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Kris Keefer puts bikes, gear, accessories, hard parts... you name it, through the paces to bring you the straight verdict.
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Keefer, Matthes and lil Keefer breakdown the LLQ at Glen Helen. Listen to stories about the weekend and how Matthes got through to the Regional. Fights? Yep, we got those in this one as well! If you weren't there, it will be like you were!
Keefer and Pro Circuit team up to create a stage one engine build that gives the rider a noticeable amount of power on the track but still is smooth enough to keep an "easy to ride feel". What is involved into such a build? Is it comparable to an SR? Can you run pump fuel? All of those questions and more will be answered in this show. Keefer will also break down what Pro Circuit can do to your suspension and how you can get more comfort as well as hold up within your KX450 SHOWA suspension.
Keefer and family headed to Birmingham to race the SMX Next event and come on to tell you about the weekend. Get a inside look on what goes on at a SMX Next SX event as well as all of the inner workings that involves getting Aden Keefer out on the track. Sit back, grab a drink, have some laughs and enjoy 90 minutes of family moto banter.
Keefer and crew answer your burning questions that you've submitted! From new to old bikes as well as what parts are worth the buy, this show has a little bit of everything.
Keefer talks about the 2026 450 MX moto media shootout results then applies those results to what these bikes feel like on east coast conditions. This episode also dives into the on going debate on if any of the new 450 MX machines feel different from Southern California (when comparing them to riding on the east coast style tracks). Get the info on which new 450 feels best for which type of rider/conditions in this NON SHOOTOUT comparison.
I sit down with my son Aden and mechanic Eddie to go over the weekend of SMX Next racing from the famous Daytona International Speedway. We will go over how Aden's first SX was, what some of the surprises were, what grade we give Aden on his performance, bike set up and much more in this all SX episode.
Is the new Factory Edition with Pro Components worth the extra cost over the stock KTM 450 SX-F? Keefer breaks down the new orange machine and gives you some insight on what the main differences are on the new FE. AER or Cone Valve? 109Db limit? What about the engine character? Is the new sound limit hurt the great KTM engine delivery? All of this and more in this episode.
Keefer breaks down the Ducati Desmo 450 after spending more time on the Italian Stallion. Learn about mods that help the chassis as well as the engine character within this show. Get some details on how to create a more balanced Desmo as well as a more friendly experience on the track.
Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development comes on to chat with Keefer about his latest KX450 build. Learn about what was done to the engine to make it one of the fastest Kawasaki builds to date and what you can do to your KX450 without breaking he bank. Get helpful tips as well as some insight on the strengths and weaknesses of the KX450 powerplant from one of the best engine builders this industry has.
Keefer and Eddie Laret go over the YZ250 two stroke and give you some insight on mods, jetting, who this bike is for and why/when you should choose a two stroke in your life! Get all the BRAAAAAAP right here in this show!
In this episode Keefer will break down how it's going with the 2026 KTM 350 SX-F and what he's learned about this bike over the past couple months. Learn about what mods he has done to the mid sized orange machine and hear which mods didn't work out so well. Also, in this episode hear how SX prep is going with Aden Keefer and what he has learned about SX over riding/racing MX.
We took our 2026 KX450SR and put 13 hours on it over the holiday break. We will break down how our time was spent on the green machine and what we decided to do to it in order make it even better! Is the KX450SR the bike you've been looking for? Listen to this episode and find out!
We will dive into this unchanged 2026 bLU cRU YZ250F machine and give you some setting tips as well as mods that can help the engine/chassis. Learn about what you can do to your new YZ250F in this episode!
The Kawasaki KX450SR hasn't changed for 2026 but that doesn't stop us from going over the "race KX450" in order to let you know what the SR does better than the standard KX450. We also talk to a 2026 Yamaha YZ450F owner to hear his initial thoughts after riding the SR. Is the KX450SR the "in between" type of bike you need if you're trying to decide between the KX450 and YZ450F? Find out here!
Recap the whole weekend of the AZ Open with Aden/Kris Keefer as well as Eddie Laret. Hear what went down, how the race was ran, the cost of the event, how the track shaped up, what went right/wrong and a lot of other topics on amateur racing on this episode.
Keefer sits down to talk about modifications that make a difference for the 2026 Kawasaki KX 450 and Yamaha YZ450F and then compares those two machines for future buyers. If both bikes have the same mods, which one is best for what type of rider? Find out on this show. As the show wraps up Keefer also cold call's Colton Haaker to discuss his Endurocross series as well as making the move to the KX450 late in the season.
If you need to get into shape and don't know how, listen to Coach Seiji and Keefer break down some of the fundamentals of basic fitness for motocross riders over the age 40. Seiji also breaks down how to start a training program if you're a blue collar worker and what some of the myths are around training. If you're looking to get some knowledge to be stronger on the track or just want to here Andrew Short stories, this episode is a must.
Heather and Kris Keefer sit down to talk about the Vet Masters weekend from Echeconnee. If you weren't there for this epic weekend, listen to this show and it will be like you were there. The Keefers ring up Randy Richardson to cover how the race was ran, the track, who was fast, who absolutely sucked and if you should consider going to this event in 2026!
The 2026 Triumph TF 450-X does have some small updates so in this episode we go over those changes as well as talk about where this bike shines and where it needs some help. With one of the best chassis in class, this British machine could be a weapon for someone looking to have a manageable 450 power with comfort to boot! Learn more about the 2026 Triumph right here!
In this mash up show we discuss our latest Honda CRF450R build with Eddie Laret and also get Cody Webb on the phone to talk about his Endurocross series as well as his Yamaha YZ250F big bore race machine
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man this pod is crazy instructive
Hey Kris Dave Brosius here, there is a rumor your going to race EnduroCross in 2019. All kidding a side started listening to your pod cast to give me some ideas on How to do an amazing PC. I'm in the planning stage to do my own PC. You know I love to talk so a PC seems to be up my alley. Loving Your Pod Cast and now I'm hooked. Thanks "Special K" just keep talking. hey come out for the "Husky World Championship " I'll make You a STAR!
Great podcast!