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So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago asking when new colors would be dropping because I don't like any of the current stuff as it has too much white in it. I got an email back that they aren't going to be bringing MX gear into the US anymore. Didn't even send an email to their riders letting us know. Kinda sucks because I really liked that gear and it help up well. Stinks that they are going away maybe they'll come back again later.
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Tarz483 10/25/2018 11:27am
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Yeah I hope they come back someday, they where awsome in the early 90's
Weird to think that there are so many riders that dont know how bad ass they where at one time, I guess were getting old.
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Richard Tease II 10/25/2018 3:45pm
10/25/2018 3:45pm
crusher773 wrote:
So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago...
So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago asking when new colors would be dropping because I don't like any of the current stuff as it has too much white in it. I got an email back that they aren't going to be bringing MX gear into the US anymore. Didn't even send an email to their riders letting us know. Kinda sucks because I really liked that gear and it help up well. Stinks that they are going away maybe they'll come back again later.
All of yamaha’s Amateur teams in OZ are sponsored by AXO so I’m sure its available here. Dollar exchange rate might be in your favour as well
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mattyhamz2 10/25/2018 3:51pm
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crusher773 wrote:
So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago...
So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago asking when new colors would be dropping because I don't like any of the current stuff as it has too much white in it. I got an email back that they aren't going to be bringing MX gear into the US anymore. Didn't even send an email to their riders letting us know. Kinda sucks because I really liked that gear and it help up well. Stinks that they are going away maybe they'll come back again later.
Richard Tease II wrote:
All of yamaha’s Amateur teams in OZ are sponsored by AXO so I’m sure its available here. Dollar exchange rate might be in your favour as...
All of yamaha’s Amateur teams in OZ are sponsored by AXO so I’m sure its available here. Dollar exchange rate might be in your favour as well
Wonder if you guys get the gear from Europe.

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RangerLee 10/25/2018 4:41pm
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I LOVED AXO gear, wanted it so bad in the late 80's, and even some for downhill mountain biking in the early 90's. They looked great and had an aggressive style to them.

It is a shame, but our dirt bike market gets smaller and smaller leading to a smaller gear market.
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1990s AXO: badass!
2010+ AXO: Meh ...
You can do a lot better than 'AXO rider support program deal' at any of the major online gear closeouts, with free shipping and more to choose from. No reason to be upset. The 'new' AXO is a shadow of what the brand once was.
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jrminiquad 10/25/2018 6:55pm
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My son has been on their support program the last couple of years and heard some rumblings earlier this year that they may be done in the U.S.

He contacted them specifically about this and they denied everything. Just a few months ago they only had one set of gear left that was available in his size.

The girl they had working for them that really did wonders with their amateur program left st the end of 2017 from what I believe was too big of differences on running the U.S. operations with the European management at the California office.

He switched gear programs a couple of months ago after seeing the writing on the wall.
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aaryn #234 10/25/2018 7:30pm
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crusher773 wrote:
So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago...
So I have been an AXO support rider for several years now and I am needing some new gear. I sent an email couple days ago asking when new colors would be dropping because I don't like any of the current stuff as it has too much white in it. I got an email back that they aren't going to be bringing MX gear into the US anymore. Didn't even send an email to their riders letting us know. Kinda sucks because I really liked that gear and it help up well. Stinks that they are going away maybe they'll come back again later.
Richard Tease II wrote:
All of yamaha’s Amateur teams in OZ are sponsored by AXO so I’m sure its available here. Dollar exchange rate might be in your favour as...
All of yamaha’s Amateur teams in OZ are sponsored by AXO so I’m sure its available here. Dollar exchange rate might be in your favour as well
From my understanding it’s gone here as well, notice all the Yamaha supported riders at the 65cup have moved over to Scott.
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Brtp4 10/25/2018 8:19pm
10/25/2018 8:19pm Edited Date/Time 4/4/2019 10:29am
My understanding is that the entire company, Italy and all, is shutting down.

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mattyhamz2 10/25/2018 8:52pm
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jrminiquad wrote:
My son has been on their support program the last couple of years and heard some rumblings earlier this year that they may be done in...
My son has been on their support program the last couple of years and heard some rumblings earlier this year that they may be done in the U.S.

He contacted them specifically about this and they denied everything. Just a few months ago they only had one set of gear left that was available in his size.

The girl they had working for them that really did wonders with their amateur program left st the end of 2017 from what I believe was too big of differences on running the U.S. operations with the European management at the California office.

He switched gear programs a couple of months ago after seeing the writing on the wall.
My dad has ridden for them since the early 90’s and Larry Naston was his rep. We have been with them for almost 30 years and the last year wasn’t impressed with their product. My dad ended up with a support program from JT and I ended up with one from O’Neal. Looks like we got out just in time. Such a shame because they are about 15 minutes away and we could always run over to get our stuff when we needed it. They were always great and even though our rep changed probably 6-7 times, they were all great!
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gnarwhip 10/25/2018 9:42pm
10/25/2018 9:42pm Edited Date/Time 10/25/2018 9:47pm
It's been done to me ever since Jim Hale left (RIP). Also, and I've said this many times on here, just fyi the original Italian name was going to be Asso, which means "winner" in Italian, but when they went to America, they didn't think having "Ass" in a company name would be a good idea, so they changed it to Axo instead of Asso. It was never meant to be an acronym A.X.O. It's Axo.
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Muscle-Milk-KTM 10/26/2018 12:48am
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It's been done to me ever since Jim Hale left (RIP). Also, and I've said this many times on here, just fyi the original Italian name...
It's been done to me ever since Jim Hale left (RIP). Also, and I've said this many times on here, just fyi the original Italian name was going to be Asso, which means "winner" in Italian, but when they went to America, they didn't think having "Ass" in a company name would be a good idea, so they changed it to Axo instead of Asso. It was never meant to be an acronym A.X.O. It's Axo.
Interesting story, I like hearing how brand names came about. The stuff Bradshaw wore in 92 was the nuts, had a couple of sets myself.
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slipdog 10/26/2018 6:44am
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Yeah... I didn't realize there was still and AXO presence in the US anymore. Can't recall the last time I saw anyone in it.
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mattyhamz2 10/26/2018 7:16am
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Yeah... I didn't realize there was still and AXO presence in the US anymore. Can't recall the last time I saw anyone in it.
Me that time you came down here and rode LACR Laughing
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mid '90's AXO. hawt. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2018/10/26/298432/s1200_11_2.jpg[/img]
mid '90's AXO. hawt.

this gear right here was insanely cool. I was lucky enough to live close to Damon when he was still racing and got to watch him practice a lot. This gear was drool worthy
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24x 10/26/2018 8:32am
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Dang. I’d been on the hunt for the throwback Dyemax gear they released a few years ago but could never find my size. I remember the first jersey I ever bought was AXO. RIP

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mattyhamz2 10/26/2018 8:35am
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Dang. I’d been on the hunt for the throwback Dyemax gear they released a few years ago but could never find my size. I remember the...
Dang. I’d been on the hunt for the throwback Dyemax gear they released a few years ago but could never find my size. I remember the first jersey I ever bought was AXO. RIP

Always wanted this stuff, but never got around to getting it.
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wpark89 10/26/2018 8:47am
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Sad to see with all their history...but not surprising for how little presence and sales they’ve had the last decade. But like was mentioned earlier the brand really died when Jim Hale left it. Anyone who isn’t familiar with the story should listen to Matthes podcast with him. He basically took AXO from a boot factory that was distributed by Fox and O’Neal to build the iconic 80s/90s brand that we all wore...or wanted to wear. Id argue that you didn’t see more of any brand at the local tracks from about 87-97.

They’ve had some clean looking sets the last few years like the team peak and trans am stuff. But I’d always see it on their website for like 15 bucks for jerseys and 35-40 for pants. Couldn’t have been making money.

I’d guess there has to be other clothing companies that we’re familiar with that are barely afloat.


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mattyhamz2 10/26/2018 8:52am
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Sad to see with all their history...but not surprising for how little presence and sales they’ve had the last decade. But like was mentioned earlier the...
Sad to see with all their history...but not surprising for how little presence and sales they’ve had the last decade. But like was mentioned earlier the brand really died when Jim Hale left it. Anyone who isn’t familiar with the story should listen to Matthes podcast with him. He basically took AXO from a boot factory that was distributed by Fox and O’Neal to build the iconic 80s/90s brand that we all wore...or wanted to wear. Id argue that you didn’t see more of any brand at the local tracks from about 87-97.

They’ve had some clean looking sets the last few years like the team peak and trans am stuff. But I’d always see it on their website for like 15 bucks for jerseys and 35-40 for pants. Couldn’t have been making money.

I’d guess there has to be other clothing companies that we’re familiar with that are barely afloat.


That kidney belt! haha
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wpark89 10/26/2018 9:13am
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That kidney belt! haha
Need one?

This Superbelt 2 wasn’t a bad one...but the next one, I think it was called the Axis belt...was like 2 plastic belts stacked together and was really funky.

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mattyhamz2 10/26/2018 9:15am
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That kidney belt! haha
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Need one? This Superbelt 2 wasn’t a bad one...but the next one, I think it was called the Axis belt...was like 2 plastic belts stacked together...
Need one?

This Superbelt 2 wasn’t a bad one...but the next one, I think it was called the Axis belt...was like 2 plastic belts stacked together and was really funky.

I enjoy seeing all that stuff. I remember all of my dads kidney belts and chest protectors from Axo. Good stuff!
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crusher773 10/26/2018 9:19am
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YZed250 wrote:
1990s AXO: badass! 2010+ AXO: Meh ... You can do a lot better than 'AXO rider support program deal' at any of the major online gear...
1990s AXO: badass!
2010+ AXO: Meh ...
You can do a lot better than 'AXO rider support program deal' at any of the major online gear closeouts, with free shipping and more to choose from. No reason to be upset. The 'new' AXO is a shadow of what the brand once was.
Man I don't know it was half off it ended up being a pretty good deal over the years. That throwback stuff was good looking. I like the tiger stripe stuff from a couple years ago. Since then I don't think any of it has looked good. Just a shame stuff was pretty good and they made some pretty good kids stuff also.
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langhammx 10/26/2018 9:31am
10/26/2018 9:31am
Too bad... my son was an AXO rider from ‘94- ‘04. I used it myself for many years.
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adamdf 10/26/2018 9:38am
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Sad, I grew up on Axo gear. Hopefully they make a comeback to the US in the near future.
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