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Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

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Kris Keefer puts bikes, gear, accessories, hard parts... you name it, through the paces to bring you the straight verdict.

Episodes

Show #299 - 2023 Kawasaki KX250 First Impression

The 2023 KX250 has some significant changes, so let Keefer and crew break down those changes as well as talk about if they are worth spending the extra cash, when comparing it to the older 22 model.

Sep 07, 20221 hr 16 min

Show #298 - The Pala Moto Scouting Combine Experience

We sit down with two moto scouting combine students to see how their Pala weekend went, the experience of it all, how their coaches were, what they taught them, what they would change and a ton more from the Pala Moto Scouting Combine.

Sep 04, 20221 hr 19 min

Show #297 - Engine Building Talk, Myths And Facts

We get Chad Braun From XPR Motorsports on the phone to discuss engines, ecu's, pump fuel vs. race fuel, dyno's, KTM's, Honda's, how to tell the difference between cheap parts>good parts, how to decide on an engine builder and so much more in this all modified engine building episode.

Aug 30, 20222 hr 41 min

Show #296 - Being A Mechanic In The MX Industry

Keefer sits down with long time mechanic Eddie Laret on what it's like to have the job, what it takes to get it, how he handled some adversity and some great on the road stories that you will love to eavesdrop on.

Aug 19, 20221 hr 23 min

Show #295 - 2023 Yamaha YZ450F Breakdown/Information

The long awaited 2023 Yamaha YZ450F has been announced and it is basically all new. We call up Mike Ulrich (communications specialist) and Phillip Lash (Product Planning) to breakdown some specifics of each change and what they mean out on the track. We also will talk about how some of these 2023 changes compare to the 2022 machine and if you can roll any of your old parts to the 23 side.

Aug 10, 202251 min

Show #294 - Loretta Lynn's Wrap Up Special

The 2022 AMA National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's is a wrap! Keefer and family break down the good, the bad and the ugly over the entire week! This show covers the riders, the families, as well as the on/off track entertainment! If you were there at the ranch, listen and relate, but if you weren't there, listen to feel like you were!

Aug 09, 20222 hr 41 min

Show #293 - 2022 Loretta Lynn's Day 3 (Thursday) Re-Cap

We break down day three from the ranch with Doug Dubach, Denny Stephenson and Checkerz from Race Tech! Listen as we talk about the competitive Pro Sport classes, B motos as well as the old school LL days with two legends!

Aug 04, 20221 hr 15 min

Show #289 - How To Make Your 21/22 Honda CRF450R A Friendlier Machine

Sit back and relax to learn about some mods that Keefer Inc., XPR Performance, as well as Factory Connection did in order to make the CRF450R more compliant. Engine/suspension mods as well as chassis tips that you can do at home to increase traction and rideability.

Jul 20, 20221 hr 21 min

Show #288 - Dunlop MX14 First Impression (Tire Talk)

Dunlop just introduced their new scoop tire, the MX14, so we break it all down. We will tell you what the differences are between the older MX12 and the new MX14 as well as give you information on how a scoop feels on an intermediate terrain type track.

Jul 07, 202244 min

Show #285 - Southwest Regional Loretta Lynn's Qualifier Recap

Get all the info on what went down at the Southwest Regional Loretta Lynn Qualifier at Fox Raceway. learn about how much it cost, how things went sideways, bike set up and a ton of private family stories told on this episode.

Jun 07, 20221 hr 22 min

Show #282 - 2022 Yamaha YZ 250 Two Stroke (Darkside's Weekend Breakdown)

In this episode Darkside finally get his 2022 Yamaha YZ250 two stroke and spends the weekend with the Keefer family for riding, racing and dare we say fun? Listen as Keefer and Jamie break down the weekend to see if Darkside really had fun or not? Oh and learn where/how the two stroke works for guys that are out of shape!

May 15, 20221 hr 9 min

Show #280 - Motocross Tire Comparison

Get the scoop on 8 different types of tires and what each does and doesn't do. Keefer will go over lean angle traction, durability, price, performance and more in this episode.

May 02, 20221 hr 5 min

Show #278 - 2022 Cal Classic MX Amateur National Special

Listen as the Keefer family go over the AMA Cal Classic MX and what they thought was good as well as what they thought wasn't so good about the event. Get to know some of the riders that performed over the weekend, some ANH stories, how the track shaped up and lots more info on one of the featured amateur races in California. '

Apr 20, 20221 hr 21 min

Show #276 - Spring Fork Conversion Showdown

Get the scoop on WP, Coppersmith and Enzo's spring fork conversions for the KTM, Husqvarna and Gas Gas models. Does going to a spring fork conversion make the steel frame motorcycles feel better in rougher conditions? Which conversion is best for the money? Which conversion works best for moto and which conversion works best for off-road? Get all the details in this show!

Mar 31, 202253 min

Show #274 - 2022.5 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition

Get all the details on the new 2022.5 FC450 Rockstar Edition as Keefer breaks down how the bike handles the track as well as some set up tips for the white steel stallion. Does it differ from the KTM? Get your answers here!

Mar 17, 202251 min

Show #273 - Loretta Lynn Amateur National Area Qualifier Special

Want to know more about the Mid-West/Southwest Area Qualifier in Mesquite, Nevada and what went down? Get a ton of info about how the race was ran, costs, track conditions, who looked good and how our weekend went as a family. It's a full on Amateur National podcast that covers the life of families on the road, chasing the dream with their kids!

Mar 07, 20221 hr 19 min

Show #271 - 2022 KX250 Pro Circuit Race Bike Breakdown

Ever wondered if Pro Circuit sells what they race? Well we break it down in this podcast and tell you what it's like to ride a full blow customer race bike that you can purchase! How does it stack up against other mod bikes we have ridden and does Mitch actually do any of the work himself? Lots of info packed in this 73 minute show!

Feb 21, 20221 hr 13 min

Show #270 - 2022 450 MX Factory Edition Shootout

Get the details on which "Factory Edition" 450 MX'er is best. Keefer breaks down the Kawasaki KX450SR, KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition and the Honda CRF450RWE. Who has the best handling? Which engine is the most usable? Who has the best suspension? Find out in this episode!

Feb 14, 202258 min