'Tooling' to O'Toole's

Typically, you won’t find the Chief riding in near freezing temperatures these days.
There are however, exceptions to that rule. A common exception would include having an opportunity to promote the RoadLoK system and knowing that an enthusiastic group of Harley enthusiasts awaits a demonstration.

O’Toole’s is a neatly placed Harley-Davidson Dealership nestled in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. When the call came in from Tom – aka "Digs" –expressing an interest in seeing just exactly what the RoadLoK was all about, the thought of riding to his dealership to demo the RoadLoK System greatly outweighed the fact that the mercury in the glass was stuck on thirty four.

A phone conversation earlier in the day to my friend Eric, at American Bagger Magazine – regarding the fact that I was heading out for a cold ride –prompted a suggestion from him, “wear a full face helmet.” Thanks Eric, it helped!

Upon arriving at O’Toole’s and meeting with Tom -my RoadLoK Sales Partner Steve and I briefed him on everything from the birth of the RoadLoK, to a proposal or two on becoming directly involved in our effort to promote motorcycle security nationwide.

Our meeting changed locales from the comfort and warmth of Tom’s office, to the chilled parking lot before my fingers had the opportunity to regain total feeling and use. It was here, that I did what I believe that I do best –talk.

The Parts , Service and Sales staff at O’Toole’s watched patiently as I showed off the RoadLoK and all of its finer points. Impressed? I believe that they were. So much so, that they asked me to leave my Harley with them for another day so that they could really check it out. Uh, well…actually I asked them if they would mind doing the ten thousand mile service for me. “Gladly” was the reply.

O’Toole’s is another outstanding Harley-Davidson dealership that RoadLoK Security has had the pleasure of visiting. Thanks Tom --two thumbs up!

~Safe Riding~

-The Chief

Winter Break

Being involved in the motorcycle industry in New York has its down side.
In a word–winter.

Getting a break now and then from Mother Nature typically seems like a nice treat, although as most of us native to the area realize, it’s a treat with a price. The price of course being the cold and snowy weather that surely follows before spring actually arrives.

A few days ago it was 68 awesome degrees in the Allentown, PA area. I know. I was there.

The RoadLoK Crew made a visit to a local motorcycle dealership – Blackman’s Cycle Center. It was there that the Chief got his first taste of a different kind of ride. When I first saw the Can-Am Spyder sitting on the walkway in front of Blackman's, it captured my attention. I had seen the Spyder before, but never really up-close and personal. It was uniquely different and offered an inviting ride.

Our meeting at the Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki Dealership was time well spent. Steve, whom heads up the dealership along with some of his staff, watched as we bolted up the new Arachnid xR prototype to several of their showroom bikes. Like all of our products, the installation was simple and the RoadLoK performed well. Nothing unusual about it, that’s how we roll!

Just prior to leaving Blackman’s, the offer came in, “Chief, you gonna ride the Spyder?”

“But of course!”

Thank you Steve and partner Zim, for the hospitality. You have one fine dealership that you can be proud of!

~Safe Riding~

-The Chief

Field Testers Wanted

Hey all of you biker types, check this out! RoadLoK is looking for Field Testers for our newest of products - The Arachnid xR. We have prototypes to ship out all across the United States. We are seeking bikers to spend about six weeks testing this newest addition to our fleet of top notch motorcycle security systems.

The Arachnid xR is a bolt-on unit which will fit any sportbike that utilizes radial mount front brake calipers with 108mm bolt spacing. The install is simple and the testing period requires that you keep in touch with yours truly -The Chief- and report to me very interesting things like ease of installation, ease of use, where the best looking ladies hang out etc. Ok, so maybe not all of the aforementioned criteria, but certainly those related to motorcycles and security.

To apply, simply check out our site, www.roadlok.com and fill out an on-line Field Testers Application. I'll weed through all of the entries and choose those best suited for this awesome project. Remember to keep two things in mind: First - make sure you have a bike that is listed on the site, otherwise you can't test it very well for us. Second - if you live where the snow is covering the highway and the temperatures have a hard time reaching above the freezing mark, you probably won't be much help to us.

As always -

~Safe Riding~

The Chief