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V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Holmsey on November 03, 2014, 15:35:23

Title: I've got the horn
Post by: Holmsey on November 03, 2014, 15:35:23
as I am incapacitated at the moment with this damned knee and on sick leave I decided to clear the shed out and have found a pair of snail horns that I purchased but neglected to put on ... I have the specs on putting them on using a relay to stop the switch burning out BUT

Question ... on a Glee where is the best place to mount them with the least amount of fuss?

Hopefully my knee will ease off soon and I'll have a go at fitting them.

thanks in advance
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on November 03, 2014, 21:27:49
I mounted mine on one of the crash bar bolts at the top of the frame. Can't remember if you have crash bars though...
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: Holmsey on November 03, 2014, 21:56:41
No ... don't have crash bars yet .... I was going to ask you when I saw your ones fitted but I forgot ... too interested in stuffing my face with fish and chips
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: tallpaul on November 03, 2014, 22:00:21
Quote from: "Holmsey"
too interested in stuffing my face with fish and chips

I'm still jealous...:(
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: Holmsey on November 03, 2014, 22:07:14
Don't worry. .. I dare say we shall do it again when Bruv is better
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: tallpaul on November 03, 2014, 22:18:03
:)
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on November 03, 2014, 22:19:35
You might be able to use a longer bolt with a spacer... I'll post a pic tomorrow to show where mounted :thumb:

Edit: In fact, you should be able to see it here:

(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y362/clarkegray/Mobile%20Uploads/20140802_131039-1_zps14d8117c.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/clarkegray/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140802_131039-1_zps14d8117c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: user650 on November 03, 2014, 23:56:14
Quote from: "Holmsey"
Don't worry. .. I dare say we shall do it again when Bruv is better

 :)))  :thumb:
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: Holmsey on November 04, 2014, 10:28:32
Quote from: "user650"

 :)))  :thumb:

I take it you have a load of blank loyalty cards to be filled then  lol
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: Robotstar5 on November 04, 2014, 10:53:54
Looks like it's mounted upside down?, should be mounted so water naturally runs out.
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: user650 on November 04, 2014, 19:04:35
Quote from: "Holmsey"
I take it you have a load of blank loyalty cards to be filled then  ::):
not yet getting them soon
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on November 04, 2014, 21:08:19
Quote from: "Robotstar5"
Looks like it's mounted upside down?, should be mounted so water naturally runs out.

Upside down or back to front?  The opening is pointing forward (to aim the sound at the front of the bike) and slightly down towards the front wheel to reduce water going in/ help drain. Are you saying it should point straight to the floor?
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: Robotstar5 on November 05, 2014, 00:36:14
Quote from: "UK_Vstrom650"
Quote from: "Robotstar5"
Looks like it's mounted upside down?, should be mounted so water naturally runs out.

Upside down or back to front?  The opening is pointing forward (to aim the sound at the front of the bike) and slightly down towards the front wheel to reduce water going in/ help drain. Are you saying it should point straight to the floor?

That type of horn is normally of a "snailshell" construction and should be mounted so water has to run "uphill" round the spiral to reach the centre if that makes sense?  :shrug:
Title: Re: I've got the horn
Post by: UK_Vstrom650 on November 05, 2014, 15:51:36
Thanks. I think the install is OK then. The silver bit is the opening and it is angled downward and protected by the fairing to stop water rushing in.