Date:         Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:23:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: horn
Comments: To: Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
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thanks Mark,

Stebel is a good brand ... I had it on my R100RT BMW motorcycle... the
design is very similar to the one from Ron at Bus Depot.

dan

On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 11:19 AM Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Dan,
>
> Many motorcycle riders use the Stiebel Nautilus, a small compact air horn.
> It is quite loud.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Stebel-11690019-Nautilus-Compact-Black/dp/B00CMX20H4
>
> You'll need to wire power using a relay and a wire from the battery, the
> wiring for the stock horn is not sufficient for the Stiebel horn.
>
> -Mark
>
> On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 9:56 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> thank you Neil,
>>
>> I plan to replace the horn because it's week.. I want something louder...
>> the OEM still working but not loud enough.
>> your junk yard suggestion is a good one.
>> I used to have a BMW 735iL and I like its horn a lot (2 tones).
>>
>>
>> dan
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 9:36 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Dan.
>> >
>> > Not sure your post got to the new Vanagon list. If I click on "reply"
>> > or "reply all", I only see your email address.
>> >
>> > If on a budget, and your local auto wreckers is still open, would a 9
>> > volt battery suffice to "bench test" a used horn?
>> >
>> > Out of 2 Volvo Klaxon horns found at auto wreckers, one was a dud.
>> > But, the other + stock horn and a relay to carry positive to the horns
>> > works quite well. i.e. improving the horn circuit helped a lot too.
>> >
>> > Neil.
>> >
>> > On 3/25/20, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > hi all,
>> > >
>> > > I am planning to replace the horn on our vans...I only know the Hella
>> > horn
>> > > (not air horn) sold by VC or GW...
>> > >
>> > > is there any better one to chose?
>> > >
>> > > thanks for your suggestion...
>> > >
>> > > I wish you well and safe...
>> > >
>> > > dan
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Neil n
>> >
>> > VE7TBN
>> >
>> > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>> >
>> > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>> >
>> > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>> >
>>
>