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by Kris Keefer
Kris Keefer puts bikes, gear, accessories, hard parts... you name it, through the paces to bring you the straight verdict.
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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.
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! --- CHAPTERS --- 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.
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.
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
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