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Get some details on the new 2002.5 Husqvarna FC250 Rockstar Edition and how it tackles the track as well as how it compares to some other models. Get some initial set up specs and things to watch out for if you plan on buying one of these beauties!

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!

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!

Get some baseline suspension settings for your 2022 450 MX machine and some added chassis/engine tips that might make it even better.

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!

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!

Get all of the info on KTM's new 250 Factory Edition and find out how it compares to the orange older model as well as some of the Japanese quarter liter four strokes.

Get all the details of what it's like to ride the new 22 KTM 450 Factory Edition. Is it better than the standard 22 model? Does it have more power? What about the connectivity unit? Get all the ON TRACK details right here!

Learn the ins and outs of engine building with two of today's top engine builders in the AMA SX paddock. Chad Braun and Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development sit down with Keefer to talk about ECU Tuning, common myths about building engines, certain bikes that need more attention from the dealer, dynos, engine oil and everything in between. Grab a drink and prepare to get smarter after listening to these two engine builders talk about their craft.

Learn the ins and outs of engine building with two of today's top engine builders in the AMA SX paddock. Chad Braun and Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development sit down with Keefer to talk about ECU Tuning, common myths about building engines, certain bikes that need more attention from the dealer, dynos, engine oil and everything in between. Grab a drink and prepare to get smarter after listening to these two engine builders talk about their craft.

Get to know the next up and coming Honda HRC rider, Chance Hymas. Keefer will go over Chance's amateur career, hoe growing up in Idaho was, why he loves off-road, leaving Team Green, what the differences are between his KX and CRF race bike, what music he loves the most and a lot of other things that you may not know about this likable 16 year old from Pocatello, Idaho.

Have a new 2022 250 MX'er? It doesn't matter what color, let Keefer walk you through some baseline suspension settings as well as a couple top mods to each machine. Who needs a shootout when you can dissect each machine and break down settings all within one show!

The new KX450SR is a much better Kawasaki but how does it stack up against a lightly modified YZ450F? We break down each bike and fill you in on which way to go with your money, just in case these two bikes are in your wheelhouse.

Want to know what it's like to train with Aldon Baker and the Rockstar Husqvarna team? Keefer breaks down everything he did as well as learned while in Clermont, Florida with the boys. Get all the behind scenes play by play right here like you've never heard. Who has the most fun? Which rider is the most serious? What separates Aldon's program from others? What exactly are the ins and outs of the daily grind? Yep, all these questions answered and more!

Kawasaki enters the Factory Edition market with their "Special Racer" edition. Keefer gets Gary Sutherlin on this episode to go over what's "special" about the new green machine and if it's worth the price tag over the standard KX450.

Get all the details of what went down at the AZ Open this year with this special amateur MX special. Let the Keefers walk you through the good, the bad, the ugly, how our weekend went as well as who stood out in what classes! If you missed the AZ Open, listen to this show and it will be just like you were there! Or maybe you want to relive the event? Listen in and get all the feels again..

We took some of your questions for social media and decided to make a whole episode to answer them. Kris brings in his family to help answer some of these and they range from shootouts, bucket list tracks to ride, training, amateur racing and even some off topic questions that will be answered in this episode.

We will break down both bikes and talk about certain aspects of the machine you may not have heard about in other 2022 media shootouts. Let Dallas Dunn and Keefer walk you through both red and green machines to see which one is better/worse in certain areas of different types of tracks. Not to mention how each machine can each enhance your riding style/technique and how you can identify that.

Keefer walks you through the changes made to the 2022 Yamaha YZ125, how it stacks up against the previous generation YZ125, as well as how it compares to other colored machines in its class! Get all the pre mixed details right here in this episode.

Unchanged for 2022 the Kawasaki KX250 has some quality parts to it that deserve some time to discuss. Aden and Kris Keefer break down the KX250 and how it stacks up against its competitors. The good, the bad and the ugly all in this episode!

Get all the details of what went down over World Vet weekend, how the event was ran, what could have been better, how the Canadians did, how the big Pro classes turned out, why a Yamaha works so well at GH and find out some specificities set up points for the rough Glen Helen track.

The Keefer family breaks down the 2021 Cal Classic MX weekend at Fox Raceway as well as talk about which amateur prospect impressed them the most, what every amateur needs to work on, why some amateur motocross promoters just don't get it and a whole mess of other amateur motocross stuff that you may need to know about.

The red and blue quarter liter four strokes go head to head in this special one on one shootout. Keefer will break down the details/characters of each machine and fill you in on which one may be the best for your type of riding, conditions and skill level.

Get the scoop on this year's 24 Hours Of Glen Helen race, how we got roped into riding a 1994 Yamaha WR250 for 24 hours, riding at night, what you should expect from this race, some tips/tricks and a lot of other topics that may help you if ever decide to get to San Bernardino for this event.

Want to get more comfortable on your 2022 CRF250R? Keefer breaks down some suspension settings as well as some flaws that can be remedied in this episode. We also call up Eric Phipps from Works Connection to break down why he chose to purchase a 2022 CRF250R and what he has thought about his purchase.

Keefer breaks down the other steel frame brand and gives you insights on why it is better or worse than the orange and red steel frames out there!

Learn more about Honda's 2022 Works Edition 450 in this episode and find out where it's better than the R model, if it is at all! As usual your questions are answered in this show as well as some you may thought you never knew you wanted to ask!

Get the details on the 2022 FC250 and find out where the Husqvarna differs from the Gas Gas and the KTM out on the track.

Yamaha redesigned their YZ250 two stroke and Keefer breaks down what he felt in comparison to the 2021 version. He also goes over if this YZ250 smoker is a viable purchasing option for even the four stroke lover. Two strokes lover unite and get the scoop on bLU cRU's latest and greatest.

Keefer takes the 2022 KTM 450 SX-F and Yamaha YZ450F and works on each bike's weaknesses in order to try and make an ultimate vet race bike. Which one did he pick as his favorite? Listen in to this special episode to see what mods were done and how much better each one got!

Honda refined the ECU settings as well as the suspension for 2022 so does it make a difference? Can you feel it on the track? These questions and more answered in this CRF450R episode.

You might have thought the 2022 Yamaha YZ450F was going to be an all new machine, but with only a few updates this year we might have to wait until 2023 until we see a huge change. In this episode Keefer breaks down why the YZ450F still may be a viable choice for you future 450cc buyers out there!

The 2022 Yamaha YZ250F has very few changes but that doesn't stop us from breaking down those changes to see if they make a difference on the track or not? Should you switch to bLU cRU? Listen as Keefer dives into the quarter liter four stroke contender.

Yes, we know it's the same bike as 2021, but the latest KX450 is here and we hopefully have some newer things for you to listen to on this 2022 green edition podcast! If you're wondering if a Kawasaki is right for you, give yourself 50 minutes to listen to this episode.

Dive into some family talk with the Keefers as they discuss going back to school, Loretta Lynn's, injuries, disagreements in the household as well as other commonplace topics of many households!

Get the scoop on the all new 2022 Honda CRF250R and find out if it's the new leader in the 250 class!

Do you ever wonder what the R&D process is like to get a motocross to market? How does the testing work for each machine? How do manufacturers find the target for each machine? Sit down for this informative show that encompasses the ins and outs of what it takes to bring that motorcycle, that is sitting in your garage, to your dealer you purchased it from.

Not much changes in 2022 on the KTM 450 SX-F, but Keefer did find one engine update! Learn about that as well as settings, reliability mods, and why this is one of the easiest 450 machines for most consumers.

Drop in and listen to see if a 350cc sized machine is the perfect size bike for you. The KTM 350 SX-F hasn't changed in 2022, but Keefer goes over why the 350cc size is a good match for most people as well as what to look for in order to see if a KTM 350 SX-F is right for you.

Keefer breaks down the 2022 KTM 250 SX-F as well as durability questions, tip, tricks, and even breaks some myths about the quarter liter orange four stoke machine.

All you Red Riders get ready as Keefer and Dallas Dunn go over some updated tips for the 2021 Honda CRF450R as well as talk about Factory Connection's suspension settings that we have recently tested. Also, as a bonus Keefer goes over some of the change points of the 2022 CRF450R and how it could benefit you out on the track.

First time going to Loretta's? Or maybe you just want a refresher course on what the ranch is all about? Regionals? We got that in here as well! Get all the LL's scoop in this family friendly episode with the Keefer family.

Keefer sits down with the lead motocross developer at FXR Racing, Carson Soviak, to discuss the ins and outs of the gear process from start to finish. If you're a gear snob like we are , this is a good one to listen to

Should you be wearing knee guards or knee braces? Ryno suggests knee pads bu others suggest knee braces so what should you do? Let Keefer walk you through his experiences with each and what his outlook on the debate. Special guest Mrs. Keefer is in studio on this one to make sure Kris is keeping it real.

Keefer sits down with a motocross coach and amateur racing father (Rob Imondi and Matt Pascal) and go over why/if kids or newer riders to the sport need a coach/trainer. Keefer will also go over how one amateur racing family manages to balance work, money spent, a marriage, giving equal amounts of time to each child, as well as how long parents should financially support their kids (in the sport) in order to achieve success.

Not a lot has changed in the world of Suzuki, but that doesn't mean it is not a viable option for certain riders. Keefer and company will break down the latest RM-Z's, it's updated features, talk about where each bike shines and where it could use some assistance. RMaRMy members unite!

Ever wonder what your suspension adjustments actually do for you on the track? Get the low down on which adjuster does what and how you can diagnose which one to turn/click for varying conditions of any track.

In this off-road episode, Keefer and Greg Loup will break down the 2021 Yamaha YZ450FX and Kawasaki KX450X. Listen as they go over the changes to each machine, who each bike is for, each bike's strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they think about what each bike's moto to off-road ratio really is.

Keefer gets to ride and test the Smartop Bullfrog Spas Honda of Vince Friese and walks you through the bike and what it's like to ride.

Get the scoop on all of. the changes Yamaha made to the 2021 WR450F and how it attacks the trails. Let Keefer break down all the ins and outs of this refined blue machine.