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

RoadLoK Takes Delmarva

SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
by The Chief

What 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 Security 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 Chief

See pics from this event at: www.roadlok.com/news/delmarva.htm

The Chief and Brink Tackle Deal's Gap

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