Meet the Sprocketz Experts
John
I have been involved with motorcycles for the majority of my life. I started riding motocross at fifteen years old, and began racing shortly after. I raced the local circuit for many years and currently I am introducing my sons to motocross. Working at Sprocketz gives me the opportunity to help riders with quality and safe gear selections along with riding tips and techniques. On the weekends you can find me at the races or practicing with friends and family.
Current Ride: 2024 Honda CRF450R
Top 5 Gear Picks: Shoei VFX-Evo, Alpinestars Tech 10 Boots, Atlas Neck Brace, Renthal, Dunlop
Brian
I’ve been riding for over 20 years and working in the powersports industry since 2005. I enjoy both street and dirt riding and started racing off-road/MX back in 2006. My highly competitive nature and lack of technical riding ability has allowed me to personally crash test a plethora of motorcycle gear. Four years of my career were spent as a helmet and apparel specialist at Tucker Distributing working directly with companies like Arai, 100%, Answer racing, Cardo and more.
Current Ride: 2023.5 Husqvarna FC450 Rockstar Edition
Top Gear Picks: Cardo Packtalk Edge, Arai Corsair-X, Fox Dirtpaw Gloves, 100% Armega Goggles, Maxima SC1, Quad Lock phone mounts
Mike
My name is Mike, I’ve been riding since I was around 2 years old and haven’t stopped. I raced locally for District 13 for about 10 years and now I open ride every weekend and race occasionally. I picked up my new 450 around Christmas of 2024 and it is by far my favorite bike I have ridden.
Current Ride: 2023 Honda CRF450R
Top Gear Picks: Arai VX-Pro4, SIDI Crossfire 3 SRS, Atlas Air Lite Neck Brace, 100% Armega Goggles, Dunlop MX34, Liquid Performance Cycle Wash
Dalton "Big Country"
My name is Dalton everyone around Sprocktez call me big country! I’ve been riding dirt bikes since I was a little kid around 8 years old. I picked up street riding in 2021 as I graduated high school. My most recent bike is a 1999 CBR 900rr,
I rebuilt this bike from the wheels up and learned a lot along the way. This by far was my favorite project.
Current Ride: 1999 Honda CBR 900RR
Top Gear Picks: Shoei RF-1400 Marquez Track, Alpinestars Crossland Gloves, Alpinestars Chrome Hoodie, ICON Patrol Boots, Cardo Packtalk Edge
Grayson "Gray"
I grew up watching my dad work on motorcycles and mopeds, and finally got into riding few years ago. I started working in the motorcycle industry in 2019 as a service writer, then switched over to apparel here at Sprocketz in 2021, and now handle most of the online orders and maintain the website.
Current Ride: no bike as of yet but plan on getting a Triumph Bonneville in the future
Top Gear Picks: Shoei RF-1400, ICON Mesh AF Jacket, Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 Glove, Noru Full Cool Gear, Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Airbag Vest
