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May 18, 2012 | 09:31 AM

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HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by EasternSP

Doesn't count as a gift from a friend because you paid money in the transaction. The gremlins know this.

This.

Now if the bike were a gift from a very good friend and it came with a gremlin bell you would be fine. But since you paid for the bike (and thus the bell) you need to have your friend gift you a new bell.

May 18, 2012 | 09:36 AM

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HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by bikenut1957

Good question. I look at it this way, keep the bell and when a friend buys you one put it on as well. Then you will have two bells, twice the protection right? I don't think there is a rule on how many bells you can have. You never know you might start a new fad. Multiple bells.

I have 6 bells friends have given me over the years on my Ultra Classic. I'm running out of places to hook them!

May 18, 2012 | 09:43 AM

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Kowan

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Originally Posted by HarleyRanger

I have 6 bells friends have given me over the years on my Ultra Classic. I'm running out of places to hook them!

That's not right. You're going to have the neighborhood kids running out thinking the ice cream truck is coming.

May 18, 2012 | 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rdb1976

The old one is now an ornament for the Christmas tree.

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Oh geeezzz, now your Christmas tree is going to have problems. So when the kids are standing there on Christmas morning, cryin their little hearts out, don't say I didn't warn ya.

May 18, 2012 | 09:59 AM

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HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by Kowan

That's not right. You're going to have the neighborhood kids running out thinking the ice cream truck is coming.

I didn't think of that. I could insulate my tour pack and saddlebags and make enough $$ on the side selling ice cream to pay for new chrome!

May 18, 2012 | 10:01 AM

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Kowan

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LoL, now you're thinking.

May 18, 2012 | 11:31 AM

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Jigger

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Originally Posted by Outdoor Lady

If you buy a bike and they leave the bell on it - what is the rule of thumb? Do I leave it on it (as a gift) or do I take it off and wait on someone to give me one or do I take mine off my other bike and put it on?

I know that it is a "belief or superstition" thing - so I am not asking for debate on "do they work" or do you believe" - I am just asking the "way it works question" - if you dont know, and want to be a smart butt - Please, dont answer on this thread, start your own.

Thanks!

The Gremlin Bell that comes with a purchased bike is dripping with bad Ju-Ju. I would not risk riding with it.

Officially, the only way to salvage the evil bell and convert it to a lucky/good karma bell is to drop your pants to your ankles and hop around your bike twice. Singing gets you extra points.

Thats what I was told - it worked for me.