Horn not working

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dyzio · #1 Post by **dyzio** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:05 pm

Hi all.
Just noticed my horn isn't working. When pressing the button I only get a short beep/clunk sound. Sometimes it works for a few seconds but goes back to dead after.

Are the known to fail? Is this fixable or should I be looking for a new one?
Found some rsv one on ebay, but how do I get the old bugger out?

Cheers
dyzio

Dalemac · #2 Post by **Dalemac** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:11 pm

sounds like a shitty contact to me. IMO a horn either works or doesnt!

take the electrical connections off the horn and clean them up a bit. its probably not getting the power it needs. if that fails, check all the earthing points on the bike!

Dale

dyzio · #3 Post by **dyzio** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:15 pm

Thanks,
Is there an easy way of getting to it?

wavey · #4 Post by **wavey** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:21 pm

Mine was causing fuses to blow last year, I thought it was the horn itself, it turned out that both leads were worn almost all the way through due to touching the frame.

Firestarter · #5 Post by **Firestarter** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:35 pm

Had to replace the horn unit a year ago for MOT, after fiddling with the switches and finding they were OK I eventually found the horn, just ran some leads direct from the battery across it and it was dead. I think, cos of where it is, it can get crapped up and can fail.

dyzio · #6 Post by **dyzio** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:38 pm

ok, how do I take the old one out? Hope I don't have to take the whole bike apart...

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:47 pm

It could be one of a number of things but this thread i posted in the Aprilia technical section could be of help to you:

https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.ph ... light=horn

If it happens to be the horn itself, I do have a spare that works.

Firestarter · #8 Post by **Firestarter** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:02 pm

took me ages to find it - it's above the radiators, in line with the front wheel. Not difficult to get to, can't remember what I had to take off to get at it, think it was just the lower fairing (not the painted bits)

wavey · #9 Post by **wavey** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:09 pm

You need to remove numbers 5 & 6 below
http://www.apriliagenuineparts.co.uk/co ... d-1260.php

and if it is a wiring problem, you need to remove the right hand fairing panel.

MartDude · #10 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:15 pm

Firestarter wrote: I think, cos of where it is, it can get crapped up and can fail.

That would be my suggestion, too, going on experience with some of my earlier bikes. But I don't know how well protected your horn is.

If you have to replace it, take a look at this one - not too pricey, loud (108 db) and, being for marine use, could be more durable. I've just bought one, but haven't fitted it yet http://www.marinemegastore.com/product. ... =0&cat_id=
Also in stainless : http://www.marinemegastore.com/product. ... =0&cat_id=

Don't be tempted by the Stebel Nautilus - some reliability issues, apparently : http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128816

dyzio · #11 Post by **dyzio** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:22 pm

Ok, I'll get to it tomorrow, will check both, the switch and the horn itself, kinda expected I'll need to take the bike apart for this one :D

I have a Nautilus on the shelf but I don't fancy playing with the extra relay and the wiring again.

Cheers

tommy · #12 Post by **tommy** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:44 pm

Never been quick enough to use my horn. Usually give them a 'rev' instead, or a menacing 'indicator flash'

MartDude · #13 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:32 pm

At lower speeds, the benefits of a flip-up helmet are revealed; the profanities are far more audible to the indended recipient.

MartDude · #14 Post by **MartDude** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:34 pm

dyzio wrote:Hi all.
Just noticed my horn isn't working. dyzio

Have you tried Viagra?

sorry - someone had to say it

dyzio · #15 Post by **dyzio** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:01 pm

MartDude wrote: sorry - someone had to say it

Actually I'm surprised it took so long :D

Took the switch apart, shorted the pins out - the same.
Took the bugger out, tried on a battery, the same thing.
Ebay, here I come.

Cheers
dyzio

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