MelonFan123

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I'm an average dude.

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Forum topics started: 61

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8/20/2006

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MelonFan123 Added a reply to Kawasaki KX327

3 hours ago

I think it's pretty clear this bike was built to satisfy the off-road crowd first, with the X version and the MX version was built from that framework. My guess is that KTM/Husky sell off-road 300s at a rate of 5:1 compared the the MX 300s. Kawasaki knows this.

MelonFan123 Added a reply to Star Racing Yamaha Announces Withdrawal from 2026 MXoN

8/24/2026 11:35pm

U.S. RIDERS AND TEAMS ONLY CARE ABOUT THE MXON WHEN IT IS ON HOME SOIL There, I said it.

MelonFan123 Added a reply to Dear Fly Racing

7/29/2026 12:58pm

Ahhhh...yeah Cross Neon sold out QUICK! I've been calling that the lucky charm colorway. Juju won Spring Creek in that and the very next week Ryder D podiumed Washougal while in it. It will be re-stocked in early Fall. Regarding Fashion LE, if you like that design i think you'll really dig what we have coming out in early September.

MelonFan123 Added a reply to Dear Fly Racing

7/25/2026 5:31pm

@The real Sasquatch check your DMs

MelonFan123 Added a reply to Dear Fly Racing

7/25/2026 5:23pm

Thanks for the kinds words on ONE, we’re trying to fill a design, quality and customer experience void we see in the marketplace. Which pants are you looking for specifically and I’ll let you know about a possible re-stock date. We have a new LE set dropping in about a month.

shortty761 Liked a reply to forum topic Dear Fly Racing

7/25/2026 5:15pm

To me, ONE does a great job of making gear thats not scared to be different. That’s why I wear it. It’s not the same old bs every year. There newest stuff looks sick but sadly the pants are out of stock for my size. FOX LE and Alpinestars LE stuff is usually really cool imo as well. Shift always broke barriers in design especially with LE stuff. Thor is always trying new stuff imo, I appreciate them. Some of it hits, some of it is hideous.

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Flatliner Liked a reply to forum topic Dear Fly Racing

7/25/2026 8:43am

I'd think most are pretty open to new stuff. One industries in my opinion has been knocking it out of the park. Sometimes a change just won't sit. Personally, I've never liked the new fox head logo compared to old. Some probably like it.

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MelonFan123 Added a reply to New generation CRf450R Just landed.

5/28/2026 6:54am

Wow! ML was an MXLarge person present in Japan with you guys? This is kind of a big deal

MelonFan123 Added a reply to Big Bear GP 2026?

5/23/2026 11:44pm

Yes it’s happening Aug 21-23. Expanding to 3 days of racing this year instead of 2. Check the SwapMoto Race Series IG page, Aaron posts updates there.

MelonFan123 Added a reply to Reed out at Club

5/15/2026 2:33pm

IMO the new age rule for AMA Pro License being 18 is going to have a drastic effect on the pipeline of young amateur talent. It will give kids in the 16-18 year age group time to both learn super cross and prove their speed on big bikes. I think Chad knows there's still time to buckle down and get...

MelonFan123 Added a reply to MxFitCo - Training

5/11/2026 6:41pm

I’ve worked with Jeremy before. Really great program he’s built and he has different programs to fit needs and budget. I recommend it

MelonFan123 Added a reply to no salary factory rides

5/7/2026 3:52pm

If you're the caliber of rider who gets a no-salary factory - or even satellite ride - than you're probably not getting "big money" from gear sponsors. The gear deals in our sport pretty much follow the team deals in terms of value. Top guys get the lion's share and 2nd tier factory guys get quite a bit less.

MelonFan123 Added a reply to What’s Your Favorite Gear Set of 2026?

3/31/2026 1:38pm

Stoked you like it! We have some new designs coming for a mid-year drop. Stay tuned!

Flatliner Liked a reply to forum topic What’s Your Favorite Gear Set of 2026?

3/31/2026 10:47am

I like the 2026 one ind stuff. Comfortable and looks good.

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MelonFan123 Added a reply to Federstov out of Club

3/17/2026 10:25am

I just listened to the Gypsy podcast the other day with Brandon Haas, very insightful about what ClubMX is doing on the race team front. For those that are interested in financial numbers of race teams, Brandon doesn't hold back. When they had Muc-Off and FXR the Club team was at a $2M yearly operating budget. Losing those sponsors this...

MelonFan123 Added a reply to History of VitalMX?

2/13/2026 8:22pm

I recall something similar. My join date is 8/20/06 I remember getting an AIM message (remember those?) from GuyB with a link to join/sign up for the new site. I think I was still working with Gibby at TransWorld MX at the time