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2014 | Camp Hope

20141025_104655We wanted to do something for our veterans this year. So while Jan and I were discussing it in front of one of our friends and volunteer, Gary Jamison, he suggested we raise funds for Camp Hope. This facility is located in Farmington, Missouri. You can visit their website at www.camphopeusa.com to see all the wonderful things they offer. The Big Easy Band set up in the garage due to the threat of rain. And boy did it rain! The crowd was WAY down this year with about 50 or so people showing up and only two motorcycles entering the show. Several vendors set up despite the rain. The small crowd became a garage party and the Big Easy entertained us all. We still managed to raise a decent amount of money as those who came participated in the silent auction and donated generously. Money raised during our fall festival was added to the pot raising even more money for Camp Hope. Thank you to all of you that participated and donated to a wonderful facility.

 

2013 | American Diabetes Association

Bike Show 2013 022American Diabetes Association was Jan’s pick for the 2013 fundraiser. His dad had adult onset diabetes and we have others in our life with diabetes. With it being our first motorcycle show at our new location in Troy, I wanted to try something different, give the crowd something to do. So I rented a dunking booth. While it was fun, I can’t say that it was a big hit. The spot showers on and off over the day didn’t help. The Chariots of Fire staff took turns in the booth (Jan managed to avoid the booth since his turn was during a spot shower). The band Recoil entertained the crowd and managed to keep their equipment dry. The sun came out enough that the turnout was good. Thank you to everyone for coming out and enjoying the day with us.

 

Spring Isn’t the Only Thing That Needs a Jump Start! by Reine Knobbe

Power AllSo March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb?  I guess 70 degrees on March 30th counts.  A slow jump start to spring I’d say!  What else needs a jump start in your life?  Motorcycle?  Cell phone?  Smart phone?  Car?  Lap top?  Camera?  Tablet?  Tractor?  MP3 Player?  Ipad?  Ipod?  Well we have the just the thing you need!  The Power All portable power bank. Continue Reading →

Only the Best for Our Customers!

Jan V-TwinAs we enter into our tenth year of business our mission remains the same; to provide the finest parts on the market for our clientele as well as the best service.  We were able to take a shop field trip to the the V-Twin Industry show in Cincinnati, OH again this year.  We were asked to premiere our newest addition to the jak Racing team, our newly built Nitro/Funny bike at the Ultima/Midwest booth.  Continue Reading →

Tis the Season By: Reine Knobbe

Santa

Tis the season to shop, shop, shop!  Twenty-five days until Christmas and only 15 left to shop at Chariots of Fire Customs LLC.  We are having 15% to 25% off most in stock merchandise to help you with your holiday shopping needs.  Not sure what to purchase for the motorcycle enthusiest on your list?  We have Gift Certificates. Continue Reading →

Proper Maintenance for Next Year Starts Now by Jan Knobbe aka 49%

64_L_IDE_203_DSC_3662First things first, if you are putting your bike away for the year, change your oil and put stabilizer in it.  We are going to extend October’s service special into November because we had such a great response that we may not have gotten to yours.  It is a 29 point check with stabilizer for 29.95 or upgrade to 29 point check, stabilizer, plus oil change for $99.95.  Air up the tires and park it on plywood or a mat.  Try to avoid leaving it Continue Reading →

Changes by Reine and Parting Thoughts by Mr. Jim

Changes Are Here!

Well, we have been in the new shop for a year now and what a year it has been!  Thank you very much for all your support as we went through the move.  It has been very good for Chariots of Fire Customs LLC.  But with all moves come change.  We have decided to change our hours of operation a bit.  Instead of 10am-7pm Tuesday – Friday, we are now going to be open from 9am-6pm Tuesday – Friday.  Saturday hours remain the same:  10am-3pm.

Another big change is that Mr. Jim has decided to move on.  Read on for his parting thoughts: Continue Reading →