Suspension

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

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

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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

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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

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Honda Suspension

REP Linkage System (2023 Honda CRF450R)

I can guarantee you that there is NO ONE out there that wants the Honda to have comfort as much as I do! I have spent many years purchasing Hondas (2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2017). I have spent A LOT of my own money on Hondas only to be let down by the chassis comfort…

ByKris KeeferMay 25, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Honda Suspension

Talon Raptor Clamps Review (Honda CRF450R)

First off, Talon saw a mass saving of 181g (approx. 0.4lb) over the OE 2022 Honda CRF450R Triple Clamps which is not a he deal to some but weight is weight. To achieve this, Talon has obviously carried out some heavy optimization in-terms of stiffness to weight, as you may guess by the through-hole lightening!…

ByKris KeeferMay 19, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Suspension Yamaha

FCP Engine Mounts: 2023 YZ450F

I believe in aftermarket engine mounts when they are needed and to me (yes, this is an opinion) last year’s 2022 YZ450F didn’t need aftermarket engine mounts. However, when I swung my leg over the 2023 YZ450F, I thought this chassis could use some sort of engine mount to help with some stiffness that I…

ByKris KeeferApril 24, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Kawasaki Suspension

WP Suspension On A Kawasaki KX450?

Keefer, why would you put a set of WP Pro Components on a Kawasaki? Well, to be completely transparent with you, I got asked if I would try it and I said “yes”, like I do most of the time someone wants me to try something out of the ordinary. A saying that I always…

ByKris KeeferMarch 22, 20230Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts KTM Performance Suspension

Works Chassis Lab Engine Mounts (2023 KTM 450 SX-F)

There are a couple companies out there producing engine mounts these days and while I stand by my claim that some bikes DO NOT need aftermarket engine mounts some bikes/models could benefit from a softer feeling mount. I have come to find out that one of those bikes is the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F. I…

ByKris KeeferMarch 2, 20230Comments

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