Leslie,

The TankLocker is great! I was initially concerned about off-roading with it on, but it held up great on some very bumpy fire-roads, with a significant load, this last weekend. It also looks impeccable on the VStrom. I love the quick on and quick off. One question: How do I secure the bottom zipper (the one that secures the bag to the mounting plate)? I don’t understand how to lock that to the plate to make the bag totally lock to the bike.

I spoke to you on wednesday about the seat sak I ordered for my VFR. I wanted to let you know that it arrived on friday and I am very happy with it. I am impressed with the quality of your product. I realize that Rocket Locker is a small company trying to compete with some major players and I wish you the best of luck. I look forward to taking a road trip and trying out my new luggage.

P.S. Look for me on page 75 of the September Cycle World.

Hi Les, The bag fits well and snug on my R1 and it's off down to Italy this weekend for a week. My friends are impressed too.

Cheers, Paul

Just wanted to let you know that I received my Elite Zip Pak tail bag for my SV650S today. The bag has exceeded all of my expectations and I'm sure it will serve me well. I can't wait to get home this evening and attach it to the bike.

Thanks! Dan W.

Thank you, Brian White

I picked up my "Elite zip pack" for my R1 yesterday from my friend in L.A. I must say that I am impressed. It’s "perfect" and exactly what I was looking for. In a word, you have answered my dreams! I like your style and your attitude towards your luggage and your marketing. I can't see any reason why a sport bike owner with a bike that has a removable rear seat "would NOT want to buy your product"!!! I’m a believer in your product, so let’s see if we can get more interest in the UK. The price is spot on too...

P.R. England

"Leslie, I just wanted to let you know that the tank locker has really expanded the capabilities of my Hayabusa. As a school administrator I carry a computer and a planner everywhere I go. Now, I unzip my aerostich suit and just walk in with my tank locker bag. Keep me posted on your incentive program for selling your product. About 2500 high school age students look at it on a daily basis.

T. S.

"This is my second bag and I hope it’s as tuff as the first one. My first bag was on my 2001 GSX-R1000 when I left the road to avoid a deer. The bike high-sided and did an end-for-ender three times. The bike was totaled. I was pissed, and the Rocket Locker and all the contents were virtually unharmed. This included a Nikon digital camera. These bags are more than tuff; they’re bullet-proof!"

R.C.

JG - - Gray, Maine

"…Thank you so much for getting my Rocket Locker to me in time for Brainard! I am really impressed with the quality so far. I almost won't need my tank bag because this thing is so big! At this point, I will have NO problem recommending your product to my fellow sportbike riders. Again thanks!!
MVD - Honda RC51 - Iowa

"…my VTR Elite bag. Fit is fine…look is sweet…maybe I'll be able to drum up a little business for ya'…shouldn't take much effort…all they have to do is look at the fit / quality of the product…"
CC - Honda VTR Superhawk - Ramona, CA

"…looks and works GREAT!!!"
JO - Kawasaki ZX12 - Mandeville, LA

"…The bag performed excellently, and all in all, I am quite pleased with it. The fitment was very good and the build quality is excellent. I found that there was plenty of room for a trip of 5 days in duration, including numerous "non essentials". Congratulations to you for developing a superior and useful product."
TE - Suzuki GSXR 1000 - Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

"…The bag is great. I will send pics when I am touring in Ireland in May."
PD -Yamaha R1 - Dundee, Scotland

"…It really looks nice on my bike and it's fit was perfect."
MD - Suzuki SV650 - Amityville, NY

"…Many thanks for getting it here on time. I've already slipped it on the Interceptor…perfect! First impressions…fit and finish are first rate. Love all the pockets, tons of room and the red pockets are cool. My riding buddies are going to want one I can tell you now."
WM - 2002 Honda VFR Interceptor - Houston, TX

"…I just received my Elite tail bag for the 2002 VFR and it is great. My wife likes it so much she wants one for her 2002 Kawasaki 250R."
TW - 2002 VFR Interceptor - Sacramento, CA

"…Had a chance to put the bag to the real test this weekend. Took off for an overnighter and was pleased with the capacity of the bag. Was able to pack my tool bag, Plexus, chain wax, two cleaning cloths, tire gauge, shave kit, pair of jeans, 2 casual shirts, swim trunks, bicycle shorts, bicycle shirt (bike clothes work well for hot weather under the Aerostitch), one ski fleece vest, one ski fleece jacket, and some other misc. stuff. Had plenty of room. The real test was the weather, it was miserable. As you can tell from the list of clothing we were expecting both warm and cold weather. Well we got cold and wet weather exclusively. I can report nothing in the bag got wet, or even had a hint of dampness. Real impressive considering the amount of rain we rode in. It was also very windy and the combination of wet and wind had everyone but me re-securing their soft luggage. The Luggage Locker never even hinted at coming loose even in those adverse conditions. Best tailbag on the market, period."
Lance Hansel - Triumph T595 - Utah

Hi Les,

I just received my Luggage Locker for my R1. I was very impressed with the craftsmanship. I tried it and it snapped in place just like it came from the factory. I really appreciate the way that you do business. You made me feel like I was a friend. I wish you much success in your business. You make a terrific product!

Sincerely, Mark B. Wong, RT (R), MS

To start, I'll have you know that I am not a 'bag' person when it comes to motorcycles. I don't like straps flapping every which way, the thought of bungies under pressure on my bike's tail gives me the willies, and magnetic bags don't appeal to me (visions of scratched paint come to mind). However, when planning a week in Kauai, I knew I needed a bag to hold all my gear. It may seem rather odd to pack a motorcycle bag for a trip for a remote volcanic island some 2000+ miles away...but I can explain. See, I live in San Jose, and my girlfriend lives in Los Angeles. We were going to leave from L.A., simple enough, but I wanted to be on my motorcycle for an event happening immediately following my return, the second annual SoCalSVRiders.com meet ominously dubbed, 'The Gathering', held in southern California.

So I rush-ordered one black Elite Zip Pak and you went the extra mile to get it out to me by Saturday. I packed everything I needed for Kauai, intending on using this bag as carry-on luggage on the airplane...but first, I was going to ride 360 miles down to L.A. The bag held everything I needed (and more)....reef shoes, hiking shoes, two sweaters, long pants, two pair of shorts, a couple shirts, and essential toiletries I couldn't buy or get from a hotel, cell phone and charger and a sketchpad and markers. That's just what I can remember. The bag was packed to the gills and I mounted it on the bike with ease..the baseplate idea is really a stroke of genius, and I love how stable everything was....the whole ride down, the bag was totally stable, and the weight was trivial. The bike handled great and best of all, I didn't have to wear a backpack or worry about straps flapping all over the place, scratching the paint or worse, getting caught in a wheel (and this has happened to a friend of mine with another, strap-based bag).

I arrived in L.A., and it was so cool just to be able to unzip the bag and be off. On the plane, the bag fit well enough under the seat in front of me to qualify as a carry on, much to my delight. I was slightly worried I'd have to check it in, but nope, it fit great...even better in first class. ;)

I found that I had more than I needed for a week in Kauai (I didn't use the sketchpad or the big warm sweater I brought). It was also great to be able to buy a few magazines at a store when I got back and throw them in the bag...that's something I couldn't do before unless I donned the backpack, planning to buy something. With the Elite Zip Pak, impetuous purchases are well rewarded with tons of space...and it's awesome to be able to throw a full face helmet in there. I found my leather jacket fits quite nicely as well.

In any event, I think this was a great idea, and I'm proud to own a bag that has shown me that practicality need not come with straps or magnets. ;) It doesn't look too bad either.

Thanks a lot!

Dan Burke

2002 Suzuki SV650S

Hi Les,

I just got your e-mail. THANK YOU for doing this for me, and I'm sorry that you ended up driving out to ship it (by the way, the $3 is more than fine by me). You have taken customer care to a whole new level, and that, combined with your great products, will bring you much success! In this day and age of automation and impersonal consumer transactions, it is great to know that there are people like you out there.

Now as I am bragging about your product to my riding buddies, I can also brag about the way I have been treated!

Thanks again, and have a great day!

Dave