Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

Keefer breaks down Team Green's latest offering for 2027 as the KX250 received more changes than we thought it would but do those small changes mean anything to you out on the track? Find out all the info on this episode.

The last day of Summer School is here! The final episode! Kris, Heather and Aden take you on a virtual walk through Ironman and let you in on what it's like tackling the Pro Motocross Series as rookies. From tears of joy to epic failures, this episode will have you laughing and busting out the tissue boxes. It's been on honor to take you with us this summer! The final show will encompass it all.

Keefer breaks down the 2027 Yamaha YZ250F from Club MX and gives you info on if this all new blue machine is better than the older version. Do the changes that Yamaha made make for a big improvement on the track? Listen to this episode and find out!

The Keefers break down Budds Creek and give you an inside look from the PHX Honda Racing team. The weather played havoc on the bikes as well as the track so listen as Kris, Heather as well as Aden break down an up and down weekend from Maryland. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & sponsor reads (Rocky Mountain, Works Connection, Blood Lubricants) 03:09 Heather's recap intro & nappy Aden joins from North Carolina 08:00 Yamaha/Club MX test day recap 13:46 Favorite tracks & Budds Creek conditions talk 18:07 Heat danger stories & the Josh Lichtel tragedy 21:40 Track marker penalty rules & Levi Kitchen controversy 31:15 Aden's qualifying breakdown & stat nerdery 38:47 Moto 1 recap: water pump blowup & DNF 42:45 Post-DNF frustration: helmet toss & goggle chaos 49:10 Moto 2 recap: pileups & bent bars 51:53 250 class results rundown 56:17 Ironman preview & final round plans 1:00:19 Summer School wrap & military patch story 1:03:46 Anniversary week & reflecting on the summer 1:05:37 Off-season plans & Supercross outlook 1:08:09 The "fuck dad" post-moto meltdown story 1:13:19 Sign-off & Phoenix Honda team thank-yous

Keefer talks about riding the new Honda CRF450R and what the changes are like on the track compared to the older model Honda as well as other colored machines. Get the straight scoop on if this new Honda could be the machine you purchase in 2027. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro announcer 10:27 Millville Honda intro recap 17:22 Engine rideability & power character 24:53 ECU maps, clutch feel & vibration 33:28 Commercial break 34:23 Live ad reads - Blood Lubricants & Ride Engineering 38:40 Chassis & rigidity impressions 46:31 Cornering weight, stability & flickability 54:38 Suspension & fork/shock settings 59:05 Ergonomics - seat, bars & grips 1:03:11 Spec sheet & final verdict 1:10:42 Next show preview & sign-off

Kris, Heather and Aden bring in special guest Marshal Weltin to talk about qualifying drama, etiquette in qualifying as well as how Aden's weekend went and much more in this longer than usual episode. We may even sneak some remote PNH behavior as well in this one. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & sponsor reads 03:30 Why Kris showed up to Unadilla & the star-studded flight home 06:30 Aden's shoulder injury recovery 09:52 Race week routine & travel logistics 12:31 Unadilla race day weather & back in A practice 17:10 Marshal Weltin joins: Southwick/Millville qualifying drama 25:43 Marshal's moto speed vs qualifying struggles 32:29 Post-call: 250 class etiquette & torpedo rumors 38:31 Heather joins; New York fans & the LCQ nail-biter 46:04 Moto One recap: bike expires again 51:59 Aden's parade lap blunder & Moto Two prep 55:12 Moto Two: puking in the helmet fighting for points 1:00:13 Standout rides & the mid-pack mental grind 1:08:31 Track breakdown & Unadilla's opening ceremonies 1:12:15 Crash carnage: Hunter Lawrence & fan launched into the crowd 1:14:48 Phil Nicoletti PDA sightings & fan etiquette gripes 1:17:58 Wrap-up: Bud's Creek plans & Heather pinch hitting 1:19:06 Heather's LCQ stress & live timing drama 1:24:34 Other 250 DNFs, WMX & 450 quick hits 1:26:19 Sign-off & Bud's Creek preview

Heather, Kris and Darkside wrap up the last two days at Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. They will talk championships, old guy classes, Dark vs. Maico vs Kris, cool kids names, bad podium interviews, speeding tickets, dry spells, track conditions and EVERYTHING in between. It will feel like you were at the ranch with us. The final episode in this 2026 LL's series is here and it's the best one yet. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & sponsor rundown (Rocky Mountain, Kemetic, FXR, Blood, Works Connection) 04:22 Drive home talk & Keefer's speeding-ticket cop story 09:13 Dark's chest-compressions fan encounter 10:26 Final motos recap & Keefer crashing into Dark 16:53 Lap-by-lap blame breakdown of the Keefer/Dark collision 21:27 Dark's overall reflection on his first Loretta's 23:43 Bike talk: KX450 vs YZ450F debrief 28:16 Team Green 'Greenville' story & ranking the week's mechanics 35:20 50+ and Senior 45 class results (Lusk, Yogi, Pavolny, Garcia) 43:02 40-year-old class: Shorty's title & KTM parts gripes 46:48 Junior 25 & Pro Sport class results (Zach Osborne sweep, attrition talk) 56:57 Super Mini, Mini Senior, 85cc & Women's class results 1:03:20 Schoolboy/250B/450B and Micro/125 class talk, funny kid names 1:17:33 Wrapping up Loretta's: best week memories & inside jokes 1:20:04 Should Dark carry the show forward? Plus prize money/payout talk 1:22:03 Track crew thanks, final gratitude & sign-off

Kris, Heather and Darkside re-cap day 3 from the ranch that covers Zach-O getting beat, Phil's crash, the best thing that happened to Kris all week, College class misses, Women class drama, Dark getting Maico'd and much more!

Kris, Heather and Darkside go over Wednesday at the ranch that includes old guys vs. young guys, Zach-O racing the nationals, girl domination, the king of the vet class, hard harder awards and why the dry spell continues.

Day 1 is dusted and we got some ups and downs already. From DNF's to podiums this show covers all kinds of. things from the ranch! Maico's, Matthes, FLO TV talk, new winners and favorites beaten, this show will get you caught up!

Kris and Heather Keefer take on Loretta's for the last time and they here to take you through each day. Darkside joins in on the fun as he tackles his FIRST LL's so the laughs are abundant on this show.

Keefer will break down his 2026 Kawasaki KX450 LL's race machine and give you insight on what you can do to make your team green machine as good! Why is this bike so misunderstood? Keefer will tell you exactly why and why you shouldn't believe all of the negativity.

Keefer and family discuss a the weekend from Washougal. If you weren't there, listening to this show will be like you were. Get an inside look on what's like to be rookie in the AMA Pro Motocross Series.

Keefer and family discuss a not so great weekend from Millville. If you weren't there, listening to this show will be like you were. Get an inside look on what's like to be rookie in the AMA Pro Motocross Series.

We break down all of your submitted questions and even bring in the Mrs. for some answers as well! Ranging from KTM 350 SX-F bike questions, production testing, tire thoughts and even relationships, this episode has a wide variety! Strap in and get ready to learn as well as probably laugh some, so don't fret, we got you...

Keefer and family break down the sands of Southwick and what went down at MX338. Topics like going through the LCQ, Marchbanks and his high MX intelligence, PNH climbing scissor lifts, controlling tempers as well as controlling the fade near the end of the motos. We have it ALL covered here!

The Keefers sit down to discuss all that went on behind the scenes at round number 5 of the AMA Pro Motocross series at Red Bud. Learn about bad qualifying etiquette, melt downs, brake checks, a new PNH angle that was unlocked, heart rate data and much more from this Summer School special.

Keefer brings in Gary Sutherlin to the show to discuss his Kawasaki KX450X build and why these hybrid Moto/off-road models are great when it comes to a rider that loves both disciplines. We also break down why purchasing a moto model isn't always the best move even when you ride moto more than off-road. Mammoth MX just wrapped up as well, so Gary and Kris will talk about what went down at vet weekend from the mountain.

Keefer breaks down several parts that he has tested the past few weeks and will give you all the details behind each part/test. From STM clutches to Ride Engineering brake systems, this episode has a lot to cover.

The Keefer family sit down to discuss the happenings from round 4 of the AMA Pro Motocross Series from High Point. If you guys didn't make it to High Point, listening to this episode will feel like you were there! From more PNH stories, "A" qualifying antics, traveling without dad, things that made us go hmmmm and A LOT more from a busy weekend of racing.

The Keefer family sit down to discuss the happenings from round 3 of the AMA Pro Motocross Series from Thunder Valley. If you guys didn't make it to Thunder Valley, listening to this episode will feel like you were there! From more PNH stories, last lap heaters, things that made us go hmmmm and A LOT more from a busy weekend of racing.

Keefer breaks down the new 2027Honda CRF450R, Kawasaki KX327 and Yamaha YZ250F. Will the changes each manufacturer made, make for a better machine? Ge the details on each right here.

Go behind the scenes with us (Kris/Aden/Heather) as we dive into round two of Pro Motocross at Hangtown. Learn about the ghost riding incident, how Aden's day went, some PNH stories, why this may have been the best Hangtown track in quite sometime and some other hot topics from round number two!

Keefer and family sit down to discuss Round 1 of the AMA Pro Motocross race at Fox Raceway. Kris, Heather and Aden go over the new PHX Honda ride, how Aden's weekend was, what needs to change and why number 486 didn't make it into he show. If you're looking for some real world family racing talk without the fluffy BS, this is the show for you.

Keefer breaks down the weekend that was the SW Regional LL qualifier from Fox Raceway. Steve Matthes, Heather Keefer and Fireman Dave join in on the fun to talk about how the weekend was, how the track shaped up, who was fast, who sucked and why Keefer looks like an armadillo when he rides now.

Since we've had so much time recently on the Honda CRF250R, we decided to break down the machine to you and give you all some tips/tricks/settings. Learn about some torque settings that help the chassis comfort, some engine mods that give you more torque and even some helpful maintenance tips.

Keefer dives into how LL prep has been going, how the Loretta race steed has been developing, how Aden not racing LL's has impacted his prep and Coach Seiji even calls into the show to weigh in on some training aspects for older racers.

Blood Docs fulfilled! The Keefer family sit down to discuss the move to PHX Honda and what is in store for Aden this summer. We will also talk about the visit to North Carolina, the PHX Honda race shop, what the race bike is like to ride, how this deal came to be and what are the expectations for the summer.

We get Dunlop's amateur motocross/flat track support manager Rob Fox on the phone to talk tires. We will go over tire development, how Dunlop gets theirs to market, spec tires, why Eli loves the scoop, where new mx tires are headed, how to get sponsored, some of Rob's history with the brand and much more on this episode. If you're a tire geek, this one will get you going!

Keefer gets Gary Sutherlin on the phone to discuss his 140 hour old KTM 300SX that he rebuilt from the ground up in order to race the Two Stroke National at Glen Helen. Learn about what Gary did in order to make this a top ten machine in the pro division as well as break down the race from his perspective..

Which bike is better for you? Orange or Green? In this episode, Keefer dives into a KTM 350 SX-F with five mods and a Kawasaki KX450 with five mods to see which one improves the most, how the changes affect the character of each bike as well as which bike is right for which type of rider. Get the info you need right here if you're interested in either machine.

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