I'm considering throwing on an air horn to start this year out. I've heard good things about the mini-beast, and some about HD's unit. With all the crazzies out there, as well as critters hanging around the roads, I'm wondering what others have used, what they like/don't like. I'm requesting some comments on the best direction to go for this option. Pictures of your choice would certainly be appreciated. Thanks in advance....

 

I have not 'used' the one on my new bike yet, but last Saturday when I had a chance to see the bike on the lift @ the dealer, my mechanic demo'd the HD Premium Air Horn. I believe it will do a solid job of garnering the attention of an ID 10 T cager, if needed.

Now if only the next 8 days or so would pass quickly so that I can pick up my bike up (waiting on a few parts which arrive later this week and early next week).

10-1/2 mos without riding has not been fun and seeing the new bike amp'd me up big time!

I've heard a lot of good about Howards Horns too, but didn't want to go that route personally.

 

I like air horns,tried one for awhile,got tired of messing with it,went back to stock,I believe it was a Rivco.

 

I have the premium air horn (looks like two pieces...chrome horn, black air cylinder). HD part number 69423-05, with the install kit number 69400-05. All together, about $200. Is it loud? Mine is, but I know a few other people that have had problems with theirs.

Would I buy it again? No. It vibrates and shakes like crazy when at idle at a stop light (if I remember right, one bolt at the top...the bottom of the air cylinder and the horn itself isn't really supported). Also, I'm not a fan of its appearance much anymore. I've been waiting for the Mini Beast II to come out, and I'll probably try that one.

I think for $200, there are better and nicer looking options out there. I got a great deal on mine from another person, but I doubt I would have paid even $100 for this if I had to. However, it is a lot louder than stock (if you have one that works well), but it has to be to get the sound around my lowers.

 

I just installed the Mini Beast yesterday. I bought it on Ebay a couple of months ago and just got around to it. Let me tell you, I almost $##t myself when I hit the button. I can't wait to use it on someone. You will NOT be disappointed with it.

 

I tried two different brands when I had the Heritage. They were loud as hell, but the only people that heard them were me and the folks behind me. I was 30' behind a buddy and he could not hear me on his bike.

The last one was a Howards Horn, its setting in a box in the garage.

 

I had the MetalArts Flame air horn installed last year during Myrtle Beach Bikeweek and I'll tell you from now on, every bike I have will have an air horn.
I don't care for the square styling of the mini-beast but folks seem to like the way it functions.

 

I use the wolo or bad boys air horn it's the same horn as the mini-beast without a cover. And the cost 1/4 less.

 

Here is a link you may want to do a "Save As" to your computer if it does not work right.
It is the Mini Beast & the HD Premium Air Horn.
http://webpages.charter.net/robandlyn/1/horn.wmv
Rob ....

 

Check out the Rivco air horn installed on my ultra in 45min and looks great is is extremely loud. Don't forget I give 10% off for forum members with Coupon HF10 and all order over $100.00 are free shipping.

http://shop.techncyclegear.com/categ...?categoryId=52