Author Topic: Horn Stopper (Read 8814 times)

Wild Rose · « **on:** January 06, 2015, 08:06:23 AM »

If anyone rides with a tank bag and is always blowing the horn when you are turning sharp to turn around Abe has come up with the answer. A little spacer that fits under the horn button to stop the tank bag from hitting it
ST2UP and tj189 have both told me to get onto Abe and for $20 delivered I'm happy I'm not waking everyone up when I'm heading off early in the mornings for a ride. His Son makes them up in his spare time

ST2UP · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2015, 09:38:32 AM »

When I first read the title I had so many questions rush through my head

But now I see the pics it all makes sense......and yes I haven't hit my horn on my tank bag since I have had one of these little gadgets

.....Very well made by Abe Junior indeed

Full endorsement from me

atoyot · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2015, 10:20:53 AM »

I actually don't have a problem with the horn button, but my screen often goes up and down in the same situation. Can anyone confirm if it stops that from happening as well? Brilliant idea regardless!

Wild Rose · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2015, 01:19:29 PM »

Quote from: atoyot on January 06, 2015, 10:20:53 AM

I actually don't have a problem with the horn button, but my screen often goes up and down in the same situation. Can anyone confirm if it stops that from happening as well? Brilliant idea regardless!

As you can see in the third picture where it blocks the tank bag hitting the horn button it would also stop it from hitting the screen button.
So I guess it could be called "Horn & Windscreen Stopper blocker thingy"

tj189 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2015, 08:59:35 AM »

great piece of kit

Abe · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2015, 05:42:54 AM »

Thanks for the write up Leo

and thanks Ozstocer's for orders so far

Wild Rose · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2015, 07:59:35 AM »

Quote from: Abe on January 08, 2015, 05:42:54 AM

Thanks for the write up Leo and thanks Ozstocer's for orders so far

No worries mate, just advertising a good farkle that does it's job

It will give your lad a bit more pocket money for the holidays

Abe · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2015, 08:53:53 AM »

He's saving his money for driving lessons ("L's" in a couple of months.)

I'm not teaching him, I have bad habits.

He's making another 4 as we speak

Phil.S · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2015, 09:29:58 PM »

great idea , do they fit an ST1100 , the horns fitted on mine are like something fitted to a small truck very effective on the road but not for neighbours.

Abe · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2015, 06:38:15 AM »

Hi Phil.S it wont fit the 1100, but I'll see if the young fella can come up with something if you wish.

STroppy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:34:28 AM »

I'll have one for the ST1300 and if he comes up with one for the 1100, I'll have one for that too please.

Aussieboy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2015, 03:31:18 PM »

Just have to praise the service here. Ordered Tuesday arrived Friday - sensational.

Abe · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2015, 04:13:59 PM »

Glad it made it in time for your ride Aussieboy.

Well the young fella has comes up with one that fits the 1100 now.

Similar shape, but a little smaller.

Wild Rose · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:13:06 PM »

Quote from: Abe on January 09, 2015, 04:13:59 PM

Well the young fella has comes up with one that fits the 1100 now.
Similar shape, but a little smaller.

Abe
That's one clever young fellow you got there, you will soon be able to retire and he can keep you for all the years you have supported him

Abe · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:25:15 PM »

I only wish. (insert appropriate emoticon here)

ST2UP · « **Reply #15 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:28:29 PM »

Quote from: Wild Rose on January 09, 2015, 07:13:06 PM

Quote from: Abe on January 09, 2015, 04:13:59 PM

Well the young fella has comes up with one that fits the 1100 now.
Similar shape, but a little smaller.

Abe
That's one clever young fellow you got there, you will soon be able to retire and he can keep you for all the years you have supported him

Young fella wouldn't be able to keep up with the old mans beer allowance.....

Abe · « **Reply #16 on:** January 09, 2015, 07:31:58 PM »

Yeap, no arguments there Birthday Boy

But it is great spending time with him

and shooting the breeze (med's help)

Biggles · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2015, 12:57:53 PM »

After a week's holiday followed by a few days of sickness and then work catch up, I've finally got a wet day allowing me to fiddle with the bike. In a process taking a whole 2 minutes, I fitted the Horn Stopper farkle.
As already noted, it's a professional quality fabrication. It perfectly fits the contours of the existing switch block and the precisely correct metric replacement bolt is supplied with a lock washer and an application of thread securing paste.
I haven't ridden with it yet (remember- it's raining, and so why would I if I don't have to?) but I'm rapt by the fact that my thumb is lead directly to the horn switch.
This is important to me, because my PTT switch is directly to the left, and of course, the turn switch is above. Now I have no problem instantly accessing the horn to let my 123 dB airhorn explain to an errant motorist that "This Lane Is Taken". Previously I have been known to cancel my indicators at him/her, or blast someone near me when I just wanted to transmit on the CB.
That, of course, is an added bonus to its primary design intention of stopping the horn and windscreen switches being activated by the tank bag which Rosie has ably demonstrated to be also very effective.
At $20 PP in good packing, this is a win-win. A young bloke gets a boost and we get a neat farkle.

Abe · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2015, 01:17:55 PM »

Many thanks for the feed back Biggles, you have a the young fella happy indeed.

I have just sent STroppy his 1300 & 1100 stoppers with mod's that we have mentioned.

All feed back is good feed back, it will help him in the future no doubt.

Marcus · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2015, 01:29:23 PM »

WildRose, that's genius.

Half my trip to tassie was spent blowing my own horn... wait...

Seriously though great find

STroppy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2015, 07:50:00 AM »

Just fitted Abe's Young Fella's hornstoppers to both my 1100 and 1300 bikes . . . Very easy fit, they look great . . Best stop horn blowing faekle I've seen.

Haven't ridden the bike yet (1300 bare naked for some other work & 1100 in similar state and unregistered) but as Biggles indicated ones thumb is well guided to the horn button . . The satin black looks good, fits well with the switch block.

Well done!

ST2UP · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2015, 08:56:46 AM »

Great to see all this positive feedback

Had mine for about 6 months now and still stoked....although its not getting a lot of use at the moment

Gadget · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2015, 11:57:34 AM »

Hmmm. I'll have to look in to this now I have a tank bag.

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Abe · « **Reply #23 on:** January 29, 2015, 12:51:51 PM »

This is what the modified horn/windscreen stopper looks like. The 2 modifications came from feed back.
Ben is happy to remake the new design for those people that have already purchased the original model.(I'll PM those)

Original horn stopper may be better suited if you have not fitted a "handlebar riser plate'. (waiting on feedback)

NOTE: I have a MCL riser plate fitted

Cheers

atoyot · « **Reply #24 on:** January 29, 2015, 02:06:09 PM »

What are the mods Abe?

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