F**Kin Gremlins
The road gives nothing. Sometimes worse than nothing. Gremlins.
That’s why we give each other Guardian Bells. Look at the base of a motorcycle frame and you will often see a metal bell. Guardian Bells are everywhere, and each one has a story.
Royal Air Force
The practice began in Royal Air Force airplanes during World War II when pilots hung bells to spirit away mechanical failures and all manner of pesky and perhaps fatal problems that bedeviled early aircraft.
Many American service men rode their first motorcycles in England where motorcycles were popular on the smaller rural and village roads especially among R.A.F. pilots who began hanging Guardian Bells on their bikes. Anyone who watches the opening scene of Lawrence of Arabia can see how a Gremlin took the life of a great British general riding his motorcycle at high speed. American veterans who returned home and started riding motorcycles carried on the Guardian Bell tradition.
The Legend
In many cultures bells protect the living from the reach of the unseen. Every rider has a different story of who gave the first Guardian Bell and the tradition that followed.
The Gift
The Guardian Bell must be given and it must be received. The truer and better the friend the stronger the spirit of the Guardian Bell. Goodwill blesses the metal, and the giver attaches the gift to the bike so intent locks it in place. The ritual is simple but absolute. The power is in the connection between two riders. When a friend places the bell on your frame, they are saying: return safely. The vow in iron.
Proper Placement and Care
Hang the Guardian Bell near the footpegs to catch Gremlins before they reach the engine. Keep the bell clean.
Sell the Bike? Keep the Bell or Give to the Buyer.
Sell the bike? Keep the Guardian Bell. It belongs to the rider, not the frame. Do not let it touch the ground. It is also good to re-gift the Guardian Bell. Some say the Guardian Bell has more blessings the more riders it has protected.
Safety
Beyond the myths and legends, the Guardian Bell represents a profound commitment to the safety of others. In a world where danger is always present, our Guardian Bells acts as a reminder that no one rides alone. When you hear that chime ring, you are hearing the voice of someone who values your life. A prayer against the unseen.
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