Hard Parts

Race Test: The Mods That I Have Done To My Personal KTM 350 SX-F Machine

I have loved the 350cc size machine for quite some time but it didn't always make sense to me. From 2012-2016 I thought the 350 was a fad and wasn't going to sell as much as KTM would have hoped for. You had to ride it like a 250, it felt heavier like a 450…

ByKris KeeferAugust 15, 20230Comments

Hard Parts Tires

Maxxis Maxxcross MX-SI Tires

I am not going to sit here and blow smoke up your asses and tell you that I venture very far offwhen it comes to my personal choice in tires. Dunlop and Pirelli have dominated most of my personal riding time when it comes down to racing. However, I do test different brands of tires…

ByKris KeeferJuly 15, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Honda Performance

Yoshimura RS-12 Stainless Muffler System (2023 Honda CRF250R)

Installing the new stainless Yoshimura RS-12 full system took me less than 20 minutes and the instructions were very detailed. All of the parts that came inside the box fit perfectly and it was easy enough that my novice mechanical skills could install it! In my opinion, Yoshimura is one of the highest quality exhaust…

ByKris KeeferJuly 13, 20230Comments

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Top Mods For Your 2023 Kawasaki KX250

We've had a ton of time on more than one 2023 Kawasaki KX250 around these parts and have figured out some mods/tweaks that could help you prolong the fun out of yours. Some of these mods are for performance but most are for function/durability. WE have noticed that the 2023 KX250 is much friendlier to…

ByKris KeeferJuly 10, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Suspension Yamaha

2023 Yamaha YZ450F Triple Clamp Mod

I was told about this modification earlier this year (we will keep his name anonomous), however when I heard about it, I didn't think much of it. Once I thought about where the 2023 YZ450F isn’t great, I decided why not try it because you’re only as good as what you try. This is not…

ByKris KeeferJuly 3, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Performance Suspension Yamaha

Top 5 Mods For The 2023 YZ450F

Top 5 Mods You Can Do To Your 2023 Yamaha YZ450F

ByKris KeeferJune 23, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Performance Yamaha

FMF 4.1 Slip On (2023 Yamaha YZ450F)

FMF 4.1 Slip on (2023 Yamaha YZ450F)

ByKris KeeferJune 15, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Hard Parts KTM Performance

2023 KTM 300 SX ECU Remap/Tune

Are you experiencing a rich feeling on your new KTM 300 SX? Chances are that you might! Jamie Ellis at Twisted has found a way to get into the stock ECU to clean up your orange two stroke as well as get you some added pulling power. Twisted's ECU tune will add throttle response (excitement)…

ByKris KeeferJune 7, 20230Comments

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Weekend Race Set Up: 2023 Yamaha YZ450F

Kris Keefer Track: Fox Raceway Terrain: Sandy top soil AM with hard pack in PM Start: Grate Avg. Lap Time: Wouldn’t Know Total Number Of Motos: 1 lap Weight At Time Of Race: 172 pounds w/o gear 2023 Yamaha YZ450F: Engine Hours 10.6 Mods/Parts: …

ByKris KeeferMay 31, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts KTM Performance Suspension

8 Ways To Get Less Rigidity Out Of Your 2023/2024 KTM 450 SX-F

If you need a little more forgiveness in your life from your 23/24 KTM 450 SX-F then here are some ways to help make your orange machine less rigid feeing. Sure, you still need around 10 hours or so to break in the frame, but these mods will help give you some more comfort, which…

ByKris KeeferMay 29, 20230Comments

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