The Bikes

2013 Honda cb500x

After a lengthy search, and a lot of test-riding, Chris purchased his used 2013 Honda CB500X in the spring of 2019. Having been stored in a garage, never been taken off-road, and barely ridden 2,000 miles, this beauty was in immaculate condition. From her sleek black styling to her confident attitude, she practically named herself. “Trinity” she is…an homage to the powerful heroine in one of Chris’ favorite sci-fi movies, The Matrix.

  • Rally Raid L1 Suspension
  • Barkbuster Hand Guards
  • Shorai Lithium Battery
  • Akrapovic eBay Exhaust
  • Continental TKC80 Tires
  • Motea Skid Plate
  • Givi Windscreen
  • Givi Engine Guards
  • Givi T-513 Engine Guard Bags
  • Givi Top Box Rack
  • Givi Kickstand Foot
  • Givi Luggage Rack
  • Givi 40L Duffel Bag
  • Givi Outback Trekker 37L Panniers
  • Nelson Rigg Sierra Saddlebags
  • Nelson Rigg 40L Sahara Duffel Bag
  • Nelson Rigg 15L Ridge Roll Dry Bag
  • Nelson Rigg Trails End Bottle Holders
  • Nelson Rigg Tool Roll
  • Cortech Tank Bag
  • K&N Air/Oil Filters
  • Garmin Zumo 390 GPS
  • RAM X-Grip Phone Mount
  • RAM GoPro Mounts
  • Vortex Sprockets (16T Drive Sprocket)
  • DID X-Ring Chain
  • SW-Motech Footpegs
  • Super Bright Light LED Driving Lights
  • PIAA Dual Tone Horn

2011 DL650 Vstrom

The initial search for a motorcycle took Jason down a familiar path. Maybe he wanted something older that he could re-learn to ride, learn to work on, something that was comfortable, something that had just enough excitement for a 50 year old, but not enough to break a hip on.
Nope. That didn’t happen. The V-Strom DL650 happened. It’s the go-almost-anywhere, morph-into-almost-anything motorcycle that most of the keyboard reviewers and YouTube short film makers said was the bike to get…Jason just didn’t know it yet.
Cut to October 2019. Jason found a 2011 with only 10,500 miles, all the basic extras including Givi luggage and windshield and crash bars and mini skid plate and, and, and…ok, fine…sold.
Meet Zebra.
Now to learn how to ride it by being convinced to ride the TAT a few months later. #seemeinactiononyoutube

  • Givi AirFlow Windscreen or…
  • Moose Racing Adventure Windscreen
  • Givi Monokey Top Box
  • Givi Monokey Side Cases
  • Outback Motortek Crash Bars
    Outback Motortek Skid Plate
  • Nelson Rigg Commuter Sport Tank Bag
  • Nelson Rigg Sierra Saddlebags
  • Nelson Rigg 40L Sahara Duffel Bag
  • Nelson Rigg 30L Ridge Roll Dry Bag
  • Nelson Rigg Trails End Bottle Holders
  • Nelson Rigg Tool Roll
  • Ram X-Grip Mount
  • Touratech Explore HP Rear shock
  • Happy Trails center stand
  • Racetech Fork Solution Kit, Race Tech Cartridge Emulators
  • Continental TKC80 Tires
  • Acerbis Hand Guards
  • DID Gold X-Ring Chain
  • Beamtech LED Headlights
  • Nilight Driving Lights
  • Ram Mount Arms
  • SW-Motech Footpegs
  • Cortech Tank Bag
  • K&N air filter
  • K&N oil Filter
  • Quadlock with Vibration Dampener
  • Garmin Zumo 396 GPS
  • Givi Kickstand Foot
  • Doubletake RAM Mount Mirrors

2018 Honda Africa Twin

“Max” was purchased specifically with the dream of completing the Trans-America Trail in mind! Named after the rugged go-anywhere do-anything beasts of the Mad Max movie franchise, this blacked-out Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin with DCT transmission was perfectly suited for the job. With a tall suspension to fit Steve’s giant frame, a bullet-proof engine, and equal footing on and off the road, all she needed was a few modifications to make her perfect for the challenging terrain ahead!

  • Continental TKC80 Front Tire
  • MotoZ Tractionator GPS Rear Tire
  • Outback Motortek Crash Bars
  • Outback Motortek Luggage Racks
  • Mosko Moto Backcountry 35L Panniers
  • Nelson Rigg Journey Sport Tank Bag
  • Bumot Defender Skid Plate
  • Alt Rider Top Box Plate
  • Givi Trekker Outback 48L Top Box
  • Custom DIY Top Box Brace
  • Hepco & Becker Hand Guards
  • 2″ Handlebar Risers
  • Garmin Zumo 395 GPS
  • Rigid Dually D2 Driving Lights
  • Honda Tall Windscreen
  • SWEGOTECH Forkshield
  • Doubletake RAM Mount Mirrors
  • RotopaX Spare Fuel Container
  • Highway Radical Crash Bar Footpegs