HCS Presentation

A Presentation to Law Enforcement

of the ST1300PA

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Well let me say first off, I am not, nor have I ever been employed by any Municipality, nor am I employed by Honda Of Cool Springs, Squad Fitters or by Striker Radar. I am employed by DIALOGIC COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, who is a wholly owned subsidiary of PLANTCML, formerly PLANT EQUIPMENT, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS North America. Anyway, the ST1300 and motorcycling is one of my passions and this ST1300PA seems to have also been added to the passion list. As I get order and wiser, I find my self being more aware and appreciative of the daily sacrifices by those who serve our nation, our communities and those who do, and are able to come home every night and be our friends and neighbors. I guess it is my goal to help somehow and I hope this site does just that. So why am I at this event? Because this stuff is completely cool, enough of my thoughts, on with the show!!!!

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	As usual, the Marriot Convention Center did a bang-up job with excellent food services for the group. There were roughly 40 or so folks in attendance from Agencies such as the Franklin PD, Murfreesboro PD, Spring Hill PD, Berry Hill PD, Brentwood PD, Soddy Daisy PD, Vanderbilt University and Volunteer State College.
	Here is a shot of Ronnie DeFrancisco, Government Sales Manager for Honda of Cool Springs, reviewing some of the finer details of the bike with an officer. You will find Donnie to be more helpful, friendly and professional as well as highly familiar with the needs and procedures of Law Enforcement as he himself is a former officer in another state and a currently Sheriff's Deputy in a local county..
	I hope Donnie doesn't get upset but I took pictures of the presentation information so all you would-be buyers can take a look at the information.
	Study, listen and study the facts some more. Oh what's that? A potential $2100 operational savings per year per bike on these??? Now that's something to make public. I think once everyone heard the overall information and began to make their own minds up, they were quite receptive to taking the next step, the demo bike step that is. Their were more than just 1 or 2 Harley riders there. The THP officer rode his Harley to the event. Left to right, Franklin PD, Brentwood PD Chief, 2 Murfreesboro Officers and a THP officer.
	A Vanderbilt University Police Officer listens intently to the presentation. I think the bike was calling his name as I could swear it moved a little closer to him.
	Darin Coyle of the Franklin Fire Department discusses the benefits of the 4 wheel trail machines for transport of victims and/or general equipment. The four wheelers as you can image will just about climb a tree. HCS is a Powerhouse Dealer which means that have everything from bikes to jet skies and they can come up with a solution for what ever need you can present.
	George Weisiger, of Squad Fitters was on hand to address the group and confirm his companies commitment to development and implementation of equipment for the ST1300. They bought HCS's other demo bike to take home and "play with". Man, some people have all the luck. Anyway, me, being the Purchasing Guy at our company, I can tell you you will always have your needs addressed faster at a small company as compared with a larger company, well unless they are idiots. I buy Supermicro Systems to deploy our Mass Alert Emergency Notification Software Products on and I have a great relationship with the smaller company I use. I know the CEO personally and he is 110% responsive. I sense this out of George as well. You have to have good vendors in the technology business willing to go that extra mile. It means a lot to have a vendor make this personal level of commitment and back it up by dropping the cash an a bike as well. Oh, George is the tall guy in the striped shirt. Alicia, also of Squad Fitters, is standing beside him, behind they bike. She was also a pleasure to speak with. In the bottom right picture, George and Jim Osborne, the owner of HCS chat with an off duty office wearing the white hat and Steve engages in hover mode.
	Debbie Aull, the Tennessee Striker Radar Rep was present, gave a short speech. I did not get a chance to speak with her . The presentation bike has 2 hard mounted units installed, one on the front and one on the rear. George is going to come up with a Radar Gun Mount for the ST. Should be a minor mod to existing Harley mounts for Radar Guns.
Clip 1 - Light Package	Steve Sakarapanee of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who is an instructor, tested the bike out last weekend and answered all questions about his impressions of the bike, He rides both Harleys and Kawasaki 1000s. He is chatting with a couple of Murfreesboro PD Motors Officers and showing the light package off as well.
	After the speeches, the conversations began. Once again Steve Sakarapanee of the THP stepped up and fielded more question as everyone hovered around the bike. THP wears the tan uniform. Jim Osborne, the owner of HCS is the guy with the white shirt on with his back to the camera. after the presentation
	A Vanderbilt Officer signing up for his time alone with the bike. They ride Harleys there, Sportsters I think is what I heard, he went over the ST1300PA with a fine tooth comb before he sat down and signed up. He was conducting an investigation to be sure. Honda of Cool Springs is allowing for testing of the bike in your municipality for 2 days or a week, for free. Call them to arrange a time to suit your specific time requirements, but remember there are a few ahead of you in line so get your request in there ASAP.
	Woohoo!!!!, A Murfreesboro Officer won a really nice leather jacket in the give away from HCS. I think it was a Power Trip jacket.
RULE#1	Well I guess that is about all I can think of to relate to you. The Honda is a kicking machine, I am more than happy with mine and am completely satisfied with my choice to buy it. Know your dealer and your vendors..... and avoid this common mistake shown at the left. Like they say, rule #2 is, when in doubt, refer to rule#1. Be safe, JohnnyRide