Can you adjust the steering head angle and offset

[Tuner]

For those here that are removing triple clamps, be aware that Alta changed the torque value on the clamp bolts to 14 Nm towards the end.

 

[Tuner]

All Alta Motorcycles were assembled with a 22mm offset.

 

[rayivers]

Just fwiw - my '18 MXR stem took over 1.5 tons pressure to remove from the bottom triple clamp.

 

[OneLapper]

Yikes.

I had no issue with mine. I did the switch on my MX and like it. Definitely heavier feel, but also feels more stable at speed in the rough

 

[snydes]

Wow! Wonder what’s up with that... both my 18 and 19 they dropped right off.

 

[Philip]

I should try changing my offset too. I have three local sand stacks nearby and I desperately need more steering stability.

 

[rayivers]

Yeah, I was surprised - the manual procedure gave me the impression it would just come right off. Maybe it was hammered into the taper from 800+ miles of riding. I'm looking for more stability and less headshake too.

 

[Philip]

I am now trying to remove my steering stem from the lower triple clamp, and I can't figure out how it is held there, and where to press to push it out. Should I put the two bolts back in and press on them??

 

[Philip]

Should I put the two bolts back in and press on them??

Yes, this worked! Thanks a lot @Philip!

 

[Redwolf]

Yes, this worked! Thanks a lot @Philip!

Uhh, I think you're talking to yourself...

But it's only really a problem if you start losing arguments with yourself.

 

[Philip]

Have rotated steering stems on two of my three bikes and both required a hydraulic press to be pushed out, which I think is normal.

The oval and conical taper fit is mesmerizing. I keep thinking about how to spec the manufacturing tolerances on such a design. It's also very hard to measure these tapers once they are machined. I wonder if Alta had invented this design or copied it from someone else?

 

[datadog]

Have rotated steering stems on two of my three bikes and both required a hydraulic press to be pushed out, which I think is normal.

The oval and conical taper fit is mesmerizing. I keep thinking about how to spec the manufacturing tolerances on such a design. It's also very hard to measure these tapers once they are machined. I wonder if Alta had invented this design or copied it from someone else?

Interchangeable steering offsets are commonly used on road racing bikes, it's not complicated machining. The metrology department at Alta was top notch.