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Old 05-01-2022, 07:45 PM
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@702 bought
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,but he only installed the low tone one.
 
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Originally Posted by Bone Doc
If my horn fits with an engine guard I am pretty sure you won't have a problem with any horn you choose

That looks freakin awesome!
That’ll get the cagers attention for sure.
My bike has the cheap small round one on the front of the motor and it sits behind the center bolt of the engine guard, and there’s not much room.
I was just wondering if I had options other than a relocation.
The stock horn may have the decibels to be heard, but it just sounds like shyte!
 
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
The stock horn on 2017+ bikes will wake the freakin dead. Zero motivation for me to spend money on a replacement horn.
This! My only issue with the stock horn on my ‘19 Heritage is that it’s such a harsh and grating note. It does get attention though.
 
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Old 05-02-2022, 10:41 AM
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Is your horn mounted up front between the down tubes? If so, you'll probably need to relocate it to the primary side of the motor like in post #2 & #9. I think there is a bracket that attaches to the top motor mount to place the horn up there.
 
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Old 05-02-2022, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
Is your horn mounted up front between the down tubes? If so, you'll probably need to relocate it to the primary side of the motor like in post #2 & #9. I think there is a bracket that attaches to the top motor mount to place the horn up there.
It is, high up front.
Looking like a relocation may be my only option. If so, I might as well go big & loud as soldierbot says.
 
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Old 05-02-2022, 10:59 AM
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I have the Denali Sound Bomb Mini . For my Fatboy it was a direct replacement...almost. I only had to extend one wire and I painted the back side of it semi black (it was silver). Sounds like a car.. nice and loud. Big improvement.

 
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Originally Posted by Monteman1971
I have the Denali Sound Bomb Mini . For my Fatboy it was a direct replacement...almost. I only had to extend one wire and I painted the back side of it semi black (it was silver). Sounds like a car.. nice and loud. Big improvement.
Looking at your picture there, it might be worth the gamble for the price they are to try one.
The engine guard taking up space is the wild card, but there may be some wiggle room.

 
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Drag pipes; no baffles. If you wanna get someone’s attention, hit the throttle.
 
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51 years used my horn twice that I can remember. once by accident , once yo spook my wife. All the horn is for is maybe call a few witness to see the **** about to happen.
 
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Originally Posted by smitty901
51 years used my horn twice that I can remember. once by accident , once yo spook my wife. All the horn is for is maybe call a few witness to see the **** about to happen.
True enough. I suppose it’s my Harley pride & ego influencing my decision here.
My buddy just bought a new Gold Wing and the other day we went for a ride. His horn sounded like a Harley should sound, and mine sounded like a Honda should sound. That just aint right!
 


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