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Lear about what is different on the new Gas Gas MC450 Factory Edition compared to the other steel frame'd models as well as how the red machine tackles the track. If you think it's just another KTM/Husqvarna, you might be surprised on what is told in this show!

Get the straight scoop about each 2023 250 MX machine and who each could be for. We will also break down our own favorites as well as some behind the scenes aspects of shootouts that we like and don't like.

The Keefers head to Texas and talk about everything that they experienced in Freestone. From the track, to who impressed them, why Aden needs to learn some life lessons, how stacked the B class is, why you need a secret service badge to figure out what Moto the promoter will end on and a lot of other topics you will NOT want to miss! Get the amateur MX racing scoop right here!

Get to know all of the new 2023 450 MX machines as well as each of their characters in this special non shootout. Since we are not officially ranking these bikes we will sit down with Greg Loup and talk about each brand as well as their strengths and weaknesses.

Get the lowdown on how the Mesquite Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier went, how it was ran, how much it cost, who surprised us, why Aden got yelled at, how you kids should look at amateur racing, which trainers are good and even some Keefer family secrets all in this show!

Get the scoop on the 2023.5 KTM Factory Edition and Husqvarna Rockstar Edition in this episode. What changes were made, is the new 2023.5 machines worth the extra cost as well as some settings for you to try on yours!

Honda's latest Works Edition CRF450R is here and Keefer breaks down what the changes are, how they are felt on the track compared to the "R" model, as well as if the Works Edition packs enough flavor to warrant the cost.

Keefer sits down with the AMA SX Futures racer Jaxon Pascal to discuss the whole Futures experience as well as what went down in the Futures race Saturday night. Topics like who surprised the most, who disappointed the most, how a SX track breaks down and all that is involved in racing in a stadium.

Looking to know if an extra 3K is worth it when figuring out if you want a 2023 KX450 or a KX450SR? Are the added parts on the SR worth it? What is the difference on the track? Is the new SHOWA SR suspension better than the previous KYB SR version? Keefer breaks it all down here and more.

Keefer and Michael Allen break down the 2023 Honda CRF250R and where this bike shines, how to set it up, who this bike is for and a lot more all in this informative 65 minute episode.

Yes, the 2023 YZ250F is the same as the 2022 but we have put out some refresher information on the Yamaha's quarter liter four stroke that may help you! We even talk about which mod parts work and which parts don't as well as things to watch out for as you live your life with your new YZ250F.

Keefer breaks down the 2023 YZ450F and its strengths and weaknesses after he's spent over 20 hours on the new bLU cRU. Get some suspensions settings, gearing specs, clutch thoughts as well as how to make the new Yamaha feel calmer.

The Keefer family brings in special guest Travis Preston to sit down to talk about the year that was and all that encompasses a racing family. From dirt bikes to marriage and kids, we got it all right in this show!

In this episode Keefer and Eddie Laret go over their latest garage build and why the Gas Gas MC450 could be a better choice for vet riders looking for some more comfort. Also, since the 350 vs. 300 talk is alive and well, Keefer goes over the pros and cons of each.

Suzuki is still a viable option for some. We will break down if the 2023 Suzuki RM-Z450/250's dated technology is that big of a deal on the track and how much money is the right amount of money to spend on a new Suzuki.

Keefer talks about what it is like to ride the new 2023 Honda CRF250RX/450RX as well as who could these bikes be best for, how they handle moto/off-road and how off-road legend Johnny Campbell received a 30 year achievement award from American Honda

An all two stroke episode and this one goes out to the 2023 KTM 300 SX. Keefer will cover why this 300 is better than a 350, why "faster" doesn't necessarily mean better, suspension settings, fuel injection feel and so much more in this all orange two stroke review!

We take delivery of our 2023 Yamaha YZ450F out here on the west coast and go over some important aspects of the new bLU cRU. We will cover the differences between the 2022 and the 2023 as well as why we think this new Yamaha is a blend of a Honda and a Kawasaki. Lastly, we will get yo some settings to start with when you take delivery of yours!

Keefer brings in Eddie Laret to sit down and have a conversation about all the negative thoughts an older rider/racer (with responsibilities at home) goes through when deciding to race. If you have a mortgage, a wife, kids, bills, a 9-5 job and maybe some negative thoughts before/during a race, listen to this episode to hear about others having those same thoughts and how you can overcome them.

Get some of the behind the scenes action from Keefer and his son on this special old dude episode from Glen Helen! Learn about the bikes, the pits, the track and everything in between!

Keefer sits down and talks about what you can do to improve on your motorcycle when you're over the age of 40. Get some tips/tricks and maybe even get inspired to set a goal and obtain it through this episode!

Get all the details on what the 2023 Yamaha YZ450F is like to ride and if it's better than the current 2022 model!

Want to know what it's like to ride at the GOAT Farm? Want to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at a manufacturer introduction, like the 2023 YZ450F one that just went down? Get a 60 minute behind the scenes look at what really goes on when we go to events like this!

In this episode Keefer will dive into rigidity and where to pinpoint it on your bike. What aftermarket parts can cause added rigidity and how to identify if it's your suspension or your chassis that is rigid.

Get some insight on why you may want to purchase a Gas Gas MC450 over a KTM or Husqvarna. Learn where the older chassis design is better and who it could be better for. Also, as a bonus, get some set up tips, some mods that will make this red machine better and which mods are most important.

Gas Gas enters the mid sized four stroke world with their 2023 MC350 and Keefer breaks down the pros and cons of the red steel framed ride. Get the details on the older frame and newer frame as well as why this size bike caters to a wide range of riders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Get the details on what went down from the ranch on Day 2! From minis to the women's classes, we cover it all here!

Get the info on what went down at Loretta Lynn's on day 1. From mini to vet classes and even the inter workings of our own family, it's all here!

The 2023 Honda has some changes to it and those changes are bigger than meets the eye. How do those refinements help with the new Honda? Find out right here as Keefer lays down some facts for you.

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.

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.

Get a wide variety of topics taken covered in this episode. We cover Twisted Development's Dual Injector kit for the YZ250F, how living with the 22 KX250 has been, how to train for motocross over the age of 40, 23 KTM 450 SX-F mods/baseline settings as well as get you dialed in on some new bike dates!

Get all the scoop on how the 2023 Husqvarna FC250/350/450 four stroke work on the track as well as break down how each compare to the previous year. For extra credit, we grab Eddie Laret and David Martinez for some bench race talk with Keefer.

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.

Get an inside look on what it's like ride the 2023 Honda CRF450R and what the changes Honda made are like on the track. If you're a Honda guy or maybe want to make the switch to red, then listen to this episode!

Get the details on what it was like to ride the new 2023 KTM's at Red Bud as well as which bike is geared toward which type of rider.

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!

Get to know your bike better as Keefer breaks down the action and reaction of every adjustment that can be made to your bike's suspension. Which way do you need to go with your clickers? Listen in and find out!

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.

Listen as Keefer goes over the fun 2022 KTM 150 XC-W TPI machine. He will cover its strengths, weaknesses as well as go over who this bike could be good for.

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. '

Get the breakdown on suspension settings, torque specs, failed parts as well as what the positives/negatives are on the new orange and white machines right here!

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!