Motocross

2020 Kawasaki KX450 Top 5 Modifications

Joe Oehlhof is in charge of the 2020 Kawasaki KX450 Keefer Inc. test machine. I like that Joe is hard on bikes and can really test the limits of certain parts of a machine. I asked him to send me his “Top 5” modifications that really improved the 2020 KX450. I didn’t want Joe just…

ByJoe OehlhofDecember 13, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

2020 Kawasaki KX450 Vet National Race Bike Build (Part Two)

Written By: Joe Oehlhof For part two of this build I got a bit more detail oriented and involved some high-end parts, which provided some big gains, but before we get into that, I’ll give a quick review of how the Dubya Vet World Championship went for me. I ended up 5th overall, not too…

ByJoe OehlhofNovember 13, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

2020 KTM 450 SX-F World Vet Race Build Parts List

I raced the Keefer Inc. 2020 KTM 450 SX-F test bike on day two of the World Vet’s and I wanted to put together a parts list of everything that was on my bike. All of the parts on this list were either agreed upon or hand picked by myself because I knew they worked…

ByKris KeeferNovember 6, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2020 Yamaha YZ450F World Vet National Race Weapon

I am a goal driven person and I like to set goals for myself, so I usually pick two big goals each year. The two goals I set out for myself for 2020 were as follows: to race the AMA Lucas Oil Pro Motocross nationals and of course the Dubya USA World Vet Championships at…

ByKris KeeferOctober 30, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Motocross

2020 Kawasaki KX450 Vet National Race Build (Part One)

Written By: Joe Oehlhof Five months ago, Keefer says to me while we were out riding, “Hey, you should race the Vet National.” I responded back with, “Nah, it’s too much work getting ready for it. I don’t have the time.” Of course immediately after Kris is done flapping his lips, his wife Heather chimes…

ByJoe OehlhofOctober 28, 20190Comments

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2020 450 MX Bracket Shootout (Fourth, Fifth, Sixth)

As long as I can remember, shootouts have been a staple in our industry. I remember being an 11 year old kid reading about the 1987 80cc Shootout in Dirt Rider Magazine and then proceeding to ask my dad for a Honda CR80 because it was the winner. Little did I know that just because…

ByKris KeeferOctober 25, 20190Comments

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2020 Suzuki RM-Z250 Test

No Suzuki didn't change anything on the RM-Z 250 in 2020, but that doesn't stop me from giving you some on track testing info on what it’s like to ride. I recently picked up my 2020 RM-Z 250 test bike and went out to a few tracks to get a re-fresher course on what it’s…

ByKris KeeferOctober 16, 20190Comments

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2020 450 MX Bracket Shootout “The Podium”

As long as I can remember, shootouts have been a staple in our industry. I remember being an 11 year old kid reading about the 1987 80cc Shootout in Dirt Rider Magazine and then proceeding to ask my dad for a Honda CR80 because it was the winner. Little did I know that just because…

ByKris KeeferOctober 6, 20190Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT KTM Motocross

Which Bike Is Right For Me? 250 Vs. 350 Vs. 450

A question I get asked a lot is what size bike is right for me? While this is a question that is not easy to answer, I thought I would try to give you some perspective on what each bike is like to ride and how to determine which one could be right for you.…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 30, 20190Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Yamaha

2020 Yamaha YZ450F Start Up/Baseline Settings/Tips/Tricks

The Yamaha YZ450F is winning a lot of shootouts this year with it’s completely redesigned frame and engine layout as well as a stiffer suspension package that makes the bLU cRU ride a race-ier type of machine. I am fan of machines that are fun to ride as well as make me want to ride…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 18, 20190Comments

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