Line-Sports-Horn-500Hz.aspx

 

[Magdave]

Interesting point/question Hokiev about weak horn. I noticed Stebul & BAD BOY as horn options. What are some horn replacement systems that people have used?

PIAA "Freeway Blasters" on mine. Sounds like a Ford pickup. No extra relay just splice some spade connectors to fit the stock harness.:thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

It take TWELVE WHOLE SECONDS***, to start up?!?!? :gaah:
I don't have that kind of time to waste... :banghead:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:



*** As reported by BikerDoc; after 3,000 miles in the saddle!

The 2014 seems to boot up quicker than the older ones and you can turn it off for longer without having to reboot it.

 

[Blue Star]

The 2014 seems to boot up quicker than the older ones and you can turn it off for longer without having to reboot it.

Mine seems to take longer than than my 2012 does, but I agree about going longer after turning off.