Harbor Freight Bad Boy Horns

eddiekay · September 29th, 2014, 04:55 PM

For $39 they're a must have for urban riding and maybe 1/4 the cost of a Steibel.
I had one for 7 weeks and the relay failed.
HF swapped it no hassle...the whole horn.
This one lasted 5 days. Relay gone.
Putting a Bosch relay in tonite and we'll see.

alex.s · September 29th, 2014, 05:32 PM

few people know how much the man robert bosch has contributed to the wonderful world of motor vehicles and gasoline engines. and the company is still a great quality manufacturer and innovator.

eddiekay · September 30th, 2014, 10:19 AM

tHE bOSCH RELAY WORKS, FUSE, WIRE,CONNECTS ALL AS THEY SHOULD BE.
While I wouldnt suggest all Wolo Bad Boys are defective...I've had 2 in a row that were. PITA plastic off and on 3x.
So....who can recommend me to a dependable blaster. Super-dooper loud preferred BUT if air horns are prone to failure....I ave the wires and relay in already.....I'd go for a vibrating horn.
I was particulary like a horn that doesnt beep,,,but instead synthesizes a curse word...: gaat the foooook outtaaaaa the waaaaay.

csmith12 · September 30th, 2014, 11:04 AM

I sooooo want to give an achievement here.... but it's not appropriate. lol

eddiekay · September 30th, 2014, 11:12 AM

Just think...a worldwide market can be created for cuss horns...picture a Duc...vafangooooooooooooool.
a spanish horn...maracooooooooooooone
a gay horn....biiiiiiiiiiiiitch

I have nothing to do today

Qomomoko · September 30th, 2014, 11:20 AM

I Have had the Steibel for over 3 years on my Ducaity (street bike) and no problems

edit:

I first had it on my kawi for at least 2 years so long time its been good.

Road Dawg1 · October 3rd, 2014, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiekay

Just think...a worldwide market can be created for cuss horns...picture a Duc...vafangooooooooooooool.
a spanish horn...maracooooooooooooone
a gay horn....biiiiiiiiiiiiitch

I have nothing to do today

I'd settle for a nice, masculine 'MOVE!' Hold it long enough and get 'diptwit' a half second later.

'Make a Hole' is better, but too many wouldn't get the reference or respond appropriately.

adouglas · October 3rd, 2014, 07:31 AM

I had a Bad Boy and it worked fine. No issues.

Wish I could find room under the bodywork on the GSXR for another one. On this bike the horn is wedged between the engine and the radiator.

I wish I could figure out why the hell every bike manufacturer equips every bike with a stupid "meep meep" scooter horn. Effin' useless.

fry1024 · October 3rd, 2014, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I wish I could figure out why the hell every bike manufacturer equips every bike with a stupid "meep meep" scooter horn. Effin' useless.

/agree

I pulled my "meep meep" and put in a dual-tone from a Dodge Intrepid. Great sounding horn.

allanoue · October 3rd, 2014, 11:17 AM

I want a horn that sounds like a motorcycle so folks are looking for a motorcycle when they hear it.

If you sound like a car they will be looking for a car.
There is already to much of that happening.

fry1024 · October 3rd, 2014, 12:51 PM

If a cager doesn't know to look for motorcycles already they sure as heck aren't going know the difference btwn a motorcycle horn and car horn. Besides most compact cars have horns that sound just like a motorcycle horn. All of which should be replaced w/ a horn that can be heard.

Klondike1020 · October 5th, 2014, 09:21 PM

Post a video once they are installed. Maybe have somone hide off in the distance and video tape you scaring soccer moms and old ladies lol

Dont disappoint me

eddiekay · October 7th, 2014, 07:28 PM

In fairness to Harbor Freight and the Bad Boyz....the horn was fine. First time...the relay quit. Second time our tightly crimped, nicely seated, brand spankin' new spade connector(s) were at fault. It was easier just to replace them all then track down which were not working since it was intermittent....did it in 5 minutes and the horn is working since last Friday.

ninjamunky85 · October 7th, 2014, 07:39 PM

Yeah I've had no problems with mine since installation. In fact, I've been very happy to have it.

No way I'd go back to the regular horn.

Roark · October 7th, 2014, 08:07 PM

Compatible with pregen Ninjettes?

September 29th, 2014, 04:55 PM	#1
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Harbor Freight Bad Boy Horns For $39 they're a must have for urban riding and maybe 1/4 the cost of a Steibel. I had one for 7 weeks and the relay failed. HF swapped it no hassle...the whole horn. This one lasted 5 days. Relay gone. Putting a Bosch relay in tonite and we'll see.

September 29th, 2014, 05:32 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	few people know how much the man robert bosch has contributed to the wonderful world of motor vehicles and gasoline engines. and the company is still a great quality manufacturer and innovator. __________________________________________________
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 30th, 2014, 11:04 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I sooooo want to give an achievement here.... but it's not appropriate. lol __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 30th, 2014, 11:20 AM	#6
Qomomoko ninjette.org guru Name: Luis Location: Miami Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja 250, 2005 R6, 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Posts: 250	I Have had the Steibel for over 3 years on my Ducaity (street bike) and no problems edit: I first had it on my kawi for at least 2 years so long time its been good. Last futzed with by Qomomoko; September 30th, 2014 at 11:30 AM. Reason: more info..

October 3rd, 2014, 07:31 AM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I had a Bad Boy and it worked fine. No issues. Wish I could find room under the bodywork on the GSXR for another one. On this bike the horn is wedged between the engine and the radiator. I wish I could figure out why the hell every bike manufacturer equips every bike with a stupid "meep meep" scooter horn. Effin' useless. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

September 30th, 2014, 10:19 AM	#3
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	tHE bOSCH RELAY WORKS, FUSE, WIRE,CONNECTS ALL AS THEY SHOULD BE. While I wouldnt suggest all Wolo Bad Boys are defective...I've had 2 in a row that were. PITA plastic off and on 3x. So....who can recommend me to a dependable blaster. Super-dooper loud preferred BUT if air horns are prone to failure....I ave the wires and relay in already.....I'd go for a vibrating horn. I was particulary like a horn that doesnt beep,,,but instead synthesizes a curse word...: gaat the foooook outtaaaaa the waaaaay.

September 30th, 2014, 11:12 AM	#5
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Just think...a worldwide market can be created for cuss horns...picture a Duc...vafangooooooooooooool. a spanish horn...maracooooooooooooone a gay horn....biiiiiiiiiiiiitch I have nothing to do today

October 3rd, 2014, 11:17 AM	#10
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I want a horn that sounds like a motorcycle so folks are looking for a motorcycle when they hear it. If you sound like a car they will be looking for a car. There is already to much of that happening. __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

October 3rd, 2014, 12:51 PM	#11
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	If a cager doesn't know to look for motorcycles already they sure as heck aren't going know the difference btwn a motorcycle horn and car horn. Besides most compact cars have horns that sound just like a motorcycle horn. All of which should be replaced w/ a horn that can be heard.

October 5th, 2014, 09:21 PM	#12
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Post a video once they are installed. Maybe have somone hide off in the distance and video tape you scaring soccer moms and old ladies lol Dont disappoint me __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

October 7th, 2014, 07:28 PM	#13
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	In fairness to Harbor Freight and the Bad Boyz....the horn was fine. First time...the relay quit. Second time our tightly crimped, nicely seated, brand spankin' new spade connector(s) were at fault. It was easier just to replace them all then track down which were not working since it was intermittent....did it in 5 minutes and the horn is working since last Friday.

October 7th, 2014, 07:39 PM	#14
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Yeah I've had no problems with mine since installation. In fact, I've been very happy to have it. No way I'd go back to the regular horn. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

October 7th, 2014, 08:07 PM	#15
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	Compatible with pregen Ninjettes? __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

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