If you have the fitness and confidence in ability I'd be racing 250 with a serious intention to top 10 and eventually getting a ride. 450 you may feel faster but there is like 20 past champions in that class and its a tough sell. Assuming you want to make a real go of it!
If he can ride this fast on a 250. He can ride faster on the 450 The 450 is the next big step It just sounds slower. Cause u cant rip it But staying low in gears he will be way faster then the 250
I took a picture with Jeff Walker at Iron Man I was so nervous. Taking a picture with someone with cool dirt bike vlogs to me was a very big thing. Keep up the great work JWalk841
Honestly bro from seeing the supercross vids I say you need a lot more seat time before even attempting to hit a race. Take this time prep for outdoors and hit supercross hard every chance you get. No need to wad yourself to not even make the night shows. Get that experience way up before attempting it✊🏼💪🏼
Second this, I appreciate that he's worked so hard to get where he is as a rider but his skillset at the moment definitely favours outdoors. Would love to see him race 250 (because jwalk+250=rails) but I'll still be here supporting him whichever route he takes.
@@addisonburn8508 right. Even tho he’s just as fast as guys making the night show he just doesn’t have near the exp they have. so why attempt it and take that high pct of risking getting hurt to not even make it in when you could put in work for outdoors and do something while getting more exp on SX. He’ll get there for sure just needs that seat time. Iv Rosen SX a cpl times and people who’s never done it and just sees it honestly has no clue. It’s soooo much harder than it looks from the sidelines. It takes a lot of time and work to get it down. I just don’t want him to rush it and hurt himself because he feels like us fans want him to race SX.
Fun fact, at 120lbs, stock suspension is exactly like supercross suspension for me. For the first time ever I got my suspension done and for the first time since I've been riding since 1998, I felt what suspension does and it's amazing. So, I said that to say this, I feel your pain lol That scrub around @5:00 though
Nice man. Also that last 180 left hander before you head back to the Glen Helen sign, you are so fast through that corner I keep expecting you not to make that corner but you nail it perfectly.
Love the videos man! I'm an Ohio guy too! Would love to take a class with you or ride at the same track someday! You rep Ohio and Michigan well! JWalk slays!!!!
@@maxroth2949 yamaha’s are top of the line for sure, i just hate the way they sound with a stock exhaust. i like the way the factory bikes sound with the full fmf system on, sounds clean.
I run a stiff suspension indoor and out. It's a feel you have to get use to. I ride real hard and over jump what I can and land a lot of the time in the flats, and I slam the woops.
450 Jeff, you answered your question. Your 250 will just not have the speed compared to the factories guys even though you have the speed yourself. I feel this is your year and although you feel faster on a 250, once you start riding around the factories guys you will feel like your racing against 450s. Plus less maintenance for yourself. Either way you choose we will be cheering you on!
@@jaysmokey not always true for everyone. I’m a heavier ( 180lb) 250 east coast mid pack b class rider and I definitely keep them on the stiff side because I’m heavy for a 250 but I definitely like riding with them softer than most people my weight probably would . Just feels better in the corners for me , if I have them to stiff I get the front end knifing like way too much when going fast through flat corners. Forgot to mention I’m on a 2021 kawi. The KYB on the 2021 is such an improvement from the SHOWA that was on my 2016
@@SoleAddictions the thing is when you have super stiff forks you have to ride it really hard for it to work. You prolly dont like stiff forks because you cant ride it at the level it needs to be in order to see the results from it. Im not nocking at you im just going off the rider profile you listed.
@@TheWickedRuts nah I definitely get it and know when it’s nice to have stiffer forks , I ride at the settings listed on vital mx that their test riders think is best . I clicked it in and felt perfect . They’re not completely stiff but also not super soft . I definitely ride the 250 for about everything it’s worth for being stock . Gonna need to move to 450 soon but trying to get every bit of racing out of the 250 I can especially since it’s a 2021 it’s brand new ya know . But I ride the shit out of it , I live near club mx so a lot of the b class riders In my area are crazy fast and should prob move up into a class they just stay down in b class because they know they can win .
@@SoleAddictions I was actually just about to ask that. I’m pushing 210 and I’ve had the hardest time on my 2019 yz250f Ik I have a better skill set then those I’m racing but I keep getting walked down on when I’m on my 250f ( I can be fully pinned 4th gear and just get like slowly passed with half the revs ) has that ever happened to you
@@syndicatemotos7534 yeah man I’ve definitely had some kids that are like 120-130 pull by me on the straights so I’ve had to get my corner speed way up to compensate cus I’m 180-187 on a bad day lol. I definitely think you would have better luck on a 450 , local 450 classes aren’t too gnarly so I think you should definitely be good in it! I heard from a prior pro that if your going to ride a 250 you either need to be 180 and under or you need to send off your suspension to have it valved for your weight . I’m lucky I’m right on the verge so I can run stock suspension, but I still am considering sending it out to factory connection to get it valved .
Argyll MX in northern california I think 2 hours to San Fransisco and in the morning is loose dirt than can be compacked almost like soil but at the end of the day all the bikes have made it hard great track
Hey Jeff love the vlogs bro after hearing what you were saying about which class you should race in outdoors personally I think that you should race the 250 class manly beacause you have this freshly built twisted 250 and I feel like you do look faster and almost more comfortable on the 250. Plus the 250 class isn't quite as stacked as the 450 class is this year and you would probably have more of an advantage qualifying because most of the 250 guess get broke off in Supercross lol. Just an opinion but love the vlogs and love that your in cali now.
Glen Helen is a "Sand Track" in the sense that there is like a small layer of sand, and then rock hard base under it. Going down there is nottttt fun, some rider died there a couple months ago.
jeff shouldn’t have to say how steep and how off camber sections are...the ppl judging are the ppl that have never raced a day in their life. the ppl that dedicate their life to this understand. good work brother i been supporting you for a while and every time you ride you improve a ton! 💪🏽
You were looking good even with the SX suspension! Need to ice the wrist and hit SX in the afternoon. Don't cut corners! All seat time makes you better
I totally get having a competitive bike in the 250 class requires spending some bucks. The 450 class to place in the top 10 would be a miracle, no devaluing your skills it's just the list of big dogs in the 450 class. I say go 250 and make it reliable for the whole season. I think you'll be able to pull a top 10 on a 250👍 good luck to you either way. I just know I want to see you on the TV. 📺
Here is the thing with your weight and hight. If you can make the mains on the 250 then you could have an advantage during the moto's, thats if you train and get ready for it. On the 450 it kinda comes down to just making the mains and getting in.
Jeff, please try the Mobius wrist braces. They will help a lot. Broke both my wrist at Washougal and suffered for a long time. Tried one and it solved the problem, so I bought the second. And where did you get the RS-12? Yosh is saying it’s not available. Thanks!
I say skip this west coast and focus on 450 outdoors, come back fitter and strong with more hunger from the year you missed out for the 250 supercross. Don’t rush it to get injure Jeff safest plan and maybe turn some heads in the 450 paddock, #841✌️
There was one 180 turn were you would slam it in there and hit the rut flawlessly. It looked fast on the GoPro so we know that means you were scooting.
My kidneys hurt just watching this lol. Might have been plusher if you grabbed a couple of fence standards off the side of track and put those in your triple clamps.
If you have the fitness and confidence in ability I'd be racing 250 with a serious intention to top 10 and eventually getting a ride. 450 you may feel faster but there is like 20 past champions in that class and its a tough sell. Assuming you want to make a real go of it!
God bless, Jesus loves you
To be competitive on a 250 you need to spend big dollars on the engine on the 450 its a pipe a vortex and your ripping
@@MrBigfella1234 thats exactly what Jeff said
I totally second this. There is such a massive roster to try and beat.
Jeff said at 17:20 he felt faster on the 250.
I say you race the 250 class for outdoors. You look way faster on the 250! Killin it Jeff 🤙🏼
God bless, Jesus loves you
If he can ride this fast on a 250. He can ride faster on the 450
The 450 is the next big step
It just sounds slower. Cause u cant rip it
But staying low in gears he will be way faster then the 250
@@BarrieBuskruitZV he rode 450 s before but went to a 250 for Supercross
@@BarrieBuskruitZV he has a Kim 450 sxf factory edition
I took a picture with Jeff Walker at Iron Man I was so nervous. Taking a picture with someone with cool dirt bike vlogs to me was a very big thing. Keep up the great work JWalk841
What was it like meeting Jeff? He seems chill 😎
Honestly bro from seeing the supercross vids I say you need a lot more seat time before even attempting to hit a race. Take this time prep for outdoors and hit supercross hard every chance you get. No need to wad yourself to not even make the night shows. Get that experience way up before attempting it✊🏼💪🏼
Second this, I appreciate that he's worked so hard to get where he is as a rider but his skillset at the moment definitely favours outdoors. Would love to see him race 250 (because jwalk+250=rails) but I'll still be here supporting him whichever route he takes.
@@addisonburn8508 right. Even tho he’s just as fast as guys making the night show he just doesn’t have near the exp they have. so why attempt it and take that high pct of risking getting hurt to not even make it in when you could put in work for outdoors and do something while getting more exp on SX. He’ll get there for sure just needs that seat time. Iv Rosen SX a cpl times and people who’s never done it and just sees it honestly has no clue. It’s soooo much harder than it looks from the sidelines. It takes a lot of time and work to get it down. I just don’t want him to rush it and hurt himself because he feels like us fans want him to race SX.
He needs to stop sitting on the seat. Stand up even in the corners
Day 9 of Cheering on Jeff: GO JEFF!
my guy
@@JeffWalker84 keep it up
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Great way to start off a new week. I'm sure it'll be a banger. Keep it going jeff🤘🔥
Mondays don't always suck!
Banger as always! 🤟🏼
Here’s my 2 cents from a chubby B rider. 250 looks good on you bb. Shred that.
Super grateful for this insight into the mentality of someone trying to make it in supercross. Gassed to be here from the start. Keep rippin Jeff 🤟🏼🤙🏼
Fun fact, at 120lbs, stock suspension is exactly like supercross suspension for me. For the first time ever I got my suspension done and for the first time since I've been riding since 1998, I felt what suspension does and it's amazing. So, I said that to say this, I feel your pain lol
That scrub around @5:00 though
when I watch your videos it cheers me up after a long day of hard work thank you for the super sick videos hopefully you can hit 1 mil soon!!
Nice man. Also that last 180 left hander before you head back to the Glen Helen sign, you are so fast through that corner I keep expecting you not to make that corner but you nail it perfectly.
Here was me just sitting thinking "not seen a upload from Jwalk in a while" 10mins later and it pops up... Must he a Walker thing... 😂✊🏻
what am i thinking right now
@@JeffWalker84 just like Batman. When you think that he’s gone, he comes back when we need him most
@@JeffWalker84 clan Walker... Awesome... 😂
That's what I was thinking too man lmao
@@delph7262 my man. 👌🏻
Love the videos man! I'm an Ohio guy too! Would love to take a class with you or ride at the same track someday! You rep Ohio and Michigan well! JWalk slays!!!!
Dude was flying around the track, even with super cross suspension. Super cool to watch👌
What I'm doing: riding my 3.5 hp crappy minibike around my grandpas backyard hitting homemade jumps
What I feel like I'm doing: this video
Maybe go with a yz250f. Then you havet the best engine for the 250 class
i don’t know about that one, the YZ’s are pretty solid but they sound like shit.
If he’s going 250s this year then it’s going to be on that KTM
Just got my 2021 yz250f and it’s awesome
@@maxroth2949 yamaha’s are top of the line for sure, i just hate the way they sound with a stock exhaust. i like the way the factory bikes sound with the full fmf system on, sounds clean.
5:03 made me clench my teeth lmaoooo chill out
I run a stiff suspension indoor and out. It's a feel you have to get use to. I ride real hard and over jump what I can and land a lot of the time in the flats, and I slam the woops.
Keep grinding, look forward to seeing you on either bike. Tell Bridgette Hello!
love to see some 250 racing from you
Go Jeff, rooting for you! (Ryan’s mom) 😊
Thank you so much Linda!! Ryan has been a huge help. I can’t thank him enough😁
Nive to see you on the MX tracks! , the supercross stuff is probably more exciting for the rider than to watch. :)
Love the videos man keep the spirits up hope your wrist heals up good.
Can you do a tips video on how you hold on while going so fast on a rough track without getting arm pump instantly thanks Jeff.
I haven’t watched the video yet but no matter what happens your still the man for trying this
Why don you run a mobius wrist brace?
Love it when your out there wooing people haha good times!!! 👍👍👍
Please tell you are going back 450 for the outdoors!!
BTW I hope you will give the new CRF a shot! Miss the red bike!
Keep it up Jeff looking good !!
I actually forgot you were riding a 250 right now...that bike pulls those hills very well.
450 Jeff, you answered your question. Your 250 will just not have the speed compared to the factories guys even though you have the speed yourself.
I feel this is your year and although you feel faster on a 250, once you start riding around the factories guys you will feel like your racing against 450s.
Plus less maintenance for yourself.
Either way you choose we will be cheering you on!
Warning ! You may get arm pump from watching this video. lol Great job Jeff !
even with a bum wrist and SX suspension,you still win practice...dope dude
Cant wait for the day that I see you Shredding with Roczen and Tomac
Keep riding through the pain, STRETCH x2 Hydrate x2
Nice line on the back tables against the wall where you land on the hill kind of!
Your my hero.
James stewart suspension so stiff caused half his wrecks
@@jaysmokey not always true for everyone. I’m a heavier ( 180lb) 250 east coast mid pack b class rider and I definitely keep them on the stiff side because I’m heavy for a 250 but I definitely like riding with them softer than most people my weight probably would . Just feels better in the corners for me , if I have them to stiff I get the front end knifing like way too much when going fast through flat corners.
Forgot to mention I’m on a 2021 kawi. The KYB on the 2021 is such an improvement from the SHOWA that was on my 2016
@@SoleAddictions the thing is when you have super stiff forks you have to ride it really hard for it to work. You prolly dont like stiff forks because you cant ride it at the level it needs to be in order to see the results from it. Im not nocking at you im just going off the rider profile you listed.
@@TheWickedRuts nah I definitely get it and know when it’s nice to have stiffer forks , I ride at the settings listed on vital mx that their test riders think is best . I clicked it in and felt perfect . They’re not completely stiff but also not super soft . I definitely ride the 250 for about everything it’s worth for being stock . Gonna need to move to 450 soon but trying to get every bit of racing out of the 250 I can especially since it’s a 2021 it’s brand new ya know . But I ride the shit out of it , I live near club mx so a lot of the b class riders In my area are crazy fast and should prob move up into a class they just stay down in b class because they know they can win .
@@SoleAddictions I was actually just about to ask that. I’m pushing 210 and I’ve had the hardest time on my 2019 yz250f Ik I have a better skill set then those I’m racing but I keep getting walked down on when I’m on my 250f ( I can be fully pinned 4th gear and just get like slowly passed with half the revs ) has that ever happened to you
@@syndicatemotos7534 yeah man I’ve definitely had some kids that are like 120-130 pull by me on the straights so I’ve had to get my corner speed way up to compensate cus I’m 180-187 on a bad day lol. I definitely think you would have better luck on a 450 , local 450 classes aren’t too gnarly so I think you should definitely be good in it! I heard from a prior pro that if your going to ride a 250 you either need to be 180 and under or you need to send off your suspension to have it valved for your weight . I’m lucky I’m right on the verge so I can run stock suspension, but I still am considering sending it out to factory connection to get it valved .
Argyll MX in northern california I think 2 hours to San Fransisco and in the morning is loose dirt than can be compacked almost like soil but at the end of the day all the bikes have made it hard great track
Gasgas mc250!! Just got mine a couple weeks ago and absolutely love it
Hey dude, could you do a video on your GoPro settings? I want my footage to look like yours haha
Look for a video by The Loam Ranger on GoPro settings. He does POV mountain biking and his GoPro settings are dope 😉
Looking good on the 250. Whatever you choose will be sick but it would be interesting to see you riding red again, but this time on the gas gas
Hey Jeff love the vlogs bro after hearing what you were saying about which class you should race in outdoors personally I think that you should race the 250 class manly beacause you have this freshly built twisted 250 and I feel like you do look faster and almost more comfortable on the 250. Plus the 250 class isn't quite as stacked as the 450 class is this year and you would probably have more of an advantage qualifying because most of the 250 guess get broke off in Supercross lol. Just an opinion but love the vlogs and love that your in cali now.
Absolutely shredding it nice Moto👍😁🔥
Race 250 you look so good on it love your videos
Glen Helen is a "Sand Track" in the sense that there is like a small layer of sand, and then rock hard base under it. Going down there is nottttt fun, some rider died there a couple months ago.
So a stock 450 is close to the modded 450. But the 250 mods smokes the stock 250.
You should try out LACR in Palmdale. It's pretty sandy but a smooth track.
Hope ou make it for west coast!!! rooting for you!
Keep grindin... Should come out to Colorado and ride with Deeo and I
JWalk on a GasGas two-fiddy 😉
Sweet video Jeff🔥🔥🔥
Two 450 Gas Gas bikes would be sick!! You get to be on a *red bike* again but also get the same features of a KTM.
You should ride lacr. It’s a super fun track
jeff shouldn’t have to say how steep and how off camber sections are...the ppl judging are the ppl that have never raced a day in their life. the ppl that dedicate their life to this understand. good work brother i been supporting you for a while and every time you ride you improve a ton! 💪🏽
Personally I think you should ride whatever bike you find most fun. If the process is enjoyable then you’ll do great.
Supercross suspension on a rough moto track = arm pump for dayz
You should do more free riding, I enjoyed it a lot
Mad respect dude! Keep it up!
Love the vids Jeff. Keep grinding!
4:20 big boy on the 450 wasnt pleased
cause he on a honda
What's the current chin mount setup you're using Jeff?
You were looking good even with the SX suspension! Need to ice the wrist and hit SX in the afternoon. Don't cut corners! All seat time makes you better
So.... Curious why you can't/don't/won't adjust your suspension for the ride... If the rebound is too slow - turn it out...???
Good job mate! Looking good.
what is youre watch for. Great video keep it up
I totally get having a competitive bike in the 250 class requires spending some bucks. The 450 class to place in the top 10 would be a miracle, no devaluing your skills it's just the list of big dogs in the 450 class. I say go 250 and make it reliable for the whole season. I think you'll be able to pull a top 10 on a 250👍 good luck to you either way. I just know I want to see you on the TV. 📺
Yessss a new video!!!
Do you stand or sit when riding these types of tracks
Here is the thing with your weight and hight. If you can make the mains on the 250 then you could have an advantage during the moto's, thats if you train and get ready for it. On the 450 it kinda comes down to just making the mains and getting in.
Well.. at least it’s stiff enough to hold up in the stroke down that mountain😄
there was a movie stot there once its called bennets war i think its on netflix you should check it out
Just watched that Saturday. Great movie
@@jacobberens6613 Yes sir
Jeff, please try the Mobius wrist braces. They will help a lot. Broke both my wrist at Washougal and suffered for a long time. Tried one and it solved the problem, so I bought the second. And where did you get the RS-12? Yosh is saying it’s not available. Thanks!
Which GoPro Mount you use ?
You look pretty really good on the 250 . . . . . 450 is stacked . . .
Bro have you ever ride sxf 350 2019 and after ? If yes what’s your opinion for this bike
Looks like you are having fun! Keep up the work and make your dreams reality. :)
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Pretty cool seeing that he parks in the same spot I do when I go there
Ride the 250 class! Both are obviously insanely tough but I think you can do really well on a 250!
Yo this looks like the first track that the one dude rides in Bennett’s war
250s for sure bro I rekon you will smash it !!
5:03 Holy shit !!!🤯🤯
You should see if you can go to the deegan compound
you gotta come out to the wick 338 in Massachusetts it's an awesome track
dude before ever ride you should show us the kit your ripping also you are my sons favorite youtuber and rider
watching this makes me want to get back on the dirt
Tienes q venir a España a entrenarrrr..... hay circuitos muy buenos
I say skip this west coast and focus on 450 outdoors, come back fitter and strong with more hunger from the year you missed out for the 250 supercross. Don’t rush it to get injure Jeff safest plan and maybe turn some heads in the 450 paddock, #841✌️
Did Bridget come to cali with you?
I was wondering if you were racing Supercross at Daytona
Do some rock climbing forearm stretches with heat and cooling
Sorry I’m not that smart on bikes but what makes super cross suspension difficult for other riding?
Do you do local training ? Trying to get my kids to advance. Thank for the content
Hope you get dressed for supercross soon, it would be Nice to see you lining up at the gate
Yoooo ready to shreddy
There was one 180 turn were you would slam it in there and hit the rut flawlessly. It looked fast on the GoPro so we know that means you were scooting.
Do you have spring forks or something?
I don’t know if I missed it or not but are you racing super cross this season?
13:45 When I see the only person I know at a Motocross track
My kidneys hurt just watching this lol. Might have been plusher if you grabbed a couple of fence standards off the side of track and put those in your triple clamps.
Hope to see you at red bud or high point
I’ll be rocking that merch
You should look up Zac Spano in Temecula, you'd have fun with him and he's got an connection with AEO Motorsports