Sound maker for use on a bicycle

A sound generating apparatus kit comprising:

• (a) a substantially U-shaped member having first and second panels, and having an inner surface and an outer surface;
• (b) an arcuate section positioned on the inner surface of the U-shaped member for receiving and frictionally engaging a part of a bicycle fork;
• (c) first and second ear sections positioned on the outer surface of the U-shaped member, each of the ear sections having an outer side and an inner side whereby exerting pressure on the outer sides of the ear sections widens an opening defined by the arcuate section to receive the bicycle fork part, and releasing the pressure on the ear sections allows the arcuate section to tighten around the bicycle fork part and frictionally engage the bicycle fork part;
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• (d) a first fastener positioned on the arcuate section;
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• (e) a second fastener for attaching to the bicycle fork and adapted for complementary engagement with the first fastener, whereby the sound generating apparatus is securely held to the bicycle fork during use.

A method for generating sound on a bicycle comprising the steps of:

• (a) providing a bicycle comprising at least one bicycle fork and at least one wheel having spokes;
• (b) providing a sound generating apparatus comprising:
• (i) a substantially U-shaped member having first and second panels, and having an inner surface and an outer surface,
• (ii) an arcuate section positioned on the inner surface of the U-shaped member for receiving and frictionally engaging a desired part of a bicycle fork,
• (iii) first and second ear sections positioned on the outer surface of the U-shaped member, each of the ear sections having an outer side and an inner side whereby exerting pressure on the outer sides of the ear sections widens an opening defined by the arcuate section to receive the bicycle fork part, and
• (iv) a plurality of hook fasteners positioned on the arcuate section;
• (c) providing an adhesive strip having a plurality of loop fasteners;
• (d) applying the adhesive strip to the desired part of the bicycle fork;
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• (e) exerting pressure on the outer sides of the ear sections to widen the opening defined by the arcuate section;
• (f) positioning the sound generating apparatus on the bicycle fork, wherein the hook fasteners of the arcuate section engage the loop fasteners on the adhesive strip and the panels of the apparatus are positioned within the path of spokes of the bicycle;
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• (g) releasing the pressure on the ear sections to allow the arcuate section to tighten around the bicycle fork part.