Story of the Spirit Bell

Have you ever seen the small bells hanging on people's bikes? It is not just another decoration, it has a very specific purpose.

It's purpose is to ward off evil road spirits. These evil spirits live on your scooter given the chance. They enjoy wreaking havoc when you ride. they love creating problems such as ...your electrical system won't work, your battery won't charge, your bike won't start or a multitude of other problems!

These evil road spirits can't stand the noise a bell makes when it rings, therefore they get confused and fall off your scooter. That, my friend, is how holes form in our roads and highways.

The Spirit Bell has double the magic if you give one to a friend. Every time they hear it ringing or see it on their scooter, they will think of you, their good friend! It will make that person feel good to know you were thinking of them. The gift of the Spirit Bell is a good way to show you care. A good maintenance schedule and the Spirit Bell will keep these evil spirits from messing with your ride!

Polishing the Spirit Bell

It has been a tradition among some of us, for a long time, to run a brass bell on the left swing arm, to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone down riding.

It is a small thing, but the reason a brass bell is chosen is that, as we ride, it will get dirty and tarnished. Every time we get down and wash and polish it, we are reminded of friends lost, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of being in the wind.

As we ride, and hear the bell ring, we know that our brothers and sisters are riding with us. How easy it would be to join them with a single mistake.

And maybe, just maybe, the next time a situation comes up, they will be there to help us ... as long as we remember them by polishing the bell.