Dirt Bike Channel Podcast

Support DBC when buying all your parts, gear, and tires- https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Here is the long version of the review of the Stark Varg MX bike. Good It's really great on the MX track - Love how smooth the power is and how easy it is to ride there. It's so great that you can dial in the exact amount of power that you want. That is a game changerHigh-speed hill climb bike - it's amazing (not great slow speeds)Love that you are al...

Let's have a chat about maintenance items. Nobody tells you that if you want to ride dirt bikes you need to also become a mechanic at at least some level, but it's true. The more things you can do at home in your garage, the more you will ride, the more money you will save, and the better your overall experience is going to be. But there are some things that I won't (or just don't often) do at home. Hope you enjoy. All your parts, gear, and tires- https://...

Want to win one of the two bikes I'm giving away?? It's the March 2024 DBC sweepstakes, so make sure to visit my website and get entered! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Hey, if you want some other content from and you don't mind that it's not about dirt bikes, you might want to check this podcast out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-dates-later-podcast/id1727955511 https://threedateslater.com/ Support the show

Want to win one of the two bikes I'm giving away?? It's the March 2024 DBC sweepstakes, so make sure to visit my website and get entered! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Time to talk about what I learned on the first ride with the Stark Varg. It's been a long time coming and now I've got some things to share with you! Let's go! **** Here is another Project I'm working on, but keep in mind this one is TOTALLY different ...

Thank you so much to Yamaha for inviting me and my son Konnor out to South Carolina for the press event they put on for the YZ450FX, YZ250X, and YZ125X. What follows is more the experience we had and my thoughts on Yamaha and these bikes in general. Hope you like it! Want to win one of the two bikes I'm giving away?? It's the March 2024 DBC sweepstakes, so make sure to visit my website and get entered! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Ch...

Lets talk for a second about how I came to own a Stark Varg and what my thoughts are taking it out of the box. Want to win one of the two bikes I'm giving away?? It's the March 2024 DBC sweepstakes, so make sure to visit my website and get entered! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Support the show

Visit my website for a chance to win either my 2024 KTM 300 XC-W HardEnduro or the 2024 KTM 300 XC before the end of December 2023 https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 In this podcast we talk about many of the "hits" and "misses" on the 2024 model year of the XC-W and the XC from KTM. Hope you enjoy! Support the show

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Let's spend a few minutes chatting about the KTM TBI motors and how we got here. Spoiler alert... they are pretty great. BEST Ramp EVER! https://stepramp.com/ Use my referral code on checkout to support me "KYLE" While they don't give discounts, it will help support DBC and keep these podcasts coming. I Give Dirt Bikes Away! See past winners here -&n...

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Ben Burr (Executive Director for Blue Ribbon Coalition) and I talk about the BLM's proposal to sell conservations leases to the highest bidders. This is bad news for everyone in the USA and needs our attention. Three actions we can help with: 1 - Contact the BLM before June 20th 2 - Contact Member of Congress 3 - Sign the Letter https://www.sharetrails.or...

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Here is my website. You should check it out! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Not many of these things around. Maybe only 500 or so in the USA each year spread across the entire model range. I'd never seen one in person before getting mine Hand built and you can see they are just a little different than the more mainstream, mass produced bikes. I'll tell you what this bike mostly res...

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Enter to win these dirt bikes - https://dirtbikechannel.com/ In this podcast we will go through all the things Tyler can remember doing with the bike from the front to back. Buckle up because this is a lot! This is the biggest sweepstakes I have ever done. Every part of this GasGas has been upgraded. Tyler from @enduro_builds on IG built this beast. We spared no expense and will do a...

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Last time I had a YZ450 it was a 2014 model. It's been 9 model years. Right off the bat I was reminded that Yamaha makes these bikes thinking that moto tracks are the baseline and that you won't encounter rocks or roots. It's pretty darn stiff. So, I took off my handlebars (damn clickers are right under the bars) and loosened things up as much as they'd go. Bouncing off everything like a pogo s...

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Here is my website. You should check it out! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ I was on record clear back in 2018 when KTM first released their TPI 2 stroke saying it would save the 2 stroke dirt bike Now it's 6 model years later and we've got the next iteration of fuel injected 2 strokes and it's throttle body injected and it's amazing 2023 XC (and SX) models are getting the simpler version withou...

Support the podcast by grabbing all your Dirt Bike Gear at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link. It won't cost you a dime, but it will give us a referral bonus to keep all the content flowing! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Today Dustin Ferguson and I will be talking about how racing enduro style races has really been beneficial to Dustin and his riding. We'll mostly focus on "enduro" events and he'll make a pretty good case for me to want to try this as my first t...

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Sam Bennion returns to the show and we will discuss, and solve, all the biggest problems and features in dirt bikes today! - Is the KTM 500 the best all around dirt bike for EVERYTHING? - Electric Dirt Bikes - are you in or out? - Factory Suspension - is this worth it? Support the show

Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Great to have another Sherco! There is something about the way they sound Gravely - older - sounds kinda like my old CR250R MotoXperts jetted the thing before it left the shop! Who does that??? Likes This 250 feels more like a 300 - yesterday I was lugging the crap out of it on the trailssimple, carb bike, not many frills... Just runsStarts Really fast - that is a breath of fresh ai...

Here is my website. You should check it out! https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 In this podcast we go over the Great, the Good, the Needs Improvement, and the Misses of the 2022 GasGas EC 300. Hope you enjoy! Support the show

https://allkidsbike.org/ Strider Education Foundation started in 2017. Mission of All Kids Bike Why the program is important. · ¾ of kids in the US wont ride a bicycle even once this year. · Importance of Balance https://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10178397.htm · Health of population How do schools get the program? (Steps) · &nbs...

Being cold on a ride can really dampen things. I can think back in a number of rides when the cold really took the fun out of things. Most of the time, this happens at the beginning or the ending of a day. We have some real challenges: early morningslate eveningsHigh elevation amplifies the temps swingsUsually soaked with sweat throughout all my clothingreally slow parts with high heart rate where body generates a lot of heatThen a really fast section that makes me feel tota...

Here is a rebroadcast of an episode we did a couple of years ago about getting stronger with strength training and what that might do for us. Let's do a thought experiment. Imagine what your life would be like if you were the same size and weight, but you were 10 times stronger than you are now. Everything you do would be easier. Picking up the kids, getting groceries, doing chores around the house, and yes... riding your dirt bike would be easier. You would be more d...

https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 2022 Honda CRF450RX It's my 1st 450 in about 6 years. A lot has changed in that time. Most of it has been me. We get more efficient on the bikes and while I'm certainly not a top level rider, I'm also not a beginner anymore. The first 450 I had nearly snuffed out my desire to ride. The second one was better, but it was st...

Let's dig in here with the 2022 GasGas EC 300. I've got 3-4 hours on the bike and these are my initial impressions. https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Support the show

Story time to set the stage on my background with stabilizers I'll do my best to answer the following questions makes the bike easier to ride and control?saves you from crashing mid crash?We will also cover some things you can do to make your bike more stable WITHOUT using a steering stabilizer/dampener Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 To Enter Visit The current sweepstakes - https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Su...

In today's episode we are going to cover 3 possible classes of riders and how they feel about fuel injection on 2 strokes. Namely, they are the purists of the sport, the realists of the sport, and the saviors of the sport. Let's dig in! Order your Parts from this link to support DBC! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 To Enter Visit The current sweepstakes (we are 1 month on and 1 month off most of the time) - https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Support t...

If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me about riding alone, I'd have more nickels than the average person. The truth is that I ride alone all the time. I take precautions to mitigate risk, but at the end of the day, we are always managing risks with everything we do. For me, the benefits outweigh the risks because I get recharged when I'm in solitude in the mountains or desert in a way that I don't get when I'm in a group of people. When I'm alone, I feel th...

My new friend Leo Santo and I solve all the worlds problems and create an outline for world peace in this podcast. Ok, maybe we fall short of that standard, but it was a really fun conversation. Hope you enjoy it! Leave a single track - - Kyle Support the show

What you are about to listen is the MOST DOWNLOADED podcast I've ever recorded. Since it's been over a year since I interviewed Dr Domenick Sportelli and we've got many new listeners, this seemed like a good time for a re-broadcast. It's also a great time for all of us to take another listen to these words of wisdom! Dr. Domenick Sportelli (Dr. Dom) is a Medical Doctor, Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist. You might have seen him as a guest co-host of "The Doctors" on CBS, and ...

Have you ever wondered by brands like Polaris, Yamaha, KTM, Honda, and others aren't doing more to support us (their customers) in the battles over public land use? Well, Sharetrails.org is now going to start formally asking them to support BRC and US in these fights. If you don't think there is a fight going on, you aren't paying very much attention. Visit this link to sign the letter written by BRC to Polaris. I've got a podcast coming out where Ben Burr (Policy Dire...

Listen in on my interview with Kevin Egbert. He's building an amazing moto business in our community in Utah. They are a full service motorcycle shop that specializes in dirt bike suspension and engines. https://themotoxperts.com/ I began getting to know Kevin in December of 2018 and it's been really valuable to me working with Kevin on many levels. He is an asset to our community in more ways than one. At this point, he's a trusted friend and I'm so plea...

This was one of the most downloaded episodes of the past couple of years. Today seemed like a good time to resurrect this content for those of you that missed it. Thanks to Tim Pilg, president of Beta USA for coming on the podcast! Visit https://dirtbikechannel.com/ for your chance to win one of three motorcycles we are giving away! Ends June 30th 2021 Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bi...

In this podcast we briefly cover 19 different topics send in by a listener. Please use my links to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC to help support the show/podcast: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Support the show

If you'd like to enter to win one of the three motorcycles I'm giving away, visit my website before June 30th 2021. https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Motors - Ultimate winner is the Yamaha Both motors pull really hard and are a ton of fun. YZ250FX has an advantage with the Yamaha Power tuner App - so cool to be able to change maps that way. Better than the Modules you change on the KX. Yes, I know you can buy the Kawi Calibration kit, but how many people spend the few $700 for...

Karen and Kyle recap the amazing 2021 Supercross season after the championship wraps up in Salt Lake City. Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Subscribe to my SMS (text message) list to be the first to know when I'm doing things. I'm not going to spam you or sell your data. https://dirtbikechannel.com/pages/dbc-giveaway-updates Support the show

Want to make a difference in keeping access to our public lands? Visit Sharetrails.org and become a member. Sign up for their email lists to stay up to date on issues. Thank you to Benjamin Burr the Policy Director for taking time with us today. Make sure to leave substantive comments on projects like this one in the Moab UT area. https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2001224/570 This should help give some direction to those submitting comments: htt...

Meet a couple of brothers with an awesome company they are building inside the moto community. They have the coolest names for oil that you've ever heard. I'm certainly going to place an order soon and try it out. Based on what I learned in this conversation, I'm going to start giving some of my money to these guys trying to do something good for the ole USA. Check them out at https://reverendmotors.com/ Support the show

A big thanks to John for coming on the podcast. Over the years, John and I have emailed back and forth several times. After the email he sent me in March, I figured it was time that we recorded a podcast. With a little patience, we were able to make it happen in person at my home office. We have some of the most incredible people with interesting stories in our community. Hope you enjoy! Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DB...

Here are my 5 least favorite bikes in order updated for April of 2021. Enjoy the show! Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 https://dirtbikechannel.com/ Support the show

I've got a little history with this trail.... Long story short is that the 4th time is the charm. Hope you enjoy the listen! Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Support the show

Karen and Kyle break down the racing from round 12. Visit https://dirtbikechannel.com/ to support the show! Support the show

5 Manufacturers are on the list: KTM (4), Yamaha (2), Beta (2), Sherco (1), Kawi (1) Only 3 of the original bikes from the 2018 video are still on my list! 7 dropped dropped from my list: 2018 Husky TE250i, 2015 KTM 300 XC, 2017 Sherco 300SEF, 2016 KTM 250 XC-F, 2015 YZ250FX, 2017 Beta 300RR, 2017 KTM 150 XC-W 2020/2021 KTM 250 XC2020/2021 KTM 300 XC-W2017 KTM 250 XC2020 Yamaha YZ250FX2019 Beta 390RR Race2020 Sherco 300 SEF2020 Beta 200RR2021 Kawasaki KX250X2017 YZ250X2012 KTM 300 XC-WSupport...

Thanks to Sam Bennion for joining me in this discussion today!How do we mentally prepare to hit bigger and bigger obstacles and challenges so that we grow in our abilities?Incremental Growth - Baby stepssmall logs, small dropsStop for a moment and realize the bike can do thisHow do we draw the line to know when to stop or when we really are out of our ability?Peer pressure? Going back to an obstacle later and conquering it is really rewardingLeave the obstacle on a high note if possible How d...

Fuel/Oil Ratio vs Fuel Air/Ratio Fuel/Oil ratio is the amount of oil you are mixing in the gas. It's in your gas can32:1 is a lot of oil - thick fuel50:1 is less oil - thinner fuel80:1 is even less oil - thinnest fuelPick something that works for you and stick with that. We'll fine tune the mix with our fuel/air RatioFuel/Air Ratio is fine tuned inside the carburetor with Jets and needles. I've got oil running down my silencer and I"m running my bike 32:1. I guess that I'm ru...

Karen and Kyle talk about their perspective in the racing so far in this 2021 season. Sorry it's taken 5 rounds before our first podcast this season! Support the show

7.3 Hours I feel really comfortable on the bike - familiar Love the electric start Bike is really light - 220 lbs - feels like there is nothing there sometimes. This is a blessing and a curse - Can put the bike anywhere, but it's moving around down there and you have to flow with it. Swapping from KX250X and the 125 XC yesterday - made the KX feel heavy Carbs - Used 3 carbs already on the bike - lot of tuning already - SC2 carb working the best of all of them so far. ...

Winterizing a dirt bike was on my topic list from listeners. I typed out a few bullet points and then did a google search for this to see if I saw other others, and my video from 2 years ago was the first hit. I forgot that I even did a video on it! I did see that Rocky Mountain did a video similar to mine a year earlier in 2017, but I didn't watch that until today. I don't watch very many other dirt bike videos. I try to avoid it when possible, but I do like to watch ...

Here we go with my full review of the 2020 Sherco 300 SEF Factory. It's certainly one of my all time favorite 4 stroke enduro bikes. It's got the best fork valving of any of the bikes I've ridden in the last year. In the video I will point out several things I really love about the bike and some things that they really need to improve upon. Hopefully this will be helpful to many of you out there. Support the show

Here are the bikes that we've had over the years. Many of these overlapped. Honda CRF50F (2) KTM 50 SX (2) Honda CRF110F KTM 65 SX Yamaha YZ65 Honda CRF125F KTM 85 SX Support the show

First 1.5 hours on the bike. I will have at least 5 more months with the bike so stay tuned, but here are some first notes. Bike feels REALLY Narrow between your legs - like it's not eve there. That is a great feeling. Was wearing my knee braces and still could barely feel the bike. Once I turned the fork compression all the way out, the front forks worked pretty well for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear riding that I was doing today. It didn't defect badly when I wa...

I want to thank my amazing wife Karen for joining me on this episode and giving us her reasons she thinks that riding dirt bikes is a good thing for many people. These are Karen's top 10 reasons to let your husband buy a dirt bike. The first three were her top 3 reasons, the rest are in no particular order. 1. It makes him a better man. He gets to recharge and gives him something to be proud of. This translates over into other areas of his life. 2. Keeps him in shape...

I don’t want to own a good dirt bike… I want a freaking GREAT DIRT BIKE! These days Every major manufacturer (and even some of the really small ones) makes a good dirt bike. Some of them only make MX bikes, and while I don’t ride MX, I think it’s safe to say that 3 out of the 4 Japanese brands make fantastic MX bikes. As we move more into the “off road” or enduro bikes, there are even more choices since there are more of us riding these bikes. Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, KTM, ...

We go over the story behind Dirt Bike Channel's first ever documentary called Leave A Single Track Vol. 1. I'm really proud of how it turned out. It's about 22 minutes long and documents our 4 day trip in Central Idaho. Thanks Everyone - Kyle Shoutout to Chris Bartkowski for working with me on this. He shot and edited the film. I just paid the bills for it. You can find him on Instagram @generikal Support the show

I get this question a lot in my email. So many guys love the YZ250X since it’s a great platform, great motor, great forks, and it’s a cheaper bike than some of the others. Lets get another thing out of the way, I didn’t like the YZ250X, I LOVED my 2017 YZ250X… go back and watch the review I did on it. GLOWING remarks at the time. We'll set aside the fact that the Yamaha YZ250X is literally a 2004- 2006 YZ250 (16-18 years old) with an 18" rear wheel, lower compre...

Here are some of my thoughts after riding the bike for 10 hours. This is NOT my full review. Needs improvement - Air filter is hard to get in there - could easily be installed wrong and suck dirt oil filler is right under the hot exhaust - hard to do without burning battery is down below airbox. Good luck jumping this bike if needed Have to remove skid plate to change oil, since oil plug are on the bottom The bike makes me sore??? ...

On the podcast today we have Dr. Jacob Kap PT, DPT. He specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine physical therapy as well as strength/conditioning and human performance. He is also a dirt bike rider and has some interesting things to talk about to us today. You can reach him here: mountainstrongspine@gmail.com If there are any law enforcement listeners interested in PT or strength training they can contact him at Extremis Performance at jlabhart@inextremis.us Sup...

Still have to pay tax on the bike either way. New bike You pay a lot for the bike up front. - Boo! MUCH easier to find what you want when it’s new. Dealers have them all over. Might need to drive a couple of hours though. You know everything that has happened with the bike. Not inheriting someone else problems. Some bikes do have a 30 day warrantee. If something goes wrong, a good dealer will back it up. If you find a great dealer, they&n...

Technique has gotten better You see things more clearly and know what is going to happen That means you anticipate it and use it to your advantage You shift your weight better - so much of this is your body position Line choice is better now Your tolerance level is higher Things that you used to think were horrible are now not really even noticeable - you realize the chassis can handle so much more - you've seen it a thousand times You are looser or ...

Here is what my riding pack has in it today. I have broken it down to 4 main categories. Hopefully you find this helpful. Survival Water 3 liters Food/snacks Phone Garmin in-reach Fire starter (2) Magnesum stick - lighter Fire starting fuel Life Bivy Life Straw Rain jacket (weather dependent) Tools Steel Stick Master link Screw Drivers Plug kit for Tubliss Tire iron for tubes Pliers - wire cutter&n...

Wow, the supercross season is over. That was crazy! Tomac is finally a 450 SX champ, Sexton defends his 250 east title, and Ferrandis defends the 250 west title. Karen and Kyle break it all down and solve all of the mysteries of life while doing it. Support the show

My lovely wife and I break down what our family saw tonight with the racing! Don't ask questions, just listen. ONE more race to go! Have a great week everyone! Support the show

Karen and Kyle break down the racing here at SLC #3. Hats are off to Tomac and Webb. They were on a different level than EVERYONE ELSE today. Support the show

Today we bring on Luke Bowman. He is a pilot in the search and rescue department here in Utah. Luke rides dirt bikes and has been working for the Department of Public Safety in Utah for 10 years. They fly multiple missions per week in the back country and he’s got some interesting things to tell us about how the missions work and things we can do to be better prepared. Enjoy the show! Support the show

Karen and Kyle break down the Sunday racing. It's the first of seven rounds that we'll have in SLC to bring the 2020 Supercross Title to a close. Support the show

Yes folks, supercross is back and we will have rounds 11-17 right in here beautiful Salt Lake City. Karen and Kyle break down what excites them about this new, compressed format. It's going to be awesome! Support the show

Today I talk to a fellow dirt biker, Scott Robeson, about riding with our kids. Scott and I have never ridden with one another, but he wrote me an email and had some great points that seemed perfect for a podcast episode. Hopefully this gives you some ideas and views about riding with your kids that may be helpful. It's a lot of work to ride with your kids, but we are investing in the future. Above all, just make sure your kids have fun... and see if you can have fun...

How much do you know about the handlebars you have on your dirt bike? If you are like me, you probably haven't spent a great deal of time pondering them. All that changed about a week ago when I set out on my own self taught course with 4 new handlebars to compare on my 2020 KTM 250 XC. Enjoy the show! Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Support the show

It all began back in May of 2010. Karen and Kyle look back to the first dirt bike memories of 10 years ago this month. I never would have believed you if you told me that I'd make a living in dirt bikes at that time. Might as well have told me that I was going to the moon, because it would have the same level of credibility. Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/l/Dirt-Bike-Channel?ref=1017 Support the ...

Today we welcome Kelly McCaughey back to the podcast to help answer questions that many of her followers have as it relates to women’s challenges in the dirt bike world. Kelly is the founder of Over and Out Moto. They are women’s only riding events/trainings held in the northeast part of the USA. She’s been riding about about 8 years and is passionate about helping other women get into this sport and get the most out of it. There is an upcoming event scheduled for later this year...

I want to thank Justin Blackstead for coming on the podcast and sharing his work with us. Justin is a USFS Trail Crew Supervisor in the Ketchum Idaho Ranger District. He has been doing this work for about 13 or 14 years now and has learned many things. He's also an avid dirtbiker. It was such a great conversation to hear the science and the art behind trail building and maintenance. Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC https://www...

Most well balanced XC-W I’ve ever had. Stock suspension is great Feels stable at speed and doesn’t feel like it’s a stink bug Gives me confidence sine the front wheel doesn’t get deflected all of the place Great in the really rocky nasty terrain - stays planted as well as any bike I’ve been on Power delivery is great Updated maps make this bike start SO MUCH BETTER than my 2019. It’s nearly as good as a carb bike. Just a touch off that when...

Here we give you a little glimpse behind the scenes of my work and our family life. Luckily, I have the best partner in the world to share the load of building a small business and running a growing family. Karen is the best is the only reason any of this actually works. Enjoy the show! Support the show

I am so excited about this episode! Dr. Domenick Sportelli (Dr. Dom) is a Medical Doctor, Board Certified Adult and Child Psychiatrist. You might have seen him as a guest co-host of "The Doctors" on CBS, and as a frequent news media expert guest - DR. Sportelli is one of the nation’s go-to experts for Mental Healthcare. He's also a dirt bike rider and a member of the Dirt Bike Channel Community. His insights into mental health, psychiatry, and overall happiness are so ...

In this podcast, I’m going to delve into the subtle differences between the venerable 250cc two stroke or the dominant 300cc two stroke motor. Which is better for you? I think the answer may surprise you. Order your Parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC using this link to support DBC - https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Support the show

Let's do a thought experiment. Imagine what your life would be like if you were the same size and weight, but you were 10 times stronger than you are now. Everything you do would be easier. Picking up the kids, getting groceries, doing chores around the house, and yes... riding your dirt bike would be easier. You would be more durable, have less aches and pains, possibly prevent injuries, all while looking and feeling better about yourself. When Bill Hannon reached ou...

In this episode we cover many ideas that you might find useful for both short day trips and longer multi-day riding adventures. The way you attack them is very different, so we cover that here. If you are buying parts from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, please use my links. It won't cost you a dime, and you'll be supporting my family along the way. Leave a Single Track! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Support the show

Faith before fear. Be strong. Be calm. Be Leaders. Have a plan. Be mindful. Be respectful. We are strong. Fear is not our friend. Let's band together. Help one another. By popular request, Kyle and Karen talk about the impact that they see the Corona Virus outbreak having on their little world and family. Support the show

Today we talk about the dark art of dirt bike suspension. What I like, you may not. What you love, I may hate. There are so many differing opinions out there, so let's talk about it for a few minutes. Hope you are all happy and healthy as we go though the beginning of the Covid-19 virus outbreak here in the USA. Leave a single track! Support the show

Please update your bookmarks for Rocky Mountain ATV/MC to my affiliate link. It won't cost you anything, but I'll get a small commission for helping to send you there. Thank You! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/?ref=1017 Today we are talking tires. Since my introduction to “hybrid gummy” tires, I don’t want to use a traditional compound that has been around forever. These hybrid gummy tires don’t last quite as long as the harder compounds, but they perform better...

What a night of racing! It was the 50th anniversary of this Daytona Supercross race. Karen and Kyle break it down. Congrats to Eli Tomac for getting 4 out of the last 5 Daytona races. Support the show

Kyle, Karen, and Kase break down the inspirational night of racing from Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, and Ken Roczen in the premier class. It was some of the most fun to watch racing of the season in the 450cc class, even though the leader was checked out for most of the race. Support the show

The best thing about me and my testing is that you get the raw truth about exactly what I think of a bike. There is no sugar coating. I don't care what color it is, if it's got 2 strokes or 4, I don't care about the color.... if it's good and makes me happy to ride it, you will know. If it makes me want to ride more, you will know about it. This is not a full review of the bike, just my initial thoughts after about 4 hours of engine time. It's time to stand up and applaud what Ya...

Arlington Texas was the 2nd of three Triple Crown races for the 2020 season. Karen and Kyle go over the racing and share their views of the events in both classes. Support the show

Here on today's Tuesday Evening Mechanic (sorry about being late), Karen and I give a rundown of the Tampa Florida weekend of Racing in Monster Energy Supercross. It's the beginning of the 250 east championship, so we have a number of new names to go over in that division. We will also go over the points lead for the 450 class and give our favorites to carry it though and get the title. Support the show

Since it is something that keeps coming up over, and over, and over, and over, I figured it's time to talk about it on the podcast. I'll give you three reasons, with context for each one, that has kept me from doing any official racing. Also know that I love to watch racing. We are huge supercross fans as a family. I love to watch people push themselves to the extreme. It’s inspiring much of the time. Also know that I don’t want to say ANYTHING bad about ra...

Karen and Kyle recap the racing from Petco Park in San Diego on February 8th in Monster Energy Supercross. It was military appreciation night and we had a great night of racing. We will go into both the 250 class and the 450 calls and share our insights as casual fans watching from the comfort of our family room. Support the show

Ever wonder what it's like for an extreme off road dirt bike rider to switch brands from Husqvarna to Sherco? Rich Larsen comes back in studio to give us the whole story and explain his new relationship with Sherco, what it's like going back to a carbureted 2 stroke, and much more. We also get a detailed ride report of the recent Red Bull Override event in Texas where Rich overcame adversity for a top 14 finish while giving up at least an hour in navigation problems and a fluke me...

Karen and Kyle break down the racing from the Coliseum in Oakland on February 1st 2020. We will cover both the 250cc highlights and the anecdotes from the 450cc class. Good times! Support the show

Today we have Mike Spurgin on the podcast. Some of you may know him from his Baja Taco Tours. Others may know Mike from his FB Group EXC/FE Performance and Tech Talk, or Company Taco Moto Co. Mike is passionate and relentless about helping dirt bikers. Mike and I solve the world's problems as they related to dirt bikes. By the time you implement the plan outlined in this podcast, you will have solved world hunger and will be ready for the next challenge in...

Karen, Kyle, and Kase break down the racing from Glendale Arizona. It was the first of three "Triple Crown" races for the 2020 season. Ken Roczen takes the overall win with 3 main event wins on the night. Eli Tomac rounds out second with a strong overall performance as well. Support the show

Here are my top 10 riding tips in no particular order: Stand up on the pegs - be in attack position - when it’s gnarly, stand up! Look ahead! At least 1 bike length for each gear you are in. Maybe 1.5 bike lengths per gear.Carry more momentum than you think you need. It will help! Bike Setup - bars, controls, and sag.Cover the clutch and brake - only one or two fingers.Don’t Skid the rear wheel when braking if possible - and don’t always clutch when braking. Point t...

My amazing wife Karen and me took a quick roadie/date to watch the racing in person at Anaheim 2 this year. Neither one of us had been to this particular race, so it was fun to get down there. We talk about walking the pits, doing track walk, and break down the crazy night. Hope you enjoy! Support the show

This is my 4th Beta now. I thought the first (2017 300RR) bike I rode was just ok. Nothing really wrong with it, but it didn't "wow" me either. The next two Betas I had were really, really good. I named the 2019 390RR Race Edition as my favorite all time 4 stroke. That bike is awesome! The 2020 200RR was incredibly good. It does some things better than any other bike I've tested. So I went out and purchased my first Beta, the 2020 300RR Race Edition. You get the straig...

Here is our recap of what we saw this week in racing. Congrats to Ken Roczen for getting his first win in 3 years! Karen and I are super excited to be heading down to the next race at A2. Maybe we'll see some of you there! Support the show

Today on the podcast we discuss the reasons I feel that dirt bikes are a safer option than some of the four wheeled options we have to recreate on. Obviously there is risk with anything we do, and the more speed involved, the risks can multiply. Either way, I'm much more comfortable with my kids on dirt bikes than having them on 800lb four wheelers or even 2000lb UTVs. Maybe you will be able to relate. Support the show

This is a new series we are hoping to do for the 2020 supercross season. Since me and my family are big supercross fans, we wanted to do a little “Monday Morning Mechanic” action and tell you what we thought about the races that weekend. We have no agenda with this other than to share our passion of the sport as casual fans with everyone. Mostly though, it’s just an opportunity for me to listen to my wife talk into a microphone about cool stuff. I hope you enjoy! Support the show

This bike does something better than any other dirt bike I have tested. It can be ridden and enjoyed by the first time rider and the seasoned veteran. Beginning and advanced riders can and will have a ton of fun on this bike in an unprecedented way. The 200RR does this better than anything else I know of. We will talk about that and many other things in the full review. Thank you to Beta USA for providing this dirt bike to me at no cost for the review. It is not ...

Thirty bikes in ten years is a lot. It's even more when you realize that it's been like 26 or 27 of them in the past five years. It's been eye opening for sure. Here is a quick rundown of all of them and a few stories along the way. Today's sponsor was Fastway by Pro Moto Billet. Check them out at fastway.zone. Merry Christmas everyone! Support the show

Today I catch up Lynn Hodges, the president of Pro Moto Billet. Pro Moto Billet is the parent company to Fastway and Sector Seven. We chat about how the company started, what product lines they offer, how they do R&D, and what makes their company special. It was a pleasure doing the interview and learning more about his company. They are known for quality dirt bike and UTV products. Give them a look next time you need something for your machine. https://pr...

I talk about what I think will happen very soon with GasGas enduro dirt bikes and the GasGas trials bikes. This is me watching the industry, looking at what has happened in the past, and putting "2 and 2" together. Support the show

Today Justin Deschamps and I talk about one of the best companies in the motorsports industry here in the USA. Justin has worked for RMATV/MC for 20 years next March, and has had his fingers in many parts of the company. We'll chat about various products lines, research, development, testing, industry trends, and more. We'll also go into detail on the Tusk Recon Hybrid dirt bike tire since Justin played a significant part in that process. Hope you enjoy! https...