Sorry to hear that. That must be really tough. If I thought it was COMPLETE superstition I wouldn't have one on at all! The bell was given by a friend and I'll keep it on. I may move it, but it stays on the bike! It's not coming off.
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My wifes bell was too pretty to hide.. didn't want it picking up road grime down low either.... so \\;I cross-drilled the small bolt that holds the front brake line bracket to the bottom of the lower triple-tree and mounted it there....
Lower front frame for mine and SOs as well. \\; He has three on his bike. \\; I have one on the bike - Gift from the SO, one in my jacket pocket -from a Blessing of the Bikes (but I haven't gotten around to putting it on yet) and one that was given to me just last night by a lady I know who also rides.
I've never used them on any bike I've owned.....
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But I do throw a few grains of salt over my shoulder before going for a ride. \\;
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