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R1100S Horn upgrade - any ideas / info
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:08 pm
by woofboxer
I wouldn't mind upgrading the horn on my R1100S as the stock item is a bit weedy.
I used to have a K100RS and the horn on that would have brought down the walls of Jericho. Has anyone transplanted a K100 horn onto an S, and if so were there any snags?
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:21 am
by Blackal
Have a look at this forum lsit on the UK GSer site
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/search.php?searchid=122007
for the Stebel Nautilus and Stebel Magnum horn.
I think Nippy Norman and Sportouring stock both.
I think the principal difference (apart from decibel level) is that the Magnum can be fitted directly, while the Nautilus requires relay-fed.
Al
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:04 am
by Rossy1100S
I've fitted the Stebel Magnum (139dB) from Nippy Normans. It's a vast improvement on the standard and like Al said, you can fit it directly.
Certainly wakes up the sleepy drivers on their Sunday afternoon potter in the countryside!
Geoff
Another nippy Norm's
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:06 pm
by ivorbaines
I have also fitted the magnum from Nippy Normans, if I recall correctly it was just over a tenner. Great deal and lots of noise.
Cheers
Ivor
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:58 pm
by julian
Blackal wrote:
for the Stebel Nautilus and Stebel Magnum horn.
I've got both and am struggling to find a spot to fit either with a bulky front Ohlins. Had 'em fo 6 months now.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:12 pm
by Dog Tyred
julian wrote:Blackal wrote:
for the Stebel Nautilus and Stebel Magnum horn.
I've got both and am struggling to find a spot to fit either with a bulky front Ohlins. Had 'em fo 6 months now.
Tell you what Julian, give me the front Olins and then you can fit your new horn with ease
Seems a shame to let them sit ther doin nothin
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:08 pm
by izustu
Julian, I had the same problem upon fitting my Ohlins. I gave up trying to fit in the original position.
In the end I fitted the horn on the right/offside of the bike.
It is placed in the area where the inside fairing bolt screws into the BMW badge. (You all know the one! Barsteward to removed and replace.) I used a small piece of steel to make a simple bracket with a couple of holes in each end. (It is not fitted to the same bolt as the fairing, not strong enough.)
Then extend the feed for the horn and Hey presto!
Simon
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:25 pm
by BockingBandit
Woofboxer,.. any K100/K75 horn should fit straight on, .. and as you already know,.. that's all the horn you'll ever need.
Geoff
Re: R1100S Horn upgrade - any ideas / info
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:46 pm
by bigblackfalco
woofboxer wrote:I wouldn't mind upgrading the horn on my R1100S as the stock item is a bit weedy.
I used to have a K100RS and the horn on that would have brought down the walls of Jericho. Has anyone transplanted a K100 horn onto an S, and if so were there any snags?
Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
The loudest twin horns I have ever experienced are on my present NTV.The K series twin Fiam horns don't even come close!
Bailey.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:15 am
by woofboxer
Okay thanks lads you're a hoot
I'll get onto Motorworks for a 2nd hand K100 one.