Denali Soundbomb.
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:18 pm
Last year I acquired a Denali Soundbomb horn after the original died and was very happy with it. Since my bike had the fairings removed I attached it to one of the fairing mounting points on the frame to the side of the gas tank. The horn stuck out very far, and looked a little odd, but I liked the quirkyness it added. After riding with it for a couple months, I was on a hour long ride and smelled burning plastic. Upon pulling over I find my horn has broken the mount and is now only hanging by it's wires and melting to the exhaust pipes. It was time to find a proper mounting point.
Delani sells many mounting points for bikes, but unfortunately they do not make one big enough to fit around our frame. Instead I aquired a 1.25" ubolt, some blue electrical tape, some extra u-bolt closures, and an old fuel/carb drain line. I started by splitting the fuel line down the middle and then wrapping it around the u-bolt, to give it cushion against the frame and prevent too much wear of the paint. Then I wrapped the ubold in many many layers of the electrical tape to prevent the fuel line from moving. This created a nice and snug fit against the frame and allowed me to mount the horn right up front on the right side, in the little open triangle.
I hope to have some photos soon I can upload and show you.
I am a massive fan of the Denali Soundbomb, and highly recommend it. The horn is as lound as sin and nobody can say they don't hear you after using it. The little sucker is heavy too, probably weighs around 5 pounds in the little package. It is also very durable. The horn sat melting on my exhaust for a bit. There is a sizable chunk that is melted, but the horn still works, as good as new. It is a modification that a beginner can do and I can't speak highly enough about this horn.
I will post photographs soon, I swear.
Delani sells many mounting points for bikes, but unfortunately they do not make one big enough to fit around our frame. Instead I aquired a 1.25" ubolt, some blue electrical tape, some extra u-bolt closures, and an old fuel/carb drain line. I started by splitting the fuel line down the middle and then wrapping it around the u-bolt, to give it cushion against the frame and prevent too much wear of the paint. Then I wrapped the ubold in many many layers of the electrical tape to prevent the fuel line from moving. This created a nice and snug fit against the frame and allowed me to mount the horn right up front on the right side, in the little open triangle.
I hope to have some photos soon I can upload and show you.
I am a massive fan of the Denali Soundbomb, and highly recommend it. The horn is as lound as sin and nobody can say they don't hear you after using it. The little sucker is heavy too, probably weighs around 5 pounds in the little package. It is also very durable. The horn sat melting on my exhaust for a bit. There is a sizable chunk that is melted, but the horn still works, as good as new. It is a modification that a beginner can do and I can't speak highly enough about this horn.
I will post photographs soon, I swear.