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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Anybody ever get bitten by the road gremlins? I have to wear RX glasses to drive, well last night was in my 1/2 helmet and was changing lanes. I looked over my sholder to make sure the lane was clear and off went my glasses. It felt like somebody just ripped them off my face. Bet it was those peaky road gremlins. Any one use a gremlin bell? Does it work? Where/how do you hang it off your bike? Now gotta get new bi-focals, glad it wasn't worse. ride safe.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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You don't have a bell do you?[sm=laughat.gif]
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Nope,I need to get one.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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You can normally get the bells at your H/D dealer, most any bike shop or rally.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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But don't buy your own bell, wait til someone gives it to you.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Bad luck to buy for yourslef. Need someone to give them to you as a gift. Hang from frame by front shifter on left and rear brake on right. Use two to keep you extra safe.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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I have lost 2 novelty helmets in a similar fashion. Both helmets I think the quick release strap pulled loose. I don't have a bell either.
 
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There are a few rules to a Gremlin bell

1. You can't feed them after midnight
2. You can't give them water after midnight either (beer or whiskey only)

Real rules that I know of below!

1.They MUST be given to you as a gift (hopefully by another biker)!
2. Shouldn't polish your bell either! Let the rain wash it!
 
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Tell your friends that you need a bell.
 
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Gremlins! Those rat ba$tards will occasionally scratch my chrome.
 
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