| Author | Message | ||
     Bomber |
OK, I know they can work, I know they should be hung as close to the road surface as possible, and I know they should be deep-sixed if they fail to perform question is, is it appropriate to transfer a good working bell from one scoot to another? if the gris gris attached to the bike, or the rider? someone here's gotta know this -- Tramp? Thang? | ||
| Loki |
I think transferring it yourself invalidates it operations. | ||
| Tramp |
...thought 'frisco belle' was a drag queeen.... | ||
| Bomber |
actually, it's for another, but good point, Loki Tramp -- er, oh, never mind ;-} (Message edited by bomber on August 08, 2005) | ||
| U4euh |
My question is- "how do you know if they fail to work?" I'll explain my question if anyone answers. | ||
| Bomber |
well, if you've got one on yer scoot (and they are more effective if they are a gift, rather than acquired on your own power), and you experience an unlookedfor flesh-pavement interface, I'm thinkin it's a good bet it didn't work | ||
| Rek |
If you find gremlins smashed on your wind-screen then you know the bell works (they look a lot like bugs) Rob | ||
| Tramp |
so..help my ignorant kiester out, here- where did the "Frisco" half of the monniker come from, anyway? | ||
| Bomber |
wish I could tell ya, Tramp -- that's what the guys what brought me up, scooter-wise, called em in chicago | ||
| Bcordb3 |
What is a "Frisco Bell"? Or have I just been had? | ||
| Ingemar |
Frisco Bell | ||
| Bomber |
not quite, Ing -- it's a little bell you often see HD riders sporting on their frames, down low to the ground -- sposed to scare away bad juju and the like, and keep ya from crashing BC -- you're worried about being had? here? phhbt, no worries ;-} | ||
| Ingemar |
But you will agree that THAT bell will do a much better job. After all, it's bigger and will make one hell of noise, no? I mean, them highside demons won't stand a change, right?  | ||
| Light_keeper |
But where would you hang it to be effective?? | ||
| Glitch |
Legend has it that evil road spirits have been latching themselves on to motorcycles for a long time, 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 pot-holes come from?) Legend also has it that the mystery of the guardian 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 the evil road spirits! Give a guardian bell and share the legend of good luck it offers to a motorcycle and it’s rider! I had to wait until I knew what a "Frisco Bell" was. Never heard 'em called that before. | ||
| Bomber |
ing, yeah, but it would throw off the mass-centralization dealeo, I'm thinkin ;-} Glitch -- it was called a friscxo bell back during the Johnson adminsitration, anyways . . . back when green scoots were bad luck, when lights didn't much, and if ya couldn't kick start it, ya couldn't ride -- could very well be called sumpin else, now | ||
| Glitch |
As far as I know green is still bad luck. I used to have a Eveready Heavy Duty taped to my bars for a helper light (68 Sportster). And I've had many kick-starts kick back, with the scars to show for it. Ahhh...the good ol' days! | ||
| Bomber |
to quote one far more lucid, and prettier n me (I know, not much of a stretch) "These are the good old days!" | ||
| Glitch |
"These are the good old days!" That's a good thing, 'cause there ain't no goin' back! | ||
| Road_thing |
I remember asking a 1% type back around 1968 what was the bell for, he said it was to alert his dog in case somebody messed with his bike while he was asleep. So, I guess the gift of a bell without a dog as a toothy accompaniment is pretty much a hollow honor! rt | ||
| Tramp |
you wanna keep evil away from your scoot? use a support sticker for your local (whichever it may be) 1%er m/c. no better anti-theft device in the world. never have seen a 1%er with one of these bells, especially not in or around frisco. probably one of those 99%er (pronounced:"HOG member) traditions that came about from the pages of (*gag* hack*) Easyriders magazine.... as to the good ol' days, me hearties, just bear in mind: "They don't make 'em like the used to, and they never did" (Message edited by tramp on August 09, 2005) (Message edited by tramp on August 09, 2005) | ||
| Bomber |
smile -- likely right on a couple of points, Tramp when I first saw em, while they were on USA-produced Vtwins, they weren't being run by 1%ers -- I saw a couple in SF in the late 60s, altho, again, not on 1% bikes -- it's been amuzing to watch Easyriders morph from it's orgininal state to the "lifestyle" promoting rag it's seemingly become, yes? | ||
| Glitch |
Oh yeah, I can see the Georgia Outlaws waiting beside my li'l XB with it's 1%er label on it, just to see who in the wide, wide, world of sports put that sticker on that Buell. They ain't happy with our 3%er patch already. | ||
| Tramp |
the OLs (along with HA)allow members to ride Buells as their primary bike, Glitch. They'd be pleased to see their support sticker on it. NOT an actual 1%er diamond, just their support sticker (ie support your local {club name here}). the 3%er stuff will raise some hackles, though, but it doesn't take much explaining. By and large anyone who stands up for his stickers (as long as they're not from a rival org.) garners respect. unless your dealing with the other southern/midatlantic club.... how about a 5-letter word for ' early european non-judeo-christian individual'? | ||
| Ingemar |
You mean a 6-letter word, perhaps? Islam is not a word for an individual, that would be muslim. Islam is the religion, a muslim would be the follower of that religion | ||
| Ingemar |
btw, I can think of an almost unlimited number of 5-letter words that would fit an "early european non-judeo-christian individual", but they wouldn't be limited to, if you know what I mean. Just call 'em what they are, shall we? | ||
| Tramp |
actually, ingy, muslims ARE judeo-christian, and they're not early european.(and I DO mean a 5-letter word) islam is the youngest of the three major judeo-christian religions, and, incidentally, it's followers, much like jews, were the children of shem, making arabs "semites", which, of course, throws a whole new spin on the term "anti-semite", when used exactly. nope, i didn't mean muslims, and there's no M/C which uses "muslim" as it's name, in the US. although in the big house, African-American Sunnis often join a big house org. known as the 5%ers, coincidentally enough. I DO NOT refer to these 'other' clubs by name, both because it's against my code, and it doesn't do the owner of the site any good to have these various names bandied about. how about "broad name for all the polytheistic religions of ancient europe"? that do it for ya? How about a hijack..anyone? Ok, I'll start... speaking of ways to ward off evil, I keep a St. Michael Prayer Card, complete with the florid image of the archangel, clear-taped to my gas tank. (Message edited by tramp on August 09, 2005) | ||
| Ingemar |
Aw, damn. I'm sorry tramp. I don't know what I was thinking. I wasn't reading it completely and just tripped over the last sentence. Again, sorry mate. (Message edited by Ingemar on August 09, 2005) | ||
| Tramp |
jeeprs. don't EVER have to apologize to me... ever, mr. stenmark! | ||
| Ingemar |
jeeprs.?  | ||
| Tramp |
OK- jeepers... was channelling ee cummings for a sec. incidentally, 'muslim' is NOT just a noun for a follower, but an adjective for anything or anyone related to isalm | ||
| Aaomy |
far as i know they have always been gremlin bells in my area,, i dont have any, its always been bad mojo to either buy your self a bell or a motorcycle angel for you jacket, vest. they must always be boughten by friends.. rek,, look like bugs,  if those are gremlins,,, well i killem by the millions. thats only about 42 miles of gremlin infested territory,, we must have tons , judging from the amount of pot holes.. | ||
| Aaomy |
. . back when green scoots were bad luck, when lights didn't much, and if ya couldn't kick start it, ya couldn't ride , bommer and glitch,, cool, sounds like a pretty regular thing around here too though.. one of my other scoots is a 62 XLCH,, straight magneto,, no retard,, well except the one kicking it,, and no battery either. keep the rpms up so the people can hopefully see the brake light when your trying to stop. also at a buck 40 and at full advance i have no problem clearing the handle bars. no scars but i do usually walk with a limp.. ??? do the gremlin bells do anything for kick back???? | ||
| Bomber |
Tramp -- I'll not say the P word out loud -- no reason to bring down the attention of those who shall remain nameless -- Aaomy -- bells do absolutely nuthin fer kickback, so far as my experience demonstrates -- yer CH sounds aces! pics? btw, boring a hole through the local insect life is an honorable job -- thank you for helping darwinian selection! | ||
| Road_thing |
Man, that beautiful front mount absolutely slays the gremlins/bugs, doesn't it? rt | ||
| Glitch |
Warding off evil...Bhutadamara Mudra...early gang signs? |
