O, I did read that but they exceeded all reason and were almost impossible to get in touch with. Full of promises then excuses once you did contact them. As you see, some NEVER got their stuff. I was persistent and eventually got my horn. I do like it but it is a Wolo inside a custom bell. You're paying for the metalwork, of course, and the horn is a known item. They just are a real nightmare service wise. i wish they would get smarter because they make some nice stuff. Most vendors on this site excell at service.

 

I have a set of Howard air horns. Love them. They are also serviceable. You can pull the backs off and clean. I wont do that until necessary. My last air horns were not serviceable and was a pain to get them to work if they decided not to work. By the way I mounted the compressor under the seat.

 

MetalArts statement on their site scared me:

Long trumpets are good Softails bikes and Sportsters , but we still recommend short trumpets for bikes ridden frequently

 

All I can say is mine have been on my 08 for almost 3 years. If it sits for a few weeks it might burble when I first use it a little, but it clears right up. I usually just give it short toot every time I ride to make sure it is clear. I think the problem was the trumpets could brake over time from the vibration. I have heard of that happening or saw it somewhere, but I know of two sets that are still working after many miles. Mine has 40k miles on them and I have rode places no Harley bagger should ever go.

 

I have the WOLO (almost 3 yrs) which is chrome plated plastic but is loud as hell. The chome started peeling off so I black wrinkle painted it & it looks good. It is a one piece unit that replaces the stock horn & has a sturdy mounting bracket. Couple of Howards Horn users told me the mounting bracket kept cracking on their HHs.

 

But the problem with that is when you call them they never answer the phone !!! lololo

 

anyone got a better airhorn setup? maybe with hidden trumpets and pump so the whole unit is not hanging off the side of the motor shaking all over the place and breaking brackets????

 

I had to fire a grievance with Paypal to get mine. They would not answer my phone calls or emails. The air horn is a Wolo and it worked for less than a year I took it off and put the stock one back on.

 

I remember looking up these horns over a year ago and the service was crummy then too. I won't waste my time with them. Thanks again Guys!