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Horn not working?

Joined Jul 2015
96 Posts | 0+
Charleston, WV
Hey all- I hope nobody minds that I have been posting a lot lately. But where else would I find such informative answers about the hyperstrada??

Anyways, as some of you may know, I've been getting the bike back on the road after not riding her last year. Everything seems fine... but I noticed today that the horn doesn't work. It definitely worked the last time I rode (late 2016). She's been stored in my garage (not heated). All of the other electrical stuff seems fine. Although, I have not checked all of the signal lights/brake lights, but I will. Headlight def works. Everything on dash seems fine.

1) Any likely culprits?

2) What can I check first?

My mechanical knowledge is fairly limited. However, I do have a buddy who is a bit more knowledge than me who often helps me with stuff.

Thanks in advance!
 
The horn is located near the headlight. There are two wires that power it. I'd check those connections first.
 
So checked it today. It works...

I did wash the bike a few days ago (around when I said it was not working). I'm pretty careful about how I spray the bike. Not jet stream, etc. But maybe something to wet and it has since dried?? Not sure.
 
I suppose it's possible there was a little corrosion on the metal plates of the horn preventing them from vibrating for a bit? That said my bike has had a thorough soaking due to a full days riding in the rain last year and nothing like this happened.
 
yes - i just spray in the button area and work the button a little. No need to take it apart. I let it dry some before starting the bike.