Hard Parts – Keefer, Inc. Tested

Pirelli’s Updated MX32 Mid-Soft Tire Review

I was a fan of the Pirelli MX32 mid-soft for it’s traction and feel in softer conditions but the problem with the older version of the MX32 mid-soft was that the carcass broke down quickly and then that made the tire inconsistent with lean angle feel. The older version of the Pirelli MX32 mid-soft was…

ByKris Keefer21 hours ago0Comments

2025 KTM 350 SX-F Baseline Suspension Settings

The church is in session! The 2025 KTM 350 SX-F is arguably one of the most fun bikes to ride/race. If you're looking for a place to start with your suspension settings, look no further. We feel these settings could help your KTM 350 SX-F become more balanced and help you enjoy your moto day…

ByKris Keefer3 days ago0Comments

Bike Brands Hard Parts Kawasaki Performance

2025/2026 Kawasaki KX450 Optional Map

This map was created to use with pump fuel, stock muffler system or aftermarket system. If you're looking for a little more torque feel, this map can help 2nd and 3rd gear roll on out of corners.

ByKris KeeferAugust 18, 20250Comments

Hard Parts Tires

Dunlop MX3S Or The Dunlop AT82 Front Tire? An East Coast Front Tire Comparison

Dunlop continues to produce the MX3S front tire and I am happy about it. Now that I am on the east coast and riding softer dirt, I wanted to revisit these two front tires back to back on several tracks to see how they compared and which one I preferred (somewhere other than Glen Helen.) I…

ByKris KeeferJuly 17, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Yamaha

Works Connection Aluminum Offset Footpeg Mounts (Yamaha YZ250F/450F)

The Yamaha YZ250F/450F cockpit still just feels a little tight to me. I still feel cramped even though Yamaha changed their footpeg offset on the YZ450F in 2023 and in 2024 the YZ250F followed. In those years Yamaha opened changed the offset to -5mm down and -5mm back but Works Connection has since introduced their…

ByKris KeeferJuly 10, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Kawasaki Performance

2025 Kawasaki KX250 Mods That Work

The 2025 Kawasaki KX250 is a lot different feeling on the track when comporting it to the 2024 version. The 25’ KX250 has a smoother engine character down low and is a little stiffer in the chassis. On the dyno the numbers between the 24 and 25 KX250 actually favor the new bike but on…

ByKris KeeferJuly 7, 20250Comments

Exhaust Hard Parts Performance Triumph

FMF 4.1 Muffler System For Triumph TF-450 RC Edition

The Triumph TF450-RC Edition is the newest 450 motocross machine, but I have had A LOT of time on this bike in stock form and with some mods done like this FMF 4.1 muffler system. In stock form the TF450-RC Edition has a smooth low end power with a wide mid to top end but…

ByKris KeeferJune 30, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Kawasaki Suspension

FCP Engine Mounts (2025 Kawasaki KX250)

While I am navigating this amateur motocross thing with my son Aden, I also try give him the best parts I am able to without breaking my bank account. Yes, we do get a lot of stuff for free but I also spend a lot of money. Sure, I don’t spend as much money as…

ByKris KeeferJune 25, 20250Comments

Bike Brands Hard Parts Suspension Yamaha

Art Of War Billet Fork Lugs Review (2025 YZ450F)

It’s nice to be able to be back east and test new parts to see what it does on different types of dirt. I just so happened to be at Club MX doing some testing/training with my kid and Jonny Oler of Art Of War Suspension text me to see if I had time to…

ByKris KeeferJune 15, 20250Comments

Suspension Tech Trackside

On Or Off Throttle? Cheat Code To Setting Up Your Suspension

Figuring out what is going on with your dirt bike doesn’t have to be that difficult. Sometimes it can get confusing on what your bike is doing wrong on the track and with that comes confusion on which way to go in order to get you comfortable. There is a little cheat code that I…

ByKris KeeferJune 2, 20250Comments