Since they reappeared at the dawn of the 21st century I have been against loud four strokes. Rock's Racing Services (RRS) is the result of a friend suggesting in the fall of 2006 instead of just complaining about noise to actually do something about it.
Shortly thereafter on www.motonews.com I learned about the db Dawg from Ignition Products (AKA Ignition Racing) in Canada and subsequently made contact via e mail with them. We kept in touch and in February of 2007 I met with Justin Moore and Colleen Porter at the Indy Dealer show and became the US representative for Ignition Products http://www.ignitionproducts.com/Ignition/main.html
After working with the db Dawg insert for a month I realized having fresh muffler packing goes hand in hand with using the db Dawg. I then purchased an inventory of packing material and muffler cartridges from www.racetools.com plus bought tools (cordless drill, rivet gun, etc.) so I am now also offering muffler repacking services. Additionally I offer these same cartridges for those who prefer to do the repacking themselves.
Shortly after adding this muffler service I had the idea to take things one step further and offer exhaust and muffler demos at the track. My thought process was driven by a desire to remove the "rushing" aspect out of a muffler repack. One thing led to another and I am now the MX and off road "track guy" for Jardine Exhaust out of Corona, CA. www.jardineproducts.com I have a complete inventory of pipes and mufflers for most of the current MX bikes available to racers who would like to try a Jardine exhaust system before making a purchase decision. So far the Jardine pipes have been well recieved with customers noting how hard the bike pulls plus providing over rev. I attend MX track practice days and also take appointments for pipe demos.
Over the course of 2007 I acquired some really great product lines like www.nuetech.com and www.mergeracing.com Nuetech has brought two very innovative products to the market by introducing the TUbliss rear tire system and the Arm Pump Eliminator kit. Merge Racing offers the Adjustable Leak Jet kit for FCR carburetors and Team KTM uses the ALJ. I am proud to report I was instrumental in getting Team Torco to use the ALJ and Kevin WIndham secured his 450 SX main wins in 2008 using the ALJ. Merge has expanded their product line substantially since the beginning of the year with the Hydraulic Preload for rear shocks and the Accelerator Pump Spring.
The last two companies I picked up in 2007 were DeCal Works and RXR. DeCal Works is widely known for their top quality custom graphics and number plate backings. RXR has a state of the art product taking safety to another level with their air bladder protection system. The RXR works with the Leatt neck brace without modifications and received a four star rating from Motocross Action Magazine. Some of my customers have already crash tested the RXR and will never ride again without the RXR after walking away from big crashes.
The last two companies I picked up in 2007 were DeCal Works and RXR. DeCal Works is widely known for their top quality custom graphics and number plate backings. RXR has a state of the art product taking safety to another level with their air bladder protection system. The RXR works with the Leatt neck brace without modifications and received a four star rating from Motocross Action Magazine. Some of my customers have already crash tested the RXR and will never ride again without the RXR after walking away from big crashes.
At this point in time I am very excited about a project I am working on with Morgan Curtice at Bristol Core (formerly Race Tools) for new muffler technology which should lower the decibel output without impacting performance. It is easy to make a bike quiet but very difficult to maintain optimum performance.
Speaking of sound levels, if you care about the sport I sincerely hope you will stop and consider how important to our sport's survival getting the noise monster back in the cage before it's too late.
If you can't remember when your muffler has been repacked or you have purchased a used bike give us a call or go to your local dealer but whatever you do PLEASE keep your muffler packing fresh. Your bike will be performing optimally plus it will be much quieter.
For a complete listing of Rock's Racing Services' products please click on the Product Line tab.
For a complete listing of Rock's Racing Services' products please click on the Product Line tab.
On Saturdays I can usually be found at the REM races at Glen Helen www.remsatmx.com .
Take care and ride safe!
Michael "The Rock" Rigdon
Take care and ride safe!
Michael "The Rock" Rigdon
10-17-2007 UPDATE-We've just received our second batch of Rock's Racing Services T shirts available in a variety of sizes for $17.95 including shipping anywhere in the US or fifteen dollars track side delivery. This shipment has the slogan LOUD BIKES SUCK across the front along with the our logo on the left front chest area and on the back of shirt.
For T shirt purchase please access the Contact Us tab and I will follow up with you promptly.
1-15-08 Rock's Racing Services T shirt is Motocross Action's T Shirt of the Month
2-15-08 David Vuillemin posts on Motonews:
"Just want to thank The Rock for introducing me to the Ice Wave Pain Patches. I've used them on my thumb and my knee and got great pain relief and better range of motion from them. They are really easy to use too!" You're most welcome Cobra and thank you very much for this post.
Visit the Health Links tab for more information.
2-24-08 RRS takes delivery of our first Fox Racing Shox and our number one CRF150 rider Joey Johnstone will be racing with this shock this season. Joey's father Gary was my first Jardine customer and Joey was an obvious choice to become our shock test rider. Best of luck Joey!
2-28-08 RRS gets mentioned in Cycle News #9 in the Kawasaki KX250F test. We supplied CN with a Jardine exhaust system including Jardine's quiet tip. They were impressed with the performance both with and without the insert plus provided jetting.
4-18-08 Joey Johnstone's CRF150 receives the Fox Racing's fork cartridges. Now running Fox suspension front and rear Joey notices a big difference over the stock suspension. Joey is much more comfortable on the bike now especially in the whoops. Big thanks to Dan Geery at Fox for all of his support.
5-1-08 May issue of Dirt Wheels has an article on muffler repacking that I participated in. Thanks to the Editor of Dirt Wheels, Dennis Cox, for including me and a special thanks to Dennis McAdam with Max Power for the introduction to Dennis Cox.
Please use the Contact Us tab if you are interested in purchasing Bristol Core Spec 30 and I will follow up with ordering instructions. Don't forget to include the the type of muffler and preferably the dimensions. Most mufflers can be repacked with Spec 30 but some will require a muffler cartridge (resembles a roll of paper towels) instead of loose packing material.
5-8-08 Check out my Guest Column in issue 19 of Cycle News titled Sounding Off. I am calling for a much more aggressive sound policy for SX & MX professional events. Pick up a copy of Cycle News at your local dealer or e mail me at michael.rigdon@verizon.net for the article.
1-15-08 Rock's Racing Services T shirt is Motocross Action's T Shirt of the Month
2-15-08 David Vuillemin posts on Motonews:
"Just want to thank The Rock for introducing me to the Ice Wave Pain Patches. I've used them on my thumb and my knee and got great pain relief and better range of motion from them. They are really easy to use too!" You're most welcome Cobra and thank you very much for this post.
Visit the Health Links tab for more information.
2-24-08 RRS takes delivery of our first Fox Racing Shox and our number one CRF150 rider Joey Johnstone will be racing with this shock this season. Joey's father Gary was my first Jardine customer and Joey was an obvious choice to become our shock test rider. Best of luck Joey!
2-28-08 RRS gets mentioned in Cycle News #9 in the Kawasaki KX250F test. We supplied CN with a Jardine exhaust system including Jardine's quiet tip. They were impressed with the performance both with and without the insert plus provided jetting.
4-18-08 Joey Johnstone's CRF150 receives the Fox Racing's fork cartridges. Now running Fox suspension front and rear Joey notices a big difference over the stock suspension. Joey is much more comfortable on the bike now especially in the whoops. Big thanks to Dan Geery at Fox for all of his support.
5-1-08 May issue of Dirt Wheels has an article on muffler repacking that I participated in. Thanks to the Editor of Dirt Wheels, Dennis Cox, for including me and a special thanks to Dennis McAdam with Max Power for the introduction to Dennis Cox.
Please use the Contact Us tab if you are interested in purchasing Bristol Core Spec 30 and I will follow up with ordering instructions. Don't forget to include the the type of muffler and preferably the dimensions. Most mufflers can be repacked with Spec 30 but some will require a muffler cartridge (resembles a roll of paper towels) instead of loose packing material.
5-8-08 Check out my Guest Column in issue 19 of Cycle News titled Sounding Off. I am calling for a much more aggressive sound policy for SX & MX professional events. Pick up a copy of Cycle News at your local dealer or e mail me at michael.rigdon@verizon.net for the article.
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