Hi Olivier,
I've used zipties on various places on the bike for almost three years, and they all remain tight and secure. It's worth noting that the loads are pretty small (solenoid, Heat-Troller control box, garage remote, Eastern Beaver single relay, each fairly light), the climate here is mild, and the bike lives in a garage. I carry some spares, and don't worry about it.
Aftermarket Horn
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Re: Aftermarket Horn
David Brick
Santa Cruz CA
2007 R1200R
priors: R50, R50, R69, R69S, R65, FJ1200, K75S, R1100RSL
Santa Cruz CA
2007 R1200R
priors: R50, R50, R69, R69S, R65, FJ1200, K75S, R1100RSL
Re: Aftermarket Horn
Oliver,
I followed David's instructions a couple of years ago, and have been happy with my FIAMM dual horns ever since, and have had no problems with the zip ties. Plus I was able to keep my cannister.
OTOH, we do not have cold winters out here...
I followed David's instructions a couple of years ago, and have been happy with my FIAMM dual horns ever since, and have had no problems with the zip ties. Plus I was able to keep my cannister.
OTOH, we do not have cold winters out here...
Mike in SB
2009 R1200R all black
ex1970 BMW R60/5
ex1959 BMW pre-slash R60
ex Matchless G80CS
2009 R1200R all black
ex1970 BMW R60/5
ex1959 BMW pre-slash R60
ex Matchless G80CS
Re: Aftermarket Horn
I use zip ties to hold things in place but wouldn't use them to actually hold something on. I do carry long ones just in case, I guess they are the space age equivalent of bailing wire. BTW: when you cut off the end you should use a special tool, if you don't, you leave an end like a little razor blade that will give a nasty cut.
I got the tool and what I thought was a lifetime supply (but I out lived the supply) of tie wraps (zip ties) from a previous job.
I got the tool and what I thought was a lifetime supply (but I out lived the supply) of tie wraps (zip ties) from a previous job.
Harry Costello -- Jersey Shore
2007 R1200R
1974 + 75 CB125S
1971 R75
2020 Guzzi V85TT
BMWMOA 57358
2007 R1200R
1974 + 75 CB125S
1971 R75
2020 Guzzi V85TT
BMWMOA 57358
Re: Aftermarket Horn
NB that the zip ties on our bikes do not hold the horns in place; the horns are bolted to metal brackets. I'm only using zip ties for lighter adjunct stuff.xprof wrote:I followed David's instructions a couple of years ago, and have been happy with my FIAMM dual horns ever since, and have had no problems with the zip ties...
David Brick
Santa Cruz CA
2007 R1200R
priors: R50, R50, R69, R69S, R65, FJ1200, K75S, R1100RSL
Santa Cruz CA
2007 R1200R
priors: R50, R50, R69, R69S, R65, FJ1200, K75S, R1100RSL