Levi Kitchen Called in Sick to Ride These Bikes...

[@BrentBowser]

Love the honesty, we dont get to hear that stuff often.

[@TheOliveBoyzz]

Exactly

[@PDJ4L]

FACTS!!!!!! This is on par with the most transparency I’ve even seen from a moto interview.

[@PDJ4L]

For those look for additional transparency particularly about contracts/pay check out Mike Webbs interview with Weege. Some crazy details in that one…

[@Jsugs901]

So cool that Levi was actually open about riding these bikes and talking numbers a little bit too.

[@PisgahGravelProject]

These interviews are insanely phenomenal. Jace is motojoerogan

[@dieselhrt5492]

I became a big Levi fan this season.

[@TheOliveBoyzz]

Same here. I'm not a star fan. I mean deegan is good but something about star I don't care for

[@dieselhrt5492]

@@TheOliveBoyzz I have mixed feelings about Star. I love what Deegan brings to the sport and Tomac is my all time favorite rider, so for those reasons I like what Star has done, but I think Kitchen absolutely made the right move.

[@TheOliveBoyzz]

@@dieselhrt5492 same here

[@Familytube90]

Bandwagon fans

[@dieselhrt5492]

@@Familytube90 buy tickets too

[@daneunderwood8683]

dude, imagine crashing testing a bike and showing up to your team and having to explain 🤣🤣🤣

[@jawertt]

They are not going to care but only about the rider they would just ask him if he is okay and change the bike parts that brake! And continue testing that’s it

[@anthonygangone3242]

​@jawertt I think he means if he crashed the PC bike while secretly testing it and had to go back to STAR and explain how he got hurt.

[@chadbates7781]

“Slipped on the bass boat, reeling in PB”

[@daneunderwood8683]

@@chadbates7781 yeah🤣

[@didickcheeseburger]

damn that wouldnt be a fun conversation lol

[@Gpx111]

Levi what a g .love this guy's personality .

[@johnh2349]

…and you probably just got more inside info than you’ve heard in the last 5yrs.

[@markbryant1101]

I wish there were more stories like this. Love it.

[@Mobbin344]

pumped that some guys are starting to drop little bombs on the money aspect of the sport. It's so weird the fans dont have any idea of the numbers when every other sport makes it public knowledge. This was dope from Levi.

[@GYPSYTALES]

Such a good episode aye

[@jankie55]

when the 250 guys are leaving hundreds of thousands on the table to make sure they are getting their way, it must be giant for the 450's

[@Pbeal1016]

Now Mitch will be watching him at the end of his contract 😂😂😂

[@iceKOId]

☠️ 😅😂😂😂

[@Preso_]

Keeping Mitch on his toes 😉

[@islanddoggear]

I was leaving hangtown and Levi pulled up next to us while we were driving… I got all hyped and yelled out the window and my boy pulled his rental hella close to our truck and gave me a fist bump on the highway! This kid gets it

[@p0wn]

Levi's my favorite rider right now. Just a cool chill guy.

[@AyoChaseP]

You have a good heart gypsy your a safe spot for these riders💯

[@TheOliveBoyzz]

Yes I was just thinking the same thing. He has a way to have a friendship with all the riders.

[@unstoppableplayz6948]

Except for Privateers 😂. No love.

[@USMC-1911]

He definitely found a job this sport needed.

[@leerjet18]

Love hearing the deal numbers.

[@joenobody2580]

Everybody that goes to Mitch loves his bikes and super competitive, and all the og's got some great Mitch stories lol.

[@davidbiagi2932]

And then they get hurt lol

[@re-dacted.]

Thanks for linkin up guys Love hearing from you

[@ArdenBallard]

Make this conversation more okay. It'll only help the sport grow!

[@dylangreen507]

I love how brands say you’re not allowed to look around yet accept riders from other teams that they want to scout

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Yeah it's just racing politics. It happens everywhere, all forms of motorsport.

[@Batwing2465]

I'm a big Deegan fan and also fan of LK when he was with Star, but now that he's with PC, I like him even more and also like that he and Deegan are still friends and can compete without a bunch of animosity.

[@USMC-1911]

Ya I hope they stay friends I like them both also makes it hard on race day.

[@anthonyferraro]

Big Levi fans in here! Guy keeps it straight!

[@travisbell5031]

wheres the whole interview

[@bryce_244]

Gypsy tales podcast

[@777FreddieGrove]

Not posted yet

[@proudtoaster2118]

He's gotta post it into 45 different segments and shorts for max attention and revenue. How else do you podcast?

[@dustinsmith4068]

Pulpmx

[@nickbishop5790]

It’s so hard to find even when it’s out

[@UlissesDuvanel]

Man great interview, love the honesty. Really nice thanks for the content

[@GYPSYTALES]

I appreciate that!

[@GYPSYTALES]

Hey guys, full show is lagging on KZbin but you can listen to the full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/5vVMyvIKvwqRrYNwT8mbdZ?si=MAY8g4fgSpSCNBHUb3azcw

[@Roostfactor1]

This young man has a great way of doing things! Well done Kitch

[@crystalskier]

Great episode…we love us some Levi…PNW homeboy. Smart young man very smart rider.

[@coltonbreedlove1116]

It's nice to hear the amount of younger athletes protecting their earnings and exercising some rational financial discipline. Kudos to Levi!

[@johnh2349]

So, around that time, I’m sitting there at the main Chipotle. In walks Levi and a few guys that he should not have been with. He didn’t seem to be hiding and he was driving his truck but also, he should not have been there at that time, so we didn’t say anything.

[@jpesicka492]

What team was he with? 😂

[@johnh2349]

@@jpesicka492folks from one of the Austrian brands.

[@patrickfarrell7598]

Care to elaborate a little more???

[@johnh2349]

@@patrickfarrell7598 they were guys who rode or were in the camp of an Austrian team.

[@iceKOId]

Most genuine personality in motocross

[@ronaldirvineII]

Levi kitchen is the peoples champ. The way he carries himself on and off the track is all that needs to be said. TRUE CHAMPION

[@iceKOId]

Love the transparency!!!

[@townsendYXZ]

Have liked Levi ever since he killed it at lorettas he will win a lot he is a late bloomer but got mad respect for dude.

[@stevenday6082]

The discipline that Mr Levi has is impressive in his generation, Especially in a top riders mindset, Most are play pretties and want to be pampered, Kitchen will go farther than most think, Because he giving himself an interior goal, And in so many ways that’s more important to a riders mental health and self belief than someone whispering in your ear, Telling you that your all this and your all than and you should believe that your the best, But someone that closes the curtains on all the other voices and tells themselves, Well let’s have some fun with a new toy, Let’s play a game by myself, Do good get the candy, If I fail, No candy, So simple and it will work for him more and more as he gets moved up to be a journeyman

[@travissturman4472]

Love how Levi was asking golf questions at the press day between jet,chase,and Hunter 😂😂

[@danusually6189]

I knew I liked Levi for a reason.. great kid

[@BillyBolt57]

This is soooooo good

[@hrtnalbertan9627]

Great clip and even better interview! Good shit Jace

[@USMC-1911]

Should of have gave triumph a little more time seems like guys that have been middle of the pack are getting podiums now that bike must have some juice . Good luck Levi I hope you stay safe this year.

[@jeffwixon1828]

He seems like such a good dude,And is smart

[@kranikbrand]

Great interview.... Levi is epic....

[@tesstickles4190]

Levi's definitely become 1 of my favorite 250 guys

[@paulf144]

Interesting to hear current numbers.

[@jakerivets2249]

Is the full podcast out or are you just teasing it?

[@William-ut1jn]

Its like the one pro ball player said. Stash the salary spend the bonuses. Thanks for letting us in a little on how it all works.

[@iceKOId]

5:25 what a G. “I was scared to hit the whoops, but I said F it and hit them 5th gear wide open and that’s what sold me on the Kawi” 😂👍

[@LucasSoendergaard586]

Love the Videos!!! But I have a question What would it take to make a video of the whole podcast but on spotify like Joe Rogan have?

[@Voltor63]

They do and they post the complete podcast on yt too

[@GYPSYTALES]

I would say we will be doing that on Spotify soon

[@buckydoedowner9040]

Wheres the full podcast???

[@senditsillly1423]

Love his discipline mind set

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

4:26 I think the subtext there was, if he had gotten hurt at any point, that would've been a shitstorm.

[@anewperspective247]

The juice has to be worth the squeeze. Always reward yourself for achievements. Love the mindset. I want my art on his wall, lets fucking go!

[@TrueNorth13]

Levi will be in the hall of fame for 250 riders

[@brandonfoley8070]

Wow i didnt realize how big the money is in gear deals or even winning and even making the podium. A lot of these guys who are constantly winning don't even flash the money

[@GYPSYTALES]

Pretty wild aye

[@mikehatch1967]

I did not realize that one team can totally be a fit for one but not another. It totally makes since just like our career now if you make a bad decision it can totally mess you up and you need to be honest with yourself and make the right choice . I knew a guy I worked with that was nails he was an older guy he had a stroke was very lucky and came out okay mean while there were big changes at our company he came back and jump ship over got wherecalot of the former leaders were and would have fit in great But he found out he did have a lot of problems with health and memory and crashed and burned he would have not made it with us dinner or later sometimes things just happen

[@dealspeed6756]

Such a smart move going to mitch. Plus you got Villopoto hanging around PC alot so Levi can pick his brain hear and there.

[@soren00024]

Doesnt deegan have his own kit as well? Or is it not a gear deal?

[@itsWithdraw]

it depends on the contract but i CANT imagine he has to have one .....but you also got to keep in mind he has been running the same gear brand since superminis

[@soren00024]

@@itsWithdrawI appreciate the insight bc I was not familiar w him running the same brand since minis. That's actually kinda rad

[@kunsunrethy]

He thinks like RV. I like it!

[@maggieb1230]

I think Levi went exactly where he belongs. It’s obvious in his performances. He’s the polar opposite of Haiden and that makes for an excellent rivalry. Best of Luck to Levi💚

[@KOM-jh]

Hope he can step it back up and bring it to Deagan again!

[@fflex2010]

first rule of fight club,..don't talk about it

[@jamesboardman7048]

I've always wondered is smart to practice and set up your bike on a perfectly pristine track, leave it to mitch to practice on a gnarly eaten up track

[@tooletime09]

The Chef 🔥

[@lastride4203]

Love the shirt Tard!!🙏🤙🏻🏁🌲🇺🇸

[@Kyle-pl6rl]

How is health insurance covered for riders on teams?

[@leerjet18]

I’ve been asking this for years. Crickets. No one responds.

[@jacobsherry941]

I always assumed that since they are contract workers , they would have to seek out their own health insurance/retirement, but I could be way wrong on that.

[@USMC-1911]

​@@jacobsherry941if they do it's really expensive we own a small company and they definitely dont give you a break , but I'm sure we dont make his kind of money.

[@danielarney9729]

Ironically regular trades men reward themselves with practice hours at the track, if they paid the shitter bill, the roof bill, gas, more tools for their trade, food, and don't forget cs.

[@Pureless_]

What does PC mean

[@HaydnCourt-e2e]

The riders should be getting the money for the gear deals.

[@joshmoore526]

"I CLICKED 5TH AND HELD IT WIDE OPEN" 😮

[@EdSherry]

Bro just bey what you want you have made it. You will be a 450 kawi soon.

[@decano5147]

Don’t get this info on pulp 😅

[@chasebarcia7158]

Love the interviews but there is a lot of likes in this video

[@patrickfarrell7598]

How can he say he didn't expect the PC kawi to be a good bike??????

[@tylerbryant8012]

They haven't won a SX title since Josh Hill. They have had shit for luck. But that's probably why he said that.

[@patrickfarrell7598]

@tylerbryant8012 I hear you on the long stretch for a championship but for reasons not related to the bike! I just thought most people would expect a Mitch Payton built bike to absolutely have a shot at being the best

[@itsWithdraw]

@@patrickfarrell7598 its not about the shot its the pay..... 300k year base you need to win and im sure kawi top 3 podium pay is $$$$$

[@iceKOId]

Chase Sexton did the same thing 😂

[@rotaryjunkie9502]

Bummer. I would’ve wanted to show my talent and put Triumph on the podium its first year. Big opportunity missed imo

[@David_peo1982]

You be aloud to test new bikes at end of contract year if not staying at same team love the chef but ye old team gonna kick ye butt in the outdoors go deegen . triumph gonna be be good next year

[@yamahakid450f]

"I have the flu and getting testing done." *star finds out what happened" Levi:... I didn't say i was sick, i said, "I flew and went testing".

[@lukebryant5017]

11:39 Livescope Levi lol

[@Marleysdad808]

Weird timing to wear that shirt

[@jordanloder6615]

Big Levi fan... he's really not in it for the money

[@merrick255]

KYB Bae bee

[@goblebrotherracing5525]

Yall think haiden ain’t making millions on deals as a 250 guy ?

[@Rico-y1d]

They should not be paying any trainers that should be all paid for by the teams what the hell everything should free for the riders and provided and they get paid not pay anything

[@dylanmoore6146]

cool dude

[@lw3918]

Is Fox observing gay month too?

[@brennanhulett5602]

It's paying homage to one of the new fox gearsets, nothing to do with that

[@C1ARK1-OTLR]

So it sounds like if he didn’t ride the Kawi he was going Triumph? 🤣

[@rickydicky5889]

I guess dude has his Pride month Fox shirt on, hmm.

[@CodyJackson-jp6qq]

Yerrr

[@StandlyRichards25]

If I wanted to watch somebody interrupt a guest that many times I’d just watch the Whoopi Goldberg show

[@gtegenesis]

Sounds like you watch Whoopi

[@liamgalyer]

That audio noise is so annoying

[@sauce1232]

Poor baby lol

[@shawncarty7602]

Needs to throw away that rainbow fox shirt

[@doglover136_]

it’s not rainbow, it’s based off the fox scans series, which apparently is brain scans when adrenaline is pumping

[@macy9123]

Jase needs to stop interjecting into interviews, no one cares what you have to say !!

[@danblekeberg2470]

Awesome video. But, throw the ugly MX Fox t-shirt away.

[@sauce1232]

Damn your life must be such a failure for you to write such comment. I pitty you.

[@jaymontgomery3330]

Levi gay?

[@wcz61]

Not that it matters but you never see any hot blonds on his shoulders. Could the haircut not be a bet. If it were rainbow color 🤣🤣 we would know 🤣🤣

[@ZGod829]

@@wcz61he has a girlfriend. Has for a while.

[@wcz61]

That’s great to hear he’s a true talent and a good dude 🤓

[@slpn9t]

I never went out riding unless I felt like I deserved it. Been like that since I was a kid.