Ran our Chariots of Fire Customs, LLC drag bike for the first time at the AHDRA May event. We went all the way up to Pennsylvania. This is a long way from Missouri. I think I watched 10 movies there and back in the truck. When we arrived on Friday it was raining, but Saturday and Sunday it was overcast, so that worked out. First thing Saturday morning we had the bike in tech inspection. It didn’t pass due to the oil tank being too close to the front wheel. So Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson helped us out with a different tire, and we dropped the tubes in the front end as much as possible. We got tech approval. Continue Reading →
Tips for Hot Weather Riding by: Biker Bunny
Happy Fourth of July! With this holiday has come the usual Missouri hot weather. Just a few reminders for hot weather riding. Drink lots of water and wear loose fitting, light colored clothing. Please do NOT wear thongs (oops, dating myself) I mean flip flops (you can wear a thong if you want to). Even though boots are hot, they will protect your feet in case you go down. Long pants will also protect and 100% cotton under your leather or jacket helps prevent sweat from wicking off your skin. Make sure you wear sun tan lotion. I also recommend stopping for ice cream.
Jan recommends the following for your beloved motorcycle: Check Your Tires: Low tires create heat. Heat expands tires to possible blow out stages. Low tires and the heat of the road is a poor combination! Continue Reading →
New Pic’s up
Finally got up pic’s from our bike show that was on 6/4/11. Check them out in our photo gallery.
Senior vs. Junior
Fathers Day is quickly approaching. Thankfully the Chariots of Fire Customs father-son combo is not even close to comparing to the relationship of the Teutul’s. Have you been watching American Chopper?
Have you seen the 2 part show for the Cadillac bike build-off? Paul Sr. & Paul Jr. both built a bike inspired by the Cadillac CTS-V for charity. You can view parts of the episodes, see pictures of the bikes, vote on your favorite and even track the bidding on the Discovery Channel website. Check it out here >
The Courtesy Wave
By Marie Newell [the daughter]
Ever since I was introduced into the biking life when Dad [Jan] built his chopper and re-joined the motorcycle world years ago, I have been fascinated with the courtesy wave. You know the one, when another rider extends their arm out to you while passing you going the opposite direction. There’s no wave at the wrist or twiddling of the fingers. Its just an extension, an acknowledgment of your mutual love.
The courtesy wave seems to be a tradition. A motion that has been passed down/across between bikers. So, you can understand my disappointment when out riding on Memorial Day I didn’t get it. Out of the dozens of motorcycles my husband and I passed while riding our 2007 V-Star 1100 I’d guess only 30% waved back at us. Now, I’ll be the first to admit we didn’t wave at every bike that was going the other direction either.
Reasons I find to be acceptable not to wave:
- Heavy traffic / crazy drivers around you
- Bad weather / road conditions
- Inexperience or discomfort letting go with one hand
- Holding on to your driver because you don’t have a sissy bar
- Night time
How do you feel about it? Is the courtesy wave not really a big deal or is it a wonderful tradition that is fading away?
Father’s Day by: Jan Knobbe
Have you checked out the latest pictures of the drag bike on the website? Not only do they show the progression of the bike from raw frame to a finely tuned machine, but they also tell the story of a shared interest between father and son. I feel blessed that Jake and I have a common interest. Something we can share and have solid father/son time together. A piece missing as I grew up. My father pushed me to be what I wasn’t and I pushed back. Life is too short to try to live it through your kids. Find a common interest and explore that hobby together. Continue Reading →
Chariots of Fire organizing event for St. Jude hospital
As Posted in The Lincoln County Journal 5/31/2011 9:54:24 AM
Moscow Mills- A Cruisin’ for St. Jude event organized by Chariots of Fire Customs, LLC will rev up on June 4 at CFC’s parking lot in Moscow Mills to fundraise for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
“Every child saved at St. Jude means children saved around the world – a direct result of cutting-edge research and treatment that set the standard in treating deadly childhood diseases,” said Reine Knobbe, coordinator of the event. “Through events like Cruisin’ for St. Jude, Moscow Mills supports the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children everywhere.” Continue Reading →
Motorcycle Awareness Month by: Mr. Jim
May is officially motorcycle awareness month; this is something that we should be doing all year. We should be making people aware that motorcycles are there in all weather and times. I don’t mean we should be loud, noisy, or a bully you get the idea, instead we should remind the cage drivers that we are hard to see and the head light that they see down the road is closer than they think. That we are normal people that raise families and have jobs in the community go to church and we are not different than they are other than the sport we love, riding motorcycles. Continue Reading →
fyi
Just updated the event’s calender with all of our dinner runs. We leave the shop every Thursday at 6pm sharp.
Inffliction Addiction Art Show
Just put pic’s up, check out our photo gallery to see more from the Inffliction Addiction art show. Held at 2720 Cherokee st. St. Louis.
