Factory Horn 08 Ultra Classic

Vibratinharley · May 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM

I was on a Poker Run over the weekend and drove through some serious down pouring rain and little rivers running across the roadway.( it was sunny when I started this run)
Now, When I push the horn button, my horn sounds like a little duck quacking. The horn was fine before the bike got soaked. Can water get inside and damage the horn? and If it was damaged because of water, would it still be covered by warranty?

glider · May 22nd, 2008, 08:53 AM

The horn is nothing more than a metal diaphragm that vibrates against a set screw. If you remove it and shake all the water out followed by a bit of heat from something like a hair drier, it would probably be OK then. I doubt they would cover it if they found water in it.

R. Lewis · May 22nd, 2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

The horn is nothing more than a metal diaphragm that vibrates against a set screw. If you remove it and shake all the water out followed by a bit of heat from something like a hair drier, it would probably be OK then. I doubt they would cover it if they found water in it.

After it dries out ,spray a small amount of PLEDGE in there!!! ha-ha lol

Just ribbin' ya there glider!!!!! I hope you get the horn back to sound there VH !!!

glider · May 22nd, 2008, 04:47 PM

Pledge is no good in the stock horn, it will make it sound as loud as an air horn

R. Lewis · May 22nd, 2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

Pledge is no good in the stock horn, it will make it sound as loud as an air horn

and keep the bugs from sticking!!!!! SORRY ---- -back to the original thread!!!!

joyflyin · May 22nd, 2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

Pledge is no good in the stock horn, it will make it sound as loud as an air horn

That's what I want! I'll let you know how the bike & the dogs turn out Sat.!

Vibratinharley · May 23rd, 2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by glider

The horn is nothing more than a metal diaphragm that vibrates against a set screw. If you remove it and shake all the water out followed by a bit of heat from something like a hair drier, it would probably be OK then. I doubt they would cover it if they found water in it.

Glider, You are right as usual. I stopped by dealer to pick up a new set of highway pegs and questioned my favorite parts guy about the horn and he said the same thing in regards to heat and hair drier. I Removed the horn and used my airforce blaster bike drier with the warm filtered air to dry out inside of horn and it now works like it is supposed to. ANother good use for my expensive but worth it bike drier.

glider · May 23rd, 2008, 08:12 AM

Glad it worked out for you. I have that drier too, I wouldn't give it up for twice the price.

May 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vibratinharley Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 18th, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 402 My Mood:	Factory Horn 08 Ultra Classic I was on a Poker Run over the weekend and drove through some serious down pouring rain and little rivers running across the roadway.( it was sunny when I started this run) Now, When I push the horn button, my horn sounds like a little duck quacking. The horn was fine before the bike got soaked. Can water get inside and damage the horn? and If it was damaged because of water, would it still be covered by warranty? __________________ 2008 Ultra Classic in all crashed up dark blue pearl Stock Induction, Stock Exhaust, Xied's and Alloy Art Touring XR Stabilizer (Wobble Fix) No good deed goes unpunished!

May 22nd, 2008, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,622 My Mood:	Re: Factory Horn 08 Ultra Classic The horn is nothing more than a metal diaphragm that vibrates against a set screw. If you remove it and shake all the water out followed by a bit of heat from something like a hair drier, it would probably be OK then. I doubt they would cover it if they found water in it. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 22nd, 2008, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,622 My Mood:	Re: Factory Horn 08 Ultra Classic Pledge is no good in the stock horn, it will make it sound as loud as an air horn __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

May 23rd, 2008, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,622 My Mood:	Re: Factory Horn 08 Ultra Classic Glad it worked out for you. I have that drier too, I wouldn't give it up for twice the price. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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