2019 / 2020 wish list

[snydes]

Someone with some other bikes in their garage please take some measurements to show that the ground clearance of this bike is any less than anything else. Not to the bottom of the footpegs, which we all agree stick down significantly farther, but to the bottom of the frame.

When comparing my MXR to my old 2007 RMZ450 and 2009 CRF450X they are all within a quarter inch measured on the wheels from the floor to the bottom of the frame.

 

[Oded]

Someone with some other bikes in their garage please take some measurements to show that the ground clearance of this bike is any less than anything else. Not to the bottom of the footpegs, which we all agree stick down significantly farther, but to the bottom of the frame.

When comparing my MXR to my old 2007 RMZ450 and 2009 CRF450X they are all within a quarter inch measured on the wheels from the floor to the bottom of the frame.

I think the soft suspension adds to the low clearance, especially when the rider is on it.

 

[snydes]

I think the soft suspension adds to the low clearance, especially when the rider is on it.

With correct race/rider sag settings it should still be so close it wouldn’t be noticeable.

 

[metallic88]

Someone with some other bikes in their garage please take some measurements to show that the ground clearance of this bike is any less than anything else. Not to the bottom of the footpegs, which we all agree stick down significantly farther, but to the bottom of the frame.

When comparing my MXR to my old 2007 RMZ450 and 2009 CRF450X they are all within a quarter inch measured on the wheels from the floor to the bottom of the frame.

my mx from where i put my stand its the same height as my 03 cr250, 2005 rmz450 all of my older kx250s, practically most of my bikes but my 2012 kx250 with procurcuit suspesion was lower. the part there the pegs go is what everyones talking about thats low its 1 1/4" lower than the frame where the stand sits and ive never liked that design even before i bought one.

 

[Philip]

Someone with some other bikes in their garage please take some measurements to show that the ground clearance of this bike is any less than anything else.

Here is what I have in my stable. Three bikes, all on center stands that are 430mm tall. The F and R numbers are clearances under the Front and Rear tires:

2018 Alta MXR - F102mm R27mm = 64.5mm average
2005 CRF250 -- F82mm R15mm = 48.5mm average
1995 CR250 --- F5mm R112mm = 58.5mm average

The Alta has the tires that have the most ground clearance, so it has the lowest frame ground clearance. But it is not much lower than my two other bikes. However, notice the huge front wheel clearance! The bike sits way nose up compared to my other bikes. But when I lift it, I lift the rear end, not the front. On the Alta, in order to lift the whole bike 6 or 16mm more, you have to lift the rear end 14 - 36mm higher to have the bottom front of the skidframe clear the bike stand.

This is probably why they slant the frame on KTMs to have the bike sit with the front wheel on the ground -- It is easier to lift onto the center stand.

 

[TCMB371]

This...

 

[metallic88]

This...

View attachment 689

same here, and i can feel the chain moving there. i've been thinking of milling a cover for mine

 

[Fog 25]

The low ground clearance also makes is harder to lift the bike onto standard bike stands. Not because the bike is heavy, but because you have to lift it higher.

Powerlift stand. No lifting

 

[Fod]

Powerlift stand. View attachment 690No lifting

Yeah that power stand is nice! When Fog is out riding I steal his stand! You dont even need to slide the bike or the stand under, just turn bars and it aligns perfectly!

 

[WoodsWeapon]

I just use a simple $12 triangle stand. I make fun of my kid and his friends all the time because theyre perfect image moto guys, and have to have their bikes on a stand at all times. I must be old and crabby, but the last thing I want to do after racing 200+ pounds of bike is lift it up on a stand to be cool like everyone else.

 

[snydes]

I just use a simple $12 triangle stand. I make fun of my kid and his friends all the time because theyre perfect image moto guys, and have to have their bikes on a stand at all times. I must be old and crabby, but the last thing I want to do after racing 200+ pounds of bike is lift it up on a stand to be cool like everyone else.

I hear that! I only put mine on the center stand when I'm working on it, any other time it's the triangle. If Promoto ever does a kick stand for one of these I'll probably get one of those to be even lazier yet...

 

[TCMB371]

Harbor Freight dirtbike stand works very well on the Alta. Looks like HF no longer sells them, though.

 

[rayivers]

Harbor Freight dirtbike stand works very well on the Alta.

Mine needed a few tweaks (better bolts & pin, foot end bent up) but now it lifts smooth & easy. Depending on where I put it under the Alta frame rails, I can lift either or both wheels.

 

[WoodsWeapon]

I hear that! I only put mine on the center stand when I'm working on it, any other time it's the triangle. If Promoto ever does a kick stand for one of these I'll probably get one of those to be even lazier yet...

The kickstand was part of the reason I upgraded from MX to EXR. I decided years ago Ill never own another bike with a kickstarter and without a kickstand.

 

[gprix1]

The kickstand was part of the reason I upgraded from MX to EXR. I decided years ago Ill never own another bike with a kickstarter and without a kickstand.

I ordered the EX kickstand for my MXR, problem solved.

 

[strider]

I ordered the EX kickstand for my MXR, problem solved.

I was just going to ask if this was an option. Cost?

 

[gprix1]

I was just going to ask if this was an option. Cost?

I don't remember exactly but it was somewhere around $120.

 

[Philip]

The throttle tube should be closed at the end. If you tear the grip the dirt will go straight into the throttle. Also, an open end makes it very difficult to glue on grips.

 

[revoltlution]

I'd love to have reverse and hill hold. Those two features would be killer to have for the single track riding I do.

These are software only changes - when can we have Hill hold and reverse?

 

[Philip]

How fast should it go in reverse?

I want it to go fast enough so that I can learn to keep some balance on two wheels in reverse. LOL!