Throttle rolled on, raising the rpm. Squeezing the front brake with the same hand. Looking forward as the track official spins both hands around one another. Nothing but the deep throaty roar of two bikes ready to do battle. Thumping, vibrations crawling through the ground into anyone standing near the starting line. Left hand opens, the clutch engages, spinning the rear tire around and around. Smoke fills the air, as the tire heats up and grows just fractions taller. Easing off the brake the bike launches out of the water box; ready to race. Continue Reading →
Notice Something Different?
Our New Email Look should be easier to read and more helpful!
A while ago (a year – more?) we updated our website. Now, we’ve taken it one step further and updated our email look. We’re pretty excited about it and hope you are too! We’ve formatted all the content we usually include to be easier to locate and read. With buttons that go out to our website, we hope you will enjoy reading our newsletter and other emails. We may tweak it a little as we get more feedback on it from you, but in the mean time: open, read, click, enjoy!
Road Trip By Jan “49%” Knobbe
I ordered a new trailer for the shop just after Thanksgiving and was hoping to pick it up before the new year. Well, after many calls to the manufacturer checking up on the progress I finally got the call that it was ready to be picked up. I was as anxious as a kid on Christmas morning to finally get to go and get my new toy. ROAD TRIP! Myself and friend Doug Dillon started our journey to Fitzgerald Georgia Friday the thirteenth, not realizing this till about Chattanooga Tennessee. I probably would have waited a day . . . okay, maybe not. Continue Reading →
Reflections By: Pastor Terry Burke
Well as I sit here thinking of the year to come, my mind reflects to my bike and the up-grades and changes I have made this past year. As many of you know, this can be a big leap of faith changing your ride up and it can be costly. So this is where I will share my experiences about Chariots of Fire Customs LLC. It begins back in December of 09; I had just driven about 1800 miles (nonstop) picking up my new street glide. I had met Jan and Jim a couple of times, really brief encounters, but thought I’d give them a try. Well I showed up to unload my bike looking for a ramp and the one I found was not what I was looking for. It turns out it’s the block wall outside the shop and then Jim decides to go sliding all over the parking lot in the snow to bring the bike in. So there begins my relationship with the shop. And it has grown into more than a business relationship, it’s a friendship. Continue Reading →
Reflections By: Pastor Terry Burke
Well as I sit here thinking of the year to come, my mind reflects to my bike and the up-grades and changes I have made this past year. As many of you know, this can be a big leap of faith changing your ride up and it can be costly. So this is where I will share my experiences about Chariots of Fire Customs LLC. It begins back in December of 09; I had just driven about 1800 miles (nonstop) picking up my new street glide. I had met Jan and Jim a couple of times, really brief encounters, but thought I’d give them a try. Well I showed up to unload my bike looking for a ramp and the one I found was not what I was looking for. It turns out it’s the block wall outside the shop and then Jim decides to go sliding all over the parking lot in the snow to bring the bike in. So there begins my relationship with the shop. And it has grown into more than a business relationship, it’s a friendship. That’s one thing that’s great about them whether you are new to the biker life or been riding for years, this shop supplies great service. I have had all my oil changes and services done there along with a power commander and many other things. The work has always been done professionally, along with good pricing. Continue Reading →
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Goodness Gracious December Already By: Biker Bunny
I don’t know about all of you, but December snuck up on me very quickly this year. I hope everyone enjoyed turkey day. I know I did! The year slips by so very fast, make sure to take the time to really appreciate your friends and family and tell them how much they mean to you. I would like to do the same to you, our motorcycle family. We truly appreciate your support of Chariots of Fire Customs LLC. Our doors are open for all your motorcycle needs year round. Just come in and let us know what we can do for you.
As you are busy hopping from one task to the next, one party to the next, one shopping trip to the next . . . take time to smell the cookies! Enjoy the look on a child’s face as they open up their presents. Remember, it’s the little things in life. Smile, relax, enjoy the season. I know I will.
Tech Tips
How to get stuck on the side of the road By:KinG JaKe
I know everyone is looking back at this past year, and saying, “Gee I didn’t get stuck on the side of the road even once.” Well don’t worry I can help get you there. First step is to stop caring about your bike. This means no washing, checking tire pressure, or oil levels. Also, if you have the habit of taking pride in things, you’re gonna want to quit that, or you’ll overdo it and it won’t seem genuine. Remember, your letting it go to get dirty on its own, not by smearing it with mud. Don’t cheat and you’ll feel more successful in the long run. Just ride and the dirt will come. Second step is to not service your bike. Remember oil has lasted 1000’s of years underground, it will be fine. Once again after this step, you just ride. Some of you are like “O yea Jake like that’s gonna work,” saying “I’ve been running my bike for the past year like that and it hasn’t quit on me yet!” Well don’t worry we’re not to the end yet. Next we’re gonna have you: tune your own carb. or fuel injection, drill holes in your exhaust, wire in your own accessory lights, and fix any rattle or squeak with bailing wire! Once this is done your gonna start doing burn outs and launching the bike. This may seem exciting, and even get you in the racing mood, but remember, if you have properly done the steps up till now your bike should be a jigsaw puzzle of bailing wire and duck tape. So actual racing is frowned apon. Remember, were not looking for speed, just breakage. Continue Reading →
First Year Under Our Belt by: Reine & Jan Knobbe
When Jan told me that he was going to build a drag bike I had my doubts. Then he told me that our son, Jake was going to race. . . well, I surprised even myself by being completely okay with it! For our first year out we were very competitive even though we had a short season. The Chariots of Fire race team was able to keep up with seasoned riders. Our times and mph were consistent in the classes we competed in. We had 36 runs and no major breaks. Our rider, Jake Knobbe, was told by seasoned riders that he did an excellent job his rookie year. Jake was very focused on race days exceeding our expectations.
The classes we competed in were S/G (super gas), S/E (super eliminator), and E/T (estimated time). As of the writing of this article, Jake placed 18th in S/G out of 40 competitors and 49th in E/T out of 60 competitors. S/E was a non point class. Not bad the first year out huh?
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Safety First by: Jim Childers
As we are in the best time of the year to be riding I hope all of us do the normal things. Check the tire pressure, tread, check the oil and make sure all the lights work. A preflight check before every ride. We have to start out our travels with safety in mind.
Let’s not forget that the sun goes down earlier every night and we should have a few items with us in case we are out later than we planned. A pair of night glasses, a light jacket or sweatshirt, a pair of gloves, something to put on to keep us warm if the temperature drops down. We don’t need the distraction of being cold while driving a motorcycle in the early evening with all the other obstacles out there for us to be looking for. Continue Reading →