Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Keefer Tested

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Show #501 - 2027 Honda CRF450R Review Aug 17, 2026

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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

Show #500 - Summer School (Unadilla Re-Cap) Aug 16, 2026

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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

Show #499 - The Last Loretta's (End Of TheWeek Wrap Up) Aug 08, 2026

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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

Show #498 - The Last Loretta's (Day3 Wrap Up) Aug 06, 2026

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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!

Show #497 - The Last Loretta's (Day Two Re-Cap) Aug 05, 2026

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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.

Show #496 - The Last Loretta's (Day 1 Wrap Up) Aug 04, 2026

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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!

Show #495 - The Last Loretta's (Practice Day Wrap Up) Aug 03, 2026

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Kris and Heather Keefer take on Loretta's for the last time and they here to take you through each day. Darkside joins in on the fun as he tackles his FIRST LL's so the laughs are abundant on this show.

Show #494 - Loretta Lynn's Race Bike Talk (Kawasaki KX450) Jul 26, 2026

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Keefer will break down his 2026 Kawasaki KX450 LL's race machine and give you insight on what you can do to make your team green machine as good! Why is this bike so misunderstood? Keefer will tell you exactly why and why you shouldn't believe all of the negativity.

Show #493 - Summer School (Washougal Re-Cap) Jul 26, 2026

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Keefer and family discuss a the weekend from Washougal. If you weren't there, listening to this show will be like you were. Get an inside look on what's like to be rookie in the AMA Pro Motocross Series.

Show #492 -Summer School (Millville Re-Cap) Jul 19, 2026

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Keefer and family discuss a not so great weekend from Millville. If you weren't there, listening to this show will be like you were. Get an inside look on what's like to be rookie in the AMA Pro Motocross Series.

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