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A heavily weighted ring gear required a larger cover to provide adequate running clearance.

Aesthetics and weight. Not recommended for MX / SX. Cover is billet and larger than OE.

50 RWHP. 42 RWTQ.

If you review the history regarding Can-Am MX motorcycles, you will find a statement referencing the fact that much more profit is obtainable in other areas of motorsports. From the very start it was apparent that BRP had little interest in the existing Alta product line. I suppose it is safe to...

BRP reportedly has zero interest in motorcycles and from inception only interested in the technology.

For what it is worth..... Myself, No.73 and a host of others did everything within our power to save Alta. We started working on a back up even before the company was "publicly" in trouble. We failed, though not from a lack of trying. Wishing you all the best..... Dale

This is the real deal and possibly the last line of defense regarding Alta's potential survival.

Such is a question that I cannot answer as it depends upon what actually happens regarding Alta assets and IP.

FYI: I am contributing to this forum strictly as a means to help. I have been in the motorcycle industry (particularly professional racing) for over four decades. I have lost friends as a result of ignorance. If I can help prevent injury or death by way of providing some insight, then I will...

Maximum "set" power unless wheel spin is detected. (adjustable parameter). Once wheel spin is detected, power is reduced (adjustable parameter) until traction is regained. (yet another adjustable parameter). In short, if you can hang on, the motorcycle will continue to move forward, albeit...

Variable as in we had several different weights to choose from. Personal preference, overall gear reduction, map selection, tire size, terrain and weather are all part of the equation regarding ring gear weight selection.

Range was increased as a result of improved grip.

A variable weight "Ring Gear" is certainly one of the modifications that I used for both Hard Enduro and Flat Track applications.

For what it is worth: I created the "Tractor Map" for both Ty and Lyndon. Said map is a one off that can only be implemented via proprietary firmware that is not part of the Dealer Multi-Tool. Some internal hard parts were also modified to enhance tractability in rough terrain.

Yes, Axell Hodges was the second rider. That was a fun day.

The equipment belongs to one of the founders who ran a successful machine shop prior to Alta.

Machine Shop Equipment Auction. 185 Valley Drive, Brisbane, Ca. 94005 (Alta Motors) Thursday, January 31st Open for inspection @ 9:00 am Auction begins @ 11:00 am Nothing proprietary Alta. This is the machine shop equipment only. Alta Motors Machine Shop Auction.

All Alta Motorcycles were assembled with a 22mm offset.