NOVEMBER 15, 2007by The ChiefAh Biketoberfest! A grand buffet of bikers, bikes, babes, vendors, food-and-liquid refreshment... There are times in my life that I really like the man that I am. Sometimes it takes events such as this to remind the soul just what life is really all about. Having been in attendance at many events over the past year I can attest to the fact that Biketoberfest was as sweet as most. 
RoadLoK Security made their presence known at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona along with HHI and Jaybrake. Having worked with both companies in the past, I can truly say that both are staffed by some of the most knowledgeable and well-trained personnel in the industry. Plainly stated, they are just an all-around good bunch of folks! (Hi Mark!) Our company would most likely attest to the fact that the highlight of this event was the positive contact made with both Bruce Rossmeyer at his dealership and with J&P Cycles at their nearby biker-parts haven. The RoadLoK, after all, is the finest locking system on the market for motorcycle security and those entrusted with decision-making and new product reviews all seem to reach a very quick and consistent conclusion. Simply stated: the RoadLoK is the best there is--according to popular consensus. 
I, on-the-other-hand, may have a differing opinion as to just what the highlight of the week entailed. Keep in mind, however, that the Chief’s focus can at times be easily obscured.
The highlight of my Biketoberfest experience may possibly be revealed in the photos that go with this road report. Just maybe!
-The Chief
NOVEMBER 10, 2007by The ChiefThe second week of our month-long journey, found the RoadLoK Crew headed south from Virginia to Daytona Beach. As enjoyable as working for RoadLoK Security may seem at times, I have to say that it is not all fun and games. Planning a route of travel that will take in select Harley® dealerships along with nearby desired establishments capable of satisfying four hungry appetites may at times equal real work. 
Imagine if you will, the happiness I felt within when we pulled into the parking lot at Savannah Harley-Davidson in Georgia. As much as I would like to report that my excitement was based solely on finding yet another modern and well maintained structure sporting the “Harley-Davidson” logos strategically placed, the neighboring business was the fuel that truly brought this aging biker back to life.As much as walking into a Harley-Davidson shop can make anyone thirst for a new motorcycle, watching a sweet group of Hooter Girls posing for a truck driver can make a man just plain hungry. Savannah, Georgia: you know how to do things right! What biker wouldn’t be thrilled to have their dealership conveniently located next to a fine eatery such as Hooters? 
Our visit in Savannah was exceptional. The Savannah Harley-Davidson dealership has been promoting our products for several months and they were introduced to our newest model, the Defender™. Once our business visit, and routine purchasing of tee shirts was completed, we stopped in to make our presence known with the girls next door--per my suggestion.
Understand that it’s not about the girls... it’s about the food. Yes, good food. Well…-The Chief
OCTOBER 20, 2007by The ChiefWhen our company decided to hit the road for a three-week extravaganza of bike events, I tried to imagine all of the contacts we would make and the new friends we would meet along the way. The thoughts that flooded my mind and the time that I spent pondering this most recent of road trips would in no way come close to the actual events that took place or that the RoadLoK crew was fortunate enough to experience. First stop: Portsmouth, VA – Rumble Through the Tunnels. October 12 -14!This event, hosted by Bayside Harley-Davidson, is an annual gettogether of vendors and bikers alike. The highlight of which is a Saturday morning biker’s parade through the Hampton Roads area--traversing through several of the tunnels around Virginia Beach. The proceeds of this police-escorted parade are used for the benefit of our Military Personnel whom proudly serve our country. Thousands of bikers roaring along on their colorful two-wheeled scoots keep the “rumble” alive and well in the tunnels.Bayside Harley-Davidson found its parking lot peppered with vendors and bikers for this three-day event. RoadLoK Security was among the list of vendors. It was here that we met some of our newest of friends. I could spend hours writing about “Gunz” and some of his marketing and product ideas. Then there was Timm, the Portsmouth Police Motor Patrol Officer. Being former law enforcement myself, I still gravitiate toward the men and women in blue. We watched in amazement as Timm rode his steel horse at a “ slower than snail's pace “ in such tight circles that the bags kissed the pavement. I would be remiss in my road report if I failed to mention our newest of Authorized RoadLoK Dealerships which came as a result of the Rumble Through the Tunnels. A bit of a soft-spoken man, Bayside Harley-Davidson’s Parts Manager, Tom James, gave the seal-of-approval to our RoadLoK Motorcycle locking system. Not only was Tom interested in showing me every bit of available chrome for my FLHX, he agreed that his personal ride, an immaculately-kept Road King, was in need of a RoadLoK Defender. Thank you, Bayside Harley-Davidson for caring about our Service Personnel and thank you for your commitment in helping to keep motorcycle theft in-check. Two thumbs up!-The ChiefCheck back soon for Part II of Rumble Through the Tunnels to Biketoberfest where the Chief meets the Hooter’s girls.
OCTOBER 7, 2007by The ChiefIt wasn’t the fact that we rode early in the morning through a heavy and damp fog to reach our destination that made this journey extraordinary. It probably wasn’t the fact that the leader of our pack, Special Ed–you'd have to know him to understand–chose a route of heavily traveled highways peppered with pot holes and some of New York’s worst examples of deteriorating thoroughfares. And, without a doubt, it wasn’t about the irresponsible drivers going about their daily routine of big city life, as they rudely weaved in and out of their respective lanes-of-travel paying little attention to the five of us bikers, as we journeyed to Great Neck.
The miracle that did take place on this Saturday morning in early October was the discovery by our team, Team RoadLoK, of yet another exceptional Harley-Davidson dealership: enter Miracle Mile Harley Davidson of Great Neck, New York. Unfortunately, the written word falls drastically short of encompassing the true magnitude of my elation when I happen upon a business that is run by folks who genuinely care about their customers. Customer care or better yet, quality customer care is increasingly rare these days. For that reason alone, I take great interest in writing about those experiences that I--as an individual--along with our company, find to be in the upper-echelon of our scale.Let me talk for just a moment about my take on the required ingredients for a business--in this case a Harley-Davidson dealership to be considered a top-notch place to exchange currency for goods and service. Regardless of the products being sold, the foundation of a great business truly lies in customer care and assurance of customer satisfaction. Many consumers, myself included, typically will spend more money for a “like” product, as long as great customer service is provided. To some of us, good and/or great customer service seems so simple yet like previously stated is often hard to find. I believe that the average person, if treated well and with respect when making a purchase of goods or services, will be a returning customer. The bargain hunter looking for a new motorcycle, a new car or any major purchase for that matter, may find early-on that the best price didn’t include the best service department or the best dealership staff to stand behind the product once the deal was made. I for one cannot put a price tag on quality service and great customer care, subsequent to the sale. The staff at Miracle Mile was a great pleasure to deal with. Within minutes of our arrival the two baggers we brought-in for service were wheeled away into the shop for that much-needed work. Although “Special Ed” didn’t feel so special when my cruiser was finished first, we both agreed that the service was done well, and at what we both felt was a reasonable fee. The service staff explained what was done to our bikes and seemed to be very thorough and knowledgeable in their field. 
Our experience at Miracle Mile was very pleasant to say the least. We received excellent customer care, quality products and service and above and beyond that, the dealership was clean, well organized and set up to be very customer friendly. What more could a biker want? Needless to say, Miracle Mile Harley-Davidson is now a full-service RoadLoK Dealership! We are truly honored to welcome their team into the RoadLoK family because we know that our customers will be hard-pressed to find better service!To Joey and all the staff at Miracle Mile Harley-Davidson, our new friends–two thumbs up–from the RoadLoK gang!
-The Chief
OCTOBER 6, 2007by The ChiefImagine if you will for a minute or ten… cruising down the highway, interstate 90 to be exact, between Spearfish and Rapid City on a new Harley Street Glide at 85 mph. Add to this picturesque thought, temperatures in the 90s, the stereo blaring out the blues of BB King and this helmet-less rider enjoying life more than ever before. 
Alright, so that may be nothing great or special to many of you who have lived this dream so many times before. But then again, I could guess that many of you didn’t enter into a world of bikes, babes and booze quite like I did, and from such a contrast from a previous lifestyle. A lifestyle that saw me with badge and gun in hand typically six days of every week. A lifestyle of dealing with those three things previously mentioned, from a totally different perspective. If I have achieved nothing else in my life worth mentioning, I can at least say that I have lived a very diverse life.Sturgis is everything I dreamed it would be and more. Ideal riding weather coupled with unbelievable scenery and a land rich in history. Night life was anything you wanted it to be - as wild or as laid back as a biker could want. An evening group ride with a couple of really Dirty Girls probably highlighted my time spent in Sturgis. Throw in with that, the fact that I was called upon to rescue a young lad whom his mother had accidentally locked in her car while refueling. Yes, I still carry some tools of the previous trade and no doubt, there are flashbacks from time to time of a past that I have fond but fading memories of. 
It has been said that attendance was down this year at Sturgis. Being my first time there, I would simply say that I for one, saw a lot of bikes and met a lot of cool people. From a business perspective, I am typically very impressed with the people I meet at bike events, and their interest in our product. Sturgis, I will return.It’s not all about bikes, babes and booze. Well, yes it is. -The Chief
SEPTEMBER 27, 2007by The Chief
September 8th found friends and customers of Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson in Smyrna DE stopping by to take part in their first Sidewalk Sales event.The RoadLoK gang was there to witness first hand, a truly remarkable Harley Dealership doing what it does best and setting the standard.
Upon arriving at Mike’s, after a wrong turn and spending an additional twelve dollars in unwarranted tolls, we were welcomed with open arms by Mike’s staff. Parking in front of the huge glass façade of modern architecture which boldly sports “Mike’s Famous” above the main entrance, six new '08 model year Harleys came rolling out the doors, to be displayed in our traveling RoadLoK concession.
Adam, Brink and I went right to work installing our new RoadLoK Defender on each of the new bikes. This was a pre-arranged agreement between the dealership and us. You see, Mike’s Famous is staffed with some of the best guys and gals in the business. Bikers who know Harley Davidson. Bikers who know a great product when they see it. Bikers who know that their bikes are too precious, too expensive and too personal to them, to let some thug lurking through an unlit parking lot, take their prized possession from them.
To say that this event was successful or worth our while, would truly be an understatement. This event was beyond any preconceived imaginings. In fact, before we were able to hook up each new 08 with a Defender, there was a lineup of customers, money in hand, requesting that their bike be next in line for a RoadLoK. Several of Mike’s staff purchased RoadLoK Snipers for their own bikes, again acknowledging their support of our product and their commitment to keeping their bikes just that, theirs. 
At days end, being well-fed (thanks Roadie!), the RoadLoK crew headed back to New York to prepare for our next event.
Editor's Note: This event was the first of our new “Meet the Dealer” road trips. RoadLoK Security will be on the road visiting Harley Dealerships and partaking in Dealership events up and down the East Coast throughout the fall.
-The Chief
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007by The ChiefWhat can you say about a bike event that hasn’t been said so many times before? We could talk about just how ideal the weather was, or about the location of the event that was more than vendor friendly. Hell, I could talk all day just about the scenic view heading into Ocean City along Route 90. Couple that with the myriad of classy eateries and biker bars and I believe you have the makings of one great motorcycle event. The 7th annual Delmarva Bike Week was held this year from September 13th through the 16th in Ocean City Maryland. RoadLoK S
ecurity was one of the many vendors taking part in this well organized event. Upon arrival at Ocean Downs, and making a visual on the giant Gecko, we pulled into what would become our home for the next 4 days, alongside the gang from GEICO.RoadLoK Security and GEICO will often times be found together at motorcycle events because quite simply, we work well together. O.K, there’s actually a little more to it than that. You see, GEICO endorses RoadLoK motorcycle locking systems, and offers discounts to riders sporting a RoadLoK on their scoots. Above and beyond all that, is the fact that well, we are just good guys with a common interest. That interest being motorcycles and security - the two go together nicely.
RoadLoK was well received at Delmarva. Promoting our new RoadLoK Defender was fun,
entertaining for both us and the prospective buyer, and as with all motorcycle events that we attend, very educational for all whom we came in contact with. Quite simply stated, once discovered by an unsuspecting biker, the RoadLoK motorcycle locking system becomes one of those accessories that a biker just can’t seem to live without. Delmarva Bike Week was a very positive experience for the RoadLoK Crew and we all are looking forward to next years event.-The ChiefSee pics from this event at: www.roadlok.com/news/delmarva.htm
APRIL 24, 2007
by The Chief
RoadLoK Affiliate Mike Brink and I (The Chief) spent the weekend of April 27 at the Annual ‘Busa Bash, at Deals Gap, NC. The weather was ideal and the ride was beyond any expectations, being that it was our first time there. Brink was sporting his Suzuki TL1000 and my scoot of choice was my Yamaha YZF 600R. Although my 600 couldn’t compare to the ‘Busa or TL, it truly held its own weaving through the 318 curves of the Dragon. Quick and light, the 600 is a good ride. Riding on the Cherohala Skyway which is more open to speed, Brink and the ‘Busa crew waited patiently for me at the end.
The ‘Busa Bash --as it has been titled --is an annual get-together by the members of Hayabusa.org. This group of riders, both male and female alike, are a great bunch of folks. The care and respect that they hold for each other is paramount. One quick example of the caring nature that they hold toward each other involved a mishap by one of the orgs administrators. MCMustang (Sean) had the misfortune of crashing, soon after arriving for the bash, which sent him off to the local hospital and sent his prized possession, “Bessie” to the “too messed up to ride” category. While he was at the Emergency Room, the ‘Busa gang grabbed up Bessie and began a complete rebuild, making her road worthy once again. MC was able to ride her a few more times before the bash came to a close.
The ‘Busa Bash was a totally enjoyable experience for Brink and myself and we are both waiting patiently for next year's event!
-The Chief
