Anyone else have one of these on your bike?

[Hitndahedfred]

When I went to Gettysburg the other weekend I was informed I needed a "gremlin bell". Thing is someone else has to get it for you. Ya can't get yourself one
They are sposed to keep ya safe.
Just sayin,,

 

[jetmechmarty]

I have one on my XS1100. It was given by a fellow XSive. I ain't dead, so it must work. I was not protected by one when I crashed my Guzzi last year.

 

[fredintoon]

When I went to Gettysburg the other weekend I was informed I needed a "gremlin bell". Thing is someone else has to get it for you. Ya can't get yourself one
They are sposed to keep ya safe.
Just sayin,,View attachment 103249

Hi 'fred,
a gifted gremlin bell that's hung down low on a bike's frame is meant to protect a bike and rider from evil spirits.
It is by no means a substitute for careful riding and maintenance.
Seems that a small lead-free pewter gremlin bell with several motif options is available for US$9.95 plus postage.
That the same supplier also offers a "Bikers for Trump" lapel badge for US$5.00 makes one wonder if they truly believe in their products.
https://www.gremlin-bells.com/

 

[Hitndahedfred]

Hi 'fred,
a gifted gremlin bell that's hung down low on a bike's frame is meant to protect a bike and rider from evil spirits.
It is by no means a substitute for careful riding and maintenance.
Seems that a small lead-free pewter gremlin bell with several motif options is available for US$9.95 plus postage.
That the same supplier also offers a "Bikers for Trump" lapel badge for US$5.00 makes one wonder if they truly believe in their products.

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AFFIRMATIVE on that,,,
but
Methinks I will pass on the trump thing though,, lol

 

[CBJamie]

I have gremlin bells on all my bikes. Not that i belive in gremlins, they were all givin to me by varis people who care about me and that is what makes them special. On another forum i'm on they have a member gremlin bell exchange program, where you send one to a member then that member sends one to another and so on, I have received 2 bells from the group. I would be willing to participate in the program here if there was interest.

 

[wannabridin]

Have one on every bike, all given to me by friends/loved ones. I usually make it a commissioning thing. Fingers crossed people remember to give me one if/whenever I get the bikes back on the road one day...

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I've never had one.

Resorted to using a variation on Murphy's law.

Carrying way too much roadside toolkits.

Guarantees they'll never get used...

 

[nj1639]

Pewter is too soft and will wear through the suspension ring......brass is better.

 

[fredintoon]

Pewter is too soft and will wear through the suspension ring......brass is better.

Hi nj1639,
the best material to make bells from is (wait for it) bell metal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_metal
It's a bronze with 78% Copper & 22% Tin.