Kris Keefer

REP Knuckle For 2015.5-Up KTM Shock

As the hours keep ticking away on the 2020.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition test machine, I have been going through test parts like crazy. I have been testing the REP (Research Engineering Performance) re-valved WP XACT Pro Components and have good things to say about Mark’s work, but I wanted to get a little…

ByKris KeeferJune 2, 20200Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT

Pro Circuit Aluminum Throttle Tube

Have mostly been a plastic throttle tube type of guy, but I have appreciated the toughness of an aluminum throttle tube when I have some medium to large sized crashes. The one thing I usually don’t like is the firmness of the aluminum throttle tube when landing as well as how big they feel in…

ByKris KeeferMay 25, 20200Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT

Seat Concepts OEM Race 2.0 Complete Seat

My standard 2020 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition seat didn't last long. The foam broke down, the cover ripped and my butt wasn't happy with me. I have pictures to prove it, but I'll spare all of you that nasty image. Enter Seat Concepts. After all of these years I have yet to experience any…

ByKris KeeferMay 22, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Honda Kawasaki KiT Performance Yamaha

Recommended Handlebar Specs For 2020 MX Machines

When it comes to handlebars I am a pain in the ass. The height, width, rise, and position is very important to me between each bike that I test. I find that you can’t run the same handlebar bend on every bike, even though I like a bend on one bike, sometimes it doesn’t feel…

ByKris KeeferMay 19, 20200Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

Top 5 Mods To The 2020 KTM 125SX

My 14 year old son has been riding the 2020 KTM 125SX off and on for over six months now and although he likes the bike, he has struggled with set up from time to time at different tracks. He and I have worked on some different settings as well as added a few mods…

ByKris KeeferMay 18, 20200Comments

Bolt-Ons KiT Performance

Fastway Air EXT Foot Pegs

Fastway Air EXT pegs are on a mission to reduce ankle injuries, or at least limit the severity when an impact goes wrong. The basic idea is a wide but fairly conventional 2024 billet aluminum footpeg with a teardrop-shaped sort of heel peg welded to the rear of the normal peg. The teardrop ankle-saving portion…

ByKris KeeferMay 14, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Honda KiT Motocross

Top 5 Money Mods And Top 3 Free Mods (Honda CRF450R)

Is there anything more beautiful than a brand new Honda CRF450R? Every time I walk out into the shop and I see that red machine sitting there, it just makes me want to go ride. However looks can be deceiving, because the Honda CRF450R can be a handful to ride on a fast, rough track…

ByKris KeeferMay 6, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons KiT Performance Yamaha

Vortex Ignition For 2020 YZ450F

The Yamaha YZ450F comes with the Yamaha Power Tuner App that allows you to change the parameters of the bLU cRU’s ECU settings. It allows the consumer to customize their YZ450F power delivery, so that they can enjoy a more friendly power character or a more aggressive type of delivery. While this system works very…

ByKris KeeferApril 28, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Husqvarna KiT Performance Suspension

Ride Engineering Full Performance Linkage (Husqvarna FC450)

Getting that comfortable feel as well as increased track toughness can be somewhat hard to find on the Husqvarna FC450. At least for me anyway. I can go to tracks that are soft and tighter and be completely happy with the Husqvarna and then go to a fast/choppy track that has more flowing corners and…

ByKris KeeferApril 20, 20200Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Off-Road

2020 KTM 390 Adventure First Impression

I am not going to sit here and tell you that I am even close to an “adventure rider”, but I do love getting out and exploring through the deserts and mountains near my home on dual purpose built machines. I also like to grab the wife, stick her on the back at times, so…

ByKris KeeferApril 15, 20200Comments

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