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FXR One on One: Matt Chase
01 October 2026

FXR One on One: Matt Chase

The Steve Matthes Show on RacerX

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Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The Engine R&D man at Race Tech talks about his path to making it there, wrenching for Robin and Blose, the RT suspension and engine seminars coming up, working on the 27 YZ250F and more.

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00:00 Intro and FXR sponsor read
02:28 Race Tech's open knowledge philosophy
04:25 MMI school and getting into mechanics
07:57 Transition into engine building
09:11 Suspension vs. engine gripes
15:47 Maxxis/FXR ad read and seminar dates
17:02 Racetech.com seminar details
19:09 Throttle bodies and reverse motor airflow
21:15 Vintage bike work at Race Tech
22:28 Why Matt stepped back from wrenching
24:01 Jerry Robin's career-ending injury
27:19 Aftermath and the rider-mechanic bond
28:45 Firepower ad read and intro to Kris Blose
33:45 Blose now doing suspension at Next Level
35:36 Oversized valves and cylinder work talk
40:17 Standout models: YZ250F and KTM 250
42:36 Steve's carburetor jetting war stories
45:09 Sign-off and thanks to Matt