MX companies I should support.

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Edited Date/Time 9/10/2022 6:06pm
The Fox deal got me thinking about what MX companies are still run by people who are "invested" in the sport. I've been a diehard Fox and Oakley user since the Bradshaw-Matiasevich days, or I should say the Geoff Fox and Jim Jannard days. But I would like to support companies that are run by people who have heard of motocross if possible.

What companies should I give my hard earned money to?
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smoothies862 7/6/2022 6:50pm
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Fair question. Curious what shows up as invested in the sport.
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FXR
What’s their story anyways? They seem insanely popular now.
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Pete The Fisherman 7/6/2022 6:53pm
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O’Neal sponsors a lot of amateurs.
Canvas mx
Fast house
AOT Racing
Troy lee designs
6d just because they are pushing the science of head protection further.
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
FXR
Dirt.Squirt wrote:
What’s their story anyways? They seem insanely popular now.
https://fxrracing.com/pages/about-fxr

This tells you the backstory. Milt (the owner) still rides, has qualified for lorettas last year and this year. He owns a private track up in Minnesota. I guess Dungey has been riding there a lot and prepping for his return there. They keep investing more and more into the sport every year and it’s still owned and ran by milt. Really good people from milt all the way down the line.
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
FXR
Dirt.Squirt wrote:
What’s their story anyways? They seem insanely popular now.
The owner Milt Reimer still rides moto a few times a week.

https://fxrracing.com/pages/about-fxr

https://osmmag.com/one-on-one-with-milt-reimer-of-fxr-racing/

https://podtail.com/en/podcast/snowmobilingpodcast/episode-43-fxr-with-…

https://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2016/05/17/2016-industry-le…
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I always try and support the companies that support my sport....I was getting Jimmy John's all the time and buying bubba burgers...not no more....I buy a buncha twisted teas now..
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Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in their products and packaging.

Not going to name the company, but one of their competitors lists what they do (forced inhalation, forced feeding, and eye and skin tests on mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs) right on their product pages in the safety sheets section. Really messed up stuff.
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-MAVERICK- wrote:
FXR
Dirt.Squirt wrote:
What’s their story anyways? They seem insanely popular now.
Them and Fasthouse seem to be the most popular whenever I’m at the track.
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I would say Klim because I know they are riders but both snaps on the waistline of my new pants won't stay snapped so they need to get back to basics. Never had a problem with any TLD gear which is my other go-to brand. Also 6D because I believe in their tech and I've have had some big hits to the head and so far so good. All three companies are really good for the sport IMO.
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Ted Mutha-Fuqn Parks
TLD & family
Gaerne
Scott
Guts
VP Racing Fuel
MX 101
FXR
Decal Works
A-Star (still kinda pissed at how my 10’s wore out/but THEY are EXTREMELY invested).
FMF
ProCircuit
Yoshimura
ALL the OEMs
Toyota
Dunlop
Pirelli
Red Bud
Glen Helen
Gopher Dunes
MX Sports
Twisted Development
Bobby Hewitt
Kevin Tyler
Michael Lindsay
Andre Laurin
Gerhart Huber
Digger
The McQueen Family (namely, Chad, who’s taken A LOT of shit!)
More…later…after a few cocktails
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FXR and O’Neal support the sport.
A’ME Grips are still Made in the USA and offer both Moto and MTB grips.
6D Helmets pushed everyone else lightyears ahead.
Works Connection have been putting out quality bits for years, and the new Elite bearing throttle tube is one of my current favorites.
100% and EKS seem like solid google/glasses Co’s.
Been wearing Pod knee braces for awhile, but Asterisk was always a good choice as well.
Gaerne boots are top-notch.
Your local suspension shop is always an underrated asset.
Luxon and Xtrig continually impress and pump out some extraordinary parts.

So many good options within this niche sport of ours!
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crc245 wrote:
FXR and O’Neal support the sport. A’ME Grips are still Made in the USA and offer both Moto and MTB grips. 6D Helmets pushed everyone else...
FXR and O’Neal support the sport.
A’ME Grips are still Made in the USA and offer both Moto and MTB grips.
6D Helmets pushed everyone else lightyears ahead.
Works Connection have been putting out quality bits for years, and the new Elite bearing throttle tube is one of my current favorites.
100% and EKS seem like solid google/glasses Co’s.
Been wearing Pod knee braces for awhile, but Asterisk was always a good choice as well.
Gaerne boots are top-notch.
Your local suspension shop is always an underrated asset.
Luxon and Xtrig continually impress and pump out some extraordinary parts.

So many good options within this niche sport of ours!
You're the first person I've heard mention AME grips since I was a kid. I used to run those on my bmx bike. Just looked at their website and they're still using that same triangle pattern that they were using in the 80s. Very cool.
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crc245 wrote:
FXR and O’Neal support the sport. A’ME Grips are still Made in the USA and offer both Moto and MTB grips. 6D Helmets pushed everyone else...
FXR and O’Neal support the sport.
A’ME Grips are still Made in the USA and offer both Moto and MTB grips.
6D Helmets pushed everyone else lightyears ahead.
Works Connection have been putting out quality bits for years, and the new Elite bearing throttle tube is one of my current favorites.
100% and EKS seem like solid google/glasses Co’s.
Been wearing Pod knee braces for awhile, but Asterisk was always a good choice as well.
Gaerne boots are top-notch.
Your local suspension shop is always an underrated asset.
Luxon and Xtrig continually impress and pump out some extraordinary parts.

So many good options within this niche sport of ours!
uncledaddy69 wrote:
You're the first person I've heard mention AME grips since I was a kid. I used to run those on my bmx bike. Just looked at...
You're the first person I've heard mention AME grips since I was a kid. I used to run those on my bmx bike. Just looked at their website and they're still using that same triangle pattern that they were using in the 80s. Very cool.
I did, too. Those were the grips to have back in the 80s, along with Sunline rims and snake belly tires.
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dsmith wrote:
I always try and support the companies that support my sport....I was getting Jimmy John's all the time and buying bubba burgers...not no more....I buy a...
I always try and support the companies that support my sport....I was getting Jimmy John's all the time and buying bubba burgers...not no more....I buy a buncha twisted teas now..
I tried to support Twisted Tea when I went to a concert back in March. Went to the concession stand to get a beer. Saw they had cans of Twisted and I decided to give it a try. Holy cow, took one sip and threw it away. That was an expensive sip at arena prices.
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uncledaddy69 wrote:
Them and Fasthouse seem to be the most popular whenever I’m at the track.
Hmm I never see fasthouse anymore I do really like fasthouse though
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uncledaddy69 wrote:
Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in...
Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in their products and packaging.

Not going to name the company, but one of their competitors lists what they do (forced inhalation, forced feeding, and eye and skin tests on mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs) right on their product pages in the safety sheets section. Really messed up stuff.
Why won't you name the company?
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I would say Klim because I know they are riders but both snaps on the waistline of my new pants won't stay snapped so they need...
I would say Klim because I know they are riders but both snaps on the waistline of my new pants won't stay snapped so they need to get back to basics. Never had a problem with any TLD gear which is my other go-to brand. Also 6D because I believe in their tech and I've have had some big hits to the head and so far so good. All three companies are really good for the sport IMO.
Klim is owned by Polaris, along with 4 wheel Parts, Timbersled, and 509.



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uncledaddy69 wrote:
Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in...
Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in their products and packaging.

Not going to name the company, but one of their competitors lists what they do (forced inhalation, forced feeding, and eye and skin tests on mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs) right on their product pages in the safety sheets section. Really messed up stuff.
Juck wrote:
Why won't you name the company?
Because I don’t want to pick on one company in particular when all other chemical companies aside from muc-off are also doing it.
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Sandusky26 wrote:
Suzuki
I saw you were the last reply...I clicked the thread...knew you would post Suzuki...then remembered you bought a KX.

Traitor!
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I’m gonna throw a vote in for ARC here. I had a bolt back out of a lever. Called to get a replacement. Guy who answered I actually think was the owner maybe, and advised me to loctite it as they had it happen a few times. Had the part the next week. I would also add 6D as well. Have dealt with them for a crash my son had and they were on point looking over it and getting us new stuff. We tried some other brands but always go back to them for their product and service. Good people. Regarding FXR, I dig their gear and my son is bugging for us to change to them but almost everyone is wearing their stuff now!
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Also, Enjoy MFG for graphics and seat covers. We support 11 MXGP a couple pro US guys, Graham Jarvis, Mike Brown and some amateurs. I personally work and help manage it. The owner and I go on riding trips 1-2 times a year for some enduro riding.
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Factory Connection


But top of the list should be ANY TRACK OWNER
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Rickyisms 7/7/2022 3:59am
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Ditto on your local tracks, Now more than ever. Can’t imagine what their costs to operate have risen to.
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uncledaddy69 wrote:
Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in...
Muc-Off is the only motocross focused chemical company that does not test their products on animals. They are also actively using less and less plastic in their products and packaging.

Not going to name the company, but one of their competitors lists what they do (forced inhalation, forced feeding, and eye and skin tests on mice, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs) right on their product pages in the safety sheets section. Really messed up stuff.
That's pretty sad, but not surprising. Muc-Off for me from now on.
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Any company that supports privateers!
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FXR. They have awesome athlete support, great product and great service.
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