Dirt Bike Channel Podcast

Are Dirt Bikes Safer Than ATVs or UTVs? - Episode 24

January 12, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

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

2020 Supercross Anaheim 1 - Monday Morning Mechanic - Episode 23

January 06, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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

Monday Morning Mechanic - 2020 Supercross Anaheim 1 - Episode 23

January 06, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

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

2020 Beta 200RR Full Review - Episode 22

December 29, 2019 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

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 a paid review. I thin...

30 Bikes in 10 Years - Quick Rundown Of Each Bike I've Owned So Far - Episode 21

December 20, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

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

President of Pro Moto Billet/Fastway Lynn Hodges Interview - Episode 20

December 12, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

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://promotobillet.com/ https://fas...

Future of GasGas Enduro Dirt Bikes and Trials Bikes? - Episode 19

December 07, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

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

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Interview - Justin Deschamps, Brands Manager - Episode 18

December 04, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

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://rockymountainatvmc.co...

5 Things I Wish I'd Known When Starting in Dirt Bikes - Episode 17

November 27, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Today's sponsor is Fastway. So please Visit Fastway.Zone to see the entire product line from footpegs to kickstands and everything in between. Here are five things I wish that I would have known when getting started into dirt bikes. The hope here is that these concepts and ideas will help shorten your learning curve. 1st thing - Dirt bikes aren’t scary and you shouldn’t ride quads or ATVs living in fear of what you could have on a dirt bike! 2nd thing - Get the right tool for the job! ...

Should You Buy a 2019 or 2020 KTM Off Road Enduro Bike? - Episode 16

November 21, 2019 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Buying a left over model is a great way to get a good deal. I’ve done this over the years and it’s a fantastic way to get a new bike. You can get 1K or more off those left over floor models. Right now all the dealers are trying to get rid of 2019 models since all the 2020s are in stock and have been coming for months now. This question revolves around whether or not its and XC model or an XC-W Model. THis is VERY important here. Lets start with the XC line since I have even more passi...

Stranded in 5 Miles of Hell with a Dead Dirt Bike! - Episode 15

November 17, 2019 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

I share the story of getting stranded in one of the worst places in all of Utah to have a dead dirt bike. What do you do? Your bike was running one minute, and not the next. What now? Lucky you are only about a 7 mile (2 miles of nasty and 5 miles of easy) walk to the truck, but what do you do with this 250 lb piece of dead weight in the middle of hell? Support the show

Interview with President of Beta USA Tim Pilg - Episode 14

November 14, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Today we chat with Tim Pilg, the president of Beta USA. We cover Tim's backstory in dirt bikes and his rich history in our sport. He gives us amazing insights into the company and how the bikes get from Italy to the USA. We find out what is important to Beta as a company and how they make decisions on their bikes. Tim talks about many of the things that makes a Beta dirt bike special, and whom they are making these bikes for. We will also cover the future of the Beta lineup as it relates t...

Mandatory and Optional Safety Gear for Off Road and Enduro Riding - Episode 13

November 07, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

We have mandatory safety gear and optional safety gear in our sport. We are going to talk about those things and which is which. Plan on spending between $500 on the low end - $1000 on the mid end - and Over 2K on the high end. The good news is that quality gear lasts a long time. I can still wear my first riding boots that I bought in 2010. Know that your helmet will need to be replaced if you hit your head hard. Don’t gamble on that. They are designed to absorb one really good hit. I ...

Are Aftermarket Parts Really BETTER? Episode 12

November 01, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Let's get real here for a minute - there is a ton of money spent on aftermarket parts in the off road dirt bike world. I think it’s more than motocross: skid plates, protection, radiator guards, billet covers, billet parts, auto clutches, steering dampening, disk guards, swing arm guards, plastics, grips, foot-pegs, clutch levers, risers, bars, brake levers, motor mods, head mods, carburetors, shift levers, brake pedals, radiator fans, batteries, headlights, sprockets, hand guards, kick ...

It's my first dirt bike (offroad)! What should I buy?? Episode 11

October 29, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

For most adult men looking to get into dirt biking, I would suggest either a 250 4 stroke, or a 125/150 2 stroke. The reason for these models is they don’t have too much power. Most people make the mistake of buying a bike that has too much power and it gets them into trouble. The bigger motors also make the bikes feel heavy, and tend to ride you more than you ride the bike! Keep in mind that you aren't marrying the bike. You will have it on average 2-4 years and then try something diffe...

Lectron Fuel Systems Interview with Brooks Tomblin - Episode 10

October 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

https://www.lectronfuelsystems.com https://www.dirtbikechannel.com/lectron-carburetors Brooks Tomblin and I talk about the performance carburetors they produce for the dirt bike fanatics out there. Company has been around since 1974 Company advertises: Better fuel atomization, better throttle response, better fuel economy. What is your history with dirt bikes? Can you give us a brief history of Lectron as a carburetor manufacturing company? 2014 dirt bike application timeframe? St...

2020 Beta 200RR Initial Thoughts after 4 Hours - Episode 9

October 22, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

This is not my full review. This is just my initial thoughts from the 4 hours I've ridden the bike. Beta has done an awesome job with this bike overall. When you look at what Beta accomplishes with these bike, and the price point knowing they make far less bikes than many of manufacturers, it's pretty incredible. Motor Very good bottom end and grunt in the technical stuff. Feels more punchy than a 200cc bike. It really screams on the top end. It has stank on it! This is the bett...

EFI Will Save The 2 Stroke Dirt Bike - Episode 8

October 18, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Is it perfect? Nope. But it's getting very close. We are now 3 model years into this. Why will EFI will save the 2 stroke dirt bikes? Here are some of the reasons we talk about in this podcast. Emission standards in Europe Euro 4 and Euro 5 - Those are a Big Deal. If KTM can't sell a 2 stroke in Europe, they can't sell them in the USA and the 2 stroke goes bye bye! Many people are getting and will get their first experience on how a 2 stroke motor can really run. Most people aren’t ev...

If I could only have ONE bike - What would it be??? - Episode 7

October 11, 2019 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

People ask this question over email all the time. People asked me to do a podcast episode on it...sooo here you go. I don't want to spoil it, but if you know very much about me, this won't be much of a surprise! Support the show

Jay Clark Interview - Episode 6

October 07, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Today’s special guest is Jay Clark. We talk about his unique place in the dirt bike world and where the industry is headed as a whole. Many of you know Jay’s work and have been following it for years. Others of you have been following his work, but didn’t know it. If you have ever read a dirt bike magazine or looked at a “shootout” in one way or another, chances are Mr. Clark here has had a hand in it. Jays’s personal organization is Jay Clark Enterprises where he works with a core grou...

Josh Knight Interview - 2019 ISDE Race/Bike Preparation Interview with Kevin Egbert - Episode 5

October 03, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Today's special guests are Josh Knight and Kevin Egbert. Josh is a two time ISDE (International Six Days Enduro) Gold Medalist and has also won a silver medal at ISDE. Josh has been selected as one of the USA Club Team members to represent the USA at the 2019 International Six Days Enduro event held in Portugal. He is an accomplished 24 year old rider from Utah with his roots in camping with his family and friends. Dirt bikes are a very important part of his life. Kevin is the owner of Mo...

"Over and Out" Riding Events - Kelly McCaughey Interview - Episode 4

September 30, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Ever wanted to know how to get more involved in dirt bikes as a woman? Ever wanted to get advice on how to get your wife or girlfriend more involved in the sport? Today's guest, Kelly McCaughey is the founder of "Over and Out" which is an annual multi-day, women's only riding event in the north east part of the United States. She has some fantastic insights for all of us. Find more information about Kelly and her events by visiting her website. https://www.overandoutmoto.com Kelly was a...

Rich Larsen 511 Interview - Episode 3

September 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Rich and I sit down and discuss all things dirt bike related. We talk about how his racing career started and how that career has evolved over time. We get into how often he rides and what that training regimen looks like. Why the switch from Enduro Cross to Hard Enduro and where he thinks the industry is headed. Rich will tell us why he rides a 250cc two stroke instead of the popular 300cc bikes. He'll also tell us his favorite and least favorite parts about racing. What are the best t...

Introduction to Dirt Bike Channel Podcast

September 21, 2019 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MB

It all beings here. I plan on having a wide variety of topics with a number of special guests and interviews here. I love learning by audio and listen to a number of podcasts and audio books. Hopefully this will be a valued part of of your week and you listen on your way to work, or the trail. Email [email protected] if you have ideas for episodes. Support the show

2020 KTM 300 and 250 XC TPI Bikes 40 Hour Review - Episode 2

September 21, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

I now have nearly 40 hours on the 2020 TPI bikes. They are two of the best running dirt bikes I have ever been around. They probably are the best running bikes I have ever had. I have 20 hours on the 2020 KTM 300 XC TPI and the same on the 250 XC TPI. KTM has been making these bikes consistently better each year. I can really tell that when I compare them directly to the 2019 carbureted bike and the 2019 TPI bike that I still have. When you ride them back to back, that becomes clear. S...

My Dirt Bike Genesis - How I Got Started - Episode 1

September 20, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

How did we get here? It all started at 2 years old on the front of "billy goat", my dad's 1980 Honda 500 XLS dirt bike. We chronicle from those early days up to the present day with more than 40 dirt bikes under my belt in the last 8 years. Support the show