Why is there an exorcism bell on every Harley motorcycle?
Have you ever noticed? Almost every Harley motorcycle has a bell hanging on it, a small object called the “exorcism bell”. Is it just for decoration? No, it's not. Not only does it have a funny name, but it's also believed to have the ability to ward off evil spirits and keep you safe. What is this all about? Let's start with a story that has been passed down for a long time.
At this critical moment, the old rider accidentally touched the bell on the toy, which made a clear “ting ting ting” sound, and strangely, the evil spirits stopped attacking after hearing it. When the old knight noticed this wonderful phenomenon, he quickly shook the bell, and the sound attracted a group of knights nearby, who rushed to help and drove away the evil spirits together.
To thank these knights for their help, the old knight wanted to show his gratitude by offering cash, but was politely refused. So he tied the bell with a leather cord and gave it to the riders as an amulet. From then on, the bell hung on the Harley motorcycle became a symbol of guardianship for the riders, meaning peace and safety, and hence the name “Exorcism Bell”.
1. The bell cannot be purchased by yourself
The significance of the bell lies in the heart, so it must be given by friends and relatives in order to have the effect of driving away evil spirits and keeping peace.
2. Hanging position
The bell should be hung at the place closest to the ground, because evil spirits like to attack from the ground, so that it can play a better protective role.
3. Remove it when reselling
If you are selling your motorcycle, remember to remove the bell and give it to the other party to convey goodwill and blessings.
4. Do not steal
Stealing the bell from someone else's bike is not only ineffective, but may also bring misfortune, as it must be given by someone else in order to be effective.
First, the legend of exorcism bell
According to legend, a certain old rider riding a Harley motorcycle, carrying a carload of supplies and toys, traveling in the United States to Mexico on the countryside. When he was almost to the border, he was suddenly attacked by an evil spirit - the motorcycle's clutch failed, the tires blew out, and even the engine stalled, and the car could no longer move forward. The evil spirits took the opportunity to attack and forced the old rider to fall to the side of the road.At this critical moment, the old rider accidentally touched the bell on the toy, which made a clear “ting ting ting” sound, and strangely, the evil spirits stopped attacking after hearing it. When the old knight noticed this wonderful phenomenon, he quickly shook the bell, and the sound attracted a group of knights nearby, who rushed to help and drove away the evil spirits together.
To thank these knights for their help, the old knight wanted to show his gratitude by offering cash, but was politely refused. So he tied the bell with a leather cord and gave it to the riders as an amulet. From then on, the bell hung on the Harley motorcycle became a symbol of guardianship for the riders, meaning peace and safety, and hence the name “Exorcism Bell”.
Notes on the use of the bell
1. The bell cannot be purchased by yourself
The significance of the bell lies in the heart, so it must be given by friends and relatives in order to have the effect of driving away evil spirits and keeping peace.
2. Hanging position
The bell should be hung at the place closest to the ground, because evil spirits like to attack from the ground, so that it can play a better protective role.
3. Remove it when reselling
If you are selling your motorcycle, remember to remove the bell and give it to the other party to convey goodwill and blessings.
4. Do not steal
Stealing the bell from someone else's bike is not only ineffective, but may also bring misfortune, as it must be given by someone else in order to be effective.
Gifts for riders
If you have a loved one or a friend who rides a Harley motorcycle, you may want to give him a magic repellent bell to symbolize peace and protection. At the same time, you can also match a motorcycle diagnostic equipment to help real-time understanding of the vehicle's status, to ensure that every ride is worry-free, to avoid accidents similar to the “evil spirit attack”!
References:
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