Kudos to Mitch Payton

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ML shared in his video yesterday that Mitch convinced Larry Brooks to come to Salt Lake by renting him a motorhome to stay in at the track.  I guess his immune system is very compromised with the treatment so he could not fly or stay in a hotel.  Without Mitch, Brooks wouldn't have been there to see this happen.  Badass Mitch, just badass.

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joshd
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5/9/2026 7:27pm

We need more people like Mitch. 

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jaun
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5/9/2026 7:36pm

Yeah and how about Larry Brooks, congratulations what a story.

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5/9/2026 8:18pm

Mitch is class

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5/9/2026 9:20pm

Thanks Mitch! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

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5/9/2026 10:02pm

I m thinking.... Brooks should be hired by Kawasaki to run their team. Don't flame me but for god sakes KAW needs a rider focused mgr. It clearly doesn't look like Dan is that guy. Reading the tea leaves he's pushing the corp directive - which is NOT WORKING. 

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Jape_628
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5/10/2026 11:55am

I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday to get a wrench now that his sons are on 125s. Ironically I put that newly released Pro Circuit champ pipe on my yz250 back in February so I mentioned it and he was fired up. He asked me what I thought, seemed to actually care, then gave me more back-story on the development. It was bad ass, we talked shop for about 20 min. He even tried to pay for his wrench at the end of the convo. I told him I’d probably lose my job if I charged him lol. I felt like the fact he wanted to pay and tried to multiple times says a lot about the type of guy Mitch is. Got a lot of respect for that because I’ve had guys who haven’t made a night show all year treat me like piss because I wouldn’t give them a free wrench. 

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aeffertz
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5/10/2026 12:04pm
Jape_628 wrote:
I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday...

I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday to get a wrench now that his sons are on 125s. Ironically I put that newly released Pro Circuit champ pipe on my yz250 back in February so I mentioned it and he was fired up. He asked me what I thought, seemed to actually care, then gave me more back-story on the development. It was bad ass, we talked shop for about 20 min. He even tried to pay for his wrench at the end of the convo. I told him I’d probably lose my job if I charged him lol. I felt like the fact he wanted to pay and tried to multiple times says a lot about the type of guy Mitch is. Got a lot of respect for that because I’ve had guys who haven’t made a night show all year treat me like piss because I wouldn’t give them a free wrench. 

Don't know how deep you are in that company but the Fasst spoke torque wrench is one of the greatest tools ever created. I don't understand how anyone can go without it.

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aeffertz
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5/10/2026 12:08pm
PTshox wrote:
I m thinking.... Brooks should be hired by Kawasaki to run their team. Don't flame me but for god sakes KAW needs a rider focused mgr...

I m thinking.... Brooks should be hired by Kawasaki to run their team. Don't flame me but for god sakes KAW needs a rider focused mgr. It clearly doesn't look like Dan is that guy. Reading the tea leaves he's pushing the corp directive - which is NOT WORKING. 

You're not wrong in your thinking but adding another person to the shit pot won't help. This is harsh but people there need to be REPLACED.

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Jape_628
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Jape_628 wrote:
I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday...

I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday to get a wrench now that his sons are on 125s. Ironically I put that newly released Pro Circuit champ pipe on my yz250 back in February so I mentioned it and he was fired up. He asked me what I thought, seemed to actually care, then gave me more back-story on the development. It was bad ass, we talked shop for about 20 min. He even tried to pay for his wrench at the end of the convo. I told him I’d probably lose my job if I charged him lol. I felt like the fact he wanted to pay and tried to multiple times says a lot about the type of guy Mitch is. Got a lot of respect for that because I’ve had guys who haven’t made a night show all year treat me like piss because I wouldn’t give them a free wrench. 

aeffertz wrote:
Don't know how deep you are in that company but the Fasst spoke torque wrench is one of the greatest tools ever created. I don't understand...

Don't know how deep you are in that company but the Fasst spoke torque wrench is one of the greatest tools ever created. I don't understand how anyone can go without it.

Deep, lol. That’s awesome, we appreciate it. DM me and I’ll give you my contact info in case you ever need anything! 

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nuzzy211
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5/10/2026 12:57pm

I have been friends with Mitch for over fifty years, he was my best man when i got married. You would be hard pressed to find a better friend

 

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5/10/2026 3:13pm

Mitch is an icon and pure moto. Imagine where the sport would be without him. Legend. 

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5/11/2026 9:23am
ML shared in his video yesterday that Mitch convinced Larry Brooks to come to Salt Lake by renting him a motorhome to stay in at the...

ML shared in his video yesterday that Mitch convinced Larry Brooks to come to Salt Lake by renting him a motorhome to stay in at the track.  I guess his immune system is very compromised with the treatment so he could not fly or stay in a hotel.  Without Mitch, Brooks wouldn't have been there to see this happen.  Badass Mitch, just badass.

Typical Mitch I would say, one of the best ever in our sport!!

 

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5/11/2026 10:34am

Humanity is not lost because there are a lot of really good people. We need to give each other a break more often.

Thanks to Mitch for showing us

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Spoonguy
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5/11/2026 10:47am

Perhps we should all spend a few extra bucks at ProCircuit to show Mitch we appreciate him. I know I am going to.

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MikeID
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5/11/2026 5:46pm

Super awesome, Mitch.  I’m glad you were able to help your friend enjoy a great thing.  Pretty dang cool.

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5/11/2026 6:15pm
Jape_628 wrote:
I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday...

I work for Fasst Company, we manufacture the spoke torque wrenches that most of the sx/mx mechanics use. Mitch randomly called our sales line last Thursday to get a wrench now that his sons are on 125s. Ironically I put that newly released Pro Circuit champ pipe on my yz250 back in February so I mentioned it and he was fired up. He asked me what I thought, seemed to actually care, then gave me more back-story on the development. It was bad ass, we talked shop for about 20 min. He even tried to pay for his wrench at the end of the convo. I told him I’d probably lose my job if I charged him lol. I felt like the fact he wanted to pay and tried to multiple times says a lot about the type of guy Mitch is. Got a lot of respect for that because I’ve had guys who haven’t made a night show all year treat me like piss because I wouldn’t give them a free wrench. 

aeffertz wrote:
Don't know how deep you are in that company but the Fasst spoke torque wrench is one of the greatest tools ever created. I don't understand...

Don't know how deep you are in that company but the Fasst spoke torque wrench is one of the greatest tools ever created. I don't understand how anyone can go without it.

I bought my spoke torque wrench from them when it was first released more than 25 years ago and it still works perfectly. 

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mb60
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5/11/2026 6:42pm

Hats off to Mitch on this one. 

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