Hella Horns

[1100rider_imp]

I recently purchased a set of Hella Supertone Horns to mount on my 2013 CB1100. The package came with a relay. Do I need to use this relay or just connect the horns to the stock wiring. Anyone with experience with Hella Horns?

 

[OldF7Guy_imp]

I recently purchased a set of Hella Supertone Horns to mount on my 2013 CB1100. The package came with a relay. Do I need to use this relay or just connect the horns to the stock wiring. Anyone with experience with Hella Horns?

I cant answer your question about the relay but I am really interested to see what you think of the horns once you get them hooked up. Please keep us posted.

 

[Tyke57nz_imp]

I recently purchased a set of Hella Supertone Horns to mount on my 2013 CB1100. The package came with a relay. Do I need to use this relay or just connect the horns to the stock wiring. Anyone with experience with Hella Horns?

I cant answer your question about the relay but I am really interested to see what you think of the horns once you get them hooked up. Please keep us posted.

I cant answer your question about the relay but I am really interested to see what you think of the horns once you get them hooked up. Please keep us posted.
The fuse fitted to the CB1100A is listed as a 10 Amp unit, this apparently feeds the horns and stoplight; the new horns would work without the relay but I suspect your switchgear/fuse might suffer as a result. The quoted power for the horns you propose fitting is 2x66w which equates to a theoretical 11amps at 12volts, so yes I would definitely fit the relay.

 

[lackskill_imp]

I recently purchased a set of Hella Supertone Horns to mount on my 2013 CB1100. The package came with a relay. Do I need to use this relay or just connect the horns to the stock wiring. Anyone with experience with Hella Horns?

I cant answer your question about the relay but I am really interested to see what you think of the horns once you get them hooked up. Please keep us posted.

I cant answer your question about the relay but I am really interested to see what you think of the horns once you get them hooked up. Please keep us posted.
The fuse fitted to the CB1100A is listed as a 10 Amp unit, this apparently feeds the horns and stoplight; the new horns would work without the relay but I suspect your switchgear/fuse might suffer as a result. The quoted power for the horns you propose fitting is 2x66w which equates to a theoretical 11amps at 12volts, so yes I would definitely fit the relay.

I cant answer your question about the relay but I am really interested to see what you think of the horns once you get them hooked up. Please keep us posted.
The fuse fitted to the CB1100A is listed as a 10 Amp unit, this apparently feeds the horns and stoplight; the new horns would work without the relay but I suspect your switchgear/fuse might suffer as a result. The quoted power for the horns you propose fitting is 2x66w which equates to a theoretical 11amps at 12volts, so yes I would definitely fit the relay.
I'm sure Honda designed a safety margin into their electrical, but I completely agree. No reason to risk electrical problems over a simple relay install.

 

[Elipten_imp]

Wiring in the relay is easy, it will take the load off the original wires and switches. Just do it!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[rboe]

Use the relay so the horn can make full use of all the current from the battery (and takes the stress of that current going through the switch). I suspect if you don't you'll have enough of a voltage drop using the stock wiring that you won't get the full volume out of the horn that you bought.

 

[1100rider_imp]

Thanks for your help.

 

[dUh!]

How did the Hella Horns turn out?
I have a set of Hella SuperTones on my car. Though about getting a Black set for the bike as well.

 

[treytexag_imp]

1100Rider, did you ever install the HELLA Horns on your CB? I was wondering what was required to install the horns.

 

[1100rider_imp]

I did install the Hella horns and what a difference from stock horns. They are loud enough that you can be heard. I had my local shop install the horns as I am electrically deficient. They did install the relay and put it in the headlight nacelle.

 

[VTR1000F_imp]

I installed India made Hellas with chrome trim. I used Hella delivered brackets. Tone is deeper and I´d say a bit louder, more (automobile) sounding. And very very shiney! I had to change the bolts holding the chrome grilles on the horn body as the bolts delivered were a black cad-plated and they did not look very durable. So I changed them for stainless bolts. Pics below.

 

[the Ferret]

Those should get the job done

 

[VTR1000F_imp]

"I don´t honk very often, but when I do, I want to be sure it´s loud as f***!"

 

[Elipten_imp]

No problem with blowing fuses? I tried a set of larger horns from China and it blew the fuse. So I went back to stock


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[VTR1000F_imp]

No problem so far but I want to add a relay.

 

[lola_imp]

i like those hellas you have on there VTR , thanks for sharing!

when I was searching online for those hellas I thought you meant it was made for the Indian Motorcycles then realized you meant hellas that are made in india . Ebay has them for around $20.00 to about 39.99 , not bad.

 

[treytexag_imp]

i like those hellas you have on there VTR , thanks for sharing!

when I was searching online for those hellas I thought you meant it was made for the Indian Motorcycles then realized you meant hellas that are made in india . Ebay has them for around $20.00 to about 39.99 , not bad.

I was looking at the following product:

Hella on Amazon

It seems to be a little more expensive than what you cite on Ebay. Not a fan of the chrome horn, although the red may not look good either.