Wounded Warrior Project Spotlight - Benefit Services

Navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department if Defense (DoD) benefits systems can be a complex process. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Benefits Service Team is staffed with experienced professionals dedicated to helping wounded warriors and family members obtain the benefits they earned. The Benefits Service program ensures warriors have the information and resources necessary to achieve financial stability for themselves and families. Your DONATION helps support these services provided free to our wounded veterans.

Built to Last....

Although the Steed is en-route to North Carolina, the work to make it the best ADV Steed continues.  In addition the the Perun subframe tank re-enforcement and rack installed in December, I'm adding Perun Heel Guards and Brake Cylinder guard.  The OEM heel guards are plastic and a weak point.  The heel guard is my tie-down for my Giant Loop Coyote Bag.  The metal Perun Guards are metal and will hold up to the task of keeping my gear attached to the Steed.  The brake cylinder is a potential problem, due to it being exposed and easy to hit when climbing over a stumb, rock, etc.  The brake cylinder guard keeps it from being destroyed...my brakes will come in handy during the ride :)

The Perun rear cargo rack is well built, designed to follow the lines of the KTM 690, looks great,  and will hold up my Giant Loop Coyote bags the entire 5,000 mile trip.  The heel guard and brake cylinder guard will be installed when I arrive in NC.

Thank you for the support Perun Moto!

Tank Re-enforcement kit

Rear Rack

Heel Guard

Rear Brake Cylinder Protection

Krios ready for testing!

Krios helmet complete, tinted shield, Pinlock lens, communication device...ready to test! I look much better in a helmet!


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Protect your head!

The new Klim Krios helmet arrived today! This helmet is wicked light, damn sexy looking and fit perfect out of the box! Can't wait to test it. This helmet is universal, enabling me wear goggles without dismantling the visor or shield. Thank you for the support Klim.

Wounded Warrior Project Spotlight - Combat Stress

When a soldier returns home, it's rarely an easy transition between military and civilian life. The events experienced while serving are not easily shared with your family and friends. Mental overload leads to physical exhaustion and a sense of isolation. More than 600,000 service men and women live with the invisible wound of war.

What is Combat Stress?

Combat stress is a normal reaction to the abnormal conditions of a combat environment. Symptoms can be, but are not limited to, fatigue, loss of concentration, and decreased reaction time.

What is PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosed condition that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event. Symptoms can include disturbing thoughts, feeling, or dreams related to the events, mental or physical distress, difficultly sleeping, and changes in how a person thinks and feels.

Wounded Warrior Projects such as "Project Odyssey" helps connect our military heroes with each other so they all know they are not alone. You can help support the cause by making a DONATION now.

Transformation from KTM690 to Adventure Steed

Essentials for a solo trek across America-BestRest Products

The go-to kit when you need to get out of a situation!! During the 5,000 mile ride across America, it isn't a question of if you will have a flat, it is a question of how many. The Cycle Pump is a must have...it beats having to use air cartridges and a hand pump. It is as simple as plug and pump. The tough exterior and rubber end caps insure this pump will stand up to anything that happens.

5,000 miles, 12 states and 3 mountain passes at 13,000 ft put you in a lot of situations you where you need more strength than you can muster...that's where a Motorcycle Recovery System (MRS) is your guardian angel. This is a solo trek, you either provide your own solutions or....?

Thank you BestRest Products for your support. Without great support from sponsors like BestRestProducts, my trek across America to benefit our wounded heroes would not be possible. Your products are a crucial for any adventure.

BestRest Products will be with me the entire 5,000 mile adventure. Stay tuned as I put them to the test!