Hearing people cheer for you is amazing man, I know you are frustrated, but literally a second or two away is something to be super proud of.... Please keep at it another season!!!!
Damn those LCQ races. I admittedly shouted several profanities when you got tangled up in that crash. The crowd was definitely pulling for you and Lesher. 🏍️🔥
Over before it even started! I knew it was a gamble going to the inside but if I didn’t crash it might have worked out! I appreciate the cheers from everyone
Good job, dude! You’ve already proven yourself - you rip the 2-smoke while dropping similar and better lap times than most of the 450s in deep qual tracks. Enjoy the talent you have! You’re gonna make Ironman to finish off the season 💪🏻
Your not just a racer your a chill dude, I think it's safe to say the majority of your subs are here for you now, the ups and downs etc. We're here for the journey bro just keeping doing what your doing because you love it! It's also fun to watch. Good luck at Ironman, wish you the best bud! I'm 32 and still race here in Upstate NY sometimes but nothing like it was growing up. Now I have to be at work on Monday lol. You're living your dream keep having fun with it; it won't last forever!
I blame myself for the failure to qualify here. I spent weeks building the biggest loudest most ridiculous airhorn ever to cheer on our hero here then i couldnt get to the track until the lcq. 🤦♂️ in all seriousness I saw you filming during motos and you actually apologized to me for not making it. Let me tell you again you dont owe me or anyone else anything you gave it everything you had and i had a literal blast 😂😂 cheering you on every lap. Dig the videos keep being you man its what makea these videos the best. (Ps hope that gas money i gave ya got you home😂😂)
Dude takes 3 solid months off the dirt bike. 90 day detox. No more traveling wearing yourself out, you’ve lost that special feeling of when you hop on the bike and ride onto the track for the first lap. The love for it, the excitement, the confidence, the spark. It’s always great to step back and heal and grow and get back to what you love. Call it a break a reset whatever you want. But beginning of your video it just sounds like your drained and spent.
Idk if I’ll be able to afford to take that much time off but I’m definitely planning a little time off riding and a lot of time off of traveling 😂 but you’re right I’m totally missing that and need it back! I’m in need of a reset for sure and I’m excited for it to get back to feeling good and loving it as much as possible
Hey man, we are proud of you either way. Every Saturday we pray you make it in, but if not, we still know you're going to have some great content. So just keep grinding and we will keep supporting! W ewould support you even if you chose to ride a 450.
Mr. Matty B !!!!!! You are the man behind the bars , making all of us pre-mix riders ( and strokers too ) very very prouud and excited to see your riding/racing/recording etc , very very inspiring !!!! I race a 2023 KTM sx 250 60:1 'r and a 92 KTM MX 500 smoker ( Big daddy ) lol 😁 and I am happy with breaking into the top 5 in vet and plus 40 class - but usually mess around with 10th and like last weekend 14thth , awww the struggle lol but as you do and show us every video - YOU AND WE love this sport like no other !!! Matt you are the working man's MX ambassador buddy for all of us !!!!!!! Keep it pinned Mr B - keep your head up and rock it like you do - and cant wait to see you at Iron Man !!!!! BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP
Hell yea thank you glad you’re enjoying! That’s awesome glad you’re out there getting after it, will do got one more chance to prove myself at Ironman!
Very cool for Phatheads to help you out! If the AMA would pull their heads out of their a$$ and let 250cc bikes run the 250cc class I feel you would qualify easily. EVERYONE I talk to that watches motox wants a 250 class and an open class. Like it used to be.. but yeah they are too scared that it won't be a fart cannon on the podium lol. No choice. We love ya out here in the Midwest Matty.
Sick footage as always ! I rode Friday in that meck and it was insane , guys wadding and flat out cartwheels out of nowhere down the hills , you're a madman ..and the step down triple HaHAAAA, get stoked for a better bike at Ironman bro.
Impressive watching you pilot the YZ250 around Budds creek, maybe not the results you are looking for but your still battling and giving up ten or more HP to the 450's
Don't be to hard on yourself the track conditions although good when you're up against 60hp bikes my man you're doing great. If you were in Australia 250 2strokes can race in the 250 4stroke class at the national level. Love the cheers you get on the smoker 💪💪💪👏👏👏👏 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Matt MX takes a lot of mental strength. Work on getting your head in the right place and you will be surprised on how well you can ride . If I recall every pro has a trainer except for Chad Reed . Reed was very head strong some people might not like him for that because maybe he was viewed as cocky . All I and trying to say is get your head right and your body will follow .. you have the skills needed to compete at this level ( even on a 2 stroke ) . Now go out there and kick some butt man !
You’re right! It’s been a lot to handle but I just wanna ride like myself. After the season I got some rebuilding to do, gonna send it one last time at Ironman!
No shortage of throttle cable stretching out there, ✊ but like you said, gotta flow the whole track and maintain momentum. Luke makes a good head for the YZ250, eh? I run one too.
Ya gotta try and stay out of your head. Dont entertain thoughts of doubt. If you can relax and try to disconnect from your thoughts while you ride, muscle memory and instinct will take over and you will be 1 with the bike like on a practice day. Meditation may help my friend, and i guarantee it wont hurt. Mad respect for ya brother, keep making them memories and remember to stay present during all these incredible experiences 🤙
@mattburkeen820 That's for sure. I ride a 250sx in the A class so I get the love as well as the struggle. Since you have a decent following, is it out of the question to try a 450 next year? Mapping and some VP and you can ride lazy compared to hanging it out now..
Mudds Creek, we call those storms Warthogs. Many of times waking up in the tent in three inches of water. We woke one sun with Beasly outside the tent, race was cancelled and he said sign a waiver and get some motos in. This was way before the intrawebs. 3 long motos, steaks at outback and the drive back to Baltimore.
Left the east coast in 2004. Phoenix had 6 tracks pretty close for a few years, they starting going away as the years past. I was done with Moto by 2015. Phoenix was getting the me. Found a perfect place to retire and left Jan 2020.
You definitely sent it! Maybe a bit too hard, like you said. I Remember that tip from Marc de Reuver: Deep tracks: Go a bit slower into the turns = faster out of them. Because you don't bury the front. Handy for next time they decide to flood the track.
Your 2:10 laps looked good. How much were you off by? The guy in the LCQ start just ran you over, jesus. The LCQ, you picked off a few right( or it looked like )? I love the video though, you get a great feel of the pace and difficulties of the track.
Have you ever made a video of your workout/training regimen for conditioning and a practice track nearby? Of course all vital for winning races, what you get out of racing is what you put into it.
I have not, my workout routine is actually super basic so didn’t think it was too interesting and I haven’t been practicing since I don’t have a practice bike and am smoked all the time from all my travel
Next week at ironman. Ask to chase one of your buddies on their fast lap. Its easier to chase and you ride better when youre trying to pass someone. (Some people. Me) tend to send it too hard when being chased and make too many mistakes. At ironman chase rodbell on his fast lap and i guarantee you will qualify straight in
I wouldnt really beat yourself up too much over Budds. You and Lesher were only 7/10 of a second apart in qualifying and I believe he finished around 13th in the LCQ. Both you 2 are excellent riders and that track was not kind to 250 2 strokes. It was SUPER deep in qualifying and over watered in just about every corner. Even Jett called it mudds creek on the PA I was right by big gulp triple. The 450s were getting robbed of power coming out of that corner and from the looks of your go pro, sounds like you were getting robbed of power just about everywhere else. BTW idk how you drive around the country race to race. After spectating back to back weekends at Budds and Dilla, only 3-4 hrs away from my house max, I'm glad to watch the finale on my couch this weekend 😂😂
I’m not too down about it I just need to put it together out there! Was a tough track for 2 strokes in the morning but I could have made it happen if I rode good. And yea it’s got me super worn down I’m excited for a little break after the season!
lots on your mind, the track is what it is. its the same for all. lol ruff, what i heard in this practice section was the bike sounded like you were always looking for the right gear, the bike souded really strong, arm pump comes from not being comfortable on the bike., by the way your going super fan fast, that will do it too. Sending lots of support from texas to the iron man, go get them two smoke Matty.
I know your a smokin man at heart like myself. Mixin gas and haulin ass is part of life. However, I must say. I got onto a 23 yz450f the other day. EXTREMELY impressed. I’ll go into why. I Did not like the older 22 style chassis. So I stuck to ktm. Everything I ride has a carb except one bike that I use for bad weather that’s hard to jet in, which at the time is 21.5 a Fc 450 RE. I race vet expert/pro off-road, intermediate moto for reference. that 23 yz450f will out corner my 450 AND my 300 two stroke gp bike. Which is a Husqvarna as well……With mx tech A kit on it….. The yz450 can change lines mid corner like a 2t and feels much lighter than the previous generation. I’m selling my ktm 450 to swap to the yamaha as my efi/button don’t think about it bike. I love my ktm 2 strokes and will always ride them and they’ll never be sold. I was following when you blew up your last 450. I know you said you’d never go back. Long story short… the new bike is so good you may want to give it a peak for certain situations. Truly an amazing ride.
@@mattburkeen820 I’d never give mine up either but there is a tool for every job is the way I look at it. Beyond the noise and the zap the reason I ride a 2t is cornering. Ability to change lines. That 450 has that. Just doesn’t have the smell sound or 2 stroke rev but in certain situations I could see myself choosing it over my VERY expensive VERY dialed 300 2t. I do feel you in my soul though. Sometimes the desire to go faster overwhelms the need to be smokin at all times. It hurts me when that happens but the going fast makes me feel better 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@mattburkeen820 hahahaha I feel that. Got out today and realized I have no idea where the limit is on my bike anymore. Put some mx tech a kit on it, complete fork and shock and the thing is so hooked up I can’t even get it to unglue so I can find the edge of traction. The thing can change lines going up an off camber hill that’s falling away from you 😂😂😂 does it get any better? 2 strokes rule.
@@mattburkeen820 next time your out Arizona way drop me a line I’ll drag ya down some of our faster more moto esque trails we have. Our tracks aren’t that great out here unfortunately unless you know someone with a private spot. Tons of killer off-road though. Which I grew up riding. Tired of it all now though and feeling a move on the horizon so I can get more track time and less trail time.
I went to Budscreek , pretty cool seeing you, was sad you didn’t make it in the big race, keep up the fight, I do enjoy your videos,BTW, you looked pretty damn fast to me Matt
Dude if this was any other sport (Baseball for example, those guys strike out all the time) You still would be considered doing well! Keep up the hard work man and good things will come your way. Just like they say in baseball ... You are due for one man! Now go out there and HAMMER DOWN MATTY B !!!!
Thank you I appreciate the kind words! Just wanna get back to riding and feeling like myself. Excited to try to finish out strong and get back to where I belong!!
Hey Matt you should try and borrow a built 300cc motor to run for the last round. Even with the 300 motor you would still be down on power compared to everyone else. I'd love to see you with a BRC 500cc motor stuffed into your YZ250 frame. Then you'd have an equal playing field against the competition. Love the effort brother!!!
Bro there was people rolling aroound everywhere thats ridiculous and what im seeing is your headset needs to be tightend up or tbh get a steering stablizer you would think its for head shake but no it will tighten up tbe whole chassis and keep your rear wheel planted l3mme ask whats your tire combo and are you a fan of those bars you need to remember your riding a two stroke because its fun n if yiur not having fun then smoke some weed and chill out bro i promise you will stop all the bullshit doubting yourself and your riding will totally change and if your not about that life no shame in the game its not for everyone maybe just try and really focus leave the gopro and really put your head in the game brother Youre on a two stroke and if you want to go fast you gotta back it down a litttle smooth is fast find your flow and just dont worry about the gopro or anything focus on the track and be smooth
Yea some people don’t respect others laps at all but just the way she goes I guess! And I was having some suspension issues I didn’t realize at the time, should be fixed for this weekend. Thank you I appreciate it!!
Yea man your def having some good moments it's just hard to get to that 2:05 -2:08 that you need with not as much hp, I might be wrong but I don't think any 2strokes quald maybe 1 if that and I know your faster then that i saw you there on a 250f last year battling with deegz quite a bit in a race its just the hp imo but you def looked good!
Nah no 2 strokes qualified at this one, I let everyone down 😭 unfortunately I’m riding like a different guy than last year, I just gotta get it together!
@@mattburkeen820 nah brother your pushing I can tell its just not easy to give up that much hp on those boys, 4strokes will pull out of that slop 2strokes just won't at times so don't beat yourself up, if you qaul in a 2stroke thats a huge accomplishment!!!
Mindset could definitely have a lot to do with it. I imagine you feel some pressure to perform for the channel, doing all this traveling and want it justified. I wonder if you stoped riding to qualify, and instead rode to go fast because thats what racers like to do, if it would relieve some of that pressure and let you ride smoother. Nor sure, but its a thought. Chin up bro, being anywhere near the top 40 in AMA 450 class is wild imo
You ain’t wrong! I really don’t feel much pressure but I’m not sure what’s going on, I just wanna ride like I know how. At this point I’m just going out and trying to have fun and hopefully that will get me feeling better, thank you I appreciate it!!
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” T. Roosevelt
Hearing people cheer for you is amazing man, I know you are frustrated, but literally a second or two away is something to be super proud of.... Please keep at it another season!!!!
The cheers and support is about the only thing that has kept me going!! Not sure what the future will hold but I’ll keep everyone up to date!
Damn those LCQ races. I admittedly shouted several profanities when you got tangled up in that crash. The crowd was definitely pulling for you and Lesher. 🏍️🔥
Over before it even started! I knew it was a gamble going to the inside but if I didn’t crash it might have worked out! I appreciate the cheers from everyone
Good job, dude! You’ve already proven yourself - you rip the 2-smoke while dropping similar and better lap times than most of the 450s in deep qual tracks. Enjoy the talent you have! You’re gonna make Ironman to finish off the season 💪🏻
Thank you!! Just trying to finish it off strong these last several performances haven’t been cool with me!!
Your not just a racer your a chill dude, I think it's safe to say the majority of your subs are here for you now, the ups and downs etc. We're here for the journey bro just keeping doing what your doing because you love it! It's also fun to watch. Good luck at Ironman, wish you the best bud! I'm 32 and still race here in Upstate NY sometimes but nothing like it was growing up. Now I have to be at work on Monday lol. You're living your dream keep having fun with it; it won't last forever!
Thank you I appreciate that! Got one more chance to prove I belong out there gonna try to make it count!
We're always hardest on ourselves. Heck, Sexton tucks it & blows every race! 😂 Keep being you, Matty B.!
I’ll always keep being me no matter what, no choice! Thanks for watching
I blame myself for the failure to qualify here. I spent weeks building the biggest loudest most ridiculous airhorn ever to cheer on our hero here then i couldnt get to the track until the lcq. 🤦♂️ in all seriousness I saw you filming during motos and you actually apologized to me for not making it. Let me tell you again you dont owe me or anyone else anything you gave it everything you had and i had a literal blast 😂😂 cheering you on every lap. Dig the videos keep being you man its what makea these videos the best. (Ps hope that gas money i gave ya got you home😂😂)
Hahahahah nah it’s all on me, but your air horn was sick though!! Thank you I appreciate the support and that absolutely helped thank you!!!
Finish off the season strong next week, and no matter what we all still ❤ u matty b
No choice, thank you!!
Keep hammering dude ❤
No choice!!
Dude takes 3 solid months off the dirt bike. 90 day detox. No more traveling wearing yourself out, you’ve lost that special feeling of when you hop on the bike and ride onto the track for the first lap. The love for it, the excitement, the confidence, the spark. It’s always great to step back and heal and grow and get back to what you love. Call it a break a reset whatever you want. But beginning of your video it just sounds like your drained and spent.
All that solo driving is nuts, what a champion to do all what he has solo
Idk if I’ll be able to afford to take that much time off but I’m definitely planning a little time off riding and a lot of time off of traveling 😂 but you’re right I’m totally missing that and need it back! I’m in need of a reset for sure and I’m excited for it to get back to feeling good and loving it as much as possible
nah i love these videos no matter what. keep posting
Thank you I appreciate it, we will keep it going no choice!
Keep going Matty B. Love the journey your on. No Choice!
No choice indeed we will keep on keepin on, thank you for always watching I appreciate it!!!
@@mattburkeen820 as long as you keep doing the content I’ll watch
I appreciate it!!
Steve mentioned this week that you haven’t made one since being on the show, so you need to get back on there to reverse the curse!
I’m down!!
Hey man, we are proud of you either way. Every Saturday we pray you make it in, but if not, we still know you're going to have some great content. So just keep grinding and we will keep supporting! W ewould support you even if you chose to ride a 450.
Thank you I really appreciate that!! Gonna do my best to finish it off strong and get in there at Ironman, no choice!
Mr. Matty B !!!!!! You are the man behind the bars , making all of us pre-mix riders ( and strokers too ) very very prouud and excited to see your riding/racing/recording etc , very very inspiring !!!! I race a 2023 KTM sx 250 60:1 'r and a 92 KTM MX 500 smoker ( Big daddy ) lol 😁 and I am happy with breaking into the top 5 in vet and plus 40 class - but usually mess around with 10th and like last weekend 14thth , awww the struggle lol but as you do and show us every video - YOU AND WE love this sport like no other !!! Matt you are the working man's MX ambassador buddy for all of us !!!!!!! Keep it pinned Mr B - keep your head up and rock it like you do - and cant wait to see you at Iron Man !!!!! BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP
Hell yea thank you glad you’re enjoying! That’s awesome glad you’re out there getting after it, will do got one more chance to prove myself at Ironman!
I believe in you matty b you got this for the last round
Thank you I appreciate that!!
Great post. The onboard camera quality was two thumbs up!! Keep twisting' that throttle!!!
Thank you glad you enjoyed it! Will keep it going the best I can, no choice!
Another great video!!!
Thank you!
Very cool for Phatheads to help you out! If the AMA would pull their heads out of their a$$ and let 250cc bikes run the 250cc class I feel you would qualify easily. EVERYONE I talk to that watches motox wants a 250 class and an open class. Like it used to be.. but yeah they are too scared that it won't be a fart cannon on the podium lol. No choice. We love ya out here in the Midwest Matty.
Very appreciative of them the bike ran great! Would be cool but I doubt we ever see it, no choice but to just send it harder against the 450s!
Not a quitter or a qualifier!! 2 strokes for life!! Still badass either way
😂😂😂😂 you got me there
Sick footage as always ! I rode Friday in that meck and it was insane , guys wadding and flat out cartwheels out of nowhere down the hills , you're a madman ..and the step down triple HaHAAAA, get stoked for a better bike at Ironman bro.
HaHAAA
Impressive watching you pilot the YZ250 around Budds creek, maybe not the results you are looking for but your still battling and giving up ten or more HP to the 450's
Trying our best! I got more in the tank just haven’t been proving it
Don't be to hard on yourself the track conditions although good when you're up against 60hp bikes my man you're doing great.
If you were in Australia 250 2strokes can race in the 250 4stroke class at the national level.
Love the cheers you get on the smoker 💪💪💪👏👏👏👏
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Thank you I appreciate it! Just wanna ride like myself out there. And damn that sounds nice!!
@@mattburkeen820 💯💯💯💯💯
Gotta love the neutral monster on the yamaha lol
Yea it got me big time 😂😂
God do I miss GoPro footage from these nationals.
Right! Miss the helmet cam action
I am a super fan fan! Let’s GOOOOOO! 😂
No choice! 😂😂🤙🏻
Bike is gonna be ready for Ironman!! Get some popcorn 🍿 come hell or high water were getting in Ironman !!
Matt MX takes a lot of mental strength. Work on getting your head in the right place and you will be surprised on how well you can ride . If I recall every pro has a trainer except for Chad Reed . Reed was very head strong some people might not like him for that because maybe he was viewed as cocky . All I and trying to say is get your head right and your body will follow .. you have the skills needed to compete at this level ( even on a 2 stroke ) . Now go out there and kick some butt man !
You’re right! It’s been a lot to handle but I just wanna ride like myself. After the season I got some rebuilding to do, gonna send it one last time at Ironman!
No shortage of throttle cable stretching out there, ✊ but like you said, gotta flow the whole track and maintain momentum. Luke makes a good head for the YZ250, eh? I run one too.
Got no choice! And yea it ran great I was really happy with it!
Ya gotta try and stay out of your head. Dont entertain thoughts of doubt. If you can relax and try to disconnect from your thoughts while you ride, muscle memory and instinct will take over and you will be 1 with the bike like on a practice day. Meditation may help my friend, and i guarantee it wont hurt. Mad respect for ya brother, keep making them memories and remember to stay present during all these incredible experiences 🤙
You’re right! Just a lot easier said than done. Thank you I appreciate it!!
@mattburkeen820 That's for sure. I ride a 250sx in the A class so I get the love as well as the struggle. Since you have a decent following, is it out of the question to try a 450 next year? Mapping and some VP and you can ride lazy compared to hanging it out now..
I’ve thought about it but I really didn’t like the 450 I had last year and think I can do pretty much the same on my 2 stroke if im riding good
@mattburkeen820 Honestly I feel the same on my 250sx. At any rate, I enjoy watching the journey and I wish you the best!
#trymeditation
Mudds Creek, we call those storms Warthogs. Many of times waking up in the tent in three inches of water.
We woke one sun with Beasly outside the tent, race was cancelled and he said sign a waiver and get some motos in. This was way before the intrawebs. 3 long motos, steaks at outback and the drive back to Baltimore.
Haha place is kind of a disaster besides the national
Left the east coast in 2004. Phoenix had 6 tracks pretty close for a few years, they starting going away as the years past. I was done with Moto by 2015. Phoenix was getting the me. Found a perfect place to retire and left Jan 2020.
You definitely sent it! Maybe a bit too hard, like you said. I Remember that tip from Marc de Reuver: Deep tracks: Go a bit slower into the turns = faster out of them. Because you don't bury the front. Handy for next time they decide to flood the track.
100% I sent it too hard, I didn’t follow the basic rules of going fast just didn’t use my head 😭
Your 2:10 laps looked good. How much were you off by? The guy in the LCQ start just ran you over, jesus. The LCQ, you picked off a few right( or it looked like )? I love the video though, you get a great feel of the pace and difficulties of the track.
I was off by a couple seconds but the second practice was faster and I never even finished a decent lap. Thank you for watching glad you’re enjoying!
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Lucky the weather was good for that week. Budds was Mudds Creek for the previous weeks smh. Stay up Keep going Matt 💪
It was still mudds creek because they decided to drain all of marylands water supply on the track Saturday morning 😂😂 will do thank you for watching!!
Still badass no matter how ya slice it …👌🏼good job man
Thank you!!
Least ur out there having a fkn go Matty onya dude
No choice!
Have you ever made a video of your workout/training regimen for conditioning and a practice track nearby? Of course all vital for winning races, what you get out of racing is what you put into it.
I have not, my workout routine is actually super basic so didn’t think it was too interesting and I haven’t been practicing since I don’t have a practice bike and am smoked all the time from all my travel
Next week at ironman. Ask to chase one of your buddies on their fast lap. Its easier to chase and you ride better when youre trying to pass someone. (Some people. Me) tend to send it too hard when being chased and make too many mistakes. At ironman chase rodbell on his fast lap and i guarantee you will qualify straight in
I was gonna try that in this one but it didn’t work lol, definitely gonna try again, one more chance at Ironman!
aye our boy Shawn Rife helped prep that track🤣🤣
I don’t think he was happy with the water levels either 😂
I wouldnt really beat yourself up too much over Budds. You and Lesher were only 7/10 of a second apart in qualifying and I believe he finished around 13th in the LCQ. Both you 2 are excellent riders and that track was not kind to 250 2 strokes. It was SUPER deep in qualifying and over watered in just about every corner. Even Jett called it mudds creek on the PA I was right by big gulp triple. The 450s were getting robbed of power coming out of that corner and from the looks of your go pro, sounds like you were getting robbed of power just about everywhere else.
BTW idk how you drive around the country race to race. After spectating back to back weekends at Budds and Dilla, only 3-4 hrs away from my house max, I'm glad to watch the finale on my couch this weekend 😂😂
I’m not too down about it I just need to put it together out there! Was a tough track for 2 strokes in the morning but I could have made it happen if I rode good. And yea it’s got me super worn down I’m excited for a little break after the season!
fastest yz rider in the world
Not lately 😂😭
Still here with ya Matty. No choice!
No choice, thank you!!
Im telling ya, take some preload out of the powervalve spring. Free mid-range HP.
I was having some suspension issues that I didn’t really realize until after the race, I’ll fill you guys in during the Ironman vlog
lots on your mind, the track is what it is. its the same for all. lol ruff, what i heard in this practice section was the bike sounded like you were always looking for the right gear, the bike souded really strong, arm pump comes from not being comfortable on the bike., by the way your going super fan fast, that will do it too. Sending lots of support from texas to the iron man, go get them two smoke Matty.
True! Send it but just couldn’t put it together. Thank you I appreciate it!!
I know your a smokin man at heart like myself. Mixin gas and haulin ass is part of life. However, I must say. I got onto a 23 yz450f the other day. EXTREMELY impressed. I’ll go into why.
I Did not like the older 22 style chassis. So I stuck to ktm. Everything I ride has a carb except one bike that I use for bad weather that’s hard to jet in, which at the time is 21.5 a Fc 450 RE.
I race vet expert/pro off-road, intermediate moto for reference. that 23 yz450f will out corner my 450 AND my 300 two stroke gp bike. Which is a Husqvarna as well……With mx tech A kit on it….. The yz450 can change lines mid corner like a 2t and feels much lighter than the previous generation. I’m selling my ktm 450 to swap to the yamaha as my efi/button don’t think about it bike. I love my ktm 2 strokes and will always ride them and they’ll never be sold.
I was following when you blew up your last 450. I know you said you’d never go back. Long story short… the new bike is so good you may want to give it a peak for certain situations. Truly an amazing ride.
I haven’t tried the 23 yet I’ll have to get a ride on one! I’m a 2 stroke guy though I can’t see myself giving it up!
@@mattburkeen820 I’d never give mine up either but there is a tool for every job is the way I look at it. Beyond the noise and the zap the reason I ride a 2t is cornering. Ability to change lines. That 450 has that. Just doesn’t have the smell sound or 2 stroke rev but in certain situations I could see myself choosing it over my VERY expensive VERY dialed 300 2t.
I do feel you in my soul though. Sometimes the desire to go faster overwhelms the need to be smokin at all times. It hurts me when that happens but the going fast makes me feel better 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hahaha sometimes I feel like I don’t wanna go any faster than I do on my 2 stroke 😂
@@mattburkeen820 hahahaha I feel that. Got out today and realized I have no idea where the limit is on my bike anymore. Put some mx tech a kit on it, complete fork and shock and the thing is so hooked up I can’t even get it to unglue so I can find the edge of traction.
The thing can change lines going up an off camber hill that’s falling away from you 😂😂😂 does it get any better? 2 strokes rule.
@@mattburkeen820 next time your out Arizona way drop me a line I’ll drag ya down some of our faster more moto esque trails we have. Our tracks aren’t that great out here unfortunately unless you know someone with a private spot. Tons of killer off-road though. Which I grew up riding. Tired of it all now though and feeling a move on the horizon so I can get more track time and less trail time.
Get it matty!
No choice!
I went to Budscreek , pretty cool seeing you, was sad you didn’t make it in the big race, keep up the fight, I do enjoy your videos,BTW, you looked pretty damn fast to me Matt
Thank you I really appreciate it, sorry I couldn’t give you guys a 2 smoke to cheer for all day long!
If nothing else, ARay has to be proud of your send level.
I sure would hope so 😂😂😭
Dude if this was any other sport (Baseball for example, those guys strike out all the time) You still would be considered doing well! Keep up the hard work man and good things will come your way. Just like they say in baseball ... You are due for one man! Now go out there and HAMMER DOWN MATTY B !!!!
Thank you I appreciate the kind words! Just wanna get back to riding and feeling like myself. Excited to try to finish out strong and get back to where I belong!!
Hey Matt you should try and borrow a built 300cc motor to run for the last round. Even with the 300 motor you would still be down on power compared to everyone else. I'd love to see you with a BRC 500cc motor stuffed into your YZ250 frame. Then you'd have an equal playing field against the competition. Love the effort brother!!!
I can't believe in this day and age of 4 stroke technology, 250 smokers can't be in the 250 class to race.
I think that ۰AMA does it on purpose, so nobody does run to 2strokes
Yeah, fuck it run a 500
I’d love to try a 300 some time, never had one or ridden one but would be interesting to see how much better it is! Thank you I appreciate it!!
Do some more crashville vids…. Go and get a bunch of people to meet you and watch some more arena crash!
No more racing at Crashville 😭
man the guy on the honda in the beginning is kind of an airhead
Yea I was bummed on that one, he’s a good dude but not sure what he was doing
I think we can blame this season on Steve. After doing his privateer pod it’s been nothing but bad luck!
Hahaha nah it’s on me I gotta ride better! I won’t get any better blaming my failures on others
Bro there was people rolling aroound everywhere thats ridiculous and what im seeing is your headset needs to be tightend up or tbh get a steering stablizer you would think its for head shake but no it will tighten up tbe whole chassis and keep your rear wheel planted l3mme ask whats your tire combo and are you a fan of those bars you need to remember your riding a two stroke because its fun n if yiur not having fun then smoke some weed and chill out bro i promise you will stop all the bullshit doubting yourself and your riding will totally change and if your not about that life no shame in the game its not for everyone maybe just try and really focus leave the gopro and really put your head in the game brother
Youre on a two stroke and if you want to go fast you gotta back it down a litttle smooth is fast find your flow and just dont worry about the gopro or anything focus on the track and be smooth
Yea some people don’t respect others laps at all but just the way she goes I guess! And I was having some suspension issues I didn’t realize at the time, should be fixed for this weekend. Thank you I appreciate it!!
Thank you, hit the like button fans.😊
Thank you!!
Yea man your def having some good moments it's just hard to get to that 2:05 -2:08 that you need with not as much hp, I might be wrong but I don't think any 2strokes quald maybe 1 if that and I know your faster then that i saw you there on a 250f last year battling with deegz quite a bit in a race its just the hp imo but you def looked good!
Nah no 2 strokes qualified at this one, I let everyone down 😭 unfortunately I’m riding like a different guy than last year, I just gotta get it together!
@@mattburkeen820 nah brother your pushing I can tell its just not easy to give up that much hp on those boys, 4strokes will pull out of that slop 2strokes just won't at times so don't beat yourself up, if you qaul in a 2stroke thats a huge accomplishment!!!
Thank you I appreciate it I just know I can do it on the 2 stroke!
@@mattburkeen820 I hope to see ya in there brother!
Next week will be better
Hope you remembered my Tee Shirt
It’s coming in tomorrow!
Thank you my friend, I'll wear it with pride !
Good Luck !@@mattburkeen820
Thank you!!
Mindset could definitely have a lot to do with it. I imagine you feel some pressure to perform for the channel, doing all this traveling and want it justified.
I wonder if you stoped riding to qualify, and instead rode to go fast because thats what racers like to do, if it would relieve some of that pressure and let you ride smoother.
Nor sure, but its a thought. Chin up bro, being anywhere near the top 40 in AMA 450 class is wild imo
You ain’t wrong! I really don’t feel much pressure but I’m not sure what’s going on, I just wanna ride like I know how. At this point I’m just going out and trying to have fun and hopefully that will get me feeling better, thank you I appreciate it!!
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” T. Roosevelt
Damn right! No choice!
you were catching other riders with no problem.
Was trying!
Who was the goon that got in your way?
He’s definitely not a goon lol but it was Zack Williams. He’s been qualifying faster than me so maybe I’m the goon 😂😭
Lcq first turn bombs are not in the contract!
They were on Saturday 😂😂😂😭😭
Stay hungry bro
No choice!
Nah run a 500!.. people should be able to be able to run 500 2banger against the 450s. It’s a joke otherwise.
That would be gnarly!
Been enjoying the content all summer, but it's starting to look like it's time do something else
Yea I’ll be the judge of that 😂😂
People are cheering you on man. Get focused. Stick with it.
Thank you we ain’t giving up, no choice!!
yeah its getting old
And you’re STILL watching 😂😂😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻