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What Loud Horns are available for Spyders?
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GRHorst
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I have as set of horns to install. You suggested a relay? Is there inadequate power to operate a set of standard-type horns? Or are you suggesting that the Spyder horn wire needs to activate a relay that gets its power from a separate 12v source (e.g. accessory line or battery direct)?
IdahoMtnSpyder
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The concern is the horn button contacts aren't rugged enough to handle the current of bigger horns. The wires may be marginal also.
GRHorst
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The dual horn set I had purchased claimed to be 300 dB. But anyone familiar with sound knows that claim is BS. But, regardless, it is plenty loud. I ordered a
FARBIN Horn Wiring Harness Relay Kit off Amazon for about $10. It simply uses the standard horn wires to activate a relay that feeds the dual horns power through it's own fused line from the battery. I now have plenty of horn volume and the dual-horn systems adds an additional dimension to the sound. I believe the horns are 410 Hz and 510 Hz?
The wiring was the easy part. Getting my hands and tools up into the horn area to remove the standard "road-runner" beep-beep horn and attach the new horns was the difficult part.
bikerchris1270
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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No you don't. Remember, you'll be sitting quite close to the horn. At 140 db and above you risk blowing out your eardrums. Check out this table. https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/decibel-loudness-comparison-chart/
GRHorst
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I didn't like the"road-runner" beep-beep horn on my Spyder. So I purchased a dual horn set (~$15 at geek dot com). The dual horn set I had purchased claimed to be 300 dB. But anyone familiar with sound knows that claim would be BS and, if accurate, would damage your hearing. But regardless, it is plenty loud. It probably sounds more like the horn on my 2003 Goldwing. Also note that volume is NOT the only goal. A dual horn puts out a more distinctive sound that gets more attention. I believe the horns are 410 Hz and 510 Hz and together gain more attention.
I also used a FARBIN Horn Wiring Harness Relay Kit I purchased from Amazon for about $10. It simply uses the standard horn wires to activate a relay that feeds the dual horns power through it's own fused line from the battery. This averts the potential for overloading a Spyder horn fuse. I now have adequate horn volume plus an additional audio dimension from the pair of horns.
The wiring was the easy part. Getting my hands and tools up into the horn area to remove the original horn and fit the new horn set to the bike was more difficult.
I also used a FARBIN Horn Wiring Harness Relay Kit I purchased from Amazon for about $10. It simply uses the standard horn wires to activate a relay that feeds the dual horns power through it's own fused line from the battery. This averts the potential for overloading a Spyder horn fuse. I now have adequate horn volume plus an additional audio dimension from the pair of horns.
The wiring was the easy part. Getting my hands and tools up into the horn area to remove the original horn and fit the new horn set to the bike was more difficult.
I have a motohorn installed. Loud enough for me.
oldguyinTX
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https://smile.amazon.com/Wolo-419-B...r+horn&qid=1671294042&sprefix=,aps,335&sr=8-3
WOLO Bad Boy 419 is what I have on my 2017 RTS. Pretty darn loud @ 150db. Easy install for me, as I could easily get to the stock horn. Comes with the necessary relay and very good instructions. You will need a 20 amp inline fuse, you can get one at any auto parts store. I also needed an "L" bracket, which I happened to have. I wired it directly to the battery, I had the necessary wires (red & black, 16 gauge) and connectors etc. also available at an auto parts store, and fishing the wires from the horn to the battery was a little time consuming, but when all was said and done, still only took about an hour.
There is also this one @ 150db.
https://smile.amazon.com/Wolo-619-B...r+horn&qid=1671294042&sprefix=,aps,335&sr=8-5
Best of luck!
WOLO Bad Boy 419 is what I have on my 2017 RTS. Pretty darn loud @ 150db. Easy install for me, as I could easily get to the stock horn. Comes with the necessary relay and very good instructions. You will need a 20 amp inline fuse, you can get one at any auto parts store. I also needed an "L" bracket, which I happened to have. I wired it directly to the battery, I had the necessary wires (red & black, 16 gauge) and connectors etc. also available at an auto parts store, and fishing the wires from the horn to the battery was a little time consuming, but when all was said and done, still only took about an hour.
There is also this one @ 150db.
https://smile.amazon.com/Wolo-619-B...r+horn&qid=1671294042&sprefix=,aps,335&sr=8-5
Best of luck!
Arion
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I installed these dual horns from Sling Mods on my wife's 2021 Sea to Sky. Installation is a bit tricky but worth the effort. https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spyder-rt-dual-horn-kit-spyderextras?search=horns
Navvet
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We installed https://motohorn.com/product/motohorn/ and love it.
We like a good, loud horn that get attention and this does the trick. It looks big, but blends in nicely with the bike.
https://motohorn.com/gallery/can-am-spyder/
We like a good, loud horn that get attention and this does the trick. It looks big, but blends in nicely with the bike.
https://motohorn.com/gallery/can-am-spyder/
Peteoz
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I’ve got the Wolo Bad Boy on my ‘21 RT. It’s plenty loud enough, fits in the same spot as the stock horn (comes with a custom bracket but it is tight to get at the mounting nuts), and most important of all, it simply uses the existing wiring and spade connectors as it is not an air horn per se. I’m very happy with it.
Pete
Pete
FrogmanDave
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:agree:
Quickdraw
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I have the same horns for both the wife's Ryker and my Spyder. Installation on my Sypder was a bit harder but well worth it. They are definitely loud.
USAF
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I have these saved on my list. What % louder do you think these are over the stock one ?
Quickdraw
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It's been so long since I installed the horns but if I was to estimate from memory, the horns I installed from slingmods have to be at least 2.5 to 3 times louder. They are loud. In fact, a while back someone cut my wife off to get off the highway. I pulled up beside him while he was on the off-ramp and blasted my horn. It scared the bajesus out of him.
Peteoz
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That’s why I don’t want one that is too loud, and am more than happy with the Wolo QuickDraw. Knowing my luck the dual horns would cause the other driver to jump……right into my lane that I am occupying :yikes:
Pete
