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.

Motorcycle Hand Signals

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Matt Storms

Many group rides are starting up and while we all love to ride and make friends it is hard to actually speak to one another so when on rides it is best to use hand signals. My wife and I wanted to get a comm system but we decided not to as sometimes it is more fun to just ride and not to have to hear anyone. So my wife and I use hand signals. The most common hand signal we use is Hazard in Roadway, Refreshment Stop, Single File and Follow Me. No matter what everything basically falls under … Continue reading →

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Honda CX500 Bobber Motorcycle

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Matt Storms

This is a pretty sweet little bobber motorcycle. You could also take this bike out for a perfect sunday ride. Where I live in Utah I can be at the canyons in 20 minutes and let’s get real that is we ride. The canyons are awesome, I do not know anyone that likes to ride long flat straight sections of highway. Motorcyclists like to take the turns and enjoy leaning a motorcycle over and rolling on the throttle. The Honda CX500 bobber motorcycle is a great bike. I really like this little bobber. As we can all see it has … Continue reading →

Harley-Davidson Ironhead Bobber Motorcycle

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Matt Storms

Gulf Oil was a major global oil company from the 1900s to the 1980s. The eighth-largest American manufacturing company in 1941 and the ninth-largest in 1979, Gulf Oil was one of the so-called Seven Sisters oil companies. I love logos, I used to work in graphic design and I have to say that iconic graphics make me want them. I envision a man cave where I can sit on my couch and have my bobber sitting within arms reach resting my feet on my engine block table. As we look this bobber over we can see the matching rims, the painted frame and that awesome exhaust. The tank is what … Continue reading →

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KTM – Cafe Racer, Scrambler, or Bobber Motorcycle?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Matt Storms

So as the title says KTM – cafe racer scrambler or bobber motorcycle? I am gonna call this a bobber motorcycle. I do like KTM bikes, I got to ride the Duke a little while ago and it was fun. I am not sure of this model it looks like a few variants but I am not sure which one it is. If you know which KTM motorcycle this is please let me know. It has the motard look but also a bobber look with the rear fender gone. I have always thought that the KTM signature orange stands out and turns heads everywhere. … Continue reading →