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« on: November 14, 2012, 05:25:12 PM » |
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My local Harbor Freight store has the Wolo bad boy for $35, which seems like a good deal. I would not mind buying it, but really dont want to see it on the bike (uggggly!). Has anyone successfully mounted it in a way that its hardly noticable? Maybe under the seat? Just kidding on the the under the seat, but I would really rather not see the whole thing.
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salty1
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2012, 05:40:30 PM » |
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You could mount it under the swing arm. I proudly display my Wolo above the alternator, more chrome.  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2012, 05:44:42 PM » |
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I have a pair of them mounted by the rear swingarm.
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2012, 08:19:24 PM » |
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My Stebel horn is mounted under the swingarm. Been there for years. No problems.
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dr.danh
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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2012, 06:39:55 AM » |
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I did what some were doing here on the forum. Were mounting them on the mounted jack adapter bought on E-bay. Kill two birds with one stone. Have the adapter for when might need it and makes a great bracket for the horns hidden. Works like a charm.  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2012, 06:54:52 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2012, 06:57:46 AM » |
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Get a fairing and mount it there.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2012, 08:08:14 AM » |
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There are 2 kinds of adapters. 1 large one that is installed only for when you use it and then removed, and the one posted that is designed to remain BOLTED in place up and out of the way for when needed in an emergency on a long trip away from your garage. I have the 2nd and have had NO problems. Many use it. Perhaps you are not familiar with it.  |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2012, 11:47:31 AM » |
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There are 2 kinds of adapters. 1 large one that is installed only for when you use it and then removed, and the one posted that is designed to remain BOLTED in place up and out of the way for when needed in an emergency on a long trip away from your garage. I have the 2nd and have had NO problems. Many use it. Perhaps you are not familiar with it. Obviously I am not. Anyone have a better pic of it installed on a Valk? Just took 2 for you. Hope it shows well enough for you. It bolts under the same 2 bolts as the kickstand and hangs down no lower then the kickstand does. Hope this helps. Clutch side  Brake side  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2012, 12:11:32 PM » |
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I took a little bit different approach than hanging it underneath. I don't have a permantly mounted jack adapter to protect the horn from road hazards. Since I had no idea how it would be effected by our salty enviornment, and because I wanted it to be LOUD, I hung it right behind the ignition switch because there was space behind the key. Takes a small bracket and I ran a wire back from the stock horn to power the relay. The stock horn is still working as always. I may tidy up the wire connections this winter, but it does it's job. It looks like this:   Doesn't look too bad and I can service it without getting under anything. |
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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2012, 11:00:29 PM » |
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The permanent jack adapter is great, but take the higher speed bumps slowly. I've hit the adapter twice, and without thinking of the damage that may be done to the cross member, the bottoming out sensation can stop your heart! I ground a slot in it for the BigBF quad horn set.
Also, make sure the bike is on jack stands (under the engine guards, at least) when you install the adapter. I couldn't figure why the bolts didn't seem to be getting easier to turn until it hit me; this is the sidestand bolt I'm trying to remove! 2 more minutes and the bike would have dropped onto her left side and I could have some very sore fingers...
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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2012, 02:27:34 AM » |
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that's a rusty Valkyrie!!!  good luck with the horn... |
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