Dave O’Connor grew up riding dirt bikes in Waterford, Ireland. He started riding when he was 15 but had a dream to come to California to work in the motorcycle industry. He spent three months riding the tracks of Southern California and loved it so much he applied for jobs at several different companies, landing at KTM North America as media relations technician for six years before taking over the department as media relations manager. He loved going to the track and helping all the test riders, yet he wanted his own business, so he took the plunge and started his own racing services shop. DOC MX Racing Services was born, and so was his vet weapon of choice: the 2020 KTM 250 SX-F.
Build: DOC MX Racing Services / @docmxracingservices
Photos: Dallas Dunn
Video: Kellen Brauer
Words: Kris Keefer
Parts List:
DOC MX RACING SERVICES
Full Bike Race Prep
@docmxracingservices
VERTEX PISTONS
High Compression GP Racer Piston Kit (rings, DLC pin, clips)
vertexpistons.com
HOT CAMS
Stage One Cams, Valve Shim Kit
hotcamsinc.com
TWISTED DEVELOPMENT
Engine Mapping, Vortex ECU
td-racing.com
ESR SUSPENSION
Suspension Re-Valve and Setup
@fuellerr
NACSTAR WHEELS
Complete Wheelset
nacstar.com
SUPERSPROX
Rear Sprocket 52T, Front Sprocket 14T, Gold MX Race Chain G520-MXT-L-120
supersproxusa.com
UNI FILTER
Two-Stage Air Filter
unifilter.com
HINSON CLUTCH COMPONENTS
Clutch Plates and Outer Cover
hinsonracing.com
FMF RACING
Megabomb with 4.1 Muffler
fmfracing.com
DUNLOP
MX33 Front, MX33 Rear
dunlopmotorcycletires.com
WORKS CONNECTION
Brake Caps, Works Stand II, Brake Rotating Bar Mount, Engine Plugs, Axle Blocks, Stem Nut, Holeshot Device
worksconnection.com
DECAL WORKS
Semi-Custom Graphics Kit, Preprinted Number Plate Backgrounds
decalmx.com
UFO PLASTIC
Full Plastic Kit in Orange with Stadium Front Plate
ufoplasticusa.com
MOTOSEAT
Custom Cool Seat Cover
motoseat.com
SCAR
Titanium Footpegs
scar-racing.com
VP RACING FUELS
T4 Fuel (runs on pump fuel as well)
vpracingfuels.com
ODI
MX V2 Lock On Grips, Champ Handlebars
odigrips.com
GALFER USA
Front and Rear Brake Pads, Front and Rear Rotors
galferusa.com
FCP RACING
Engine Mount Kit
fcpracing.com
LIGHT SPEED
Carbon Rear Chain Guide, Carbon Skid Plate
lightspeedcarbon.com
ICW
Radiator Straightening and Bracing
icwbikestands.com
ABOUT DECAL WORKS
Founded in 1989 by Ron and Janeen Joynt, DeCal Works has been the industry leader in pre-printed decals and custom graphics for 30 years. With a passion for racing and innovation, DeCal Works has, since its early days, focused its attention on high-quality products with great customer service.
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