Bell - a tradition or ???????
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From: Reston, Va
Sure Bell is a tradition. My first helmet in 1979 was a Bell Star. That helmet saved most of the right side of my face and probably kept me from a serious brain injury. As soon as I can cobble together another $600, I intend to buy another Bell helmet.
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From: Manassas, VA
The first time I noticed one, back in the eighties, I said something like, "That's not much of a security system." The guy was nice enough to school me on ride bells instead of being a dick. I think I was riding a Yamaha 650 Special at the time.
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From: NE Philly
I'm not gay I know for a fact that getting a bell put on a bike does not turn anyone gay. Being a homosexual and liking ***** make you gay.
Getting one as a gift from a buddy or fellow rider doesn't change one's sexuality. Any doofus that thinks that is a secret homo.
Who cares if anyone believes in the bell or not? I doubt the majority of people who have recieved a bell (like myself) believe it keeps them safe. It's just a tradition. Humanity is full of traditions.
Getting one as a gift from a buddy or fellow rider doesn't change one's sexuality. Any doofus that thinks that is a secret homo.
Who cares if anyone believes in the bell or not? I doubt the majority of people who have recieved a bell (like myself) believe it keeps them safe. It's just a tradition. Humanity is full of traditions.
Last edited by baka1969; Dec 16, 2012 at 11:02 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Portsmouth, Ohio
People I know refer to them as gaurdian bells. The tradition I was taught was you can't buy one for yourself, someone that loves you has to buy it for you, and it's to keep you safe while riding. The closer to the road, the better it works... I've got one on my bike. There was one already on there when I bought my bike, but I took it off and replaced it with one that was given to me by my girlfriend.
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From: Milton, Delaware
I don't believe in 'road gremlins' or that a bell will keep them away. But, a buddy of mine spent $17 on one that he gave to me. I've been told that they're most effect when hung close to the ground so that's where mine is. I could care less about it's effectiveness, but if a buddy thinks enough of it to give me one, then it's going on the bike.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
It's a tradition that is fun. Like wearing a lucky shirt when your NFL team plays. Logically it makes no difference, but emotionally it feels good. Not dangerous to your health.
Calling people gay, can get your nose busted. Make sure you only do it keyboard commando.
Calling people gay, can get your nose busted. Make sure you only do it keyboard commando.
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From: NoVA
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They do work and here is proof; my bro was camping and a raccoon rang the bell and woke him up he believes the coon was going for his beef jerky in his soft bag. Coons, gremlins,people who don't like gay people it keeps them all away.