Motorcycle horns produce a sound signal. It warns other road users of a potential hazard. They are operated by opening and closing electrical contacts that emit a sound. Its tone pitch directly depends on the elasticity of its diaphragm.

Types of motorcycle horns

• Disc horns. Contacts that create a sound signal are opened because of the resonator diaphragm vibrations. The sound produced is strident so, as a rule, it catches attention at ones.
• Trumpet horns. They use an air column inside the trumpet-shaped horn as a resonator. The trumpet usually occupies very little space inside the device. Signals produced by trumpet-type models are calmer.

Malfunctions: their causes and symptoms

• Contact oxidation. In that case, motorcycle horns stop producing any sound warnings. The main cause is the exposure to water and road dirt due to the peculiarities of the part’s location.
• Damaged winding. In that case, the device also doesn’t work when a rider presses the button. This malfunction occurs due to faulty vehicle wiring.

Tips on how to maintain and replace motorcycle horns

• The service life does not have any particular time limits, the components are replaced when it is needed.
• It is worth noting that the absence of the sound isn’t necessarily caused by a faulty horn. The button which operates it might become out of order. In that case, before the complete loss of the sound, the time of the horn’s response to pressing the button gets longer and longer.
• If the component often fails because of the exposure to water and dirt, it is recommended to shift it to a dry place under the fuel tank. It is also possible to apply anti-corrosion lubricant to the contacts.

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