harley bike bell?

Question

do these need to be cleansed like scared stones before use?

Answer 1

i have been riding for 42 years and i will not ride without the bells on my bikes front wheels, i have 4 bells on my bike from my girls 1 from my dad and 1 from my wife. the only time i road with out them i was hit by a car.

Answer 2

Even seasoned motorcycle riders share a superstition, a belief that there are road gremlins who cause mechanical failures and accidents.

To ward off “evil road spirits,” bikers dangle bells near the front wheel. The “freedom” or “spirit” bells are steeped in bike lore and tradition. The powers of the bell are magnified if it is given as a gift by someone who cares.

The belief behind the bells is so strong, in fact, that many bikers won’t ride without them.

According to the legend, the bell traps the evil road spirits within its hollow. The constant ringing drives them insane. Pot holes in the road — legend says — are formed when the evil spirits hit the ground.

Answer 3

That would make sense. When I go the "Blessing of the Bikes", I have heard specific mention of releasing the "spirits who have lost their way" to be ousted from captivity.

I personally don't like superstitious behavior like that, so I don't ride with "icons" for protection. I believe in the even older fashion of protection: two guys in the protection business, Smith and Wesson. Now there's a spirit making company!

Better to have your Bells cleaned instead of your clock.

Ride Like You Stole it. And be safe.

Answer 4

for the bike bells, you dont buy it your self, they only work if a close friend buy's it and give's it to you to put on bike. i put all mine on the front axel. they ring when you ride and drive the road deamons out and off the bike. yes i belive in them. i been rideing motor-bikes for 36 years.

Answer 5

Blessed :)