CFMoto 650TR horn upgrade

[bikerdoc]

650TR Seger horn step5 20130915.jpg

Unlike Prince666's horn upgrade I had not opted for electric air horns, which allowed me to be able to install the horns close together, and not have to use the LHS fairing reflector bolt as a mounting point for one horn as Prince666 had done. Basically the Seger horns come fixed to two metal mounting brackets each. I used a bolt mounted through one the mounting brackets on the yellow coloured Seger horn, then affixed a 10mm nut to the other side of the bolt and tightened. I then threaded the bolt through the bikes horn mounting bracket. To the back side of the bolt I then attached the bracket of the red coloured horn and applied a flat washer and secured/tightened using a 10mm nut, making adjustments to the horns as I did so.

650TR Seger horn step6 20130915.jpg

Wiring was a simple affair. No stripping of wires needed. Simply used a couple of wire crimping/splicing connectors. First attached the connectors to the pair of horns before I connected or "buttoned" everything together and tested. Farkin LOUD! Wahoo, in business.
Used a pair of the wires supplied with the Seger horns and crimped/spliced these to the original wiring.

650TR Seger horn step7 20130915.jpg

Here are the horns connected (note the red plastic wire crimping/splicing devices in situ) and in the correct orientation. The last step was putting all the fairing (tupperware) back on the bike.

650TR Seger horn step8 20130915.jpg

Tested, check... farkin LOUD! Had ringing in my ears for a few seconds.
Yiipppee!

Job done.

[prince666]

A very detailed report as always from you Doc but you forgot to mention you need a 30mm thick piece of wood to use to stand the OE side stand on heheheh which helps if the bike is more upright to work on Good job and you fill more safe riding the bike with the nice new loud

as you said on the phone we need to start a new Thread will all the links to post from other people talking about the 650TR

[bikerdoc]

Yeah, I was thinking about mentioning that non-descript non-OEM essential farkle, but alas I forgot. Yep mandatory 30mm wedge under the side stand. I did end up putting the bike on the race stand though, so I could get a better view under the belly of the 'beast' - chuckles!

Took the bike in the late arvo after work, and had a blast (literally) ridng through town thru some later than usual peak hour traffic (though peak hour traffic would seem a misnomer to those amongst us living in first, second tier cities), before hitting a local mountain, then completing a nice 1 hour loop leading back to home.

All's good in the woods.

The next farkle to come is a custom made screen, hopefully taller and wider - all going to plan. What I've in mind is to have a design using the same standard screen but lengthen it 100mm then where the top of the standard screen ends, add width of approx 50mm each side to the width of the standard screen. Rather than just add width overall, one does need to allow for the narrower recess to accommodate the turning of the handle bars and hands wrapped round the same.

If anyone is interested in such an item, then register your interest with me by either replying here or PM me.

[gorka]

Neat job Doc!

[prince666]

The next farkle to come is a custom made screen, hopefully taller and wider - all going to plan. What I've in mind is to have a design using the same standard screen but lengthen it 100mm then where the top of the standard screen ends, add width of approx 50mm each side to the width of the standard screen. Rather than just add width overall, one does need to allow for the narrower recess to accommodate the turning of the handle bars and hands wrapped round the same.

If anyone is interested in such an item, then register your interest with me by either replying here or PM me.

Very intrested in the screen but can i fist have a look at my bike and check to see if all the increase dimension will suit the look of the bike and will be be abel to get tinted screen Doc

[bikerdoc]

I'll complete the drawing today of the screen design I have in mind. I'll likely start another MCM thread for this and post the drawing there. I'll include measurements and so forth. Will check with the Taobao seller (who's assisting with the actual fabricator/factory) if it's possible to have a tinted screen. I'm sure it'll be possible as I saw he had a few dark tinted screen for sale on his Taobao "shop", when I bought the screen for the Kwaka 1000 I had 4 options:

1). clear screen made by machine with mounting holes
2). clear screen made by 'hand' with or without mounting holes
3). dark tint screen made by machine with mounting holes
4). dark tint screen made by 'hand' without mounting holes

If he replies that dark tint is available I'll order one of each.
No idea on price yet as he has to take the design/drawing along with my OEM screen to the factory obviously to get an idea of what's invloved.

I'll be providing details on the new thread/post that I plan to put 'up' later on MCM.

[pommie]

Ive changed my horns as well but hid mine under fuel tank...now got twin snail horns which I need as ive got a loud exhaust now.

alex

[pommie]

650TR Seger horn step5 20130915.jpg

Unlike Prince666's horn upgrade I had not opted for electric air horns, which allowed me to be able to install the horns close together, and not have to use the LHS fairing reflector bolt as a mounting point for one horn as Prince666 had done. Basically the Seger horns come fixed to two metal mounting brackets each. I used a bolt mounted through one the mounting brackets on the yellow coloured Seger horn, then affixed a 10mm nut to the other side of the bolt and tightened. I then threaded the bolt through the bikes horn mounting bracket. To the back side of the bolt I then attached the bracket of the red coloured horn and applied a flat washer and secured/tightened using a 10mm nut, making adjustments to the horns as I did so.

650TR Seger horn step6 20130915.jpg

Wiring was a simple affair. No stripping of wires needed. Simply used a couple of wire crimping/splicing connectors. First attached the connectors to the pair of horns before I connected or "buttoned" everything together and tested. Farkin LOUD! Wahoo, in business.
Used a pair of the wires supplied with the Seger horns and crimped/spliced these to the original wiring.

650TR Seger horn step7 20130915.jpg

Here are the horns connected (note the red plastic wire crimping/splicing devices in situ) and in the correct orientation. The last step was putting all the fairing (tupperware) back on the bike.

Tested, check... farkin LOUD! Had ringing in my ears for a few seconds.
Yiipppee!

Job done.

good job you have done but scotch locks really!! they have got to be the worse electrical component ever, these will give you nothing but trouble soon (water gets in them and then problems start) your best off soldering the wires and covering with heat shrink.

alex

[bikerdoc]

good job you have done but scotch locks really!! they have got to be the worse electrical component ever, these will give you nothing but trouble soon (water gets in them and then problems start) your best off soldering the wires and covering with heat shrink.
alex

Interesting observation. I've been using them for years in all manner of automotive/motorcycle applications/additions/upgrades, without any issues... though it might be prudent to wrap the connector in electrical tape.

[prince666]

Hi Doc
The connection will be fine it is so far up out the way i cant see water getting near them and are better then the chinese "way"mine are done lol

P.S. the heat from the engine will keep them dry !