Garage Build
2024 GasGas ES 500
BIKE Build by JAY CLARK // dirtbiketv1.com
WORDS: KRIS KEEFER
PHOTOS: SIMON CUDBY
With Age Comes Flatter Knobbies
Long time industry guy Jay Clark (DirtbikeTV) loves to ride moto and trail, with his now advancing age he is looking to do more dual sport riding. In many areas of our country riding spots are going away and street legal dual sport bikes will allow you to get more fun rides in that can be good for your mental health. This 2024 GasGas ES 500 dual sport Garage Build is just the trick. After selling his older EXC bikes, Jay found some great deals from a local dealership with big rebates this past fall. It was time for an ultimate on/off-road build, but I didn’t know if I was ready for what transpired.
> Twisted Development
Vortex ECU with Custom Mapping and Quick-Shift
td-racing.com
> Rekluse
Torque Drive Clutch Kit, Outer Cover, Clutch Slave
rekluse.com
> Race Tech
Suspension Re-Valve and
Setup with WP 6500 Kit
racetech.com
> Pro X Racing Parts
Front and Rear Sprockets, Gold X-Ring Race Chain, Rotor Rear
pro-x.com
> FMF Racing
Factory 4.1 Slip on Muffler
fmfracing.com
> DeCal Works
Semi-Custom Graphics Kit
Pre-printed Number Plate
Backgrounds
decalmx.com
> Dunlop
AT82 Front Tire
AT82 Rear tire
dunlopmotorcycletires.com
> ODI
MX V2 Lock-On Grips, Podium Flight Champ Bend Bars
odigrips.com
> True North Motos
Tail Kit (all one brake light/running light/blinkers), LED Flasher Relay, Front Mini Stalk Blinkers, Switch Horn, Blinkers, Kill Switch, Right Side Start Button
truenorthmotos.com
> ICW
Radiator Bracing
icwbikestands.com
> IMS
3.5 Gallon Fuel Tank, Coolant Catch Can (in frame), Core
Foot Pegs
imsproducts.com
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