When The Mechanic Of The Year Is Repping Your Brand!

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8/29/2025 12:31pm Edited Date/Time 8/29/2025 12:34pm
RACING wrote:
The content creators bring traffic and traffic is important for selling ads.That's a real good one.If everyone who has something to sell opens a thread...

The content creators bring traffic and traffic is important for selling ads.

That's a real good one.
If everyone who has something to sell opens a thread about his products and teh cool people who wear them, who's gonna buy ads?
 


 

The 2 big reasons I see value in purchasing ad space vs posting in the forum:

1. Spotlight and presentation, gets your company attention in a sea of noise with polished presentation.
^That's assuming banner and popup ad space. Vital could/does also sell naming rights to features they produce, ex MotoXXX Pit Bits from Buds Creek.
Maybe the could charge more for ads if they had better targeting software or got creative with the click throughs.  Just speculation, I have no idea.

2. Control the narrative. In the forum it opens a discussion that may or may not be beneficial.


The could also build integrity into their family of sponsors. The idea is if the audience sees a VitalMX sponsor they know it's a company that has been vetted and offers high quality products.  (the EKS Brand debacle has kind of killed this for now)

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You can admit you don't like DNGR DEEGS, Maverick. 

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Keep telling yourself that if that's what you need to make yourself sleep better at night.

Keep telling yourself that if that's what you need to make yourself sleep better at night.

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Biggest Deegs hater on the site. Mav going to Mav 

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I can’t imagine being such a pussy that people down voting me on the internet makes me cry. Also can’t imagine being such a puss that a guy posting his link on a form (unless I managed it) would cause my to whine and down vote him. Some of you truly need to invest more time on your personal lives. 

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I can’t imagine being such a pussy that people down voting me on the internet makes me cry. Also can’t imagine being such a puss that...

I can’t imagine being such a pussy that people down voting me on the internet makes me cry. Also can’t imagine being such a puss that a guy posting his link on a form (unless I managed it) would cause my to whine and down vote him. Some of you truly need to invest more time on your personal lives. 

You seem UpTite

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Biggest Deegs hater on the site. Mav going to Mav 

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Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1 qualifying or he’s saying the exact opposite that qualifying doesn’t matter and making excuses when he’s not P1. Something about the dude is goofy. I guess all the YouTube has made him go influencer mode. I laughed when he wrote 5x champion on the pitboard at Budds Creek.  None of us are counting SMX in the count except NBC. Nothing wrong with supporting your rider but he sounds more like his girlfriend than his mechanic.

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Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1...

Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1 qualifying or he’s saying the exact opposite that qualifying doesn’t matter and making excuses when he’s not P1. Something about the dude is goofy. I guess all the YouTube has made him go influencer mode. I laughed when he wrote 5x champion on the pitboard at Budds Creek.  None of us are counting SMX in the count except NBC. Nothing wrong with supporting your rider but he sounds more like his girlfriend than his mechanic.

Dan have you ever heard Matthes talk about Tim Ferry

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Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1...

Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1 qualifying or he’s saying the exact opposite that qualifying doesn’t matter and making excuses when he’s not P1. Something about the dude is goofy. I guess all the YouTube has made him go influencer mode. I laughed when he wrote 5x champion on the pitboard at Budds Creek.  None of us are counting SMX in the count except NBC. Nothing wrong with supporting your rider but he sounds more like his girlfriend than his mechanic.

His bank account counts the titles.  When's the last time you made 500K for a weekend of work?

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Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1...

Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1 qualifying or he’s saying the exact opposite that qualifying doesn’t matter and making excuses when he’s not P1. Something about the dude is goofy. I guess all the YouTube has made him go influencer mode. I laughed when he wrote 5x champion on the pitboard at Budds Creek.  None of us are counting SMX in the count except NBC. Nothing wrong with supporting your rider but he sounds more like his girlfriend than his mechanic.

DFF is a twat. The five time thing was also wrong in that you don't count regional SX championships - only national championships. 

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Honestly, I’d give this one the benefit of the doubt. It doesn’t read like spam to me—it’s relevant to the sport and the video, and the guy just seems proud that his brand is being repped by a championship mechanic. It’s different from someone dropping random links with no connection to motocross


 

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Beeby wrote:
Honestly, I’d give this one the benefit of the doubt. It doesn’t read like spam to me—it’s relevant to the sport and the video, and the...

Honestly, I’d give this one the benefit of the doubt. It doesn’t read like spam to me—it’s relevant to the sport and the video, and the guy just seems proud that his brand is being repped by a championship mechanic. It’s different from someone dropping random links with no connection to motocross


 

Think making a post saying he’s pumped Duff is wearing his merch is perfectly fine. Adding the link blurs the line some. Believe if people were truly interested they would’ve found hiw to buy the merch anyhow but at least this way his post keeps getting bumped to the top so it’s a win win fir him

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I can’t imagine being such a pussy that people down voting me on the internet makes me cry. Also can’t imagine being such a puss that...

I can’t imagine being such a pussy that people down voting me on the internet makes me cry. Also can’t imagine being such a puss that a guy posting his link on a form (unless I managed it) would cause my to whine and down vote him. Some of you truly need to invest more time on your personal lives. 

GrapeApe wrote:

You seem UpTite

Now this is funny. 

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"Moto XXX entered the Supercross pits for round one in a funky-ass box van with a crazy paint scheme, carrying two riders, who were far too edgy for a corporate sponsor. With Music blaring, hot chicks flocking and free promo items flying, the pits became a party scene centered around the new Moto XXX team! "

Is this a script from a new "Supercross the movie"?

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devotid wrote:
"Moto XXX entered the Supercross pits for round one in a funky-ass box van with a crazy paint scheme, carrying two riders, who were far...

"Moto XXX entered the Supercross pits for round one in a funky-ass box van with a crazy paint scheme, carrying two riders, who were far too edgy for a corporate sponsor. With Music blaring, hot chicks flocking and free promo items flying, the pits became a party scene centered around the new Moto XXX team! "

Is this a script from a new "Supercross the movie"?

Watch your fucking mouth

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8/29/2025 8:42pm
ML512 wrote:

I mean, you are spamming our site with a link telling people where they can buy the merch.

Im spamming? For real? Cause i mentioned where to get the shirt if you like it? My guess is, not one single person reading this is...

Im spamming? For real? Cause i mentioned where to get the shirt if you like it? My guess is, not one single person reading this is going to go buy the shirt! Sorry not sorry for this huge poach lol  If someone happens to buy the shirt and says "i saw this on vital mx in the notes section, i'll donate the huge profits back to vital mx. I promise! 

I was just stoked...sorry i mentioned WWW.MOTOXXX.COM 

(Please do not purchase anything from the above website) 

30 years later and i guess our motto "Not Playing By The Rules" still stand lol   

O'well 

ML512 wrote:

Yes, that is spamming. Kinda simple to understand.

What’s it called when every time that I logon to Vital during a certain season that I have to click through that stupid screen begging me to fill out their survey uncompensated that they are going to then try and sell that data to their advertisers?

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Im spamming? For real? Cause i mentioned where to get the shirt if you like it? My guess is, not one single person reading this is...

Im spamming? For real? Cause i mentioned where to get the shirt if you like it? My guess is, not one single person reading this is going to go buy the shirt! Sorry not sorry for this huge poach lol  If someone happens to buy the shirt and says "i saw this on vital mx in the notes section, i'll donate the huge profits back to vital mx. I promise! 

I was just stoked...sorry i mentioned WWW.MOTOXXX.COM 

(Please do not purchase anything from the above website) 

30 years later and i guess our motto "Not Playing By The Rules" still stand lol   

O'well 

ML512 wrote:

Yes, that is spamming. Kinda simple to understand.

ThreadKill wrote:
What’s it called when every time that I logon to Vital during a certain season that I have to click through that stupid screen begging me...

What’s it called when every time that I logon to Vital during a certain season that I have to click through that stupid screen begging me to fill out their survey uncompensated that they are going to then try and sell that data to their advertisers?

It’s called stay away from the free website if you are bothered by one pop up

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What’s it called when every time that I logon to Vital during a certain season that I have to click through that stupid screen begging me...

What’s it called when every time that I logon to Vital during a certain season that I have to click through that stupid screen begging me to fill out their survey uncompensated that they are going to then try and sell that data to their advertisers?

If you're not paying for the product; you are the product.

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This place is getting worse than Instagram and FB (sorry ML).  People have completely lost self awareness and integrity.  I know I have said dumb things, we all have, but not as a sport.

 I am getting to the point of not reading the forum anymore, I just graze headlines and walk away.  I miss the BL, Hillbilly, (etc.) days where people thought before hitting the submit button.  Using those two as wildcat examples, but still had an ounce of self awareness.

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Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1...

Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1 qualifying or he’s saying the exact opposite that qualifying doesn’t matter and making excuses when he’s not P1. Something about the dude is goofy. I guess all the YouTube has made him go influencer mode. I laughed when he wrote 5x champion on the pitboard at Budds Creek.  None of us are counting SMX in the count except NBC. Nothing wrong with supporting your rider but he sounds more like his girlfriend than his mechanic.

Herr Lich wrote:

DFF is a twat. The five time thing was also wrong in that you don't count regional SX championships - only national championships. 

Who doesn't?  You ?

 

The manufacturers do,  bonus money isn't paying itself.

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I always loved the moto xxx graphics growing up, but you got a thumbs down since Duff is as much of a poser as his rider…

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What's with the hate on this guy?  Haiden had some bike issues?  We don't even know if he touches the engine internals, but by all accounts from brayton and craig,  they thought he was great.

Is it because he has a small following and can perhaps make a few extra dollars for that?   Heaven forbid he's not a struggling mechanic eating pb&j while driving the box van.

Goose's bike in 2011 ran out of fuel, and wouldn't start , yet nobody blamed him for those races that pretty much cost Dungey the title..  Bit of a double standard.

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What's with the hate on this guy?  Haiden had some bike issues?  We don't even know if he touches the engine internals, but by all accounts...

What's with the hate on this guy?  Haiden had some bike issues?  We don't even know if he touches the engine internals, but by all accounts from brayton and craig,  they thought he was great.

Is it because he has a small following and can perhaps make a few extra dollars for that?   Heaven forbid he's not a struggling mechanic eating pb&j while driving the box van.

Goose's bike in 2011 ran out of fuel, and wouldn't start , yet nobody blamed him for those races that pretty much cost Dungey the title..  Bit of a double standard.

It's because DFF does the same classless shit as Donger and The Princess. He's got a few more followers on Instagram and, like the girl he is, it's gone to his pea brained head. He needs to realise he's just the parts changer and umbrella holder and STFU. 

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Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1...

Duffe is probably a great mechanic but I’ve never seen a mechanic glaze harder than that dude. Every one of their videos he’s bragging about P1 qualifying or he’s saying the exact opposite that qualifying doesn’t matter and making excuses when he’s not P1. Something about the dude is goofy. I guess all the YouTube has made him go influencer mode. I laughed when he wrote 5x champion on the pitboard at Budds Creek.  None of us are counting SMX in the count except NBC. Nothing wrong with supporting your rider but he sounds more like his girlfriend than his mechanic.

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His bank account counts the titles.  When's the last time you made 500K for a weekend of work?

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