2019 KTM 450 SX-F factory edition review

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Edited Date/Time 2/21/2019 1:08am
Michael lindsay on vacation ? am i the only one thinking about Aj Catanzaroo when looking at the skill of the test riders ?
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where did he go?
really liked the guy, hope it wasn't cost cutting
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Big E 2/14/2019 6:51am
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He is starting his own media/testing deal, similar to what Keefer does.
fullfloater 2/14/2019 7:08am
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He's gone? What a shame!
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Anonymous (not verified) 2/14/2019 8:34am
2/14/2019 8:34am Edited Date/Time 9/1/2026 6:11pm
Gona be tough to replace ML. Good luck with the new adventure ML! See you at the track
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Tarz483 2/14/2019 8:37am
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Big E wrote:
He is starting his own media/testing deal, similar to what Keefer does.
I hadnt heard that , good luck with your new adventure ML!
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fourfourone 2/14/2019 8:47am
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pretty sure hes staying part time on vital
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fourfourone wrote:
pretty sure hes staying part time on vital
He’s actually been part-time for a while, and has a few things to wrap up here before diving headfirst into his own program. We wish him the best in his new endeavors. We feel like Vital was a great launching pad for him.

As far as cost-cutting? No. Actually, we’ve been expanding, adding Sean Klinger last year, and we’re currently in the midst of hiring for a new content creator position. We’re actually growing.
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fourfourone 2/14/2019 9:59am
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fourfourone wrote:
pretty sure hes staying part time on vital
GuyB wrote:
He’s actually been part-time for a while, and has a few things to wrap up here before diving headfirst into his own program. We wish him...
He’s actually been part-time for a while, and has a few things to wrap up here before diving headfirst into his own program. We wish him the best in his new endeavors. We feel like Vital was a great launching pad for him.

As far as cost-cutting? No. Actually, we’ve been expanding, adding Sean Klinger last year, and we’re currently in the midst of hiring for a new content creator position. We’re actually growing.
You can always hire me as your east coast go to guy!
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GuyB 2/14/2019 11:03am
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We may be on the lookout for some test riders...and product testers. Smile
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mattyhamz2 2/14/2019 11:35am
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We may be on the lookout for some test riders...and product testers. Smile
I know a guy that would love the job! Wink
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MxKing809 2/14/2019 12:21pm
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GuyB wrote:
We may be on the lookout for some test riders...and product testers. Smile
GuyB - I shot you a couple emails about something - and PM’d Klinger in a project ML and I were working on. Is there a better way to contact you and him?

I was just replying to your @vitalmx email, and was hoping you saw it.

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fourfourone 2/14/2019 12:36pm
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GuyB wrote:
We may be on the lookout for some test riders...and product testers. Smile
I'm sure you guys could use another average Vet rider! Laughing
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Big E wrote:
He is starting his own media/testing deal, similar to what Keefer does.
Seriously?
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MxKing809 2/14/2019 3:13pm
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Big E wrote:
He is starting his own media/testing deal, similar to what Keefer does.
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Seriously?
Yeah. He’s very good at it. Keep in mind that this work is usually done behind the scenes... and doesn’t always get published out like keefer does.

Good for ML taking a leap and branching out.
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East coast here looking for some work. Lol.
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Bike test videos went down the drain in the past year. Dirt Rider is junk after Keefer left, TWMX is done so no more reviews by Pat Foster, and now Vital does not have ML. The only one worth watching is Racer X with Ping.
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NeedMoto 2/14/2019 4:59pm
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ML couldn't handle the pressure he was getting for not following through with his (A-Kit) suspension shootout.

J/K ML Evil

Good luck in your new endeavors!
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ML512 2/14/2019 6:27pm
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ML couldn't handle the pressure he was getting for not following through with his (A-Kit) suspension shootout.

J/K ML Evil

Good luck in your new endeavors!
Yup, I couldn't take the pressure, it was eating at me and I just couldn't figure out how to bottom them... Laughing Tongue

Thanks for the kind words everyone!
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ML512 2/14/2019 6:29pm
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Bike test videos went down the drain in the past year. Dirt Rider is junk after Keefer left, TWMX is done so no more reviews by...
Bike test videos went down the drain in the past year. Dirt Rider is junk after Keefer left, TWMX is done so no more reviews by Pat Foster, and now Vital does not have ML. The only one worth watching is Racer X with Ping.
I'll be doing plenty of videos, actually many more...including one on the 19 450 FE...it'll just be another week or so till I get my hands on it.
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ML512 2/15/2019 10:13am
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Big E wrote:
He is starting his own media/testing deal, similar to what Keefer does.
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Seriously?
Yup, seriously.
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mattyhamz2 2/15/2019 10:44am
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Big E wrote:
He is starting his own media/testing deal, similar to what Keefer does.
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Seriously?
ML512 wrote:
Yup, seriously.
Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here.

Are you going to be doing everything on your own or do you have other test guys that will be working with you, kind of like what Keefer does?
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opyguy 2/15/2019 10:47am
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Someone hire Pat Foster!!!
Love that guys reviews.....
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ML512 2/15/2019 11:00am
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Someone hire Pat Foster!!!
Love that guys reviews.....
Pat is still Maeda's guy and Donn has a plan, you'll still be seeing Pat around for sure.
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ML512 2/15/2019 11:01am
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Seriously?
ML512 wrote:
Yup, seriously.
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Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here. Are you going to be...
Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here.

Are you going to be doing everything on your own or do you have other test guys that will be working with you, kind of like what Keefer does?
Hmmm, mostly myself. I'll have my usual crew come Shootout and for other group projects.
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been part timer for a while.. seems he has been 24/7 Vitalmx for many years now. Always great professional job.
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Yup, seriously.
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Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here. Are you going to be...
Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here.

Are you going to be doing everything on your own or do you have other test guys that will be working with you, kind of like what Keefer does?
ML512 wrote:
Hmmm, mostly myself. I'll have my usual crew come Shootout and for other group projects.
Well if you ever need anyone else Wink jp!

Are you going to be doing podcasts or just articles on a website and things like that?
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ML512 2/15/2019 2:54pm
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tek14 wrote:
been part timer for a while.. seems he has been 24/7 Vitalmx for many years now. Always great professional job.
I was a contributor for about 6 months, then full time for a little over 4 1/2 years, then part time for the last about six months...although the first two months or so of that I was basically working full time Laughing
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Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here. Are you going to be...
Can't wait for you to get up and running ML! Good luck and we are going to miss you around here.

Are you going to be doing everything on your own or do you have other test guys that will be working with you, kind of like what Keefer does?
ML512 wrote:
Hmmm, mostly myself. I'll have my usual crew come Shootout and for other group projects.
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Well if you ever need anyone else Wink jp!

Are you going to be doing podcasts or just articles on a website and things like that?
Mostly video and a bit of podcasts. I’ll explain what exactly is going on in a couple weeks, super excited about it. Smile
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ML512 wrote:
Hmmm, mostly myself. I'll have my usual crew come Shootout and for other group projects.
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Well if you ever need anyone else Wink jp!

Are you going to be doing podcasts or just articles on a website and things like that?
ML512 wrote:
Mostly video and a bit of podcasts. I’ll explain what exactly is going on in a couple weeks, super excited about it. :)
Mostly video and a bit of podcasts. I’ll explain what exactly is going on in a couple weeks, super excited about it. Smile
I'm sure others are with me on being excited to see what you have going on.

You should get Fant on one of your podcasts. I'm sure that would be interesting Laughing
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