Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

Let us walk you through the updates that Yamaha made to the 2027 YZ450F. Is the 2027 that much better where you need to spend the extra money on it or is the 2026 version jus as good? Get some settings as well as some mods you can do to your new bLU cRU in order to make it ride a little better!

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00:00 Show open & sponsor rundown

09:10 Glen Helen test day & Aden's contract update

10:48 Guest test rider contest announcement

13:56 2027 YZ450F clutch, brake & suspension updates

25:24 MX-33 front tire rant

27:09 Shootout stats & Honda comparison tease

29:00 Mid-show ad reads

34:08 Engine feel & clutch hose follow-up

43:22 Chassis, stability & comfort comparison

48:02 Reliability & engine longevity

50:24 2026 vs 2027 buying advice

51:45 Sign-off & next week preview

Honda left the CRF250R unchanged in 2027 but that doesn't stop us from bringing you some info about the red machine and where this bike could fit in for your next purchase. Get some mod suggestions as well as some settings all within this episode.

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00:00 Show intro

08:14 2027 Honda CRF250R overview: the vanilla ice cream take

13:18 Engine breakdown: maps, gearing, and mods

19:37 Chassis feel and rigidity

24:45 Offset clamps, engine mounts, and torque specs

29:20 Ad reads: Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha, Eagle Grit

33:44 Suspension settings for the CRF250R

36:56 Clutch, seat foam, and Works Edition upgrades

41:53 Ergonomics and looks

42:55 Aden, Kenny Day, and who this bike suits

45:17 Next week preview and sign-off

Is the Honda is as good as Keefer remembers from Millville? Listen as this episode dives into what the biggest differences are from the 2026 to 2027 CRF450R and if the new chassis has more comfort on hard pack conditions than the older chassis. Honda also lost a bunch of weight in 2027, so Keefer will break down everything from the weight loss program to the newfound power so if you're in the market for a new CRF450R, this show will help you make that decision.

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00:38 Intro & show welcome

02:09 Sponsor reads: Rocky Mountain, FXR, REP & more

09:06 Revisiting the Honda at Glen Helen & new engine power feel

21:07 Throttle hang-up issue, engine specs & new clutch design

28:20 Sponsor reads: Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha, Eagle Grit

32:30 Back to the Honda: chassis stability vs the 2026

36:45 Cornering feel & initial tip-in on the new chassis

42:44 New frame geometry & seat/subframe comfort

48:05 Showa suspension settings breakdown

56:32 Works Edition details, pricing & spec comparison

1:01:21 Reliability outlook, weight loss recap & sign-off

I fly to Florida to ride Zach Osborne's Loretta Lynn's winning Beta 450RX and I take you along with me. Learn about what's involved in Zach's machine, how it runs compared to the stock 450RX, what unique pieces are on Zach's bike, how it rates compared to other factory bikes I've ridden and much more in this episode!

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00:37 Intro and sponsor rundown

06:53 Heather and Greg join the show

10:01 Summer School takedown explained

14:33 Setting up the Zach Osborne Beta feature

16:31 Flying to Florida to ride Zach's bike

23:32 First impressions: cockpit and bar setup

30:24 Engine feel and delivery breakdown

35:37 Gearing, ECU and vibration talk

39:56 Chassis comfort and gusseted frame

48:14 Swingarm length and offset geometry deep dive

54:49 Soft fork, stiff shock and suspension feel

1:00:48 BYOB customer program and Vortex ECU dreams

1:08:42 Clutch, brakes, tires and drivetrain details

1:15:38 Fuel boiling issues in Florida heat

1:18:16 Listener Q&A and closing plugs

1:20:58 Next week preview and sign-off

Keefer gets Mark Johnson from REP on the phone to talk about suspension as well as chassis tips for the KTM 450 SX-F. Topics like spring conversion kits, AER set ups, chassis lengths, torque settings, chain slack and more! If you're an orange brigade rider, you will love this show.

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00:38 Intro & sponsor rundown

10:21 2026 KTM 450 SX-F project overview

15:12 Getting Mark from REP on the line

16:51 The REP app

19:38 AER fork feel: East Coast vs West Coast

26:27 AER pressure checks & temperature swings

29:29 Nitrogen vs helium fork fills

32:59 REP linkage systems explained

36:00 Husky height vs KTM height confusion

38:10 Factory Edition cone valve first impressions

43:58 Cone valve vs shim stack tech

47:18 KYB vs 6500 spring conversion kits

50:37 Chassis length & torque settings

55:30 Chain slack settings

58:43 Shop trends & new chassis rumors

1:02:05 Wrapping up with Mark & REP plugs

1:05:17 Mid-show ad reads

1:10:47 Recap: comparing REP, Factory Connection & WP settings

1:14:44 Tires, exhaust flange & engine feel

1:15:45 Bars, vibration & clamp offset takeaways

1:20:16 Budget-friendly KTM mods recap

1:22:49 Race plans & sign-off

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.

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00:38 Show intro & sponsor rundown

08:13 2027 KX250 changes overview

11:58 Horsepower claims, FI mapping & head pipe tweaks

17:47 Engine feel vs Yamaha & Honda 250s

23:58 Clutch upgrade & durability concerns

27:44 Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha & Eagle Grit ad reads

32:09 Chassis geometry & suspension setup

38:31 Vibration improvements & ergonomics

41:56 Is the 27 worth $1,500 more than the 26?

45:08 Wrap-up, KX450 preview & sign-off

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.

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00:39 Season wrap-up intro & sponsor reads

06:19 Ironman recap kicks off & Scuba's bike setup testing

16:08 Honda 250 frame talk & 2026 Phoenix Honda lineup rumors

22:16 Combine talk, age-out rules & Tickle fitness burnout

34:29 Finding the positives & little wins pep talk

40:02 Ironman qualifying breakdown

45:58 Moto 1 recap: gate pick, clutch failure & penalty

57:25 Moto 2 recap: crash, arm pump & getting lapped

1:03:22 Team debrief meeting, 2026 goals & Loretta's mentorship story

1:14:08 Off-season plan: time off, fitness & 2026 schedule

1:20:18 Grading Aden's rookie season & goals for next year

1:24:40 Favorite moments & highlights of the season

1:30:19 Sign-off, Goo Goo Dolls send-off & thank yous

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!

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00:00 Show intro

01:44 Sponsor roll call

09:34 YZ250F embargo & Club MX trip setup

10:48 Club MX facility tour

14:38 Engine changes breakdown

19:30 Chassis, suspension & brake spec changes

23:56 First ride: engine feel & power delivery

30:49 Sound reduction & GYTR airbox test

34:01 Sponsor break: ScreenPrintingDone, Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering

36:55 Sponsor break: Power Motorsports & Eagle Grit

39:12 Chassis riding impressions

42:24 Suspension setup & crash save story

46:17 Clutch feel & engine mapping

50:57 GYTR accessories & pricing

52:38 Ergonomics & final verdict

55:59 Wrap-up & next week preview

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.

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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.

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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