Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

If you're a Suzuki rider looking to get a little more juice from your engine, listen to this episode as we break down the JGRMX stage two engine kits for the RM-Z 250 and 450. Hear three different riders give their opinions on the JGRMX kits and get a detailed breakdown of how each one differs from the stock engine character.

Want to know the unspoken rules about practice track etiquette? Join Travis Preston and Kris Keefer as they take you through what to do and what not to do when out riding on a busy practice day at your local motocross track. From beginner to pro we promise you will learn something from this podcast and chances are you will most likely get some laughs as well!

Another double dose of info downloaded to you this week as this time it's all about the 2020 Honda CRF updates/changes and what we think the reasons are for those changes. Part two is all about the new Fox Racing V3 helmet and how it performs out on the track. Plenty of info for you to digest to make smarter purchasing decisions. .

This special mash up podcast is a big one that talks about the 2020 Yamaha YZ and FX's and what changes were made. A three way goggle shootout with the Oakley Airbrake, 100% Armega, and Scott Prospect. And a review of the Tusk Impact Wheelset. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality testing info along with a few laughs.

The second round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross at Fox Raceway has come and gone, but there are tons of things to cover. Listen as Kris is joined by Heather Keefer along with his longtime buddy Greg Loup to break down the race itself, what went wrong, what went right, what we learned, how Matthes was as team manager, some life lessons, and why I will not be getting any "Pity UPS Deliveries".

Round 1 of the AMA Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series has come and gone and apparently so has my bike skills! Listen to Heather and I break down the whole week up in Sacramento and get some insight on what it's like to be a factory rider and race on a national track like Hangtown. Go through the ups and downs with us in this podcast!

In this episode hear about the week leading up to the big race at Hangtown, what the race bike feels like, why I'm losing sleep, and why David Vuillemin called me.

It's almost go time in Hangtown! Listen as Keefer breaks down his last week or so with the team, goes over how his training is going, how tired he is, what changes he has done to his bike, and even some nutritional talk in this episode.

In this episode Keefer will break down the top 5 most important mods you can do to your new 250 four-stroke. Listen as he goes over all six manufacturers and what you can do to improve on each of them, along with some bonus tips and tricks.

Hangtown is less than a month away! Listen in and hear how everything has been going with project old dude races the AMA outdoor nationals. Also get the low down on what has been evolving with the 2019 Honda CRF450R practice bike.

Listen as Keefer goes over the top 5 mods you can do to six different current 450cc motocross machines. Want to know the best bang for your buck? Which muffler to use? What type of gearing to run? It's all in here, plus so much more, so take a listen!

What? April Fool's? Nope! That's right, we are going racing this summer aboard a Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/Honda and Steve Matthes is the team manager! In part one of this podcast listen as my wife and I discuss why we are doing this, how all of this came about, what my goals are, and get the low down on my Honda CRF450R machine. You want to know the ups and downs of professional motocross racing? Listen to all of these upcoming episodes as we will cover the mental/physical side of trying to do the hardest sport in the world. At age 42!!!!

Looking for an 85 for your young one? Want to get some information on our long term 2019 KTM 85 SX? In this episode get some settings, tips, tricks, and even some of your reliability questions will be answered in this episode. As a bonus we did an interview with my son Aden Keefer and he will walk you through why dirt bikes are so important to him. #KeepKidsOnDirtBikes

Honda has re-vamped their trail bike lineup for 2019 and in this episode let us walk you through what the changes are and why these machines are important for every off-road family. Mrs. Keefer and Matt Sirevaag join in on the fun for a special family friendly episode of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested Podcast Presented By Fly racing and Race tech.

Where does the time go? We already put 25 hours on the 2019.5 KTM 450 Factory Edition, along with some aftermarket goodies, to see if it would get better than our standard 2019 orange test bike.. In this hour long podcast get the lowdown on what's done to our test bike and which mods actually help this Factory Edition. No fluff here!

Got a 2019 Honda CRF450R? Having a little trouble with set up? Listen to this episode and get some modification suggestions that can make this a much better Honda to try and go fast on. These stage one modifications are a "must do" if you're a CRF450R owner.

Yamaha has an all new WR450F for 2019 and we had the chance to put some miles on it for a first impression. In this episode let us walk you through the changes that the bLU cRU team made, what we thought of the updates out on the trail, and if the 2019 WR machine is better than the 2018 version.

Hoosier just entered the world of motocross/off-road and we give them a full evaluation on two different machines to see how they stack up against other brands. Listen to this episode before you make your tire purchase to see if these tires are right for you.

The latest Husqvarna Rockstar Edition is here and Keefer gives you all the details on this new machine. Is it better than the 2019 version? Listen in and get some setting specs, answers to your burning questions, and some special insight on a bike that may be in your near future.

We put our first few hours on the brand new 2019 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition and discuss the change points, along with how it rides on the track in this episode. Get some real world information and see if this is the bike you want to spend your hard earned money on for 2019.

Do you need 450cc's of power? Are you on the fence on what size bike to purchase? Let us walk you through the 2019 Husqvarna FC350 and how it compares to its 250cc and 450cc counterparts. Get some setting tips, engine specs, and listen to a real world blue collar opinion from a guy who rides a 450 full time.

Can't decide on whether to purchase a 2019 Yamaha YZ450F or a 2019 YZ450FX? Or maybe you want to know more about which type of rider the YZ450FX is best suited for? Listen as our off-road test rider Michael Allen talks with Keefer about his experiences with the hybrid bLU cRU machine.

Listen as we sit down with FXR Racing's Andy White to talk about Canadian motocross, gear set ups, Mike Brown, and some 2019 predictions for the Rockstar Energy Triple Crown Series.

Hear from six new test riders from day two of the 2019 250 MX Shootout and how each bike ranked on a rough and tumble desert test track. Also Keefer breaks down the overall results and why each bike ranked where they did. If you want to learn more about each 2019 250 MX'er and gain some knowledge listen to this episode before you buy any 2019 250F. Don't forget that we talk about more than bikes as there are plenty of stories and laughter built into this episode!

Ricky Brabec was winning the 2019 Dakar Rally and then the unthinkable happened! A bike malfunction ended his hopes of becoming the first American ever to win the Dakar Rally. Listen as Keefer and Brabec talk about what happened in Dakar, off-road racing in America, how he lost so much weight, and what his plans are for the rest of the 2019 season!

Listen as Keefer and former professional Supercross racer Joe Oehlhof talk about the step by step process of the 2019 Suzuki RM-Z450 "NEED ONLY" project build. Hear why each modified part was used and why Jim "Bones" Bacon was an integral part in this project build.

The 2019 250 MX Shootout came and went, but we have the day 1 results along with all the interviews. Listen to Marissa Polencheck, Seth Rarick, Chris Johnson, Marshal Weltin, Dominic Cimino, Matt Sirevaag, and Big Air Tod in this entertaining yet informative episode. .

In this episode listen to Keefer and test rider Dominic Cimino talk about the modifications that have been done to the 2019 KX450 and why they are essential for any Kawasaki owner.

Sometimes we ride project bikes that are worth doing a podcast on an this XPR KTM 250SX-F was one of them. Listen in on what it was like to ride, what was involved, an what Chad did to make this orange machine a 450 killer.

In this episode Keefer breaks down the GET and Vortex ECU to see how they compare (on the track) to the stock YZ450F ECU with PowerTuner App. Is an aftermarket ECU worth the money on this machine? Listen in and find out!

Is Suzuki's new 2019 RM-Z250 better than the previous year's model? Let Keefer and test rider Michael Allen break it all down for you in this informative all yellow podcast. Before you purchase a new 2019 250F, you might want to listen to this podcast first.

Do you have a child and you're in the market for a new 85cc MX machine? Well listen to Kris and his son Aden as they break down all the 85's to help guide you on which bike is right for you. Get a father and son perspective on each bike's character out on the track along with some tips and tricks for each machine.. This episode is fun for the whole family, so grab your moto family ad tune in! !

Listen to this exclusive off-road podcast with 2017 WORCS and NHHA champion. Hear what his plans are for 2019,what we can do to help west coast off-road racing, and maybe some friendly banter between buddies.

What!? WP Cone Valve forks and a Trax shock on a 2019 YZ450F? Yes, that's correct! We test how the WP Pro Components work on several tracks, compare them to the stock KYB units, along with a set of re-valved Enzo/KYB suspension. This episode is an interesting one!

Don't let the shootout results scare you away from the 2019 RM-Z450 because in this podcast we take you on our Suzuki project build journey. There is no fluff here folks, just parts that make the RMaRMy a better machine on the track. Listen in to hear part one about what we did to ours.

Honda made some significant changes to the 2019 CRF250R and Keefer will break them down for you in this episode.! Listen as he goes over how the CRF250R compares to last year's model and if it is a step in the right direction. Get the first impression from the guy who has put the most time on it, right here!

In this episode let Mr. and Mrs. Keefer guide you through the trials and tribulations of dirt bikes and what it takes to keep a relationship strong. You have a wife or girlfriend that doesn't like you riding? Listen to this podcast! Do you have a husband or boyfriend that pays too much attention to his dirt bike? Listen to this episode!!

The new 2019 Alpinestars Tech 10 is available and Keefer will break down the on-track/real world differences between the new Tech 10 version to the old Tech 10 version. Get the straight insight on Alpinestars premier boot right here!

Keefer raced the 2018 Dubya USA World Vet's at Glen Helen on a 2019 KTM 450 SX-F and 2019 Yamaha YZ450F. In this episode he will break down his settings/tips/tricks on each of them and also will give you some insight on the event itself. Let Keefer Tested walk you through the gates of Glen Helen without a scratch.

Honda has completely redesigned the Honda CRF450X for 2019 and we tell you all about it in this special podcast. Listen as Keefer and Michael Allen discuss the ins and outs of Honda's off-road model and why it could be the right bike for you.. We leave no stone unturned in this special off-road edition of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested Podcast.

Want to get sponsored, but don't know how to go about doing it? Listen to this podcast and let Keefer fill you in on some key areas that you may be missing from your resume or sponsorship game.

Got yourself a 2019 Yamaha YZ250F or maybe you're thinking about getting one? Listen to this episode to get the low down on how the Yamaha has held up after a few months of abuse. Get some updated settings, tips, tricks, and even some things Keefer would want to change on the 2019 YZ250F.

In this episode we go over seven sets of 2019 motocross gear from Fox, Fly, Leatt, Thor, Alpinestars, O'Neal, and FXR. Listen as Keefer discusses fitment, durability, looks, pricing, and ventilation on all seven sets of gear. If you're in the market for a new set of gear, sit back and relax as this is a big one!

The 2019 450 MX Shootout is over, but in this episode Keefer runs down his top six bikes and talks about which bikes get the most upswing from only a few modifications. If you're looking to purchase a 2019 450, don't miss out on this episode.

Listen as Keefer interviews eight new riders and gives you the results from the second day of the 2019 450 MX Shootout. A wide variety of riders/testers were on hand in this episode, so if you're in the market for a new bike, this is the podcast to listen to. Also as a bonus feature we interview Vital MX's Michael Lindsay about the state of shootouts and his personal rankings.

In this episode get day 1 results of the 2019 450 MX Shootout! Listen as Keefer interviews the riders as they break down all six bikes as soon as they get off the track. Hear from Broc Tickle, Paul Perebijnos, Joe Oehlhof, Lane Shaw, Chase Cook, Matt Sirevaag, and Dominic Cimino. Who took top honors on day one? Listen in, learn some things, and find out!

Yamaha invited us to Randy Hawkins private facility in South Carolina to test out the new 2019 YZ250X, YZ250FX, and YZ450FX off-road bikes. In this episode we sat down with Keefer Inc. test rider Dominic Cimino to give us his first impression on the blue off-road machines and how the whole event was in the Palmetto state.

Already up over 30 hours, the 2019 Yamaha YZ450F has seen a lot of motos the past couple months. Let Keefer guide you through those hours and give you some insight on how the Yamaha is doing, what mods you can possibly do to help the blue machine, updated suspension settings, and maybe a story or two in this episode.

Got a new 2019 Honda CRF450R or CRF450RWE? In this episode of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested Podcast Presented By Fly Racing and Race Tech we give you some settings, tips, and tricks on the new red machine. All you" Red Riders" will not want to miss this one!

In this episode get some inside knowledge on how to make your 2019 KTM 450SX-F better, how the orange machine can make you a faster rider on the track and why you might see the KTM on opposite ends of the score sheets come shootout time. Keefer breaks down a ton of info on this podcast that you will not want to miss.