Have 1000 miles on the EXR today - no problems so far - I am certain that electric allows me to ride more often and in weird urban areas - thanks Alta people for creating this stealth weapon.
I could have rode it stock but I did a few upgrades.
Here are some things I can’t live without:
1. LHRB - I really can’t live without this thing - can’t ride with a foot brake anymore that I’m used to it
2. Using a 1/2 Throttle & Lighter Return Spring - I got used to 1/2 throttles on my ebike, I feel you have better control holding on to the bars in whoops and rough sections - I also put a lighter gage return spring making the throttle easier to rotate and much less taxing holding a constant speed for street riding
3. Twisted Engineering Composi-Flex Bars - way less rider fatigue as the Alta frame is pretty rigid.
4. Hand Guards - I do lots of single track so you save your knuckles - also if you crash you don’t break your levers
5. Display Guard - gotta protect that thing - thanks Trialsman
6. Better Lighting - stock front light really sucked - have used Baja Designs Squadron Sport which worked well but I went to a 50 watt light bar off eBay because it has a wider beam and doesn’t reflect off the front fender - have had a lot of issues changing out the stock tail light, mainly when bottoming out folding the license plate - the Baja designs tail light works pretty well - the NRC signal lights plug right in
7. Fastway rear suspension link - it lowered the rear a little and protects the shock from damage going over trees and rocks
8. I was fortunate to be able to swap the front forks and rear shock for MXR units with another member on AOF - the difference is unbelievable - the MXR stuff suits me perfectly - the other member wanted a softer ride for trails do we both got what we needed
9. YZ Footpeg Springs - no more getting stuck in the up position
10. BRP Chain Guide - thing is bullet proof - much stronger and wear resistant versus the stock one
11. Hotfoots front chain slider - the stock one cracked - Hotfoots is awesome
12. Alta seat nut - I’m glad I got one of these to quickly remove the seat with no tools
Here are some things that are personal preference:
A. Tubliss - a real pain to install but great for running really low pressure
B. Front disc guard - it looks cool but needed to modify the wheel spacer - it was a real pain
C. Newer style CRF front fender - I like it better
D. Button head bolts on gear cover - my boot kept getting caught on the stock bolts
E. Shinko Fatty Front Tire - I love that thing and it looks cool
F. CR Grips - I got cheap knock offs but I really like them much better than the stock ones as a more cushy feel
G. Hybrid Ceramic Wheel Bearings - I kept getting rust in the bearings after some wet rides - a real pain to fix - the ceramic balls never rust
H. Graphics - might as well do it
I could have rode it stock but I did a few upgrades.
Here are some things I can’t live without:
1. LHRB - I really can’t live without this thing - can’t ride with a foot brake anymore that I’m used to it
2. Using a 1/2 Throttle & Lighter Return Spring - I got used to 1/2 throttles on my ebike, I feel you have better control holding on to the bars in whoops and rough sections - I also put a lighter gage return spring making the throttle easier to rotate and much less taxing holding a constant speed for street riding
3. Twisted Engineering Composi-Flex Bars - way less rider fatigue as the Alta frame is pretty rigid.
4. Hand Guards - I do lots of single track so you save your knuckles - also if you crash you don’t break your levers
5. Display Guard - gotta protect that thing - thanks Trialsman
6. Better Lighting - stock front light really sucked - have used Baja Designs Squadron Sport which worked well but I went to a 50 watt light bar off eBay because it has a wider beam and doesn’t reflect off the front fender - have had a lot of issues changing out the stock tail light, mainly when bottoming out folding the license plate - the Baja designs tail light works pretty well - the NRC signal lights plug right in
7. Fastway rear suspension link - it lowered the rear a little and protects the shock from damage going over trees and rocks
8. I was fortunate to be able to swap the front forks and rear shock for MXR units with another member on AOF - the difference is unbelievable - the MXR stuff suits me perfectly - the other member wanted a softer ride for trails do we both got what we needed
9. YZ Footpeg Springs - no more getting stuck in the up position
10. BRP Chain Guide - thing is bullet proof - much stronger and wear resistant versus the stock one
11. Hotfoots front chain slider - the stock one cracked - Hotfoots is awesome
12. Alta seat nut - I’m glad I got one of these to quickly remove the seat with no tools
Here are some things that are personal preference:
A. Tubliss - a real pain to install but great for running really low pressure
B. Front disc guard - it looks cool but needed to modify the wheel spacer - it was a real pain
C. Newer style CRF front fender - I like it better
D. Button head bolts on gear cover - my boot kept getting caught on the stock bolts
E. Shinko Fatty Front Tire - I love that thing and it looks cool
F. CR Grips - I got cheap knock offs but I really like them much better than the stock ones as a more cushy feel
G. Hybrid Ceramic Wheel Bearings - I kept getting rust in the bearings after some wet rides - a real pain to fix - the ceramic balls never rust
H. Graphics - might as well do it
