WOLO Air Horns on Vaqueros

Nitemare999 · 03-03-2013, 09:33 PM

Hey All,

i just bought a new WOLO BAD BOY CHROME air horm. Wanted to know 2 things.

1) how hard is it to install?
2) Are they worth it?

1. I was curious if i needed to run a relay to not burn up the factory horn button. If i do have to run one (it came with one and said MOST BIKES need it, wasn't sure if Vaqueros are the exception, crossing fingers). I have never ran a relay before, how challenging is it? Did everything else myself to this bike, just nothing electrical.

2. is it that much better? 139 Decibals seems brutal, then again, never impressed with factory horns.

Are there any other PLUG AND PLAY horns you folks can recommend?

Thanks,

Shawn

**ringadingh** · 03-03-2013, 09:39 PM

They are not hard to install, and use the relay for sure. Follow the supplied directions or check out Tech section here for the picture of wiring a relay. It will make you heard a lot better than the stock horn.

cactusjack · 03-04-2013, 12:17 AM

The first time you blast the horn and watch some idiot drop their cell phone, it's worth every penny.

Nitemare999 · 03-04-2013, 12:25 AM

I've only had to use my horn a handful of times but i'd like to make sure there's some bark behind it. Do i need it this loud???? Okay probably not but, the few times i call on it, i want a roar.

recumbentbob · 03-04-2013, 06:36 AM

Do i need it this loud????

Yes you do,

Sit in your car, roll the windows up, turn the radio up and put 3 kids in the back seat yelling, talk on your cell phone and see if you can hear your horn with the bike 20 feet away.

Win_surfur · 03-04-2013, 04:10 PM

Been thiking about a horn for mine as well.

Do I need it that loud??

Do I need 30 rounds magazines?? hehe...at least.

Old Bear · 03-04-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Win_surfur

Been thiking about a horn for mine as well.

Do I need it that loud??

Do I need 30 rounds magazines?? hehe...at least.

But drums are better!

soflovaq · 03-04-2013, 04:17 PM

Had one on my VTX and it was loud. No more beep, beep scooter sound.

Kevinhyland · 03-05-2013, 12:34 AM

I had one on my last bike, super loud, anyone you honk at will stop in their tracks. The relay is a must or you will fry your wiring. The only downside to the horn is they are big and it's hard to find a good place to mount. Also the chrome plating wore off after about 8 months. I would still buy again. I put a Piatt air horn on my vaquero because it was smaller and it's a plug and play into the stock horn wiring and its works very well, it's about 85% as loud as the Wolo. I was showing a friend the wolo on my last bike after I installed it and when I pushed the horn button I think he s##t himself.

dbui · 03-06-2013, 09:11 AM

Kevinhyland,

Piatt air horn on your vaquero because it was smaller and it's a plug and play into the stock horn wiring and its works very well.

Can you give me the Piatt air horn model # I would like to purchase that and install it on my Vaquero! Thank you!

Kevinhyland · 03-07-2013, 12:54 AM

Dbui, I misspelled it on my post, it's Piaa, go to motorcycle superstore.com, search motorcycle horns, it's the only Piaa they have, $53, works great.

dbui · 03-07-2013, 07:23 AM

Kevin,

Got it Thank you!

Fooch · 03-07-2013, 11:21 AM

I don't believe the PIAA is an air horn. It is very similar to the Freeway Blaster sold at NAPA for about $18. And it's 132 db. It is plug and play and works very well. You have to stretch one of the plugs a bit to reach it.
Freeway Blaster

smokey · 03-07-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fooch

I don't believe the PIAA is an air horn. It is very similar to the Freeway Blaster sold at NAPA for about $18. And it's 132 db. It is plug and play and works very well. You have to stretch one of the plugs a bit to reach it.
Freeway Blaster

It's not an air horn unless it has a very very small compressor inside it, it is a emplacement for the OEM and is loud but not air operated.

coffey67 · 03-07-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fooch

I don't believe the PIAA is an air horn. It is very similar to the Freeway Blaster sold at NAPA for about $18. And it's 132 db. It is plug and play and works very well. You have to stretch one of the plugs a bit to reach it.
Freeway Blaster

So you installed it without a relay? If so any issues? I ordered a freeway blaster made by Fiamm. It is listed at 130 db. I think it draws 5 amps. Should be ok without a relay at only 5 amps. Right?

http://www.amazon.com/FIAMM-72112-Fr...rds=fiamm+horn

03-03-2013, 09:33 PM	#1
Nitemare999 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 8	WOLO Air Horns on Vaqueros Hey All, i just bought a new WOLO BAD BOY CHROME air horm. Wanted to know 2 things. 1) how hard is it to install? 2) Are they worth it? 1. I was curious if i needed to run a relay to not burn up the factory horn button. If i do have to run one (it came with one and said MOST BIKES need it, wasn't sure if Vaqueros are the exception, crossing fingers). I have never ran a relay before, how challenging is it? Did everything else myself to this bike, just nothing electrical. 2. is it that much better? 139 Decibals seems brutal, then again, never impressed with factory horns. Are there any other PLUG AND PLAY horns you folks can recommend? Thanks, Shawn Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-03-2013, 09:39 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	They are not hard to install, and use the relay for sure. Follow the supplied directions or check out Tech section here for the picture of wiring a relay. It will make you heard a lot better than the stock horn. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-04-2013, 12:25 AM	#4
Nitemare999 Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 8	I've only had to use my horn a handful of times but i'd like to make sure there's some bark behind it. Do i need it this loud???? Okay probably not but, the few times i call on it, i want a roar.
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03-04-2013, 04:17 PM	#8
soflovaq Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 23	Had one on my VTX and it was loud. No more beep, beep scooter sound.
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03-05-2013, 12:34 AM	#9
Kevinhyland Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 158	I had one on my last bike, super loud, anyone you honk at will stop in their tracks. The relay is a must or you will fry your wiring. The only downside to the horn is they are big and it's hard to find a good place to mount. Also the chrome plating wore off after about 8 months. I would still buy again. I put a Piatt air horn on my vaquero because it was smaller and it's a plug and play into the stock horn wiring and its works very well, it's about 85% as loud as the Wolo. I was showing a friend the wolo on my last bike after I installed it and when I pushed the horn button I think he s##t himself. __________________ VBA Member 02305 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero, Black Cobra Tri Ovals Exhaust Cobra Power Pro K&N High Intake Air Filter EOM 15 Inch Windshield EOM Aux Driving Lights EOM iPod Kit, iPod Touch Mustang Wide Touring Studded Seat Castrol Full Synthetic Racing Oil Kuryakyn Black Iso Grips Kuryakyn Stiletto Grip Ends Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs Kuryakyn Black Scythe Mirrors Michelin Commander II Tires
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03-06-2013, 09:11 AM	#10
dbui Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 68	Kevinhyland, Piatt air horn on your vaquero because it was smaller and it's a plug and play into the stock horn wiring and its works very well. Can you give me the Piatt air horn model # I would like to purchase that and install it on my Vaquero! Thank you!
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03-07-2013, 12:54 AM	#11
Kevinhyland Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 158	Dbui, I misspelled it on my post, it's Piaa, go to motorcycle superstore.com, search motorcycle horns, it's the only Piaa they have, $53, works great. __________________ VBA Member 02305 2011 Kawasaki Vaquero, Black Cobra Tri Ovals Exhaust Cobra Power Pro K&N High Intake Air Filter EOM 15 Inch Windshield EOM Aux Driving Lights EOM iPod Kit, iPod Touch Mustang Wide Touring Studded Seat Castrol Full Synthetic Racing Oil Kuryakyn Black Iso Grips Kuryakyn Stiletto Grip Ends Kuryakyn Offset Highway Pegs Kuryakyn Black Scythe Mirrors Michelin Commander II Tires
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03-07-2013, 07:23 AM	#12
dbui Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 68	Kevin, Got it Thank you!
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03-07-2013, 11:21 AM	#13
Fooch Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 95	I don't believe the PIAA is an air horn. It is very similar to the Freeway Blaster sold at NAPA for about $18. And it's 132 db. It is plug and play and works very well. You have to stretch one of the plugs a bit to reach it. Freeway Blaster
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