2022 Kawasaki KX250 Aden Keefer's Loretta Lynn's Race Bike Build

Build: Jamie Ellis/Twisted Development
Photos: Spencer Owens
Video: Spencer Owens/Simon Cudby
Loretta Lynn’s has come and gone, so it’s time to reveal all the work that went into a great 2022 Kawasaki KX250 race machine. My son Aden is a lucky little [insert explicative here], and although he’s not oblivious to that fact, he also has to listen to his dad talk about what he didn’t have growing up. I mean, I heard the same thing when I was 16 from my dad, so why not pass that blessing on? As parents, we always try to give our kids what we didn’t have, and this 2022 Kawasaki KX250 Garage Build is something I would have killed for when I was 16. In 1992, when I was 16, I was on a 1990 Suzuki RM125 with the rear tire flipped backward to get that sharp edge going again and some touch-up paint on that blue frame. A lot of companies came together to help Aden with a bike that a lot of teenagers would love to take for a rip. Here’s a list of parts that was included in this build.
PARTS LIST:
TWISTED DEVELOPMENT
Cylinder Head Work, Twisted Development Cam Spec, Pro Circuit Valve Spring Kit, J&E HC Piston, ECU Mapped By Twisted Development, TD Electronic Water Pump, Sano Metal Super-Finishing on Internal Engine Parts
td-racing.com
PRO CIRCUIT
Ti-6 Muffler System, Shifter, Pro Circuit Fork/Shock Re-valve Spec #AK2.0
procircuit.com
REKLUSE
Torque Drive Kit
rekluse.com
DUNLOP
MX3S/MX33 13.5/12.5 PSI
dunlopmotorcycletires.com
PRO TAPER
Evo Race Team Bend (cut to 804mm), 13/51 Sprockets
protaper.com
DID
ERT3 HD Gold Chain
didchain.com
RENTHAL
Half Waffle Soft Grips
renthal.com
ARC
RC-8 Perch/Lever
arclevers.com
ZRT
Throttle Tube
zrthrottle.com
BLUD RACING
10/40 Pro Series Oil
bludracing.com
RENEGADE
SX Pro Race Fuel
stanbensonracing.com
WORKS CONNECTION
Pro Launch Start Device
worksconnection.com
DECAL WORKS
Custom Shimmer Graphics/Pre-Prints
decalworks.com
GUTS RACING
Ribbed Seat Cover
gutsracing.com
TWIN AIR
Power Flow Kit
twinair.com
ACERBIS
Green Plastic
acerbisusa.com
ABOUT DECAL WORKS
Founded in 1989 by Ron and Janeen Joynt, DeCal Works has been the industry leader in pre-printed decals and custom graphics for 30 years. With a passion for racing and innovation, DeCal Works has, since its early days, focused its attention on high-quality products with great customer service.
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[@jameskrause8902]

Damn, this bike sounds worth claiming.

[@profloors147]

Really enjoyable to watch Aden ride.. textbook elbows and shoulders

[@edsonroadmoto]

On dynos, 4 strokes get more grunt or low end when you do the following: longer headers, thermo wrap the header or heat treat/ nickel plating, and a little back pressure on the exhaust. Top end wouldn’t be hindered either. Downside is the thermo wrap is best for dry track conditions. Heat treating / Nickel plating is good for anything.

[@jeffwixon1828]

Great looking bike, Not flashy but still looks cool and you’re looking good on it

[@paulhatch9020]

Great insight guys. Could u run something on hear of keefer testing regarding where and how u have mounted the launch control button? It’s driving me mad on mine cause the cockpit is so crowded especially when u run handguards. I’m only assuming yr still running the launch control?? Cheers kris any help would be appreciated

[@Sha0linstyle]

When rider says their handlebar is the same angle has they forks; is it the same angle has the bike on the stand or as on the ground. It doesn't have the same angle when the suspension has the load on. .

[@3rdlineplug]

How does Team Green deal with amateurs? Do they give bike with PC equipment, just the bike, or do they just give out contingency? Im curious only because of the fact this bike has TD and PC equipment on it.

[@elprincipevegeta860]

I think they give you like 50 percent discount

[@Lionsfan24]

No they give him 2 bikes and a few parts

[@gabekooiker1290]

Kris has some experience building fast bikes lol

[@jjwa5410]

Kris can we get more Heather in these vids?

[@lizzydog5728]

IT'S LIKE PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT CLAIMS RULE IS TO KEEP IT FAIR AND PROMOTE TALENT VS CASH!

[@kx250fforlife]

These pro circuit pipes are so ugly. The ti4 was such a sick looking pipe

[@wfodavid]

C'mon man, my kid went from a CR 125 to a KTM 125 and although it was faster it wasnt stable. That was. a while ago. I like your info but this was Waaaay tooo far. Sorry PC. Sorry!