Episode 14: Get to Know Blake Wilkey

05/04/20 • 93 min

In this episode we get to know Blake Wilkey! Blake is the legend behind the Urban Assault videos, Shreddy Lyfe brand and an ambassador for a sponsor list longer than his 10 foot #DeathBoat! He also has a sweet new Polaris RZR Pro XP built to the nines and we're super stoked to bring you into the shreddy world to get to know the man behind the brands!

Quick link: sxsguys.link/episode14

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0:00:26 - Introduction 0:01:31 - The Wilkey Works Shop 0:04:23 - The Social Media Machine 0:05:43 - Background in Fabrication 0:16:24 - Life Before Urban Assault 0:18:54 - The Bug Inspiration 0:21:00 - MX Background 0:23:51 - Healthy Mindfulness 0:25:38 - Urban Assault 0:36:13 - Shark vs. Megalodon 0:40:44 - The New Car Itch 0:41:53 - The Mako Shark 0:42:59 - The Slug Shark/Mint 400 0:44:50 - The Death Boat 0:52:43 - Shred, Bed or Dead 0:54:02 - The Qatar Experience 0:60:37 - The Mini Shark (Polaris RZR Pro XP) 1:03:42 - Smart vs. Dumb Shocks 1:07:09 - Mini Shark Suspension 1:12:12 - RZR Pro XP Electrical System 1:12:40 - The Shreddy Lyfe 1:17:03 - Small Business Advice 1:18:49 - Life Work Balance 1:20:37 - The Shreddy Lyfe Show 1:22:51 - Building a Community 1:26:06 - 'Rona's Rescheduling 1:28:40 - Upcoming Events 1:30:27 - Places to Follow Blake 1:32:04 - Wrap Up

Applicable Links

Blake Wilkey (Facebook, Instagram) Shreddy Lyfe (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) Wilkey Works (Facebook) Urban Assault (YouTube) Beaumont MX Shread (YouTube) Death Boat Specs & Walkaround (YouTube) Havasu Assault (YouTube) The Shreddy Lyfe - Episode 1 (Qatar, YouTube) MavTV

Blake's Sponsors

Heatwave Gladiator Tires Method Race Wheels Pedal Commander Rigid Industries PRP Seats HP Tuners Full Throttle Batteries Flowmaster Exhaust Boxo USA Tools Rugged Radios King Shocks Mob Armor Ceramic Pro Buggy Whips Speed Society Gearhead Coffee Maxima Race Oils RCV Performance FK Rod Ends Swift Powder Coat Rockford Fosgate

Quick link: sxsguys.link/episode14

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Applicable Links

Blake's Sponsors

Previous Episode

Episode 13: ‘Rona & Things

In this episode of the SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we discuss Covid induced cabin fever, the Baja Designs lighting package being gathered for Ian's X3 RC, five things you can do in your garage while waiting out the pandemic and future projects on the RZR and X3!

Short Link: sxsguys.link/episode13

Rundown

0:00:38 - Staying Busy 0:01:37 - Speed UTV 0:02:24 - 3-Speed Transmission 0:04:04 - Dual Shifters 0:05:08 - Largest Drive Shaft/Gears 0:06:44 - Traveling CV Axels 0:08:11 - Hands-on with Speed UTV 0:09:26 - Speed UTV Branded Tires 0:09:58 - Saying Goodby to Roxor 0:13:22 - Covid Cabin Fever 0:17:05 - 5 Things to Do During 'Rona 0:23:24 - Up Coming Projects 0:25:05 - Baja Designs First Looks 0:27:54 - Sector Seven Lighted Mirrors 0:33:57 - Rugged Radios 0:35:53 - Recording Radios on GoPros 0:36:55 - Getting Ready to Test 0:38:04 - Regifting 0:38:45 - Fuel Bladder Options 0:40:57 - First Aid Kits 0:41:41 - Ian's Rigging Lust 0:44:25 - We Should Be Certified 0:47:59 - New Content Partners 0:49:38 - What We're Watching 0:54:39 - East Coast Riding Feedback 0:59:45 - What Are You Watching? 1:00:04 - Coming Up 1:02:13 - We DON'T Recommend This 1:03:20 - Wrap Up

Applicable Links

Speed UTV Mahindra Roxor Baja Designs Baja Designs OnX6+ & RTL First Look (SXS Guys) Baja Designs OnX6+ Light Bar (Amazon) Baja Designs OnX6+ Light Bar with Shock Tower Mount for Maverick X3's (Amazon) Baja Designs RTL Rear Chase Light Bar (Amazon) Baja Designs S1 Headlight Replacement Kit for Can-Am Maverick X3's (Amazon) Baja Designs LP4 Pod Lights (Amazon) Sector Seven Sector Seven Spectrum Lighted Mirrors Rugged Radios Rugged Radios 60 watt UTV Radio Kits Sony Portable Audio Recorder (Amazon) GoPro Hero 7 Black (Amazon) GoPro Hero 7 Audio Adapter (Amazon) GoPro Hero 8 Black (Amazon) GoPro Hero 8 Media Mod (Amazon) Rotopax (Amazon) Giant Loop (Amazon) MyMedic (Amazon) Mac's Tie Downs Factor 55 (Amazon) The Story Till Now (YouTube)

Next Episode

Episode 15: Builds & Prep

In this episode of the SXS Guys Offroad Podcast, we cover the lack of industry news, Northwest events that are still going off and take a quick dive into the new cage on Ian's X3 and the vehicle prep required for some upcoming overland rides!

Quick link: sxsguys.link/episode15

Rundown

0:00:14 - We're back in the studio! 0:01:02 - Change of Events/Shows 0:05:06 - The Dunes are Open 0:06:25 - What We're Up To 0:07:32 - Ian's New Custom Cage 0:13:30 - Glass vs. Polycarbonate 0:14:47 - Murder Hornets 0:18:02 - Custom Cage Process 0:19:55 - Baja Designs S1 Headlights 0:24:30 - Give Your Stator a Break 0:26:31 - More Things to Install 0:30:52 - Smart Charge Your Batteries 0:33:07 - Smart Charge with NOCO 0:40:50 - GPS Your Way Through 0:48:35 - In Car Communications 0:49:49 - Pressure to Finish 0:51:10 - Wiring Nightmare Solution 0:55:14 - Let the Trip Prep Begin 0:57:24 - Can-Am X3 Break-In 0:59:04 - Upcoming Overland Rides 1:04:15 - More Upcoming Events 1:06:54 - Wrap-Up