How Many Of You Have BELLS? (not Balls)

[dickiedeals]

Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey...Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the evil road spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground.(Ever wonder where potholes come from?)..Legend also has it that the mystery of the Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift. Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against Evil Road Spirits! Give them a Bell and share the legend of good luck it offers to a motorcycle and its Rider!................I don't know if I'm a believer or not but I have been given 3 such Bells buy fellow riders and loved ones that I display proudly! ...........Do others on the forum have these Bells?.....................Dickie

[stepbill]

I have one bell and a mini set of brass balls attached under my bike.

[Phantom]

Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey...Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the evil road spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground.(Ever wonder where potholes come from?)..Legend also has it that the mystery of the Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift. Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against Evil Road Spirits! Give them a Bell and share the legend of good luck it offers to a motorcycle and its Rider!................I don't know if I'm a believer or not but I have been given 3 such Bells buy fellow riders and loved ones that I display proudly! ...........Do others on the forum have these Bells?.....................Dickie

Is this a Harley legend? :tomatohit: :stirthepot: 'motorcycle-rider4;

Seriously, some of my friends do have them … none own a Honda :shrug: call it coincidence. :icon_mrgreen:

[dickiedeals]

I have one bell and a mini set of brass balls attached under my bike.

After getting stopped 4 times and warned about my brass balls,(Seems they violate some Florida Law) I gave them to my brother! He loves them........Dickie

[dickiedeals]

Is this a Harley legend? :tomatohit: :stirthepot: 'motorcycle-rider4;

Seriously, some of my friends do have them … none own a Honda :shrug: call it coincidence. :icon_mrgreen:

Nope, Its a Motorcycle legend. Probably more profound among Harley riders though..Dickie

[Scotrod]

No bells for me. Wife likes 'em, so I get her at least one for her bike each time. She in turns asks if I'd want one. "Nope"

Had 2 given to me at MSF. (1 for 100% on the written test and another for 100% on the driving test) Immediately gave them to other participants in the class.

Dunno, just haven't gotten into the bell thing on my bikes. :shrug:

[Scotrod]

After getting stopped 4 times and warned about my brass balls,(Seems they violate some Florida Law) I gave them to my brother! He loves them........Dickie

I was going to get a set of pink ones, 'surgically remove' the lower half and secretly tie what was left to my friends S-glide,,,

See how long it would take for him to notice. :icon_biggrin:

[Phantom]

No Bell for me but ….
I do have STRONG magnets under my bikes so that when I pull up to a traffic light, it disrupts the sensors' magnetic field and triggers the sensors on the ground to change the light from red to green :icon_wink:

[F6BPDX]

I do have one, which was given to me by a good friend as soon as I bought my first bike (a 2012 Suzuki Boulevard). It was attached prior to my first ride. When I was trading in for my F6B I had to ride home to have my wife sign the paperwork as well, and they let me take the F6B. I had not swapped over my bell or anything else at this point. On the way back to the dealership I took a wrong turn, tried a slow speed u-turn due to a dead end, and dropped the bike....before I even officially owned it...:icon_doh:

I haven't ridden without the bell since then and no more drops.......coincidence?....probably, but I will take it anyhow!

[F6B-RICH]

After getting stopped 4 times and warned about my brass balls,(Seems they violate some Florida Law) I gave them to my brother! He loves them........Dickie

Well at least someone wanted your balls (your brother) I can not find anyone who wants my balls .batman-smilie.

[dickiedeals]

No Bell for me but ….
I do have STRONG magnets under my bikes so that when I pull up to a traffic light, it disrupts the sensors' magnetic field and triggers the sensors on the ground to change the light from red to green :icon_wink:

Do They Work?........................Dickie

[Scotrod]

I can not find anyone who wants my balls .batman-smilie.

If they are pink, mail 'em to me so I can cut 'em up/ tie 'em to a certain S-Glide! :stirthepot:

[F6B-RICH]

:yes: Yes I have a bell.It has a skull on it .batman-smilie.

[Phantom]

Do They Work?........................Dickie


Yes they do. If you see lines/grooves on the asphalt, that is a electrical field triggering device that is disrupted by vehicles that have a large amount of Steel, Aluminum framed Bikes like our Hondas have very little steel to trigger the lights in most instances. A very strong magnet under your bike will disrupt the electrical field and trigger the light to change.

Years ago, I used to sit in a left turn lane sometimes through 2 complete light cycles until a car pulled up behind me to trigger the device. Once I added magnets … no more waiting for me.

Similar to the following ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/N50-Neodymium-Magnet-2x1x1-2-w-Countersunk-hole-for-10-Screw-1-Count-/310865333802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4861048e2a

[dickiedeals]

Yes they do. If you see lines/grooves on the asphalt, that is a electrical field triggering device that is disrupted by vehicles that have a large amount of Steel, Aluminum framed Bikes like our Hondas have very little steel to trigger the lights in most instances. A very strong magnet under your bike will disrupt the electrical field and trigger the light to change.

Years ago, I used to sit in a left turn lane sometimes through 2 complete light cycles until a car pulled up behind me to trigger the device. Once I added magnets … no more waiting for me.

Similar to the following ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/N50-Neodymium-Magnet-2x1x1-2-w-Countersunk-hole-for-10-Screw-1-Count-/310865333802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4861048e2a

Dickiedeals sells them on ebay for $11.95 ea." Buy two" and you get One Free. All with free Shipping Three work way better than one. They are called Traffic Light Wizards....I thought you knew I sell them. Thats why I asked if they work. I know they work.Been selling then for 8 years...........Dickie

[Phantom]

Dickiedeals sells them on ebay for $11.95 ea." Buy two" and you get One Free. All with free Shipping Three work way better than one. They are called Traffic Light Wizards....I thought you knew I sell them. Thats why I asked if they work. I know they work.Been selling then for 8 years...........Dickie

:tequila: you're driving me to drink ….

I didn't know that you had these :icon_doh: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traffic-Light-Wizard-Tripper-Changer-Asian-Motorcycles-Buy-Two-Get-One-Free-/280900448994?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4166f8b2e2

[dickiedeals]

:tequila: you're driving me to drink ….

I didn't know that you had these :icon_doh: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traffic-Light-Wizard-Tripper-Changer-Asian-Motorcycles-Buy-Two-Get-One-Free-/280900448994?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4166f8b2e2

Yep that's me.....................Dickie

[Deer Slayer]

Mount your deer whistle backwards so as to have the deer run away!:yikes::cheers:

[Scotrod]

:tequila: you're driving me to drink ….



Nah, we're just making your life 'interesting'!!!!! :icon_biggrin:

[hill881]

Had one on my bike but someone stole it. Broke the mounting bolt right off the bike. I was always told that the bell has to be given to you by a friend.

[Retired Army]

Mount your deer whistle backwards so as to have the deer run away!:yikes::cheers:

Reversing the whistle produces a grow deer instead of a go deer tune . :yikes:

[Darkknight]

Yep I got two Bells

[BEIST]

3693

Bought my brother a bell for his new CVO Street Glide.

[shortleg0521]

Legend has it that Evil Road Spirits have been latching themselves on motorcycles for as long as there have been bikes on the road. These Evil Road Spirits are responsible for mechanical problems and bad luck along a journey...Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the evil road spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground.(Ever wonder where potholes come from?)..Legend also has it that the mystery of the Bell carries twice as much power when it is purchased by a friend or loved one and given as a gift. Show someone how much you care. Offer them defense against Evil Road Spirits! Give them a Bell and share the legend of good luck it offers to a motorcycle and its Rider!................I don't know if I'm a believer or not but I have been given 3 such Bells buy fellow riders and loved ones that I display proudly! ...........Do others on the forum have these Bells?.....................Dickie
First one I put on was on a 750 Honda in 1970. I still have the same bell on the F6B.
It has worked so far. I am still alive.
shortleg

[Greg O]

Had one on my bike but someone stole it. Broke the mounting bolt right off the bike. I was always told that the bell has to be given to you by a friend.

Yes, that is true, that is why I don't have one. I have no friends. Does someone want to give me a bell and be my friend.

[stepbill]

Yes, that is true, that is why I don't have one. I have no friends. Does someone want to give me a bell and be my friend.

Send me a PM with your address and I'll mail you one.

[ths61]

Got a bell but have yet to install it.


Yes they do. If you see lines/grooves on the asphalt, that is a electrical field triggering device that is disrupted by vehicles that have a large amount of Steel, Aluminum framed Bikes like our Hondas have very little steel to trigger the lights in most instances. A very strong magnet under your bike will disrupt the electrical field and trigger the light to change.

Years ago, I used to sit in a left turn lane sometimes through 2 complete light cycles until a car pulled up behind me to trigger the device. Once I added magnets … no more waiting for me.

Similar to the following ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/N50-Neodymium-Magnet-2x1x1-2-w-Countersunk-hole-for-10-Screw-1-Count-/310865333802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4861048e2a

Do you have a steel belly pan as well ? Which would work better, magnet or ferrous belly pan ?

Also, FWIW, a good source for strong magnets are inside of your old dead spinner hard drives.

18596

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

Yep, to the Angel Bells( more precisely skull bells), given me by others.
And yep, I have given many to others.
Call it whatever; good will jesture, courtesy, a blessing, Karma....

Can't hurt. Maybe they neutralize the balls on the bike.

[blueverclear]

Had one on my bike but someone stole it. Broke the mounting bolt right off the bike. I was always told that the bell has to be given to you by a friend.

Same with me, it was on the bike so I'm keeping it on but its the first one Ive had some idk how lucky they are..... guess we will see.

Gant

[wjduke]

I look at this two ways. I had one and got hit by a car last year. However, I'm still here and riding again...

[seadog]

The evil road spirits will be tamed only if the bell is given to you by a friend, you cannot get the bell yourself if you expect the magic to work like its suppose too. So I suggest a pay it forward move, buy one and send it to your friend and in return he buys one and sends it too you. I live on the premise that the evil road spirits are scared of Honda's because they are used to those slow old Harleys. So I just throw caution to the wind and travel the highways without a bell.

[oldman]

I've been riding motorcycles for over 30 years and had never heard of this bell superstitution until about 3 years ago. A good friend, who is a lifelong HD rider, gave me one as a gift and told me about the whole myth, including that is has to be give to you, not bought by yourself. I hung it from the license plate, and then moved it to my current bike when I bought it 2 years ago. Someone else told me that it not only holds off the evil spirits, but keeps the elephants away. I will admit that since I put the bell on my bike there has not been even one elephant on the road when I am riding. I'm a believer!

[radi0chik]

I will admit that since I put the bell on my bike there has not been even one elephant on the road when I am riding. I'm a believer!

hahahaha! :icon_mrgreen:

[gregj]

Here is my "bell". Just got the new B home, and this is the first thing on her. I know, not quite a bell, but it serves the same purpose to me. It was a gag gift from a friend several years ago. Several of us VTXers were on a ride, and stopped for gas. When I came out, they were all laughing. Took me a little while to figure out what was going on. I have a JD tractor, and since my VTX was the 03 Uranium Green, it just fit. This bell still means a lot to me, has kept me pretty safe, this will be the 3rd bike it's been on, well over 250K miles. Reminds me of good friends, good times, and good rides.

Be safe y'all.

[dickiedeals]

2 bells on mine. Both gifts from other people.....One on each side......Was ringing the hell out of them in the twisties riding with Big Dawg And Cool Hand last year...................Dickie

[ShanghaiDan]

Got a bell but have yet to install it.



Do you have a steel belly pan as well ? Which would work better, magnet or ferrous belly pan ?

Also, FWIW, a good source for strong magnets are inside of your old dead spinner hard drives.

18596

The ferrous belly pan. The magnet won't work. The way the coils work is to detect the change in inductance (increase) when steel is near the loop. A non-ferrous metal (or weakly ferrous, like a magnet) won't do anything, it won't increase the inductance of the loop and thus it won't be detected. You really need ferrous metal near the coil to make it work.

[beppok]

Left Mine On The Harley And Never Looked Back.

[Aardvark]

Can't ride without one.

[junkyarddog]

:tequila: you're driving me to drink ….

I'll go get the car...:lolup:

[Bob Penn]

Legend goes on to say that by attaching a small bell onto your bike, the evil road spirits will become trapped inside the bell where the constant ringing drives them insane, making them lose their grip until they fall to the ground......................Dickie

I had one, but the ringing was driving me insane so I figured I had better get rid of it before I lost my grip!!

[wjduke]

I had one and got hit by a car anyway...I'm all set on that myth.

[seadog]

My F6B is so quiet I blow right by those evil road spirits before they even know I'm there so no bell for me, they might hear it ringing and jump on board. LOL

[RickJ]

No Bell for me but ….
I do have STRONG magnets under my bikes so that when I pull up to a traffic light, it disrupts the sensors' magnetic field and triggers the sensors on the ground to change the light from red to green :icon_wink:

...or GREEN to RED??

[shooter]

I defer to Dukes judgment on this one. He said screw the bell.

[unsub]

Oh my....I had bowling balls but they slowed me down..the fact that this thread has been given a second chance tells me the vendors must be onto something with these bells. They must have magical powers.:jerkit:

[broncsrule21]

Had the dealer install my whip and bell. can't figure out where this chrome air cleaner goes though:icon_rolleyes:

[BIGLRY]

Had the dealer install my whip and bell. can't figure out where this chrome air cleaner goes though:icon_rolleyes:
How about here?'youwish'

http://demonscy.ipower.com/i_pics/air_cleaner_spike_chrome_harley_ss_cv_mikuni_bikin i_chick.jpg

[broncsrule21]

Yes! that is the perfect spot!"fireybat"

[shooter]

How about here?'youwish'

http://demonscy.ipower.com/i_pics/air_cleaner_spike_chrome_harley_ss_cv_mikuni_bikin i_chick.jpg

That's not where I'd put it , but then I'm kinda kinky.

[2kewlgypsy]

I have given out a bell or two, and yes, my wife and I have them on our bikes, and my son on his as well. Seems to be more about the giving and receiving of the bell than anything else. We each could tell you a pretty cool story about the person that gave us our bells over a frosty beverage sometime. (Although they son, at 15 years old, it will be a frosty mug of root beer)

[RLatt]

Yes they do. If you see lines/grooves on the asphalt, that is a electrical field triggering device that is disrupted by vehicles that have a large amount of Steel, Aluminum framed Bikes like our Hondas have very little steel to trigger the lights in most instances. A very strong magnet under your bike will disrupt the electrical field and trigger the light to change.

Years ago, I used to sit in a left turn lane sometimes through 2 complete light cycles until a car pulled up behind me to trigger the device. Once I added magnets … no more waiting for me.

Similar to the following ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/N50-Neodymium-Magnet-2x1x1-2-w-Countersunk-hole-for-10-Screw-1-Count-/310865333802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4861048e2a

Phantom,

Could you tell us how / where you mounted these?

[MotoMike]

I have two large ones that clank together and throw sparks when they hit the pavement . Ohhh, BELLS. Sorry.
Yup, you must be gifted with the bell otherwise they have no gremlin deflecting powers.

[blackmetoc]

Yes they do. If you see lines/grooves on the asphalt, that is a electrical field triggering device that is disrupted by vehicles that have a large amount of Steel, Aluminum framed Bikes like our Hondas have very little steel to trigger the lights in most instances. A very strong magnet under your bike will disrupt the electrical field and trigger the light to change.

Years ago, I used to sit in a left turn lane sometimes through 2 complete light cycles until a car pulled up behind me to trigger the device. Once I added magnets … no more waiting for me.

Similar to the following ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/N50-Neodymium-Magnet-2x1x1-2-w-Countersunk-hole-for-10-Screw-1-Count-/310865333802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4861048e2a

My big steel balls seem to trip the light device well. No magnets needed. :-)