Rocky Mountain Atv/mc Keefer Tested Podcast

Keefer dives into the 2024 Yamaha YZ450F and brings in long time friend David Martinez on why he chose the 24 YZ450F for his new bike of choice. Keefer also will break down tips, tricks, mods, durability issues/strengths as well as a lot more that you may not expect from this episode.

Can you make your WP AER fork as good as a drop in spring kit or Cone Valve by just re-valving it? Can you make a stock WP shock as good as a Trax by just re-valving it? Is a linkage needed on Austrian bikes? Get the information you want on this episode!

Keefer goes electric in this Stark Varg first impression! Get some details on what it's like to ride compared to the Alta Redshift, compared to combustion engine motorcycle, why it could make you a better rider, battery life facts and more!

Keefer and crew grab a slightly modified 2024 KTM 350 and 450 SX-F to see which one is in fact better for different type of riders? Is the 350 better because it's lighter feeling or is having that 450 power simply better? Get ALL the details of the modifications, lap times, thoughts and even a visit from KTM's own Andy Jefferson to see what he thinks about each size machine. If you can't make your mind up (350 or 450), listen to this episode.

Kris and Aden discuss Yamaha's 2024 YZ250F change points and where those changes are felt on the track. Is the new chassis better? Is the engine feel the same? Does the new cockpit allow for a rider range of rider? Get all this info and more in this episode.

Keefer gets a chance to get ride Ken Roczen's factory HEP/Twisted Tea RM-Z 450 Suzuki straight from the last SMX round in the LA Coliseum. Listen as he breaks down the chassis, the engine delivery, Ken's pickiness with set up and much more in this short but informative show.

Ever wanted to go to some of these industry functions on the weekend of a big SMX race? Well now is your chance! Keefer breaks down the Yamaha 60th Year Anniversary Presentation, 2024 YZ250F Presentation, Alpinestars 60th Year Anniversary Party, Kawasaki's 50 Year Anniversary Party/Legends Talk/2024 KX450, Triumph Reveal and A LOT more that you may or may not want to know about!

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 aggressive off-road riding. Oh and there are special guests as well in this episode!

The new Yamaha chassis is quite a bit different than the older 2022 model so possibly going to a different offset could help improve your ride. Keefer breaks down offsets, which ones might be best for you, how the webbing of triple clamps are more important than the offset, fork height settings and much more in this technical Yamaha chassis breakdown.

Keefer and Eddie Laret bench race about the big race at Mammoth Mountain and go over if Eddie accomplished his goals as well as check in on the 2023 Kawasaki KX450SR that he raced. Learn about what happened over the big vet race weekend up on the mountain plus all the other extra circular topics that always come with a show like this!

Keefer recaps the VMXDN from Foxhill, England! Go over the bikes, the sounds, the parties, the racing as well as what you might of missed if you weren't there! Hell, maybe you were there and wanted to know how it went down from a high desert rat's point of view!

In this episode Keefer brings close friend Michael Allen into the studio to tell his story about struggling with addiction to opioids. If you're coming from a dirt bike background, injuries are commonplace and so is recovery, but in between those points, there could be a form of addiction brewing because of pain killers. Michael sits down with Keefer to go over how he ended up on the wrong side of recovering from an injury and he got over his addiction to pain meds.

Keefer breaks down the 2024 CHURCH OF 350 and what he decided to do to his own bike in order to go race it. Learn about what the stock KTM 350 SX-F does well, what it doesn't, how to make it better, which mod choices are smart purchases, as well as why this could be your next new bike!

If you missed the action from this year's Loretta Lynn's, don't worry as Kris/Heather/Aden Keefer take you though the whole week that was. You will hear all about the off track antics, as well as what it's like to ride in the mud, who was a surprise, who needed to be better and why Loretta's is something you need to experience at least one time!

Day 4 at Loretta's has come and gone along with the weather, which may be back again tomorrow however. Learn about the track, where to stay if you come to LL's, who was hot in the mud, who was not and why the quad national here at Loretta Lynn's could be something we might stay for! Lots covered on this one even though there was only a half day's worth of racing!

Get the details on a wet and delayed Day 3 here at Hurricane Mills. What goes down at the ranch on a rain delay? How was the track after the rain? What about the Moto Mom's mud wrestling matches? All of this and a complete recap of a few classes here from Thursday at LL's.

Learn what went down at the ranch on Day 2 with Troll, Mrs. Keefer, Aden and I. We go over the 65 7-9, 65 10-11 Limited, 85 classes as well as 250 B Limited, 250 B, Pro Sport and Vet classes.

Break down day 1 action from Loretta's with Alex Martin, Travis Preston and crew. Who stood out? What was the track like? How did the Keefer family fare and tons of other tidbits with Troll and Preston right here!

What is it like to ride Chase Sexton, Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence's factory Honda HRC motocross machines? Learn the intricacies of each machine and how they can be relatable to the common rider. If you're a tech geek like we are, you'll love this episode.

Sit down with Keefer and special guest Darkside in order to get to know why you may want to ditch the 450 and hop on a 2024 KTM 350 SX-F. We will break down where the 350 is better and not better compared to a 450, why it doesn't matter if you're a heavier rider and maybe why a vet rider may not need that 100 extra cc's of juice.