By Cannon Banks
A motorcycle horn is a warning device on motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles. It has many uses including warning other road users of the rider’s presence, indicating overtaking maneuvers, supplementing turn signals, breaking through traffic noises at intersections, and producing attention-getting sounds as a bicycle bell or for amusement.
The sound made can be enhanced, or replaced, by adding a siren. The bicycle horn is operated by applying thumb pressure to a button mounted on the handlebar.
How do motorcycle horns work?
Motorcycle horns are different from other automotive horns in that they produce their sound through the vibration of air stored within them, rather than using compressed gas stored in a tank. They are typically made up of two parts: an air chamber, and a signaling piston which is moved by the force of air in the chamber. The piston conducts significant sound energy from the horn’s diaphragm to its outer surface where it is released as sound waves.
How to fix motorcycle horns in India?
In some motorcycles, the air horn is incorporated into the headlight assembly on small two-stroke scooters.
In India, some road users carry a small rubber bulb horn locally which can be fixed onto handlebars and squeezed to produce sound.
Steps to fix motorcycle horns:
- Disassemble the device: Remove the horn from your bike.
- Determine what type of sound you want the device to make: Do you want to find a replacement for your old motorcycle horns? Or, are you trying to mimic the sound of a car horn? There are air horns that emit different sounds to achieve each purpose. You can select either low or high-pitched sounds. Some horns produce a car-like blast and others produce a loud and piercing sound (similar to an emergency vehicle).
- Select the replacement: Once you have determined what type of sound you want your horn to make, select one that suits your needs. There are also whimsical options such as novelty horns that play music or cow horns that moo.
- Attach the horn: Depending on what type of horn you have selected, there are various ways to attach it. For some types of air horns, such as those designed for motorcycles and bicycles, you must mount them directly onto the handlebars or other parts of your vehicle with a bracket or clamp. Others, such as those designed for wheelchairs or wheelbarrows, can be attached with a bracket.
- Test the sound: To test your new horn, press down on the button and make sure it emits the sound you want. If not, refer back to step 2 and determine what you need to change in order to achieve the sound you want.
- Ensure the device is secure: After attaching your new air horn, make sure it is fully functional and will not come loose under normal conditions. Test this by going over a few bumps or potholes to see if the sound changes or becomes distorted in any way. If so, rescue as needed.
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