Make Em see you!

[Blue Star]

:agree: If I had to use the horn, I'd have to read my manual to find it. :roflblack:

I don't know about a RT, but I found it one time. It is on the front of the right handle bar. Not only that, but it won't stop the mode message from scrolling when trying to start up..

 

[ThreeFeet]

I can't find that button but have been able to flash the lights at em. Rocker switch on top just above or next to the mode etc. buttons. All that does is go from dim to bright lights and that's not illeagle I don't think. Besides as said if the i-d-ten-ts don't hear or see a Firetruck,ambulance or cops don't think they will see you. I personally want an AIR HORN with atleast 120 dcb. or even better a TRAIN HORN!!! Then MAYBE you'll get their attention, course this a wild guess. But would love to try it!!!! am sorta partial to the 50 cal too. Avoidence is still better in the long run but there are times when even THAT doesn't work. We just have to better drivers than they are!!!

 

[Arr MiHardies]

I can't find that button but have been able to flash the lights at em. Rocker switch on top just above or next to the mode etc. buttons. All that does is go from dim to bright lights and that's not illeagle I don't think. Besides as said if the i-d-ten-ts don't hear or see a Firetruck,ambulance or cops don't think they will see you. I personally want an AIR HORN with atleast 120 dcb. or even better a TRAIN HORN!!! Then MAYBE you'll get their attention, course this a wild guess. But would love to try it!!!! am sorta partial to the 50 cal too. Avoidence is still better in the long run but there are times when even THAT doesn't work. We just have to better drivers than they are!!!

Yeah. I'd love to replace the horn with something that sounds BIG instead of the little "waaaaah".

 

[sandrunr1]

These things have a horn???

 

[retread]

Yeah. I'd love to replace the horn with something that sounds BIG instead of the little "waaaaah".

Stebel Nautilus, 139dB, fairly easy to mount and wire, reasonable cost. I've got one on my GS, really gets their attention.:doorag:

john

 

[Sarge707]

If you have to use your horn it's probably to late .....Better to practice safe avoidance than aggressive horn tooting....IMHO....Mike...:thumbup:

By the time you Hit your horn (I,ve never used it) you could be well on your way to an emergency stop or defensive manuever.
Before I leave for a ride I remind myself of something I taught- "Escape and evasion!" In either order?nojoke

 

[MouthPiece]

I keep hitting the turn signal.

Chris

 

[dancogan]

I keep hitting the turn signal.

Chris

Yeah, there's nothing like an angry left turn signal! :roflblack:

 

[Campverdefela]

 

[effgjamis]

How about a handle bar ( ram mount ) for a light ( like the old spot light ) which would be very bright and a finger control by the grip ???

 

[NancysToy]

How about a handle bar ( ram mount ) for a light ( like the old spot light ) which would be very bright and a finger control by the grip ???

:roflblack: I suddenly had this vision of a custom Spyder...tail-dragger, with bubble skirts and dual spots, and a racoon tail attached to the antenna...candy apple red, of course. Oh yeah, how about a reverb unit for the audio?

Seriously, the idea kind of intrigues me. Sounds like a project for SpyderPops...LOL.

 

[mooneych]

Stebel Nautilus, 139dB, fairly easy to mount and wire, reasonable cost. I've got one on my GS, really gets their attention.:doorag:

john

:agree::agree::agree: It helps other people drive better!

 

[boborgera]

:agree::agree::agree: It helps other people drive better!

And sometimes it makes some Yahoo, in a 3 thousand pound Vehicle retaliate. [mad]:shocked:

 

[johnnyrocket]

I keep hitting the turn signal.

Chris

I do just the opposite (at night):roflblack:

 

[Nino sj]

Your air horn

Stebel Nautilus, 139dB, fairly easy to mount and wire, reasonable cost. I've got one on my GS, really gets their attention.:doorag:

john

May I ask where is it located on your RS, does it fit in place of stock horn? Thanks

 

[ornerydog7]

Make them see you

Ask a fireman what it takes to get the attention of a motorist involved in a cell phone conversation or texting. If they don't see or hear a big red truck with flashing lights and sirens what makes you think they'll see or hear you? I think the first line of defense has to be defensive driving. After that I'm not sure lights and horns will really help that much. JMHO

:thumbup: I agree !!!!!

 

[GA-SPYDER]

May I ask where is it located on your RS, does it fit in place of stock horn? Thanks

Not to butt in, but, I mounted mine on the left side, in line with the instrument cluster(sorry, no picture). There is a gusset located on the frame that will allow you to drill a hole for mounting. Mounted the relay in place of the stock horn and just moved the wiring straight back to the new one.
:thumbup:

 

[retread]

May I ask where is it located on your RS, does it fit in place of stock horn? Thanks

Mounted it on the body support right behind the front fuse box, drill a 1/4 inch clearance hole and use the mounting set up that comes with the horn. I wired mine with the relay in parallel with the stock horn.

john

 

[bluestratos]

I often give a short blast to wake up a drive who seems to be out of tune. I did install a much loader horn, do that on all my bikes. That being said, I just hope they take me out the first time, could not deal with being handicaped, I barely tolerate life as it is. lol

 

[kevorama]

The only time that we've used our horn was to keep someone from backing into us in a parking lot. And even then it was only because the horn was quicker than trying to get into reverse fast enough to get out of the way.:yikes: