Off-Road

RMATVMC Keefer Tested Show #350: 2024 KTM 150 XC-W Riding Impression

http://media.blubrry.com/keefer_tested/pulpmx.com/podcasts/230920_keefer.mp3 Keefer breaks down the 2024 KTM 150 XC-W and talks about TPi vs. TBi as well as bring in Jamie Ellis to talk about what the new TBi is all about. Keefer will also go over the new XACT spring fork and PDS shock to see if it holds up to the rigors of some…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 21, 20230Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross Off-Road

KTM 450/250 SX-F Electrical Problem Tip

IS YOUR KTM 450/250 SX-F HAVING INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS OR MAYBE CUTTING OUT? LOOK BEHIND THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE FOR THIS CONNECTOR SHOWN. CONDENSATION CAN FIND ITS WAY IN (FROM WASHING) AND CAUSE ISSUES. THE STARTER WIRE CAN ALSO GET YANKED OUT FROM TURNING BARS TO THE RIGHT TOO HARD AS WE HAVE HAD THAT…

ByKris KeeferNovember 19, 20210Comments

KiT Motocross Off-Road

Helpful Suspension Set Up Tips

Suspension is hard to understand. Especially if you’re somewhat of a novice when it comes to setting up your bike. It took me a long time to understand what my bike was doing and how I could make it better. If you’re struggling to set up your suspension or maybe you just want to arm…

ByKris KeeferOctober 7, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Kawasaki KiT Off-Road

2021 Kawasaki KX450X Top 5 Mods

Written/Tested By: Gary Sutherlin The 2021 Kawasaki KX450X has been a bike I’ve been interested in putting some time on ever since Kawasaki decided to jump back into producing an off-road 450. I don’t care who you are, but there’s something nice about rolling up to the track or trails not having to worry about…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 28, 20210Comments

KiT Motocross Off-Road

Action And Reaction (Shock)

With every action there is a reaction right? This is no different when it comes to dirt bikes and the mechanics of each change/adjustment. Since suspension is always a hot topic with motocross machines, I thought why not give you guys some insight on what each change point/adjustment available to you is on the shock,…

ByKris KeeferJuly 22, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Off-Road Yamaha

2021 Yamaha YZ450FX Optional Maps

The 2021 Yamaha YZ450FX is pretty all new with most of its upgrades coming from it’s other sibling, the YZ450F. The chassis and engine are a step in the right direction, but that didn’t stop us from trying to get both to work in harmony even more out on the track and trail. These two…

ByKris KeeferMay 25, 20210Comments

KiT Motocross Off-Road

Suspension Adjustment Guide

The one question I get sent to my email account the most is about suspension. Suspension is a tricky thing and can be somewhat difficult to figure out for the average rider. These descriptions below may seem redundant to all of you riders out there that are familiar with suspension, but I wanted to cater…

ByKris KeeferApril 30, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Off-Road

Top 5 Reliability Mods To The 2021 KTM 450 XC-F

Written By: Gary Sutherlin When you hear the phrase “Top 5 Mods” for a KTM most of the time you think of things like, exhaust, engine, ECU or maybe some cone valve forks. However, in this Top 5 Mods article I went outside the box a little since I’ve spent a few years riding this…

ByKris KeeferApril 6, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT Motocross Off-Road Yamaha

Long Term With The 2021 Yamaha YZ 125X

Written By: Dr. Gardner Tarlow Can the YZ 125X really serve as a multipurpose moto-enduro bike? If you have read my previous article on the 2021 YZ 125x you know that Kris gave the average Joe rider (me) the opportunity to test the bike. Well luckily for me Kris asked me to continue to ride…

ByKris KeeferApril 5, 20210Comments

KiT Motocross Off-Road

Getting In The Industry (Test Rider 101)

Keefer, I want to help you test”. Of course you do, but do you know what you have to do once off of the bike? Do you know what the correct way to do things when you’re on the bike testing? I hear this statement all the time, but I end up asking the questions…

ByKris KeeferJanuary 23, 20210Comments

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