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Staying Current and In Tune by: Jan Knobbe

Almost everything around us is about technology these days.  Including our two wheel rides.    Harley has been able to upload fuel and ignition maps to help the bike run correctly for new exhaust, air cleaners, and cam or motor combinations for several years now using their own tools.  We went to the V-Twin expo again this year in Cincinnati, OH.  I brought one if our mechanics with me this year.  We found several interesting equipment/tools that will aide us in keeping up with the newest technology in Harley Davidson, Victory and Indian motorcycles for tuning all the way up to 2016.  This also includes being able to flash stereo and upgrading for any different wheel combinations that people are putting on their bikes with the big wheel bagger craze going on.  With this new upgrading individuals can ride their bikes safely without the distracting lights on the dash flashing as is currently the result without the proper tuning.

We came home with the tool to flash the original ECU just like Harley does for anything from turning on ACRs (automatic compression releases), diagnosing codes, flashing radios so that the radio has all the capabilities of having rear speakers, saddlebag speakers or any stereo combination.  We also have the capability of flashing the original ECU for stage I, II, III, and IV engine builds to give them proper fuel and ignition maps.

When I opened up Chariots of Fire Customs LLC eleven years ago, we were working on  Panheads and Shovel Heads and tuning was done by changing jets in the carburetor and ignition timing using a timing light.  Since 2000 all motors for the big twins are now fuel injected and sportsters, as of 2007, are fuel injected as are Victories and Indians.  With people building motors to a much bigger cubic inch, tuning the motor correctly is hugely important.  We strive to find the tools to perform these technologic services for our customers.  I strive to take care of my customers by learning all the newest technology out there.  I’ve been an engine builder and tuner on my drag bikes, customers bikes and my own turbo charged road glide for the eleven years we’ve been in business plus an additional three decades prior to opening up Chariots.  I am proud to continue to make Chariots of Fire Customs LLC the very best.  Come by and see us if you have any questions we will be glad to show you our new toy.

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