Gremlin Bell?
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got my bell in London KY. wife and I was in a leather shop and the lady that worked there walked up and handed it to her she said to put it on. If someone gives it to you, you should take it as a very kind act that someone wants to keep you safe. and when you clean it you can always think about the person that gave it to you. It is all part of a tradition and there is no reason to stop it. I have given them to two of my friends that I ride with and I don't think they should be taken lightly if for no other reason than the frindship.J.M.O.
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i have one on my bike it was given to me from my grandfather. it is brass just like the one he has on his bike. the bad thing is its pretty old and the little thingy inside of it fell out so i need to fix it very soon cuz i noticed without it ive been almost hit 3 efin times.
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ORIGINAL: Mike64
So I've noticed in HD's new tv ad campaign the close up of the bike and rider and "bell" hanging from the front fork or handle bar. Is this a "Gremlin Bell"? Whats the background of the bell? Figured it was to spook livestock or deer when out on country roads.
So I've noticed in HD's new tv ad campaign the close up of the bike and rider and "bell" hanging from the front fork or handle bar. Is this a "Gremlin Bell"? Whats the background of the bell? Figured it was to spook livestock or deer when out on country roads.
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I had one on my FXD and nothing but problems no $hit, close calls with cagers, loose plug wires, plugs ect.(dealer service at fault on that one) Took it off and no problema since, gave it to the X-wife, she's a pilot.
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I was just given my first riding bell, and I love it. It was given to me by my girlfriend tonight and it made my day. have a look at it...
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Just put it back it back on. You'll be good.
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i think i will. i just talked to the guy i bought it from and he said he had the bike "blessed" at a bike event and the bell was part of it. i'd guess theres some good karma left.... he's a volunteer firefighter.
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I have a bell I would be happy to send you. Purchased it for another member in the gremlin bell thread, then he got one. Let me know.
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I have had one since 99. On long nights i can here an occasional ding.... ding.... its keeps my mind focused on riding instead of drifting...