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We had the chance to test the new 2027 YZ250F at Club MX but how does the Yamaha handle Southern California's hard pack? New frame, new engine and a new feel for the YZ250F so sit back and relax as Keefer and guests talk about how the new bLU cRU handles compared to the previous generation. If you're looking for set up tips you will be able to find some within this show as well! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:37 Intro and sponsor reads 07:50 Meet Aden and Dylan from Hinge 12:37 Glen Helen test and Yamaha vs Honda vs Kawi 20:59 Engine comparison and the hot chick analogy 28:09 Track toughness and power tuner maps 33:54 Ad reads: ScreenPrintingDone, Blood, Ride Engineering, Power 39:01 Chassis and cornering 49:34 Clutch, brakes and ergonomics 58:06 Overall verdict and Triumph comparison 1:01:11 Baseline setup tips 1:03:36 Wrap-up, who each bike is for, and Glen Helen contest

Let us walk you through the updates that Yamaha made to the 2027 YZ450F. Is the 2027 that much better where you need to spend the extra money on it or is the 2026 version jus as good? Get some settings as well as some mods you can do to your new bLU cRU in order to make it ride a little better! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show open & sponsor rundown 09:10 Glen Helen test day & Aden's contract update 10:48 Guest test rider contest announcement 13:56 2027 YZ450F clutch, brake & suspension updates 25:24 MX-33 front tire rant 27:09 Shootout stats & Honda comparison tease 29:00 Mid-show ad reads 34:08 Engine feel & clutch hose follow-up 43:22 Chassis, stability & comfort comparison 48:02 Reliability & engine longevity 50:24 2026 vs 2027 buying advice 51:45 Sign-off & next week preview

Honda left the CRF250R unchanged in 2027 but that doesn't stop us from bringing you some info about the red machine and where this bike could fit in for your next purchase. Get some mod suggestions as well as some settings all within this episode. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro 08:14 2027 Honda CRF250R overview: the vanilla ice cream take 13:18 Engine breakdown: maps, gearing, and mods 19:37 Chassis feel and rigidity 24:45 Offset clamps, engine mounts, and torque specs 29:20 Ad reads: Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha, Eagle Grit 33:44 Suspension settings for the CRF250R 36:56 Clutch, seat foam, and Works Edition upgrades 41:53 Ergonomics and looks 42:55 Aden, Kenny Day, and who this bike suits 45:17 Next week preview and sign-off

Is the Honda is as good as Keefer remembers from Millville? Listen as this episode dives into what the biggest differences are from the 2026 to 2027 CRF450R and if the new chassis has more comfort on hard pack conditions than the older chassis. Honda also lost a bunch of weight in 2027, so Keefer will break down everything from the weight loss program to the newfound power so if you're in the market for a new CRF450R, this show will help you make that decision. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:38 Intro & show welcome 02:09 Sponsor reads: Rocky Mountain, FXR, REP & more 09:06 Revisiting the Honda at Glen Helen & new engine power feel 21:07 Throttle hang-up issue, engine specs & new clutch design 28:20 Sponsor reads: Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha, Eagle Grit 32:30 Back to the Honda: chassis stability vs the 2026 36:45 Cornering feel & initial tip-in on the new chassis 42:44 New frame geometry & seat/subframe comfort 48:05 Showa suspension settings breakdown 56:32 Works Edition details, pricing & spec comparison 1:01:21 Reliability outlook, weight loss recap & sign-off

I fly to Florida to ride Zach Osborne's Loretta Lynn's winning Beta 450RX and I take you along with me. Learn about what's involved in Zach's machine, how it runs compared to the stock 450RX, what unique pieces are on Zach's bike, how it rates compared to other factory bikes I've ridden and much more in this episode! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:37 Intro and sponsor rundown 06:53 Heather and Greg join the show 10:01 Summer School takedown explained 14:33 Setting up the Zach Osborne Beta feature 16:31 Flying to Florida to ride Zach's bike 23:32 First impressions: cockpit and bar setup 30:24 Engine feel and delivery breakdown 35:37 Gearing, ECU and vibration talk 39:56 Chassis comfort and gusseted frame 48:14 Swingarm length and offset geometry deep dive 54:49 Soft fork, stiff shock and suspension feel 1:00:48 BYOB customer program and Vortex ECU dreams 1:08:42 Clutch, brakes, tires and drivetrain details 1:15:38 Fuel boiling issues in Florida heat 1:18:16 Listener Q&A and closing plugs 1:20:58 Next week preview and sign-off

Keefer gets Mark Johnson from REP on the phone to talk about suspension as well as chassis tips for the KTM 450 SX-F. Topics like spring conversion kits, AER set ups, chassis lengths, torque settings, chain slack and more! If you're an orange brigade rider, you will love this show. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:38 Intro & sponsor rundown 10:21 2026 KTM 450 SX-F project overview 15:12 Getting Mark from REP on the line 16:51 The REP app 19:38 AER fork feel: East Coast vs West Coast 26:27 AER pressure checks & temperature swings 29:29 Nitrogen vs helium fork fills 32:59 REP linkage systems explained 36:00 Husky height vs KTM height confusion 38:10 Factory Edition cone valve first impressions 43:58 Cone valve vs shim stack tech 47:18 KYB vs 6500 spring conversion kits 50:37 Chassis length & torque settings 55:30 Chain slack settings 58:43 Shop trends & new chassis rumors 1:02:05 Wrapping up with Mark & REP plugs 1:05:17 Mid-show ad reads 1:10:47 Recap: comparing REP, Factory Connection & WP settings 1:14:44 Tires, exhaust flange & engine feel 1:15:45 Bars, vibration & clamp offset takeaways 1:20:16 Budget-friendly KTM mods recap 1:22:49 Race plans & sign-off

Keefer breaks down Team Green's latest offering for 2027 as the KX250 received more changes than we thought it would but do those small changes mean anything to you out on the track? Find out all the info on this episode. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:38 Show intro & sponsor rundown 08:13 2027 KX250 changes overview 11:58 Horsepower claims, FI mapping & head pipe tweaks 17:47 Engine feel vs Yamaha & Honda 250s 23:58 Clutch upgrade & durability concerns 27:44 Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering, Yamaha & Eagle Grit ad reads 32:09 Chassis geometry & suspension setup 38:31 Vibration improvements & ergonomics 41:56 Is the 27 worth $1,500 more than the 26? 45:08 Wrap-up, KX450 preview & sign-off

Keefer breaks down the 2027 Yamaha YZ250F from Club MX and gives you info on if this all new blue machine is better than the older version. Do the changes that Yamaha made make for a big improvement on the track? Listen to this episode and find out! --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro 01:44 Sponsor roll call 09:34 YZ250F embargo & Club MX trip setup 10:48 Club MX facility tour 14:38 Engine changes breakdown 19:30 Chassis, suspension & brake spec changes 23:56 First ride: engine feel & power delivery 30:49 Sound reduction & GYTR airbox test 34:01 Sponsor break: ScreenPrintingDone, Blood Lubricants, Ride Engineering 36:55 Sponsor break: Power Motorsports & Eagle Grit 39:12 Chassis riding impressions 42:24 Suspension setup & crash save story 46:17 Clutch feel & engine mapping 50:57 GYTR accessories & pricing 52:38 Ergonomics & final verdict 55:59 Wrap-up & next week preview

The Keefers break down Budds Creek and give you an inside look from the PHX Honda Racing team. The weather played havoc on the bikes as well as the track so listen as Kris, Heather as well as Aden break down an up and down weekend from Maryland. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & sponsor reads (Rocky Mountain, Works Connection, Blood Lubricants) 03:09 Heather's recap intro & nappy Aden joins from North Carolina 08:00 Yamaha/Club MX test day recap 13:46 Favorite tracks & Budds Creek conditions talk 18:07 Heat danger stories & the Josh Lichtel tragedy 21:40 Track marker penalty rules & Levi Kitchen controversy 31:15 Aden's qualifying breakdown & stat nerdery 38:47 Moto 1 recap: water pump blowup & DNF 42:45 Post-DNF frustration: helmet toss & goggle chaos 49:10 Moto 2 recap: pileups & bent bars 51:53 250 class results rundown 56:17 Ironman preview & final round plans 1:00:19 Summer School wrap & military patch story 1:03:46 Anniversary week & reflecting on the summer 1:05:37 Off-season plans & Supercross outlook 1:08:09 The "f**k dad" post-moto meltdown story 1:13:19 Sign-off & Phoenix Honda team thank-yous

Keefer talks about riding the new Honda CRF450R and what the changes are like on the track compared to the older model Honda as well as other colored machines. Get the straight scoop on if this new Honda could be the machine you purchase in 2027. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Show intro announcer 10:27 Millville Honda intro recap 17:22 Engine rideability & power character 24:53 ECU maps, clutch feel & vibration 33:28 Commercial break 34:23 Live ad reads - Blood Lubricants & Ride Engineering 38:40 Chassis & rigidity impressions 46:31 Cornering weight, stability & flickability 54:38 Suspension & fork/shock settings 59:05 Ergonomics - seat, bars & grips 1:03:11 Spec sheet & final verdict 1:10:42 Next show preview & sign-off

Kris, Heather and Aden bring in special guest Marshal Weltin to talk about qualifying drama, etiquette in qualifying as well as how Aden's weekend went and much more in this longer than usual episode. We may even sneak some remote PNH behavior as well in this one. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & sponsor reads 03:30 Why Kris showed up to Unadilla & the star-studded flight home 06:30 Aden's shoulder injury recovery 09:52 Race week routine & travel logistics 12:31 Unadilla race day weather & back in A practice 17:10 Marshal Weltin joins: Southwick/Millville qualifying drama 25:43 Marshal's moto speed vs qualifying struggles 32:29 Post-call: 250 class etiquette & torpedo rumors 38:31 Heather joins; New York fans & the LCQ nail-biter 46:04 Moto One recap: bike expires again 51:59 Aden's parade lap blunder & Moto Two prep 55:12 Moto Two: puking in the helmet fighting for points 1:00:13 Standout rides & the mid-pack mental grind 1:08:31 Track breakdown & Unadilla's opening ceremonies 1:12:15 Crash carnage: Hunter Lawrence & fan launched into the crowd 1:14:48 Phil Nicoletti PDA sightings & fan etiquette gripes 1:17:58 Wrap-up: Bud's Creek plans & Heather pinch hitting 1:19:06 Heather's LCQ stress & live timing drama 1:24:34 Other 250 DNFs, WMX & 450 quick hits 1:26:19 Sign-off & Bud's Creek preview

Heather, Kris and Darkside wrap up the last two days at Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. They will talk championships, old guy classes, Dark vs. Maico vs Kris, cool kids names, bad podium interviews, speeding tickets, dry spells, track conditions and EVERYTHING in between. It will feel like you were at the ranch with us. The final episode in this 2026 LL's series is here and it's the best one yet. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Intro & sponsor rundown (Rocky Mountain, Kemetic, FXR, Blood, Works Connection) 04:22 Drive home talk & Keefer's speeding-ticket cop story 09:13 Dark's chest-compressions fan encounter 10:26 Final motos recap & Keefer crashing into Dark 16:53 Lap-by-lap blame breakdown of the Keefer/Dark collision 21:27 Dark's overall reflection on his first Loretta's 23:43 Bike talk: KX450 vs YZ450F debrief 28:16 Team Green 'Greenville' story & ranking the week's mechanics 35:20 50+ and Senior 45 class results (Lusk, Yogi, Pavolny, Garcia) 43:02 40-year-old class: Shorty's title & KTM parts gripes 46:48 Junior 25 & Pro Sport class results (Zach Osborne sweep, attrition talk) 56:57 Super Mini, Mini Senior, 85cc & Women's class results 1:03:20 Schoolboy/250B/450B and Micro/125 class talk, funny kid names 1:17:33 Wrapping up Loretta's: best week memories & inside jokes 1:20:04 Should Dark carry the show forward? Plus prize money/payout talk 1:22:03 Track crew thanks, final gratitude & sign-off

Kris, Heather and Darkside re-cap day 3 from the ranch that covers Zach-O getting beat, Phil's crash, the best thing that happened to Kris all week, College class misses, Women class drama, Dark getting Maico'd and much more!

Kris, Heather and Darkside go over Wednesday at the ranch that includes old guys vs. young guys, Zach-O racing the nationals, girl domination, the king of the vet class, hard harder awards and why the dry spell continues.

Day 1 is dusted and we got some ups and downs already. From DNF's to podiums this show covers all kinds of. things from the ranch! Maico's, Matthes, FLO TV talk, new winners and favorites beaten, this show will get you caught up!