Rumble Through the Tunnels to Biketoberfest - The Final Chapter

NOVEMBER 15, 2007
by The Chief

Ah 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

Rumble Through the Tunnels to Biketoberfest - PART II

NOVEMBER 10, 2007
by The Chief

The 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

Rumble Through the Tunnels to Biketoberfest - PART I

OCTOBER 20, 2007
by The Chief

When 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 Chief

Check back soon for Part II of Rumble Through the Tunnels to Biketoberfest where the Chief meets the Hooter’s girls.

Mike's Famous Sidewalk Sale

SEPTEMBER 27, 2007
by 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