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 Motorcycle clothing companies are obsessed with pro riders. They are usually the foundation of their brand identities. They spend huge amounts of time and money getting rider endorsements, and then more time and money advertising them to the public. 

 

Jimmy Ellis GRIFFS motocross pants


It is hard to dispute that GRIFFS had one of the best rider rosters in history. But Stanley was a manufacturer, not a marketer. He never pushed hard to promote the GRIFFS name on the gear, he let the bike manufacturer get the best branding positions on the gear. Most importantly, he didn't do enough advertising to build his brand, especially compared to companies like JT. As a result, few people make the connection between GRIFFS and the riders that wore their product.

 

GRIFFS motocross pants

To compile the list of riders that wore GRIFFS, we went through a lot of research. We were very careful to be accurate, and to try to get confirmation either in a photo or from the person themselves. If there was any question about accuracy, their name was dropped. Information resources included going page by page through hundreds (and we are not exaggerating) of old magazines, assistance from industry people, enthusiasts, and former riders. The best sources though, were Steve Stackable, Rolf Stackable, Davey Coombs, and of course, Stanley Arron.


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A list of GRIFFS riders is below. If you know of, or have any photos of, additional PRO-level riders that wore GRIFFS, please send them to us at the email below and we will add them. Thanks....

  • Steve Stackable
  • Bob Hannah
  • Jim Pomeroy
  • Danny “Magoo” Chandler
  • Jim Weinert
  • Kent Howerton
  • Darrel Schultz
  • Warren Reid
  • Gaylon Mosier
  • Marty Moates
  • Jim Holley
  • Rick Burgett
  • Jimmy Ellis
  • Gary Jones
  • Marty Moates
  • Steve Bauer
  • Team LOP
  • Team DG
  • US ISDT Team (multiple years)
  • Gary Semics 
  • Bryan Myerscough
  • Billy Grossi
  • Tommy Croft
  • Rich Eierstadt
  • Steve Wise
  • Doug Domokos ("The Wheelie King") 
  • Jeff Stanton
  • Mike LaRocco
  • Keith Bowen
  • Mickey Kessler
  • Lisa Akin (Womens MX Champ)
  • Greg Bowen
  • Jim Meenan
  • Jo Jo Keller
  • Mark McLaren (AMA Amateur Nat #1 100)
  • Steve Ellis (AMA Amateur Nat #1, 125)
  • Rusty Hibbs (State #1, Open)

Riders from the motorcycle industry

  • Davey Coombs
  • Chris Carter
  • Phil Davey
  • Dale Spangler
  • Jeff Surwall
  • Lee McCollum
  • Ed Willis
  • Brandon Baldwin
  • Brian Price