Kris Keefer

Ride Engineering Split Triple Clamps (KTM/Husqvarna)

The stock KTM/Husqvarna clamps are too stiff for me! What about you? Well, if you’re here reading this, chances are they might be too rigid for you as well! It’s odd because most other manufacturers OEM clamps are on the soft side, but the Austrians had something more rigid in mind when making these stock…

ByKris KeeferNovember 12, 20200Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2021 Yamaha YZ450F Baseline Settings/Mods

The 2020 and 2021 Yamaha YZ450F’s are identical minus some different graphics, so this gave me a chance to experiment more with standard settings as well as other aftermarket mods for this machine. For a bike that may get some flak thrown its way in the professional motocross racing world, this Yamaha YZ450F machine has…

ByKris KeeferNovember 11, 20200Comments

Gear Goggles KiT

Tear-Off Gaskets

Tear-off Gaskets is a new patent pending product (Europe / US / Canada ) that will be available on the market by the end of 2020. The product was designed by a professional racer, for the everyday motorcycle enthusiast that rides in diverse weather conditions. The product itself starts with a biodegradable material that is compressible.…

ByKris KeeferNovember 9, 20200Comments

Bolt-Ons Clutch KiT Performance

Hinson Momentum Steel Clutch Basket

Hinson makes steel clutch baskets that replace the aluminum standard baskets on Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki MX machines. If you’re wondering what the benefits are, let me tell you how I stumbled across this basket years ago. I was looking to smooth out the hit of one of the first generation YZ450F’s and there…

ByKris KeeferNovember 5, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT KTM Motocross

Which Bike Is Best For You? 2021 KTM 450 SX-F Vs. Husqvarna FC450

The average shootout format seems to be an outdated model to me. Don’t get me wrong, I like doing shootouts, as well as viewing their rankings after all is said and done, but is it really telling you, the potential consumer, what you want to know or is it more of a scene on the…

ByKris KeeferNovember 2, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts Yamaha

Show #204 – Factory Monster Energy Yamaha YZ450F Test

What's it like to ride a factory Yamaha? In this episode Keefer breaks down what it's like to ride a Monster Energy Factory Yamaha YZ450F, what it entails, how much better it really is than a stock machine, where it's better on the track and why he still gets excited about testing factory machines. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/201102_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferNovember 2, 20200Comments

Gear Helmets KiT Protection

Alpinestars SM5 Helmet Review

Written/Tested By: Michael Allen We’ve all done it, watched Supercross on a Saturday night while thinking “man that helmet that Tickle was wearing is bad ass, maybe I’ll go online and pick one up.” Then after adding it all to the on line cart, your wife walks by and notices the total, while simultaneously giving…

ByKris KeeferOctober 29, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Keefer Tested KiT Podcasts Yamaha

Show #203 – 2021 Yamaha YZ250F First Impression/Baseline Settings

Yamaha completely changed their YZ250F for 2021 and in this episode Keefer dissects the changes made as well as how those changes are perceived on the track. http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/201026_keefer.mp3

ByKris KeeferOctober 28, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

2021 Honda CRF450R Initial Baseline Settings/Mods

I have come to find out that Honda didn’t allocate enough 2021 Honda CRF450R’s to dealerships, so if you’re lucky enough to be able to get your hands on one, you may be looking for a couple fixes and a baseline settings for your new red ride! Have no fear as I have been spending…

ByKris KeeferOctober 26, 20200Comments

Coffee with the Keefers KiT Podcasts

Show #202 – Coffee with the Keefers: Episode 6

On this edition of Coffee With The Keefers Presented By Ikon CBD, Steve and Pookie Matthes sit down with Kris and Heather to go over their top three reasons why they love their partner, as well as their top three things they would like their partner to improve on. Steve and Kris also build their…

ByKris KeeferOctober 25, 20200Comments

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