Chain Slider failures

[Happy Neighbors]

Chain slider finally broke today, have been checking it everyday I ride, 2017 Mx Serial #51, 1,138 miles 76.7 hrs, original chain and sprokets, have always had the chain adjusted correctly before each ride, and slider has hardly any wear, going to order a replacement tommorow. I wish they had a improved version by now, but may have to try one of the ideas on this page.

 

[Mikec265]

I bought a demo with 22 hours on it. By 26 hours my slider was busted. Looks like a new slider with custom re-enforcing is the best way to go so far. Am I correct?

Just wondering if hard riding into braking bumps where the chain on all bikes chatters contributes to the problem. I'm not about to slow down since this bike combined with my new track is making me faster.

 

[snydes]

I bought a demo with 22 hours on it. By 26 hours my slider was busted. Looks like a new slider with custom re-enforcing is the best way to go so far. Am I correct?

Just wondering if hard riding into braking bumps where the chain on all bikes chatters contributes to the problem. I'm not about to slow down since this bike combined with my new track is making me faster.

So far our only option is DIY reinforcement. There is strong evidence that Alta is revising the part, but we have no idea when that may be available.

 

[Philip]

@Judaslefourbe -- How soon will we have the new design available? Owners and the aftermarket want to know whether or not to invest in a temporary fix.

 

[Judaslefourbe]

No date yet, but we are in the process of validating a revised design.

 

[Rix]

Screen shot from an Alta factory tour video.

Who sees what I see!

View attachment 700

Any updates yet?

 

[wilhelm192]

Probably 2020 model year .

 

[Philip]

An update: Hot Foot Alta Redshift Front Chain Sliders are almost here!

 

[Rix]

An update: Hot Foot Alta Redshift Front Chain Sliders are almost here!

Thanks for the link Philip. I am going to get a couple when they become available.