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MaysonWatkins 3/19/2021 3:50am
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Nathaniel129 wrote:
A little story for you guys... Over the weekend I was up in the area where Mayson lives with a good friend; driving back to his...
A little story for you guys...

Over the weekend I was up in the area where Mayson lives with a good friend; driving back to his house we passed Maysons house (growing up in the area I knew exactly where he lived when Hammer posted his address).
My friends 15 year old son is in the back seat and said "oh yeah that's Maysons grandpa's house." Apparently they go to school together.
I asked if Mayson was a good kid and he said "Yeah he's really nice to everyone"
Those of you with teenagers know that's pretty high-praise.
Just wanted to share that little story. Made me feel even better about this whole thing.
MaysonWatkins wrote:
who was the 15 year old in the back?
Nathaniel129 wrote:
Colton Dawson. I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for...
Colton Dawson.
I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for a ride day man.
oh yea i know colton. that would be sick to get a local ride day!
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MaysonWatkins wrote:
Hello this is Mayson Watkins the kid who received all of the kind donations from everyone. I just wanted to hop on here and say how...
Hello this is Mayson Watkins the kid who received all of the kind donations from everyone. I just wanted to hop on here and say how much I appreciate everything I got and how much I appreciate all of you. This is the kindest gesture anyone has ever done for me and I love our moto community! Thanks to Mike and everyone who donated and interacted with this thread I now have two sets of gear, custom gloves, custom parts for my bike, well working parts that were probably needed on my bike, oils, cleaners, sweet aesthetics, and $2200 dollars for track fees, new parts, new gear, and anything else I need. That is a crazy amount of money and a crazy amount of money spent on all the parts and gear! All this for one kid? Doesn't seem real. The amount of joy and happiness this brought into my life is astonishing. I cannot put into words how much I appreciate everything that was done. Thank you all.

-Mayson
What a great reply Mayson. Politeness and respect for others will take you far in life.
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Hammer 663s 3/19/2021 8:59am
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Nathaniel129 wrote:
Colton Dawson. I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for...
Colton Dawson.
I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for a ride day man.
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom used to keep JB for daycare. What a small world!

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Nathaniel129 3/19/2021 10:48am
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Nathaniel129 wrote:
Colton Dawson. I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for...
Colton Dawson.
I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for a ride day man.
Hammer 663s wrote:
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom...
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom used to keep JB for daycare. What a small world!

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Wow what a small world man! Coltons dad and I have been best friends for almost 35 years!!
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MaysonWatkins 3/19/2021 4:41pm
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Nathaniel129 wrote:
Colton Dawson. I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for...
Colton Dawson.
I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for a ride day man.
Hammer 663s wrote:
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom...
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom used to keep JB for daycare. What a small world!

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Nathaniel129 wrote:
Wow what a small world man! Coltons dad and I have been best friends for almost 35 years!!
that’s awesome! know colton since kindergarten
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MaysonWatkins 3/19/2021 4:41pm
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Nathaniel129 wrote:
Colton Dawson. I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for...
Colton Dawson.
I'm still in a cast from surgery on a torn ligament, but we will definitely try to get all the local-ish guys out for a ride day man.
Hammer 663s wrote:
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom...
Colton?!?! Say hello to him for JB and I! Colton spent a LOT of time over at our house, and JB at his - his Mom used to keep JB for daycare. What a small world!

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will do.
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MaysonWatkins 3/20/2021 1:30pm
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Looks like I'm going to be riding E-Street next Sunday. Super stoked to ride a track besides my own! Let me know if anyone is gonna be out there Sunday.
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Jeff_Crutcher 3/22/2021 5:31am
3/22/2021 5:31am
This thread delivers. Have fun riding Mayson, moto is life.
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Nathaniel129 3/22/2021 10:15am
3/22/2021 10:15am
MaysonWatkins wrote:
Looks like I'm going to be riding E-Street next Sunday. Super stoked to ride a track besides my own! Let me know if anyone is gonna...
Looks like I'm going to be riding E-Street next Sunday. Super stoked to ride a track besides my own! Let me know if anyone is gonna be out there Sunday.
E St is awesome man, enjoy it! Especially before it's 100*+ in a couple months.
I'll be out for a couple months still, but once I'm healthy I'll definitely see you at the tracks!
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MaysonWatkins 3/22/2021 1:56pm
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MaysonWatkins wrote:
Looks like I'm going to be riding E-Street next Sunday. Super stoked to ride a track besides my own! Let me know if anyone is gonna...
Looks like I'm going to be riding E-Street next Sunday. Super stoked to ride a track besides my own! Let me know if anyone is gonna be out there Sunday.
Nathaniel129 wrote:
E St is awesome man, enjoy it! Especially before it's 100*+ in a couple months. I'll be out for a couple months still, but once I'm...
E St is awesome man, enjoy it! Especially before it's 100*+ in a couple months.
I'll be out for a couple months still, but once I'm healthy I'll definitely see you at the tracks!
heal up!
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centralcalmx 3/30/2021 6:15am
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Hey Hammer I finally found a picture I like.
A rare one will me in front of you Smile ’
This one goes way back
Think that’s my 12 Kawi

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Hammer 663s 3/30/2021 7:04pm
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centralcalmx wrote:
Hey Hammer I finally found a picture I like. A rare one will me in front of you :)’ This one goes way back Think that’s...
Hey Hammer I finally found a picture I like.
A rare one will me in front of you Smile ’
This one goes way back
Think that’s my 12 Kawi

Looks like Tulare at the Temmerman’s to me. That was the 10 RMZ. Good bike, good times.

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TeamGreen 4/10/2021 9:12am
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Hammer and company,

Just texted Dubach and he's gonna get on it this week (pipe). His been pretty busy playing the role of Soccer-Dad. Grinning
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Ted722 4/10/2021 10:20am
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TeamGreen wrote:
Hammer and company,

Just texted Dubach and he's gonna get on it this week (pipe). His been pretty busy playing the role of Soccer-Dad. Grinning
The Soccer-Dad thing is real!

And, it's time to start spinning wrenches again! Most important, Mayson's been having fun on his scoot this last few months.
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Ted722 4/15/2021 8:12pm
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Went over to Mayson's Grandpa's (w/Mayson) tonight and updated / assessed a few things. Just a short trip.

- pulled the wheels off so we can get the new rims / spokes installed
- swapped out 1 foot peg, the other had a little bit of welding (including spring / pin being welded)....a little more R&D needed.
- grips
- hour meter's at 77.8. Time for oil / filter. We started at 69.2
- 3DPmoto.com (JM485 vital) cable guide looks great!

Have a good weekend everyone!




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Wheels are done! Just an FYI for anyone who might be considering the Tusk rim and spoke kit, I had to drill the hub out just slightly since the Tusk spokes were a bit thicker than stock. Not a big deal at all, but something to keep in mind. Overall a pretty painless build and I’d say they look pretty damn good!

Also, Ted deserves a major shoutout for taking the reins on the later portions of this build, he’s been working on getting this all organized for a while now and I think this was one of the last outstanding tasks.
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JM485 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/04/19/488592/s1200_1EB282AB_118D_4562_ADB9_95BDCF5277CD.jpg[/img] Wheels are done! Just an FYI for anyone who might be considering the Tusk rim and spoke kit, I had to drill the hub out...


Wheels are done! Just an FYI for anyone who might be considering the Tusk rim and spoke kit, I had to drill the hub out just slightly since the Tusk spokes were a bit thicker than stock. Not a big deal at all, but something to keep in mind. Overall a pretty painless build and I’d say they look pretty damn good!

Also, Ted deserves a major shoutout for taking the reins on the later portions of this build, he’s been working on getting this all organized for a while now and I think this was one of the last outstanding tasks.
Those look sweet!!!! Yeah Ted really took this ball and ran with it. I appreciate all he has done. I’m too far away to help out. We still plan to get Mayson and his bike up here this summer and we will be heading that way for Hangtown for a special weekend. That will wrap up this thread, although the journey will continue for Mayson long after I am gone. And he will remember. In the end that’s all we leave behind

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Nathaniel129 4/20/2021 1:55pm
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Absolutely. The fact Mayson took the time to come on here and say thank you is tremendous. That's character.
One day he'll have the opportunity to do something for someone else, and he'll remember why. Pay it forward. That's all we can do for the next generation. Lead by example; this thread and all who helped are the epitome of that.
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Hammer 663s 4/21/2021 8:44am
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Post 500 gets #500. Why not? Mayson's buddy JB at PacWest this weekend. He CANNOT wait to ride with you again, Mayson!




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MaysonWatkins 4/21/2021 10:21pm
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Hammer 663s wrote:
Post 500 gets #500. Why not? Mayson's buddy JB at PacWest this weekend. He CANNOT wait to ride with you again, Mayson! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/04/21/488822/s1200_JB_Albany_4_17_21.jpg[/img] Hammer 663s
Post 500 gets #500. Why not? Mayson's buddy JB at PacWest this weekend. He CANNOT wait to ride with you again, Mayson!




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cannot wait to ride with you guys!
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MaysonWatkins 4/21/2021 10:22pm
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Hammer 663s wrote:
Post 500 gets #500. Why not? Mayson's buddy JB at PacWest this weekend. He CANNOT wait to ride with you again, Mayson! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/04/21/488822/s1200_JB_Albany_4_17_21.jpg[/img] Hammer 663s
Post 500 gets #500. Why not? Mayson's buddy JB at PacWest this weekend. He CANNOT wait to ride with you again, Mayson!




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he’s lookin good!
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Nathaniel129 4/21/2021 11:01pm
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Definitely need to get that ride day figured out! Did we settle on PC or Riverfront?
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Nathaniel129 wrote:
Definitely need to get that ride day figured out! Did we settle on PC or Riverfront? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/04/21/488910/s1200_3178F8D3_9722_4B59_8808_25BCFAB2F3DA.jpg[/img]
Definitely need to get that ride day figured out! Did we settle on PC or Riverfront?
clean kx
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MaysonWatkins 4/22/2021 2:15am
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here is my socials if anyone wants to check out my videos and progression on my bike.
Instagram: mayson_815
facebook: Mayson Watkins
Phone number: 530-556-0772
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Ted722 4/22/2021 8:06pm
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Mayson changed the oil / filter and installed the wheels. I did help with a new goggle lens. Cool

Ready for the weekend!





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Hammer 663s 4/23/2021 6:06pm
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Mayson is racing at Sac Raceway tonight for the first time in quite a while. His bike looks sick, and is totally ready for a night of racing. He's confident that he has the equipment to do the job. Ted says his practice starts were on point so here's hoping he holeshots at least one moto and has a great ride!

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Hammer 663s wrote:
Mayson is racing at Sac Raceway tonight for the first time in quite a while. His bike looks sick, and is totally ready for a night...
Mayson is racing at Sac Raceway tonight for the first time in quite a while. His bike looks sick, and is totally ready for a night of racing. He's confident that he has the equipment to do the job. Ted says his practice starts were on point so here's hoping he holeshots at least one moto and has a great ride!

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Howd the race go?
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Hammer 663s 4/24/2021 11:07am
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Hammer 663s wrote:
Mayson is racing at Sac Raceway tonight for the first time in quite a while. His bike looks sick, and is totally ready for a night...
Mayson is racing at Sac Raceway tonight for the first time in quite a while. His bike looks sick, and is totally ready for a night of racing. He's confident that he has the equipment to do the job. Ted says his practice starts were on point so here's hoping he holeshots at least one moto and has a great ride!

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walent215 wrote:
Howd the race go?
He had a blast. Rode schoolboy u16 and 85 13-16 beginner. Bike worked great. It was his first race since he was 8 and first with a clutch and shifter. His gates were 10-15 riders.

He doesn’t know where he placed cause it was almost midnight when they finished and everyone was too tired to wait for results. But he doesn’t care - he can’t wait till next Friday!

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Ted722 4/24/2021 11:31am
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Mayson sent me a short video, took a couple (blurry) screen caps.

Looked liked fun! That’s him (3rd pic) on the way inside with a nice 5th place start. 👍





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