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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 01:28 PM
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How in the hell did this dug up thread from the past turn into guardian bells?
 
Old Aug 6, 2017 | 02:30 PM
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That is the beauty of internet cowboys!!!
 
Old Aug 6, 2017 | 02:35 PM
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That is the beauty of internet cowboys!!!
 
Old Aug 6, 2017 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GTK
How in the hell did this dug up thread from the past turn into guardian bells?
No one posted a "No Left Turn" sign :>)
 
Old Aug 6, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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[QUOTE=Shorthanded;16503702]
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be careful some police think they are deadly weapons and will arrest or site you
...checking all over Net can't find any law saying they are illegal? Not one to put on my bike personnally but would like to know.
Search for Slungshot. I do believe they are illegal in California.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slungshot
 
Old Aug 12, 2017 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by CVO SG
I got my Gremlin Bell from a good friend as a sign of wishing me safe riding and truly meaning it. I see nothing silly about that. Now buying one for yourself, maybe..
Oh don't get me wrong.... I have one that I got from a friend also. The thought is what counted. But it sits in my change bowl on the counter. Putting it on the bike and thinking it's protecting you is the silly part.
 
Old Aug 12, 2017 | 08:52 AM
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Oh don't get me wrong.... I have one that I got from a friend also. The thought is what counted. But it sits in my change bowl on the counter. Putting it on the bike and thinking it's protecting you is the silly part.
I hang both of mine proudly! Not for any perceived protection but in rememberence of both friends fallen and friends who wish me well.
Polish the bell and remember.
 
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I hang both of mine proudly! Not for any perceived protection but in rememberence of both friends fallen and friends who wish me well.
Polish the bell and remember.
Thats cool man. Can't knock your reasoning. Just not for me.
 
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Yeah, like this hasn't been beaten to death.

Say goodnight, Dick.
 
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