Want to Upgrade my Horn - Any Recommendations?

[Bob_1978]

Here's what I'm looking for:

- a simple horn upgrade that is louder than the "meep meep" from my 2013 RT

- I don't need to sound like a semi truck or a locomotive - I would settle for a car-like horn similar to what my 2004RT put out

- a single unit that is simple to install and won't require 3 hours /  $300 in installation labor

- a unit that won't tax the canbus / electrical system

- quality build

 

I'll spend up to $100 for something that will last.

 

Any advice is appreciated!

[texRT2]

Worked well for me.  BMW auto horn 997 635 205 04.  It has a snout but that is easily worked around.  Uses same elect plug too.  Deer and buzzards have all been warned by this horn....so far!  Can be had for < 30.00

[TEDZ]

I bought the Denali Sound Bomb Mini and the jumper harness they sell for the R1200RT.  Fits like the original and the jumper eliminates cutting any wires.  The prices is very reasonable.

[Selden]

1 hour ago, texRT2 said:

Worked well for me.  BMW auto horn 997 635 205 04.  It has a snout but that is easily worked around.  Uses same elect plug too.  Deer and buzzards have all been warned by this horn....so far!  Can be had for < 30.00

Thanks for the pointer. I've been looking for a replacement horn for my F700GS, and didn't want to mess around with connectors. This appears to be plug and play.

 

That part number appears to come up on Amazon, labeled as a Porsche horn. 

https://www.amazon.com/997-635-205-04-2005-2013-Porsche-Note-Horn/dp/B00DJ6BORK/

 

Similarly, searching eBay for 996 635 205 04 returns a bunch of options, with prices all over the place.

[texRT2]

1 hour ago, Selden said:

Thanks for the pointer. I've been looking for a replacement horn for my F700GS, and didn't want to mess around with connectors. This appears to be plug and play.

 

That part number appears to come up on Amazon, labeled as a Porsche horn. 

https://www.amazon.com/997-635-205-04-2005-2013-Porsche-Note-Horn/dp/B00DJ6BORK/

 

Similarly, searching eBay for 996 635 205 04 returns a bunch of options, with prices all over the place.

Wasn't wearing glasses!

[Bob_1978]

Thanks all for the advice.  But I'm a bit confused and sorry if I'm dense - Selden, will the Porsche horn be plug and play with the 2013 RT?

 

Appreciate confirmation before I buy it

[texRT2]

OK...try this....BMW low tone horn 61338381271 which is also Clarton horn 997-635-205-04

[JohnH]

Here's what the Hella horns I put on my 2012 RT sound like. Pictures show installation and BMW pigtail required

https://www.bmwsporttouring.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=19980

[Yango]

On 8/21/2021 at 3:57 PM, texRT2 said:

Worked well for me.  BMW auto horn 997 635 205 04.  It has a snout but that is easily worked around.  Uses same elect plug too.  Deer and buzzards have all been warned by this horn....so far!  Can be had for < 30.00

I’m considering this option, my BMW dealership has the car horn in stock. This is the part number I got from another thread:

 

https://shop.bmw.ca/p/BMW__/Horn--low-pitch/43818293/61338381271.html

Did you have to do any mods to install?

And how much, if any, of the tupperware did you have to remove?

[texRT2]

On 8/29/2021 at 11:21 PM, Yango said:

I’m considering this option, my BMW dealership has the car horn in stock. This is the part number I got from another thread:

 

https://shop.bmw.ca/p/BMW__/Horn--low-pitch/43818293/61338381271.html

Did you have to do any mods to install?

And how much, if any, of the tupperware did you have to remove?

No body parts need be removed.  Will have to fiddle with bracket as in a little persuasion (bending) because of the snorkle on the horn.  Do not remember but it's possible I used the bracket off the stocker as it may be longer.  Plugs right in for power

[calldavid]

On 8/23/2021 at 8:13 AM, JohnH said:

Here's what the Hella horns I put on my 2012 RT sound like. Pictures show installation and BMW pigtail required

https://www.bmwsporttouring.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=19980 4.5 MB · 98 downloads

Is this a universal horn from Hella. I don’t see listed as a replacement for a 1200RT. Although I could have missed 

[JohnH]

Here’s the website for the Hella horns I bought from Summit Racing: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-007424801

I used them without the relay and never had a problem.

[Rinkydink]

I have used the Clayton horn on my ‘17 RT and ‘21 900XR. Plug and play and loud!!!!

[calldavid]

3 hours ago, JohnH said:

Here’s the website for the Hella horns I bought from Summit Racing: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-007424801

I used them without the relay and never had a problem.

Thank you.

[Bob_1978]

Thanks to all for the advice.

 

I ended up with the Clarton low tone horn for less than $30.  Same wiring as OEM high tone horn so it was plug and play.

 

MUCH louder!

 

Google search:  Clarton horn 997-635-205-04