OT, air horns
 

So I'm goofing around in the shop, and I have this set of P-3 Nathan
Airchimes from a diesel locomotive, just sitting on the shelf collecting
dust. I start looking at my Goldwing. Now, there was no beer involved, but
neverless, something weird happened. This thing is really fun. One of my
friends was riding by in the opposite direction yesterday and i gave him a
little toot. He said he damn near fell off of his bike laughing.
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn1.jpg
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn2.jpg
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn3.jpg
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn4.jpg
http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn5.jpg



I haven't recorded them, but here is recording of another P-3

http://www.dieselairhorns.com/sounds/p3_SSW8065_OC.mp3

Here’s some other uh, colorful deaf people.

http://www.dieselairhorns.com/trucks.html
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: OT, air horns
 

How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or 24V
supply at least ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Paul Calman" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:3bktoiF6ifneqU1@individual.net...
>
> So I'm goofing around in the shop, and I have this set of P-3 Nathan
> Airchimes from a diesel locomotive, just sitting on the shelf collecting
> dust. I start looking at my Goldwing. Now, there was no beer involved, but
> neverless, something weird happened. This thing is really fun. One of my
> friends was riding by in the opposite direction yesterday and i gave him a
> little toot. He said he damn near fell off of his bike laughing.
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn1.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn2.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn3.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn4.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn5.jpg
>
>
>
> I haven't recorded them, but here is recording of another P-3
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/sounds/p3_SSW8065_OC.mp3
>
> Here's some other uh, colorful deaf people.
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/trucks.html
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
>
>

Re: OT, air horns
 

How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or 24V
supply at least ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Paul Calman" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:3bktoiF6ifneqU1@individual.net...
>
> So I'm goofing around in the shop, and I have this set of P-3 Nathan
> Airchimes from a diesel locomotive, just sitting on the shelf collecting
> dust. I start looking at my Goldwing. Now, there was no beer involved, but
> neverless, something weird happened. This thing is really fun. One of my
> friends was riding by in the opposite direction yesterday and i gave him a
> little toot. He said he damn near fell off of his bike laughing.
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn1.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn2.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn3.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn4.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn5.jpg
>
>
>
> I haven't recorded them, but here is recording of another P-3
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/sounds/p3_SSW8065_OC.mp3
>
> Here's some other uh, colorful deaf people.
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/trucks.html
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
>
>

Re: OT, air horns
 

How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or 24V
supply at least ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Paul Calman" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:3bktoiF6ifneqU1@individual.net...
>
> So I'm goofing around in the shop, and I have this set of P-3 Nathan
> Airchimes from a diesel locomotive, just sitting on the shelf collecting
> dust. I start looking at my Goldwing. Now, there was no beer involved, but
> neverless, something weird happened. This thing is really fun. One of my
> friends was riding by in the opposite direction yesterday and i gave him a
> little toot. He said he damn near fell off of his bike laughing.
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn1.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn2.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn3.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn4.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn5.jpg
>
>
>
> I haven't recorded them, but here is recording of another P-3
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/sounds/p3_SSW8065_OC.mp3
>
> Here's some other uh, colorful deaf people.
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/trucks.html
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
>
>

Re: OT, air horns
 

How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or 24V
supply at least ?

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Paul Calman" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message
news:3bktoiF6ifneqU1@individual.net...
>
> So I'm goofing around in the shop, and I have this set of P-3 Nathan
> Airchimes from a diesel locomotive, just sitting on the shelf collecting
> dust. I start looking at my Goldwing. Now, there was no beer involved, but
> neverless, something weird happened. This thing is really fun. One of my
> friends was riding by in the opposite direction yesterday and i gave him a
> little toot. He said he damn near fell off of his bike laughing.
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn1.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn2.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn3.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn4.jpg
> http://home.goldrush.com/obsoelyt/Horn5.jpg
>
>
>
> I haven't recorded them, but here is recording of another P-3
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/sounds/p3_SSW8065_OC.mp3
>
> Here's some other uh, colorful deaf people.
>
> http://www.dieselairhorns.com/trucks.html
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
>
>

Re: OT, air horns
 

..> How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or
24V
> supply at least ?




I used an air compressor from an 81 Wing's suspension, 2 old propane torch
tanks as air tanks, a solonoid valve, a 140 PSI shut-off for air bag
suspension. I didn't lose any cargo capacity as it's all outside of the
bags. I get about 5 seconds continuous blast (an eternity) or about 7 short
hoots in succession, and then about 5 minutes for refill. I will be looking
to scrounge a better compressor, but don't want to use all my charging
capacity. I have an area above the center stand where i can install another
small tank, but am looking for something to fill the shape.
The system could all be removed in 20 minutes If i get tired of it (not
likely) and when I install an 81 Wing's rear swing arm and final drive on
this 76 Wing in a few weeks, I will be able to use the 81's air shock system
without the usual welding of different lower ends to the shocks. This combo
will give me a higher gear ratio for better mileage, and lengthen the
wheelbase 2.5 inches.
Tomorrow I am leaving on a ride for the weekend, so i will be able to
compare my mileage with that of my trip 2 weeks ago and see what kind of
change there is. I could follow aerodynamic practice and put a simple spike
in front of each hooter to split the airflow, but the numbers will tell me
if it's worth the effort.




--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: OT, air horns
 

..> How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or
24V
> supply at least ?




I used an air compressor from an 81 Wing's suspension, 2 old propane torch
tanks as air tanks, a solonoid valve, a 140 PSI shut-off for air bag
suspension. I didn't lose any cargo capacity as it's all outside of the
bags. I get about 5 seconds continuous blast (an eternity) or about 7 short
hoots in succession, and then about 5 minutes for refill. I will be looking
to scrounge a better compressor, but don't want to use all my charging
capacity. I have an area above the center stand where i can install another
small tank, but am looking for something to fill the shape.
The system could all be removed in 20 minutes If i get tired of it (not
likely) and when I install an 81 Wing's rear swing arm and final drive on
this 76 Wing in a few weeks, I will be able to use the 81's air shock system
without the usual welding of different lower ends to the shocks. This combo
will give me a higher gear ratio for better mileage, and lengthen the
wheelbase 2.5 inches.
Tomorrow I am leaving on a ride for the weekend, so i will be able to
compare my mileage with that of my trip 2 weeks ago and see what kind of
change there is. I could follow aerodynamic practice and put a simple spike
in front of each hooter to split the airflow, but the numbers will tell me
if it's worth the effort.




--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: OT, air horns
 

..> How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or
24V
> supply at least ?




I used an air compressor from an 81 Wing's suspension, 2 old propane torch
tanks as air tanks, a solonoid valve, a 140 PSI shut-off for air bag
suspension. I didn't lose any cargo capacity as it's all outside of the
bags. I get about 5 seconds continuous blast (an eternity) or about 7 short
hoots in succession, and then about 5 minutes for refill. I will be looking
to scrounge a better compressor, but don't want to use all my charging
capacity. I have an area above the center stand where i can install another
small tank, but am looking for something to fill the shape.
The system could all be removed in 20 minutes If i get tired of it (not
likely) and when I install an 81 Wing's rear swing arm and final drive on
this 76 Wing in a few weeks, I will be able to use the 81's air shock system
without the usual welding of different lower ends to the shocks. This combo
will give me a higher gear ratio for better mileage, and lengthen the
wheelbase 2.5 inches.
Tomorrow I am leaving on a ride for the weekend, so i will be able to
compare my mileage with that of my trip 2 weeks ago and see what kind of
change there is. I could follow aerodynamic practice and put a simple spike
in front of each hooter to split the airflow, but the numbers will tell me
if it's worth the effort.




--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: OT, air horns
 

..> How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or
24V
> supply at least ?




I used an air compressor from an 81 Wing's suspension, 2 old propane torch
tanks as air tanks, a solonoid valve, a 140 PSI shut-off for air bag
suspension. I didn't lose any cargo capacity as it's all outside of the
bags. I get about 5 seconds continuous blast (an eternity) or about 7 short
hoots in succession, and then about 5 minutes for refill. I will be looking
to scrounge a better compressor, but don't want to use all my charging
capacity. I have an area above the center stand where i can install another
small tank, but am looking for something to fill the shape.
The system could all be removed in 20 minutes If i get tired of it (not
likely) and when I install an 81 Wing's rear swing arm and final drive on
this 76 Wing in a few weeks, I will be able to use the 81's air shock system
without the usual welding of different lower ends to the shocks. This combo
will give me a higher gear ratio for better mileage, and lengthen the
wheelbase 2.5 inches.
Tomorrow I am leaving on a ride for the weekend, so i will be able to
compare my mileage with that of my trip 2 weeks ago and see what kind of
change there is. I could follow aerodynamic practice and put a simple spike
in front of each hooter to split the airflow, but the numbers will tell me
if it's worth the effort.




--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: OT, air horns
 

And yet you insist no beer was involved.....???

That is totally wild, must have been good drugs instead....
;-)

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Paul Calman wrote:
>
> .> How are they powered ? I thought horns that big required onboard air or
> 24V
> > supply at least ?
>
> I used an air compressor from an 81 Wing's suspension, 2 old propane torch
> tanks as air tanks, a solonoid valve, a 140 PSI shut-off for air bag
> suspension. I didn't lose any cargo capacity as it's all outside of the
> bags. I get about 5 seconds continuous blast (an eternity) or about 7 short
> hoots in succession, and then about 5 minutes for refill. I will be looking
> to scrounge a better compressor, but don't want to use all my charging
> capacity. I have an area above the center stand where i can install another
> small tank, but am looking for something to fill the shape.
> The system could all be removed in 20 minutes If i get tired of it (not
> likely) and when I install an 81 Wing's rear swing arm and final drive on
> this 76 Wing in a few weeks, I will be able to use the 81's air shock system
> without the usual welding of different lower ends to the shocks. This combo
> will give me a higher gear ratio for better mileage, and lengthen the
> wheelbase 2.5 inches.
> Tomorrow I am leaving on a ride for the weekend, so i will be able to
> compare my mileage with that of my trip 2 weeks ago and see what kind of
> change there is. I could follow aerodynamic practice and put a simple spike
> in front of each hooter to split the airflow, but the numbers will tell me
> if it's worth the effort.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California