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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 #361 - 2024 Kawasaki KX450 First Impression/Ride Test

Keefer breaks down all things new 2024 KX450 and gives you some extra pieces of knowledge that may help you when possibly purchasing the new Kawasaki. Chassis info, engine talk as well as suspension secrets are all within this show!

Nov 16, 20231 hr 9 min

Show #359 - Listener/Reader Tech Questions Answered!

Keefer and guests answer your burning questions that range from suspension, chassis set up, getting a job in the industry, tire sizing, tube recommendations, how to set your bike up for Endurocross, riding the over the age of 40 and a lot of other topics covered in our longest show ever. Thanks to Cody Webb, Destry Abbott, Gary Sutherlin and Andy Jefferson for coming on.

Nov 02, 20233 hr 12 min

Show #358 - 2024 Yamaha YZ450F Insight

Keefer dives into the 2024 Yamaha YZ450F and brings in long time friend David Martinez on why he chose the 24 YZ450F for his new bike of choice. Keefer also will break down tips, tricks, mods, durability issues/strengths as well as a lot more that you may not expect from this episode.

Oct 27, 20231 hr 12 min

Show #356 - Stark Varg First Impression

Keefer goes electric in this Stark Varg first impression! Get some details on what it's like to ride compared to the Alta Redshift, compared to combustion engine motorcycle, why it could make you a better rider, battery life facts and more!

Oct 11, 202352 min

Show #355 - 2024 Mod KTM 350 SX-F Vs. 450 SX-F

Keefer and crew grab a slightly modified 2024 KTM 350 and 450 SX-F to see which one is in fact better for different type of riders? Is the 350 better because it's lighter feeling or is having that 450 power simply better? Get ALL the details of the modifications, lap times, thoughts and even a visit from KTM's own Andy Jefferson to see what he thinks about each size machine. If you can't make your mind up (350 or 450), listen to this episode.

Oct 05, 20231 hr 10 min

Show #354 - 2024 Yamaha YZ250F First Impression

Kris and Aden discuss Yamaha's 2024 YZ250F change points and where those changes are felt on the track. Is the new chassis better? Is the engine feel the same? Does the new cockpit allow for a rider range of rider? Get all this info and more in this episode.

Sep 29, 202359 min

Show #353 - HEP/Twisted Tea Suzuki Ken Roczen's Race Bike Test

Keefer gets a chance to get ride Ken Roczen's factory HEP/Twisted Tea RM-Z 450 Suzuki straight from the last SMX round in the LA Coliseum. Listen as he breaks down the chassis, the engine delivery, Ken's pickiness with set up and much more in this short but informative show.

Sep 26, 202346 min

Show #352 - A Couple Of Days At The LA Coliseum (SMX Weekend)

Ever wanted to go to some of these industry functions on the weekend of a big SMX race? Well now is your chance! Keefer breaks down the Yamaha 60th Year Anniversary Presentation, 2024 YZ250F Presentation, Alpinestars 60th Year Anniversary Party, Kawasaki's 50 Year Anniversary Party/Legends Talk/2024 KX450, Triumph Reveal and A LOT more that you may or may not want to know about!

Sep 24, 20232 hr 38 min

Show #350 - 2024 KTM 150 XC-W Riding Impression

Keefer breaks down the 2024 KTM 150 XC-W and talks about TPi vs. TBi as well as bring in Jamie Ellis to talk about what the new TBi is all about. Keefer will also go over the new XACT spring fork and PDS shock to see if it holds up to the rigors of some aggressive off-road riding. Oh and there are special guests as well in this episode!

Sep 21, 20231 hr 14 min

Show #349 - Best Triple Clamp Offset Settings (2023/2024 Yamaha YZ450F)

The new Yamaha chassis is quite a bit different than the older 2022 model so possibly going to a different offset could help improve your ride. Keefer breaks down offsets, which ones might be best for you, how the webbing of triple clamps are more important than the offset, fork height settings and much more in this technical Yamaha chassis breakdown.

Sep 13, 202356 min

Show #348 - Road To Mammoth Part 3

Keefer and Eddie Laret bench race about the big race at Mammoth Mountain and go over if Eddie accomplished his goals as well as check in on the 2023 Kawasaki KX450SR that he raced. Learn about what happened over the big vet race weekend up on the mountain plus all the other extra circular topics that always come with a show like this!

Sep 05, 20231 hr 9 min

Show #347 - VMXDN Recap

Keefer recaps the VMXDN from Foxhill, England! Go over the bikes, the sounds, the parties, the racing as well as what you might of missed if you weren't there! Hell, maybe you were there and wanted to know how it went down from a high desert rat's point of view!

Sep 03, 20231 hr 6 min

Show #346 - Dirt Bikes And Addiction (The Michael Allen Story)

In this episode Keefer brings close friend Michael Allen into the studio to tell his story about struggling with addiction to opioids. If you're coming from a dirt bike background, injuries are commonplace and so is recovery, but in between those points, there could be a form of addiction brewing because of pain killers. Michael sits down with Keefer to go over how he ended up on the wrong side of recovering from an injury and he got over his addiction to pain meds.

Aug 21, 20232 hr 38 min

Show #345 - 2024 KTM 350 SX-F Stage One Mods And Race Test

Keefer breaks down the 2024 CHURCH OF 350 and what he decided to do to his own bike in order to go race it. Learn about what the stock KTM 350 SX-F does well, what it doesn't, how to make it better, which mod choices are smart purchases, as well as why this could be your next new bike!

Aug 15, 20231 hr 6 min

Show #344 - The Full 2023 Loretta Lynn's Experience

If you missed the action from this year's Loretta Lynn's, don't worry as Kris/Heather/Aden Keefer take you though the whole week that was. You will hear all about the off track antics, as well as what it's like to ride in the mud, who was a surprise, who needed to be better and why Loretta's is something you need to experience at least one time!

Aug 08, 20232 hr 46 min

Show #343 - Loretta Lynn's Day 4 Recap

Day 4 at Loretta's has come and gone along with the weather, which may be back again tomorrow however. Learn about the track, where to stay if you come to LL's, who was hot in the mud, who was not and why the quad national here at Loretta Lynn's could be something we might stay for! Lots covered on this one even though there was only a half day's worth of racing!

Aug 05, 202356 min

Show #342 - Loretta Lynn's Recap Day 3

Get the details on a wet and delayed Day 3 here at Hurricane Mills. What goes down at the ranch on a rain delay? How was the track after the rain? What about the Moto Mom's mud wrestling matches? All of this and a complete recap of a few classes here from Thursday at LL's.

Aug 04, 202344 min

Show #341 - Loretta Lynn's Recap Day 2

Learn what went down at the ranch on Day 2 with Troll, Mrs. Keefer, Aden and I. We go over the 65 7-9, 65 10-11 Limited, 85 classes as well as 250 B Limited, 250 B, Pro Sport and Vet classes.

Aug 03, 20231 hr 2 min

Show #340 - Loretta Lynn's Day 1 Recap

Break down day 1 action from Loretta's with Alex Martin, Travis Preston and crew. Who stood out? What was the track like? How did the Keefer family fare and tons of other tidbits with Troll and Preston right here!

Aug 02, 202352 min

Show #339 - What Is It Like To Ride The Team Honda HRC Factory MX Bikes

What is it like to ride Chase Sexton, Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence's factory Honda HRC motocross machines? Learn the intricacies of each machine and how they can be relatable to the common rider. If you're a tech geek like we are, you'll love this episode.

Jul 24, 20231 hr 18 min

Show #337 - Oklahoma Trip To GAME MOTO

Take a trip with us to Oklahoma and GAME MOTO. We walk you through our experience at the facility, how it was ran, how the track was for training/testing, what type of people come to these facilities and why you may want to try one yourself sometime. Sit back and relax y'all and take a trip to Gregg Albertson's place!

Jun 30, 20231 hr 11 min

Show #336 - Road To Mammoth (Part One)

What does it take for a blue collar guy to get ready for one of his "goal races"? We sit down with Eddie Laret to go over how he is going to prepare for Vet Weekend at the one and only Mammoth Mountain MX event. We will talk about getting your family on board, training, diet, mindset, getting enough time to do it correctly so you don't fail and a lot more.

Jun 18, 20231 hr 4 min

Show #335 - Listener Questions/Engine Talk

Keefer reads and answers a few of the most asked questions he gets as well as sits down with XPR's Chad Braun to talk about your engine related questions. Questions range from getting your kid involved in the sport, training over the age of 40, 350 Vs. 450 as well as how to get a job in the industry. All of this and several of your engine questions answered right here!

Jun 13, 20232 hr 39 min

Show #334 - Loretta Lynn's SW Regional (Fox Raceway)

Loretta Lynn Regional time has come and the Keefer familiar are here to break it all down. From cost, the competition, vet riders, internal family arguments, track prep and even the 250 C class, this episode covers everything that is the Loretta Lynn's SW Regional.

Jun 06, 20232 hr 33 min

Show #332 - Racing Round One Of The AMA Pro Motocross Series?

Keefer sits down with his wife in this episode to discuss the ins and outs of racing he first round of the AMA Pro Motocross Series at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Does he race? Is he scared? What are the costs? What was involved in getting ready? All of these questions and more are answered with this open and honest dialogue about the first round of the PRO MX Series.

May 24, 20231 hr 8 min

Show #331 - Dunlop MX34 Review/Impression/Comparison

Get all the details on Dunlop's new soft to intermediate tire. The MX34 is all new so you know Keefer will break it all down as well as give you the strengths and weaknesses of Dunlop's new offering. Is it better than the almighty MX3S or the MX33? Find out here!

May 16, 202353 min