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2012 | American Heart Association

We just found out this year that several close friends of ours just happen to have the same rare heart condition making this year’s fundraiser easy to choose The American Heart Association.  There are many individuals with varying heart conditions, including my father and our own Mr. Jim Childers, so we were happy to donate proceeds to such a worthy cause.  Recoil, a young and very talented band out of Union Missouri really rocked!  I had many individuals comment on how good they sounded, playing classic rock no less.  We raffled off several guns this year.  As always, we had the support of our local biking community to make it a fun day.  Thanks everyone!

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Reflections by: Jim Childers

As I begin my 4th year with Chariots of Fire Customs LLC I have taken the opportunity to look back at the changes that have happened to me and the shop:

  •  No Grey Area was the first ground up build I was involved in with at the shop. For me this was a new way of thinking. No engineering drawing just a napkin and an idea. That changed the way that I thought about doing what seemed like normal things like how to operate a clutch or use the brakes. Continue Reading →

What’s Under Your Tree?

Chariots of Fire Customs LLC is ready to assist you on finding the “just right” gift for the motorcycle enthusiast in your life.  We have several different deals going on to make shopping not so bad on your wallet.  Let’s start with 15% to 25% off most in stock merchandise all month long.  Okay, I’m feeling generous.  Continue Reading →

Winter is Upon us! By: Jan Knobbe

Just as our current special states, if you can see your breath, it’s time to come see us.  There is a reason why our November special is a 29 point check.  As cold weather sets in, it is important to go over your ride and put your baby away warm and cozy.  The 29 point check includes:  making sure tires are aired up properly; tank full and with stabilizer in it; battery tender hooked up; etc. etc. etc. 29 items! Continue Reading →

Come Party With Us At Our Grand Opening October 27th!

Our new location has been open since September 25th and we have been very pleased with all the positive reactions!  If you have not yet had a chance to check out the new shop at 216 N. Lincoln Drive, Troy, MO, now is your chance.  Events for that day are as follows: 

  • 11:30am Ribbon Cutting with the Mayor
  • Noon – 3pm Calendar Girls here for photo opp and signing Mile 277 calendars
  • 1pm-5pm Last Dirt Road band playing Continue Reading →

Many Blessings by: Biker Bunny

There are angels everywhere.  They come in all shapes and sizes.  They come with words of encouragement and support.  They come with ideas and individual creativity.  They come as volunteers with no questions asked and without looking for anything in return.  Chariots of Fire Customs LLC has experienced a flock of angels in the past eight weeks as we took a leap of faith in expanding our business.  Sure, we have had the desire to expand (again) for quite a while.  But this expansion came at us so quickly in the middle of our busy season my head is still reeling from it all! Continue Reading →

New Location Opening September 25 by: Biker Bunny

As we wrote last month, “Pack your saddlebags, we’re moving!”  Renovations at 216 North Lincoln Drive in Troy Missouri are coming along very well.  We feel confident in setting a firm date of opening up at our new location on September 25.  We will be closed Friday and Saturday September 21 and 22nd so that we have a full four days to move the shop.  Business is going on as usual at our current location and we are looking forward to a smooth transition.

When I asked Jake what he was looking forward to he said in his typical short and to the point responses “Room”. When pressed to expand on his thought, Continue Reading →

Pack Your Saddlebags, We’re Moving!

Since opening our doors at 141 Moscow Springs Plaza back in 2005, many of you know we have expanded twice. That time has come again. And although our neighbors in Moscow Mills have been good to us, we have again out-grown our current location.

You’ll be happy to know though that our new location is only 4 miles away. We’ll be taking over the old Ford dealership off North Lincoln Drive in Troy, Missouri. Our new address will be 216 North Lincoln Drive, Troy, MO 63379. Please help us spread the word to everyone you know!

We’ll be announcing our official open date Continue Reading →

Ever Vigilant By: Alan Ayers

As a new Rider I have no delusions of being an expert. I understand that as a new rider you have to stay vigilant at all times making sure you don’t take things for granted. I hope that by sharing my experience you may learn from my mistake.

I have been riding since September of last year and have gone approximately 2500 miles.  One of my difficulties is keeping control at slow speeds.  I have worked on this by going into parking lots and doing maneuvers at slow speeds. I find it amazing that a large motorcycle (Electra Glide Ultra Classic) handles so well.  Now I have another issue. My driveway is gravel, slopped, and curved.  I take my time and make sure I go slow enough and don’t panic (which makes me go tense and thus unable to turn). I think in the time I have been riding I have done fairly good at coming in and out of my garage, and riding on the gravel. Continue Reading →

Family and Motorcyclist By Jim and Abby Childers

My wife and I road to Cullman AL for a graduation party for my nephew where my family was getting together as a mini family reunion. I had not seen part of my family in 4 years and so much had happened. This was also Donna’s first major road trip in three years.

I was supposed to be writing this article while I was there but was having difficulty coming up with anything that I liked or felt passionate about. I got the bright idea that I would ask my college bound niece to help me write this article (I was hoping she would write while I dictated the ideas and she would make it work). Well she kind of turned the table on me and started a brain storming session with most of the family together. Continue Reading →