Author Archives: Matt Storms

About Matt Storms

Matt Storms is an avid motorcyclist, he has ridden all over the world and has had a great time doing it. This site is a hobby of his and he is working hard to grow it. Leave a comment, good or bad to let him know how it is going. Matt also teaches MSF and he wants people to be safe, please wear a full face helmet to protect yourself and your family.

Icon Device Textile Motorcycle Jacket

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Matt Storms

So I have had the pleasure of reviewing the Icon Device Textile Motorcycle Jacket for the last week. It is a jacket that is cut based off the Icon 1000 Chapter jacket so it should be on the snug side. The idea was to give a low cost alternative to the $600 Chapter, and $400 Leather Device. For me it is a great jacket. I am built like a linebacker so it is snug but I had a ton of room in the shoulders. It made me think I should not eat any sweets though. I did have another guy try on … Continue reading →

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Suicide Shift Bobber Motorcycle

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Matt Storms

This bobber was built by Nogg Design a few years ago. I have never ridden a motorcycle with a suicide shifter and this bobber does make me interested in riding a bobber or motorcycle with one. The paint on this bobber is really unique to me. I can see from the photos that it does have a great rust look to it. Not sure if that is because it is real rust or if it is paint. No matter the paint is cool. If you look really close at the image gallery below you will see there is a lot of … Continue reading →

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Yamaha Drag Star 400 Bobber Motorcycle

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Matt Storms

This Yamaha bobber motorcycle was made by Dash Customs in Japan. The bobber craze is really strong in Japan. When I lived there from 2000-2003 I saw bobbers almost daily. Too bad that was my sport bike days. When I lived in Japan I had a 250cc Ninja, now I wish I would have got a bobber back then. I digress. As we look at this Drag Star bobber below we can see the springer front end. The classic old headlight and we can see how the turn signals are mounted low on the frame. The gloss black, chrome pipes, … Continue reading →

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The Raiden Files – Portland to Dakar

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Matt Storms

If I lived near Portland Oregon I would be at the film festival but since I cannot I will watch on YouTube. If you are going to be near Portland I suggest checking it out. The beauty of YouTube is that you can watch it anytime. I would just go ahead and subscribe to the channel so that you do not have to worry about making sure you remember to watch the The Raiden Files – Portland to Dakar. September 20th IconMotorsports will premier “The Raiden Files – Portland to Dakar” at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland Oregon. September 21st … Continue reading →