Horn relay on GS1100E?

[Rickh55]

Horns not working on my 82 GS1100E. Is there a relay? If so,where is it located?

[Steve]

No relay. Use a test light or a voltmeter to check your power path.

The second fuse is the SIGNALS fuse. If your turn signals or brake lights work, the fuse is good. Remove the two terminals from the horn, turn the key ON. One of the terminals will be hot. The other terminal should ground through the horn button. If you are using a test light, it is a simple matter of moving your clip from the negative terminal of the battery for the first test to the positive terminal for the second test. If you are using a meter, use voltage for the first test, continuity (ohms) for the second test.

If these tests are OK, you might have a bad horn. Replacements are relatively cheap ($10-15 each) at Auto Zone.

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[koolaid_kid]

Or upgrade to a horn set that others can actually hear:
horn

[Ecklund]

Or upgrade to a horn set that others can actually hear:
horn

Good idea,

And thanks for the link.

Apparently both horns on my '81 1100e are shot as well as the horn switch.

[Rickh55]

I'll try the tests

Thanks for the response. I'll try the tests and see what happens. I agree that more substantial horns would be a good move.

[Rickh55]

Something must have been loose. They're working now, but sound pitiful. Any recommendations on replacements?

[Steve]

Something must have been loose. They're working now, but sound pitiful. Any recommendations on replacements?

Look on the back, you will find a small screw with a locknut.

Loosen the locknut, adjust the screw, while the horn is sounding.

You will be amazed how loud those things can get.

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[Rob S.]

Left horn quiet

Thanks for the horn adjust tip. My right works, left is quiet. They look stock (1100EZ).

[Guest]

Thanks for the horn adjust tip. My right works, left is quiet. They look stock (1100EZ).

Since you are in NYC, think I would upgrade to some better horns. I mean you can't have all those taxis out blasting ya, can ya now.