Gremlin bell

rusty1 · 03-24-2013, 04:44 AM

When I was pulling the motor from the donor bike I found a nice gremlin bell wedged between the motor and frame. My question is, would it be safe to put on the nomad because it was on a wrecked bike that I bought?

**ringadingh** · 03-24-2013, 06:26 AM

I'm not real sure, but if it was me I'd probably use it. I think the only stipulation is that you don't buy it for yourself, its supposed to be given to you.

Mr Clean · 03-24-2013, 07:42 AM

If you pick up a Guardian® Bell of your own, the magic will work, but if your bell is given to you, the power is doubled, and you know that somewhere you have a special friend helping to look after you.
So, if you have a friend who doesn’t have a bell, why not give them one? It’s a nice feeling for the recipient to know you care. The bell, plus a good preventive maintenance program by the bikes owner, will help eliminate Evil Road Spirits.
Bottom line: I'd save the bell and give it to a friend when he/she buys a new bike

coffey67 · 03-24-2013, 08:50 AM

OK. First I do not believe in superstition but for those of you who do; The bell came off a bike that was wrecked!!! For those who are superstitious, do you think that MIGHT be a bad sign???

**cnc** · 03-24-2013, 09:08 AM

If it was on a bike that was wrecked, then the bell did not work, unless the rider walked away from the wreck, in which case you could say it did it's job and is worth keeping.

firestetz · 03-24-2013, 09:27 AM

What if you get a guardian bell for someone an have it blessed, does that increase it's power?

Loafer · 03-24-2013, 09:36 AM

If you want to be blessed, join a congregation of folks that gather in God's House and
start believeing in God. That works better than a bell.

**Top Cat** · 03-24-2013, 09:58 AM

I'm superstitious and no way in hell would I put a bell from a wrecked bike on my bike.
Even if you figure it worked by the rider not getting killed I would think that it has used up it's power.
I also think if you are a religious person then have the bell blessed. What can it hurt

**glwilson** · 03-24-2013, 11:34 AM

I had two bells on my bike when I wrecked a few years ago...

I walked-away basically unscathed; but you would think the bells would have worked better than that...

Oh... by the way... both are still on the bike. What the heck...

**ringadingh** · 03-24-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

If it was on a bike that was wrecked, then the bell did not work, unless the rider walked away from the wreck, in which case you could say it did it's job and is worth keeping.

Thats the way I see it too.

redjay · 03-24-2013, 05:38 PM

Sorry guys but the talk of gremlin bells reminds me of the tooth fairy, leprechauns and Santa Claus.

If it makes you feel safer having a bell on your bike, all the power to you.

jonrjen · 03-24-2013, 06:11 PM

I look at the Gremlin bell kind of like looking at the wife. I believe I would rather have her on my side than sitting across from me in family court.

If I purchased a bike that had been wrecked and the past owner walked away then the bell stays as a proven fact.

It is not all superstition, but spirit of the sport.

**Kawhead** · 03-24-2013, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loafer

If you want to be blessed, join a congregation of folks that gather in God's House and
start believeing in God. That works better than a bell.

Was that just aimed at TC? That's the way I do it.

I left my bell on my wrecked bike, 'cause I was too wrecked to get it. I would say keep it. I never thought about it but I'd never wish the finder bad luck, or anybody. Doing that will bring bad luck on you superstitious or not.

**cnc** · 03-24-2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redjay

Sorry guys but the talk of gremlin bells reminds me of the tooth fairy, leprechauns and Santa Claus.

If it makes you feel safer having a bell on your bike, all the power to you.

You saying Santa Claus and the Tooth fairy aren't real?, well thanks for wrecking it for the rest of us.

rusty1 · 03-24-2013, 10:19 PM

Whats next? No easter bunny?

03-24-2013, 04:44 AM	#1
rusty1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 84	Gremlin bell When I was pulling the motor from the donor bike I found a nice gremlin bell wedged between the motor and frame. My question is, would it be safe to put on the nomad because it was on a wrecked bike that I bought? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I'm not real sure, but if it was me I'd probably use it. I think the only stipulation is that you don't buy it for yourself, its supposed to be given to you. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	If it was on a bike that was wrecked, then the bell did not work, unless the rider walked away from the wreck, in which case you could say it did it's job and is worth keeping. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	If you want to be blessed, join a congregation of folks that gather in God's House and start believeing in God. That works better than a bell. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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03-24-2013, 09:58 AM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I'm superstitious and no way in hell would I put a bell from a wrecked bike on my bike. Even if you figure it worked by the rider not getting killed I would think that it has used up it's power. I also think if you are a religious person then have the bell blessed. What can it hurt __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-24-2013, 07:42 AM	#3
Mr Clean Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Revere MA Posts: 2	If you pick up a Guardian® Bell of your own, the magic will work, but if your bell is given to you, the power is doubled, and you know that somewhere you have a special friend helping to look after you. So, if you have a friend who doesn’t have a bell, why not give them one? It’s a nice feeling for the recipient to know you care. The bell, plus a good preventive maintenance program by the bikes owner, will help eliminate Evil Road Spirits. Bottom line: I'd save the bell and give it to a friend when he/she buys a new bike
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coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	OK. First I do not believe in superstition but for those of you who do; The bell came off a bike that was wrecked!!! For those who are superstitious, do you think that MIGHT be a bad sign???
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03-24-2013, 09:27 AM	#6
firestetz Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sulphur Louisiana Posts: 74	What if you get a guardian bell for someone an have it blessed, does that increase it's power?
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I had two bells on my bike when I wrecked a few years ago... I walked-away basically unscathed; but you would think the bells would have worked better than that... Oh... by the way... both are still on the bike. What the heck... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-24-2013, 05:38 PM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,932	Sorry guys but the talk of gremlin bells reminds me of the tooth fairy, leprechauns and Santa Claus. If it makes you feel safer having a bell on your bike, all the power to you.
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03-24-2013, 06:11 PM	#12
jonrjen Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 60	I look at the Gremlin bell kind of like looking at the wife. I believe I would rather have her on my side than sitting across from me in family court. If I purchased a bike that had been wrecked and the past owner walked away then the bell stays as a proven fact. It is not all superstition, but spirit of the sport.
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03-24-2013, 10:19 PM	#15
rusty1 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 84	Whats next? No easter bunny?
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