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Problem with my horn!

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, Apr 18, 2011.

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  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Isn't it fun. :D
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    and off our meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Bet my shinny all black electric scooter can beat you and yours to the next isle. :D
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    Are you sure about that :roflmao:
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  6. Tommyc

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    That's a great idea FLHTBIker, I will try that. I will know for sure if the ground wire I put on is bad.
    OKAY, all you smartasses out there, if you so smart, answer this question if you can:
    Why does the horn (and also the hood and engine block of some cars) have a flat braided type of ground connector and not a regular twisted insulated type of wire for the ground, Huh, huh?? Just as I thought, you don't know, do you!!! HaHa!
    Tommyc, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. chucktx

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    it reduces ground noise or electrostatic discharge, it also provides a very low resistance path to ground. the properties of braid also allows for greater amp flow and creates a greater heat dissipation over regular copper wires...........how did i do?????
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  8. Tommyc

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    Um, ChuckTX, you just answered the question as to why my horn has a delay.....
    I'm using the wrong type ground wire. There's too much resistance which takes the electron longer to pass thru the thinner wire which is causing a slight delay (I think).
    That must be the answer because the previous horn worked fine with the braided ground wire (before it died that is).
    Thank you!
    Very impressive sir!
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  9. chucktx

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    just trying to help..........ya we screw off once in a while..:D...but will help a guy get back on the road also....:)......let us know how it goes!!!!
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  10. Tommyc

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    I will thanks.
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  11. FLHTbiker

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    I think you did an Internet search for that one. :)
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    Walmart! Not on my watch. Starbucks!
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    I was on the right track, resistance baby.
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  15. FLHTbiker

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    Did the Stebel come with the round mount to mount right in place of the other stock horn. And the wiring harness and relay

    [​IMG]
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  17. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Got mine from our HD dealer and came with the relay and all the wiring
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    Yea but do you see the black mounting bracket that lets the horn mount on the stock rubber mount. Did it come with that.
    Hadn't seen it at our dealers.:gah:
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  19. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, mounts just like yourn does.
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  20. chucktx

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    give it up...........cb's is better..........just ask him!!!!:D
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  21. hotroadking

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    IF you attach that horn to the Tmax it will auto tune it's
    DB level to your ears for you, all you do it ride around for
    a couple of hours with the horn blowing and it will setup
    properly :p:p
    hotroadking, Apr 19, 2011
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