Chase sexton ghost ride bike in kawi pits hitting Marchbanks

6/8/2026 6:23am
Radical wrote:

Why are a lot of people so negative about Chase's dad?

3strokemx wrote:

It's a rumor that started on VitalMX, noone has any reasoning or evidence to suggest it is real life.

Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to many first hand accounts over the last 10 years. An theres some wild stories to coming from guys in the teams. One of those guys use to live with me.

 Chase is a good guy always been cool to bullshit with same wit  kiers. Nice guy. Need to seperate personal from professional though. Let me be clear if you think his lil petty temper tantrum selling the ktm kyb suspension publicly was the worst of it your far off. He a more tolerable Tony Alessi with less bike knowledge. Chase would benefit from getting away from his dad at this point. It might not fix everything but I think a fresh start would do him good. But it will never happen and we saw that writing on the wall in his amateur days.

 

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6/8/2026 6:48am Edited Date/Time 6/8/2026 6:49am

If I’m Kawi I’m not letting Chase out of the deal yet. I’d clean out upper management of the race team and try again. They need new voices and a different approach. 

We’ve seen two elite riders be nowhere near their capabilities and consistency. Fool me once.. fool me twice.


Yes Garrett is doing well, right around where he was on the club 450. I don’t put much weight in what he’s doing comparatively. 

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Personally, you shouldn’t do either. But you can’t be serious and say it’s better because Rango has to change a pair of bars and levers as...

Personally, you shouldn’t do either. But you can’t be serious and say it’s better because Rango has to change a pair of bars and levers as opposed to alpinestars having to replace a helmet. You think it’s ok to disrespect one and not the other?  Get lost with that. Go in your hauler a punch yourself else in the leg over destroying someone else’s work. As a person that sponsors many teams around the world with product, I would be pissed if I saw a rider do it to my product, idc if I just give him seat cover and graphics. 

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Yaa you shouldn’t do either but yaa I’m way serious in throwing your helmet over a bike lol are you serious? You’re the step up champ...

Yaa you shouldn’t do either but yaa I’m way serious in throwing your helmet over a bike lol are you serious? You’re the step up champ Ronnie Renner right? It’s wayyyy better to swap the helmet and have media saying he threw a helmet in frustration over ghost riding a bike. Ghost riding a bike after a bad moto means “fuck this bike” to me. Throwing your helmet after the moto tells me you’re pissed about your moto and frustrated. No one will think twice and think alpinestars makes shit products because he threw a helmet. Him ghost riding his bike tells me he hates the bike and is over it. Very very different. If im Maxima and he launches my chain lube, I could give 2 shits, if I’m Kawi and he ghost rides my bike, I’m fining you’re ass. So get lost with that 

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No, that’s not me. And again, it’s ok to disrespect one brand and not the other? Nah, not ok. You think maxima is ok with someone throws...

No, that’s not me. 

And again, it’s ok to disrespect one brand and not the other? Nah, not ok. You think maxima is ok with someone throws a can of their chain lube in the ground in a hissy fit? Nah they aren’t going to be ok with that. Alpinestars isn’t going to be cool with him snapping a helmet. All of it cost money from someone, why do you think it’s ok for one company to have to suffer and not the other? If you have an issue with YOUR ride, you go be a child in your own camper behind the rig and start tearing up your couch you paid for. DO NOT disrespect the products that are given to you. 

If we’re that concerned about A-Star & Maxima…well…again…ghost-ride that factory bike INTO THE TEAM PITS…

Fired.

It’s that simple at this level.

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soggy wrote:
If I’m Kawi I’m not letting Chase out of the deal yet. I’d clean out upper management of the race team and try again. They need new...

If I’m Kawi I’m not letting Chase out of the deal yet. I’d clean out upper management of the race team and try again. They need new voices and a different approach. 

We’ve seen two elite riders be nowhere near their capabilities and consistency. Fool me once.. fool me twice.


Yes Garrett is doing well, right around where he was on the club 450. I don’t put much weight in what he’s doing comparatively. 

100% agree with this!

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6/8/2026 6:57am
Radical wrote:

Why are a lot of people so negative about Chase's dad?

3strokemx wrote:

It's a rumor that started on VitalMX, noone has any reasoning or evidence to suggest it is real life.

Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to...

Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to many first hand accounts over the last 10 years. An theres some wild stories to coming from guys in the teams. One of those guys use to live with me.

 Chase is a good guy always been cool to bullshit with same wit  kiers. Nice guy. Need to seperate personal from professional though. Let me be clear if you think his lil petty temper tantrum selling the ktm kyb suspension publicly was the worst of it your far off. He a more tolerable Tony Alessi with less bike knowledge. Chase would benefit from getting away from his dad at this point. It might not fix everything but I think a fresh start would do him good. But it will never happen and we saw that writing on the wall in his amateur days.

 

I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples or details at all to help us understand what the issues actually are. 

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6/8/2026 7:01am
TeamGreen wrote:

If we’re that concerned about A-Star & Maxima…well…again…ghost-ride that factory bike INTO THE TEAM PITS…

Fired.

It’s that simple at this level.

From the sounds of it, it was more of a drop then a ghost ride. 

Still immature as fuck and the team should fine him perhaps, but firing is a bit far. 

Kawi is obviously a mess starting at the top. They’ll repeat the same thing with the next top tier rider if the same decision makers are in place. 

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6/8/2026 7:08am
3strokemx wrote:

It's a rumor that started on VitalMX, noone has any reasoning or evidence to suggest it is real life.

Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to...

Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to many first hand accounts over the last 10 years. An theres some wild stories to coming from guys in the teams. One of those guys use to live with me.

 Chase is a good guy always been cool to bullshit with same wit  kiers. Nice guy. Need to seperate personal from professional though. Let me be clear if you think his lil petty temper tantrum selling the ktm kyb suspension publicly was the worst of it your far off. He a more tolerable Tony Alessi with less bike knowledge. Chase would benefit from getting away from his dad at this point. It might not fix everything but I think a fresh start would do him good. But it will never happen and we saw that writing on the wall in his amateur days.

 

truck wrote:
I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples...

I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples or details at all to help us understand what the issues actually are. 

Often people get the reputation of being "hard to work with" when they hold under performers accountable.

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Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to...

Far from it. Kiers has been an issue since the am  geico days and before but when your winning its tolerated more. I know way to many first hand accounts over the last 10 years. An theres some wild stories to coming from guys in the teams. One of those guys use to live with me.

 Chase is a good guy always been cool to bullshit with same wit  kiers. Nice guy. Need to seperate personal from professional though. Let me be clear if you think his lil petty temper tantrum selling the ktm kyb suspension publicly was the worst of it your far off. He a more tolerable Tony Alessi with less bike knowledge. Chase would benefit from getting away from his dad at this point. It might not fix everything but I think a fresh start would do him good. But it will never happen and we saw that writing on the wall in his amateur days.

 

truck wrote:
I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples...

I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples or details at all to help us understand what the issues actually are. 

3strokemx wrote:

Often people get the reputation of being "hard to work with" when they hold under performers accountable.

Now I get why you think everyone here at Vital is so hard to work with 

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6/8/2026 7:23am
truck wrote:
I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples...

I believe that if there's smoke there's probably fire there, but your explanation is typical of what we get every time this comes up. No examples or details at all to help us understand what the issues actually are. 

3strokemx wrote:

Often people get the reputation of being "hard to work with" when they hold under performers accountable.

USA wrote:

Now I get why you think everyone here at Vital is so hard to work with 

100% agree,  I'm an underperformer at jumping to conclusions

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6/8/2026 7:33am
3strokemx wrote:

Often people get the reputation of being "hard to work with" when they hold under performers accountable.

USA wrote:

Now I get why you think everyone here at Vital is so hard to work with 

3strokemx wrote:

100% agree,  I'm an underperformer at jumping to conclusions

You’re also 100% an over-performer at backpedaling and not deleting your account like you said you would. 

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6/8/2026 7:35am

One thing is for sure ,nobody can say kawasaki doesnt try to make their riders feel comfortable. 

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One thing is for sure ,nobody can say kawasaki doesnt try to make their riders feel comfortable. 

But they never seem to make any progress. You can change a hundred different things but if you don’t get the combination of those changes correct you won’t get anywhere. 

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6/8/2026 7:47am Edited Date/Time 6/8/2026 7:53am

You’re also 100% an over-performer at backpedaling and not deleting your account like you said you would. 

 If I said that it should be easy to find, so why can't you share it with me?

If you're trying to make a joke or insult, atleast make it a little funny.

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6/8/2026 7:58am

You’re also 100% an over-performer at backpedaling and not deleting your account like you said you would. 

3strokemx wrote:
 If I said that it should be easy to find, so why can't you share it with me?If you're trying to make a joke or insult...

 If I said that it should be easy to find, so why can't you share it with me?

If you're trying to make a joke or insult, atleast make it a little funny.

You did say this and still haven't shut the fuck up. Would be nice if one of the mods would just handle it for you. 

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6/8/2026 8:10am

36:45  minute mark,... Sexton Corner brought to you by Kawasaki of America, Let the Ghost Rides Roll. 😃

Sounds like our guy Garret wasn't having any of it. Could you guys imagine what Phil would have done if he was in Marchbanks spot? 😃

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpZy1AnbME

 

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6/8/2026 8:12am
36:45  minute mark,... Sexton Corner brought to you by Kawasaki of America, Let the Ghost Rides Roll. 😃Sounds like our guy Garret wasn't having any of...

36:45  minute mark,... Sexton Corner brought to you by Kawasaki of America, Let the Ghost Rides Roll. 😃

Sounds like our guy Garret wasn't having any of it. Could you guys imagine what Phil would have done if he was in Marchbanks spot? 😃

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpZy1AnbME

 

The should call it Kawi Korner. 

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6/8/2026 8:14am

You’re also 100% an over-performer at backpedaling and not deleting your account like you said you would. 

3strokemx wrote:
 If I said that it should be easy to find, so why can't you share it with me?If you're trying to make a joke or insult...

 If I said that it should be easy to find, so why can't you share it with me?

If you're trying to make a joke or insult, atleast make it a little funny.

Deadric wrote:
You did say this and still haven't shut the fuck up. Would be nice if one of the mods would just handle it for you. 

You did say this and still haven't shut the fuck up. Would be nice if one of the mods would just handle it for you. 

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What I said was true, but noone could provide a credible source at that time.

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6/8/2026 8:18am
LP31 wrote:
Chase to Star taking Webbs old ride Weege JT etc are talking about it and really his only option.RJ DucatiMookie HEPAP TriumphCoenens Redbull KTM with Tomac n...

Chase to Star taking Webbs old ride 

Weege JT etc are talking about it and really his only option.

RJ Ducati

Mookie HEP

AP Triumph

Coenens Redbull KTM with Tomac n Prado

I doubt Star is wanting to deal with Sexton. If they sign him then its gonna be a result heavy bonus with a low wage.

 

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6/8/2026 8:31am

Maybe he just washed the front turning into the awning and got whisky throttle. Quite plausible.

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6/8/2026 8:43am
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Maybe he just washed the front turning into the awning and got whisky throttle. Quite plausible.

It was a pressure warsher incident. He hit the mud slick in front of the truck and shit went sideways.

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6/8/2026 8:48am Edited Date/Time 6/8/2026 8:49am
soggy wrote:
If I’m Kawi I’m not letting Chase out of the deal yet. I’d clean out upper management of the race team and try again. They need new...

If I’m Kawi I’m not letting Chase out of the deal yet. I’d clean out upper management of the race team and try again. They need new voices and a different approach. 

We’ve seen two elite riders be nowhere near their capabilities and consistency. Fool me once.. fool me twice.


Yes Garrett is doing well, right around where he was on the club 450. I don’t put much weight in what he’s doing comparatively. 

Both those riders need someone to show them how to put their bike on the stand tho. They couldn't tell you what sag does if their life depended in it, much less set it. 

 

Yes kawi also needs to outsource their program or at least get rid of fahey

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6/8/2026 8:55am
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Ive said it before, Chase appears to me to not have some basic bike skills to back up his talent. He needs a coach. 

NicNak wrote:
Yes he should just go to GH or Pala. Plenty of coaches there. I’m sure he’d be able to slot right into section work on a...

Yes he should just go to GH or Pala. Plenty of coaches there. I’m sure he’d be able to slot right into section work on a Thursday. 

He could always just start a vitalmx account and get some information from the professionals on this site LoL

Bahahaha! 😂

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6/8/2026 8:59am

Did he leave his mechanic at the track?

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6/8/2026 9:00am

So is Chase the rider Kris Keefer talks about who can't/won't put his bike on the stand? It's plausible...eh?

Maybe Garrets mechanic pulled a prank and put Sextons milkcrate in the team rig and didn't let Marchbanks in on the joke? It's plausible...eh? 

😁

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6/8/2026 9:10am

I think this is just Chase playing into Kawasaki's secret marketing strategy for being the brand occupying the most bandwidth on the Vital forums. Between the various two-stroke threads, and this, is any other brand even close? 

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So is Chase the rider Kris Keefer talks about who can't/won't put his bike on the stand? It's plausible...eh?Maybe Garrets mechanic pulled a prank and put...

So is Chase the rider Kris Keefer talks about who can't/won't put his bike on the stand? It's plausible...eh?

Maybe Garrets mechanic pulled a prank and put Sextons milkcrate in the team rig and didn't let Marchbanks in on the joke? It's plausible...eh? 

😁

That would be Prado. 

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