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.

Yamaha 2006 V Star Silverado Classic “Fat Bastard”

Dennis sent this bobber motorcycle to me to review. This is a Yamaha 2006 V Star Silverado Classic he calls “Fat Bastard”. He siad the first thing he did was to put it on a diet. He swapped out the front fender for the sweet new bobber fenders. As you can see he added drag bars and changed out the stock front trie for a white wall front tire. He went with a bigger rear tire and moved it from a 170 to a 180. He moved the license plate to the left side and mounted it vertically. He replaced the … Continue reading

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Been Out On The Road

So I have been away from here teaching motorcycle classes, enjoying the road, playing with my kid and having fun. Back to posting. A short little story though. My wife and I were out riding in Yellowstone National Park last month, enjoying the beautiful place that it is. We were going around a left hand corner and my wife entered the turn a little fast. She started to target fixate on a tree, she went off the road and jumped from the V-Star 650 Classic and she got a little road rash but was able to walk away. I was glad she was … Continue reading

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Choosing a Traffic School: Tips and Tricks from the Pros

When you need a fast way to get your traffic ticket dismissed, choosing a traffic school course can be overwhelming. The quickest way to dismiss your ticket is with an online defensive driving course, but a classroom course gives you one-on-one instruction with a teacher – with all of the options out there, which one is actually worth your time and money? Wonder no more, because here are the most important things to look out for when deciding upon which driving course will work best for you. Tip #1: Make Sure It’s Approved! The first and absolutely most important factor … Continue reading

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What is FMX (Freestyle Motocross)?

The thing I love about motorcycles most is the way that a humble form of transport has evolved over the years to spawn an incredible array of different sports. One of the more recent developments which I’ve increasingly come to enjoy is FMX, or freestyle motocross to use its full name. If you haven’t stumbled across FMX yet, here is a quick rundown of the basics. FMX is a sport that has evolved from regular motocross into its own event. Unlike motocross where riders race each other around a track, FMX involves riders performing airborne tricks and stunts over a … Continue reading

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