Kris Keefer

2022 Yamaha YZ250F Baseline Settings

The 2022 Yamaha YZ250F doesn’t have the changes on paper that you would like, but the bLU cRU did do some minor updates to help try and lighten the YZ250F up some. Yamaha lightened up the hub, sprocket, chain and they installed a 2.15 rear rim (instead of the 1.85 2021 rear rim), as well…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 25, 20210Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT Performance Suspension

X-Trig ROCS Tech Triple Clamp (2022 YZ450F)

It’s hard to find aftermarket triple clamps that are better than stock these days, especially on the Yamaha YZ250/450. So much is involved in making a triple clamp that flexes enough, but also has enough rigidity to aid the machine in corners as well. With the triple clamp flex character so important to chassis handling…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 23, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Honda Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts

Show #249 – 2022 Honda CRF450RWE First Impression

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! http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/210921_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferSeptember 22, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

2022 Honda CRF450R baseline Settings

Even though the Honda hasn’t changed much for 2022, Showa as well as Honda worked on creating more hold up from the suspension. This lead us to create another baseline setting for you 2022 owners. The ECU has also been updated, but there is still some lean pop on de-cel so we are currently working/looking…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 20, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

KTM 450 SX-F Chain And Axle Position Tips

Sometimes I get to work with people that are way smarter than me and that makes me smarter on the back end. Recently, Mark Johnson of REP Suspension threw out some adjustments/numbers for me to try on the KTM 450 SX-F and I came away with a better feeling on the track. Now this article…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 18, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts

Show #248 – 2022 Husqvarna FC250 First Impression

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. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/210908_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferSeptember 12, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2022 Yamaha YZ450F Baseline Settings/Tips

The 2021 and 2022 Yamaha YZ450F’s are almost identical minus some suspension valving changes (increased mid-high speed damping), lighter rear wheel with a spoke lacing pattern that is a 3X not a 2X, lighter sprocket, as well as a lighter chain. For a bike that used to get some shade thrown its way in the…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 7, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts Yamaha

Show #247 – 2022 Yamaha YZ250 Two Stroke First Impression

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. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/210907_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferSeptember 7, 20210Comments

Garage KiT Trackside

Boxo 103 Piece Moto Toolbox

The Boxo MotoBox toolbox has been in the ol Sprinter van and going to the tracks with the family and I for a few months now. It is basically the first complete toolbox specifically made for us Moto guys. The 103-piece Boxo set comes complete with many of the tools you might need for just…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 6, 20210Comments

Gear KiT

Hidden Gems: Fuel Clothing Socks

It’s just flipping socks right? Well, yes, but actually no. I am very picky on socks because that is the one part of my body that I sweat the most. My feet are fairly sensitive so when I get a pair of socks that are hard or rough to the touch, I am out! I…

ByKris KeeferAugust 31, 20210Comments

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