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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: elbandido on October 23, 2006, 01:16:58 AM

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: elbandido on October 23, 2006, 01:16:58 AM

Hi All,

After a minor lowside, I damaged my horn, and isn't working anymore.
I was wondering if I can just pick up a new horn at any local auto shop
or do I have to go directly to the dealership for a replacement.  Can anyone give me some tips?  Are they easy to replace?

 :motorsmile:
elbandido :thanks:

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: 00to60 on October 23, 2006, 03:16:51 AM

It's a matter of the male plug in part of the horn fitting in the Bandit's female end of the plug in. I replace my horn with a universal chrome cruiser horn that was a little bigger. It works, but I had to use a little force to plug it in. :wink:

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: Slider on November 08, 2006, 10:35:59 PM

Too bad there isn't a better replacement. The Bandit horn has such a pathetic little squalk. In the old days Canadian Tire up here in Beaver Land used to sell something called a "Maserati Air Horn", tho 'twasn't made by Maserati. The compressor tucked under the seat of some bikes and the twin trumpets mounted on either side of the bike. These kids had lungs that even the Valium Princess' notice. I guess the problem is with a big horn is that their addled behaviour becomes even less predicable with something that wakes them out of their stupor. :gatlin

Before anyone accuses me of being sexist, know this. Twice in my life I thought it was 'game over' on a bike with a 10 cent horn. Both would be assasins were from the above catagory and both looked me straight in the eye in the process... no malice... jus the lights were on but nobody home.
Both were in my lane...one head on rode me right into the ditch and the other U turn was my closest, highest Stoppie I have ever done... and I Only do these to live.

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: txbanditrydr on November 08, 2006, 10:56:55 PM

Two words...... Stebel Nautilus.

The best horn out there - 'nuff said.   :banana:

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: mike on November 09, 2006, 02:09:17 AM

Fiamm AM-80 High Performance Trumpet Horn
Price: $12.95
http://ridesafer.com/store/item/fpc3/Horns/Fiamm_AM-80_High_Performance_Trumpet_Horn.html

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: Grissom on November 09, 2006, 12:05:53 PM

Which do you guys have, high or low tone horn?

Title: Cheap solution
Post by: RobRobinson on November 12, 2006, 10:20:51 AM

JC Whitney - fits just fine if you bend the mounting tab a bit.  About the only thing from JCW I would put on my Bandit... :annoy:

Title: 2000 bandit Horn, replacement?
Post by: Have Blue on November 12, 2006, 09:05:11 PM

If you want a real horn, here ya go,
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2137/?gclid=COWvot_HsYgCFQtwVAod2iBUhg

No longer will you get a blank stare when you set off this bomb in the face of a sleeping cager.  LOL

Blue