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  • Page 1 2017 REDSHIFT OWNER & SERVICE MANUAL RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 2 There are no user-serviceable electrical powertrain components housed in the bike. See your authorized Alta Motors dealer when the need for diagnosis or repairs arise. If the battery pack in particular gets dented, cracked, punctured, or yielded in any way, take your Redshift to your local dealer to have a complete inspection done.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION Getting Started Regular Inspection and Adjustments CHAPTER 2 – BODYWORK Fender (front) – Removal & Installation Fender (rear) – Removal & Installation Mud Flap – Removal & Installation Number Plate (front) – Removal & Installation Number Plate (rear) –...
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 4 – SUSPENSION / STEERING / WHEELS / FINAL DRIVE Drive Chain – Maintenance Drive Chain – Removal & Installation Forks – Removal & Installation Front wheel – Removal & Installation Grips – Replace Handlebar and Mounts – Removal & Installation Rear Wheel –...
  • Page 5 Output Shaft Seal – Replace Position Sensor – Removal & Installation Primary Drive Sprocket – Removal & Installation Timing Cover – Removal & Installation CHAPTER 7 – FRAME Boot Guards – Removal & Installation Bulkhead – General Information/Servicing Footpegs – Removal & Installation Sidestand –...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED STOP BUTTON DISPLAY PANEL FRONT BRAKE CHARGE PORT THROTTLE PERFORMANCE MAP SELECTOR RUN BUTTON START BUTTON ON / OFF KEY RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 7: Operating Controls

    GETTING STARTED OPERATING CONTROLS The Redshift is a very intuitive bike to ride, but before you twist the throttle, take some time to become familiar with the controls. The first thing you’ll notice is the lack of a clutch lever on the left side of the handlebar, and the missing shift lever below the left footpeg.
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 1 4. Throttle – same place as on any bike, but to say it works in the same manner would be misleading. Yes, you twist it to go, but you’ll have 100% of the bike’s torque available in your right hand, from the start.
  • Page 9 GETTING STARTED MAP 1 MAP 2 MAP 3 MAP 4 TRAIL MX RACE PERFORMANCE OVERCLOCKED TRACTION HIGH MEDIUM MILD MILD REGEN MEDIUM MILD MILD MILD RESPONSE MILD HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MILD MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH BOTTOM MILD MEDIUM MED-HIGH HIGH MAP 1 MAP 2 MAP 3 MAP 4...
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1 STARTING UP OPERATING YOUR REDSHIFT 1. Turn the key clockwise to the ON position. The If the HV battery is below freezing temperature, it display will light up, giving you information about the will refuse to charge, and drive power will be state of charge, map selection, and total mileage.
  • Page 11 GETTING STARTED HOW TO CHARGE YOUR REDSHIFT A complete charge can take up to six hours at 110v. Ride times will vary depending on terrain and how aggressively you use the throttle. 1. Pull up the cover on the charge port located on 5.
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 1 HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY WARNING: YouR VEhiclE coNtaiNs a sEalEd Lithium-IoN High VoltagE (HV) battERy systEm. IF thE HV battERy is haNdlEd impRopERly oR bEcomEs damagEd, thERE is a Risk oF ElEctRic shock, FiRE, aNd sERious iNjuRy oR dEath. HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM The HV battery and drive system operates up to 400V...
  • Page 13 • Make sure there is no that is approved by building wiring more vehicle or charger water or debris in the Alta Motors for use with than 40 years old. when there is lightning. charge port, connector your vehicle model.

  • Page 14: Regular Inspection And Adjustments

    CHAPTER 1 REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS To obtain the best performance from your Redshift, and for your own safety, it’s important to take a few moments to make sure everything is in working order before you ride: TIRES 1. Your tires are the most important link in the chain between you and the earth.
  • Page 15 REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 BRAKES cap and diaphragm, check the condition of the diaphragm. It is normal for the diaphragm in the front 1. Make sure the braking system is in perfect working master cylinder reservoir to expand as the pads wear order to stay ahead of the pack, protect your and the fluid level drops.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 1 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 COOLANT AND GEAR OIL 1. The Redshift relies on coolant to keep motor and noticed, it is fine to keep riding. If a drop in power or controller temperatures in check and gear oil to response occurs, it is safe to get back to your home or lubricate the primary drive gears.

  • Page 17: Drive Chain - Removal & Installation

    REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 9 Fig.10 DRIVE CHAIN CLEANING/LUBRICATING CHECKING/ADJUSTING 1. Cleaning is accomplished by spraying the chain 1. Place the bike on a pit stand with the rear wheel off with a good, designated chain cleaner (safe for O-ring the ground.

  • Page 18: Suspension - Adjustments

    CHAPTER 1 Fig. 11 SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS FRONT FORKS 1. Compression and rebound damping of your WP quickly, but this isn’t always desirable. The standard 4CS forks are adjustable – no tools required. setting is also 13 clicks open. For more aggressive Compression damping is adjusted with the knob at riding, you might want to try 11 clicks open.
  • Page 19 REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 1. High-speed and low-speed compression damping and rebound damping are adjustable. Sag (spring preload) is also adjustable and only requires a C-spanner. STATIC SAG (SPRING PRELOAD) Fig. 12 2. Static sag is the primary adjustment to tune your bike’s handling.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 1 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 RACE SAG HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING 7. This is the same measurement taken in Step 4, but 9. This adjustment controls damping at higher velocities with the rider (fully dressed for action) seated on the like hard hits.
  • Page 21 REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS WHEELS SPOKES RIMS 1. Proper tightness of the spokes can only be achieved 4. Check the rims for dents and bulges. Usually when with the use of a spoke torque wrench. First, check to a loose spoke (or spokes) is/are found, it is the result see that no spokes are loose.

  • Page 22: Front Wheel - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 1 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 FRONT WHEEL - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Support the bike on a pit stand or lift so the wheel cautioN: doN’t squEEzE thE FRoNt bRakE lEVER being removed is off the ground. Push the body of the whilE thE whEEl is REmoVEd –...
  • Page 23 REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 20 9. Insert the axle into the right fork axle clamp. Insert 12. Take the bike off the pit stand or lift, then squeeze the axle through the hub spacers and into the left fork the front brake lever and compress the forks a few axle clamp until it is seated.
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 1 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 25: Rear Wheel - Removal & Installation

    REGULAR INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENTS REAR WHEEL - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 15. Unscrew the axle nut. Then remove the right-side 21. Raise the wheel into position, and make sure the axle block. (Fig. 21) brake disc slides between the brake pads. 16.

  • Page 26: Quick Reference

    CHAPTER 1 QUICK REFERENCE SERVICE INTERVALS PRE-RIDE INTIAL BREAK-IN CYCLE CHECK 2 HOUR S 10 HOUR S 20 HOUR S CHAIN Replace as needed CHAIN TENSION Clean and lubricate every ride TIRE PRESSURE/CONDITION Adjust for conditions LEVERS (MOVEMENT) Lubricate pivot points every 20 hours GEAR OIL REPLAC E Change every 40 hours...
  • Page 27 QUICK REFERENCE FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS Brake Fluid DOT 4 Gear Oil Type SAE 75W-90 gear oil Capacity 80 ml Coolant Type Prestone 50/50 Pre-diluted ethylene glycol antifreeze/coolant or equivalent Capacity 750 ml Chain lube O-ring compatible DIMENSIONS Weight 251 lbs(MX), 283 lbs(SM) Wheelbase 57.3 inches Seat height...

  • Page 28: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Fork: Shock Linkage: Front axle nut 45 Nm Front dogbone bolt 80 Nm, Loctite 243 Rear axle nut 80 Nm Tri-link bolts (D-head, 2x) 80 Nm, Loctite 243 Front axle pinch bolts 15 Nm Swingarm Bearings: Front Pads: Swingarm pivot 85 Nm Front brake caliper bolts, MX (2x)
  • Page 29 Sprocket Condition: Front Sprocket Cover bolts (3x) 10 Nm, Loctite 243 Counter shaft sprocket bolt 60 Nm, Loctite 243 Rear sprocket bolts 35 Nm, Loctite 243 Chassis Torque check: Skid frame bolts (8x) 48 Nm Seat bolt 4 Nm Subframe mounting bolts (4x) 25 Nm, Loctite 243 Shroud bolts (6x) Coolant fill plug...

  • Page 30: Seat - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 2 BODYWORK SEAT & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the screw and spacer which secure the Fig. 1 seat from the underside of the subframe. Often, the spacer will flare out after it passes through the subframe with repeated install/removal cycles and stay in place.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 - Bodywork

    BODYWORK SHROUDS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat (sEctioN 2. Cut the zip-tie (A) securing the bottom of the shroud to the down-tube of the skidframe, then pull it away to free it from the tube. 3. Remove the bolts securing the shroud to the FBH and the Charge Port Shroud (b, c), and pull the front upper mounting point away from the Charge Port Shroud.

  • Page 32: Fender (Front) - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 2 FRONT FENDER - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Wash off any dirt, mud or road grime from the underside of the fender, especially from the bolt heads. 2. Remove the fender bolts. NotE: bE caREFul Not to losE thE bushiNgs. 3.

  • Page 33: Number Plate (Front) - Removal & Installation

    BODYWORK FRONT NUMBER PLATE - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION MX MODELS 1. Remove the number plate-to-upper triple clamp bolts. NotE: BE caREFul Not to losE thE bushiNgs iN thE NumbER platE bolt holEs. 2. Tilt the plate forward and lift it off of the mount spuds. 3.

  • Page 34: Subframe - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 2 SUBFRAME - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NotE: REaR bulkhEad(Rbh) REFERs to thE REaR sEctioN oF thE FRamE. 1. Remove the seat (sEctioN 2. SM models: Follow the rear lighting wiring harness out from the front of the subframe, and disconnect the electrical connector from the main harness.

  • Page 35: Fender (Rear) - Removal & Installation

    BODYWORK NUMBER PLATE (REAR) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Each number plate is retained by four screws and washers/compression limiters; they can be removed without removing the subframe. 2. To install, reverse the removal procedure, and take note of the following: •...

  • Page 36: Rock Guard - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 2 ROCK GUARD - MUD FLAP - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the three mud flap-to-rock guard screws. 1. Remove the subframe ( ), and the mud flap Please take note of which spacer goes where. SEctioN 5 SEctioN 7 2.
  • Page 37 BODYWORK FENDER (REAR) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat ( 4. To install, reverse the removal procedure, and take SEctioN 1 note of the following: 2. Remove the three fender mounting screws/ compression limiters from the rear underside of •...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 - Brakes

    CHAPTER 3 BRAKES CautioN: BRakE Fluid is toxic aNd must bE haNdlEd with caRE. Do Not lEt it gEt oNto ExposEd skiN oR iNto thE EyEs. Do Not iNgEst it. Always wEaR SaFEty GlassEs whEN woRkiNg with chEmicals. BRakE Fluid caN damagE paiNt aNd somE plastic suRFacEs.
  • Page 39 BRAKES Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 40: Brake Pad Replacement (Front, Sm)

    CHAPTER 3 BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT (FRONT, SM) 9. Push up on the spring and insert the pad pin CautioN: ThE FixEd calipER oN thE REdshiFt SM usEs FouR iNdiVidual pistoNs aNd bRakE pads. through the caliper. Make sure the end of the pin goes REplacE oNE pad at a timE to pREVENt aNy pistoNs into its hole in the outer half of the caliper.
  • Page 41 BRAKES Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 42: Brake Pad Replacement (Rear, Mx And Sm)

    CHAPTER 3 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT (REAR,MX & SM) 1. Place the bike on a workstand. Position a drain pan 3. Noting their orientation, remove the two retaining beneath the caliper before spraying the caliper and clips, and pull out the pad pin.
  • Page 43 BRAKES Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 5. Slide the outer pad and shims back and out of 9. If new pads are being installed, push the pistons the caliper. Note the arrangement of the shims. back into the caliper as far as necessary to (Fig.
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 3 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 11. Slide the new pads into the caliper, and make sure the forward ends rest in the pad support plates. (Fig. 26, 27 & 28) 12. Line up the holes in the pad backing plates with the caliper pin holes, and slide the pin through the caliper and pads.

  • Page 45: Brake Caliper (Front, Mx), Removal & Installation

    BRAKES BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT,MX) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CautioN: BRakE Fluid is toxic aNd must bE haNdlEd with caRE. Do Not lEt it gEt oNto ExposEd skiN oR iNto thE EyEs. Do Not iNgEst it. Always wEaR SaFEty GlassEs whEN woRkiNg with chEmicals. BRakE Fluid caN damagE paiNt aNd somE plastic suRFacEs.

  • Page 46: Brake Caliper (Front, Sm), Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 3 BRAKE CALIPER (FRONT,SM) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CautioN: BRakE Fluid is toxic aNd must bE haNdlEd with caRE. Do Not lEt it gEt oNto ExposEd skiN oR iNto thE EyEs. Do Not iNgEst it. Always wEaR SaFEty GlassEs whEN woRkiNg with chEmicals. BRakE Fluid caN damagE paiNt aNd somE plastic suRFacEs.

  • Page 47: Brake Caliper (Rear, Mx & Sm), Removal & Installation

    BRAKES Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 BRAKE CALIPER (REAR, MX & SM) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Place the bike on a workstand. Position a drain pan bag to prevent brake fluid from dripping out and beneath the caliper, then spray the caliper and pads making a mess.

  • Page 48: Brake Caliper Overhaul

    CHAPTER 3 Fig. 31 Fig. 34 Fig. 32 Fig. 35 Fig. 33 Fig. 36 Fig. 34 Fig. 37 BRAKE CALIPER OVERHAUL CautioN: BRakE Fluid caN damagE paiNt aNd somE 5. SM front caliper: Remove the three screws, and plastic suRFacEs. Wash oFF aNy spillEd bRakE separate the caliper halves.
  • Page 49 BRAKES Fig. 38 Fig. 39 Fig. 40 7. SM front caliper: Use brake piston pliers to 9. Clean the bore(s) with brake system cleaner, and blow twist and pull the pistons from their bores. it out with filtered, compressed air. Inspect the piston(s) Alternatively, use low-pressure compressed air to and bore(s) for scoring and other undesirable conditions.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 3 Fig. 41 Fig. 32 Fig. 42 Fig. 34 Fig. 34 Fig. 43 11. Lubricate the piston with clean brake fluid, and 14. MX front and MX/SM rear calipers: Assemble the press it into the bore until it bottoms. On multi-piston caliper to the mounting bracket, and push it in until it calipers, repeat for each piston.

  • Page 51: Brake Master Cylinder (Front), Removal & Installation

    BRAKES Fig. 44 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (FRONT) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. If the master cylinder is being removed for replacement or overhaul, remove the reservoir cap and evacuate the fluid with a suction gun, and then unscrew the fluid hose banjo fitting bolt (A). Obtain new sealing washers (B).
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 3 Fig. 45 Fig. 34 Fig. 46 Fig. 34 Fig. 48 Fig. 34 Fig. 47 Fig. 34 4. Remove the mounting bolts, and detach the master cylinder/brake lever from the handlebar. (Fig. 45 & 46) 5. Install the master cylinder by reversing the removal procedure.

  • Page 53: Brake Master Cylinder (Rear), Removal & Installation

    BRAKES BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (REAR) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the brake pedal-to-master cylinder pushrod nut and bolt. (Fig. 49) 2. If the master cylinder is being removed for replacement or overhaul, remove the reservoir cap, and evacuate the fluid with a suction gun before unscrewing the fluid hose banjo fitting bolt/brake light switch (SM) (A).

  • Page 54: Brake Master Cylinder Overhaul

    CHAPTER 3 Fig. 31 Fig. 51 Fig. 32 Fig. 52 Fig. 34 Fig. 53 Fig. 54 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER OVERHAUL CautioN: BRakE Fluid is toxic aNd must bE haNdlEd 6. Using a twisting motion, pull off and separate the with caRE. Do Not lEt it gEt oNto ExposEd skiN, spring from the piston.
  • Page 55 BRAKES Fig. 55 Fig. 56 Fig. 57 Fig. 58 11. Install the new outer piston cup, washer and inner 16. Lubricate the piston cavity and the end of the piston cup, in that order, to the piston. Make sure the pushrod with silicone brake grease.

  • Page 56: Brake Hydraulic System, Bleeding

    CHAPTER 3 BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 1. Remove the cap and diaphragm, and fill the reservoir with clean DOT 4 brake fluid. WaRNiNg: ONly usE bRakE Fluid FRom a sEalEd coNtaiNER that is lEss thaN oNE yEaR old. 2. Pump the lever or pedal slowly a few times until no air bubbles float up from the bottom of the reservoir.
  • Page 57 BRAKES FRONT AND REAR BRAKE, ALL MODELS 5. Remove the dust cap from the bleeder valve at the top of the caliper. Place a box-end wrench on the bleeder valve fitting, and attach a clear plastic hose to the fitting. Submerge the other end of the hose into a container partially filled with clean brake fluid, or attach it to the proper port of a designated bleeder cup.

  • Page 58: Brake Lever, Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 3 Fig. 31 Fig. 63 Fig. 34 Fig. 64 BRAKE LEVER - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Push the dust cover back to expose the pivot bolt (MX models). Unscrew the pivot bolt locknut from the underside of the lever perch, and unscrew the pivot bolt from the top side.

  • Page 59: Brake Disc, Removal & Installation

    BRAKES Fig. 65 BRAKE PEDAL - BRAKE DISC - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Place the bike on a workstand, then remove the 1. Remove the brake pedal-to-master cylinder wheel (ChaptER pushrod nut and bolt. CautioN: DoN’t squEEzE thE bRakE lEVER oR dEpREss thE bRakE pEdal whilE thE whEEl is REmoVEd –...

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 - Suspension / Steering / Wheels / Final Drive

    CHAPTER 4 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE FRONT WHEEL - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Refer to ChaptER 1 - PagE 22 REAR WHEEL - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Refer to ChaptER 1 - PagE 25 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 WHEEL SEALS & BEARINGS - REPLACE 1.
  • Page 61 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE Fig. 3 5. Clean the interior of the hub, the hub spacers, and 8. Lubricate the lips of the new wheel seals and push the bearing spacer. them into place. If necessary, use the bearing driver to tap them into place.

  • Page 62: Handlebar And Mounts - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 4 HANDLEBAR & MOUNTS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NotE: IF thE haNdlEbaR is oNly bEiNg REmoVEd FoR accEss to thE haNdlEbaR mouNts oR uppER tRiplE clamp, igNoRE StEps 2 thRough 4 aNd suppoRt thE haNdlEbaR with a stRap oR RopE. DoN’t lEt it haNg by thE bRakE hosE oR wiRiNg haRNEssEs.

  • Page 63: Grips - Replace

    SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE GRIPS - REPLACE 7. If removed, place the lower mounts onto the upper 1. Cut the grips off the handlebar with a razor knife.e Be careful not to slice into the visible surface of the bar triple clamp;...

  • Page 64: Forks - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 4 FORKS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Place the bike on a lift or pit stand, and remove the 7. Remove the pinch bolts from the upper and lower front wheel (SEctioN triple clamps and clean the threads. Alta uses a specific type of bolt in these locations with a low 2.
  • Page 65 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE Fig. 7 Fig.8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 66: Triple Clamps/Steering Stem - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 4 SUSPENSION - ADJUSTMENTS ChaptER 1 - PagE 18 Refer to TRIPLE CLAMPS & STEERING STEM - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the handlebar (SEctioN 10. Install the forks into the triple clamps. Install the lower triple clamp pinch bolts, and temporarily 2.
  • Page 67 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig.14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 68: Steering Head Bearings - Service/Replace

    CHAPTER 4 Fig. 31 Fig. 20 Fig. 32 Fig. 21 Fig. 34 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS & STEERING STEM - SERVICE & REPAIR 5. The races can be installed with a bearing driver, but 1. Remove the triple clamps/steering stem (PagE 60). it’s best to use a steering head bearing press tool with 2.
  • Page 69 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE Fig. 24 Fig. 25 8. If removed, clean the steering stem and its bore in 11. Place the lower bearing onto the steering stem by the lower triple clamp before installing the stem into pushing it down until it seats;...

  • Page 70: Shock Absorber - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 4 Fig. 31 Fig. 26 Fig. 34 Fig. 27 SHOCK ABSORBER - SHOCK LINKAGE - REMOVAL, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION BEARING SERVICE & INSTALLATION 1. Place the bike on a lift or pit stand. 1. Place the bike on a lift or pit stand. 2.
  • Page 71 SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE Fig. 28 Fig. 31 Fig. 31 Fig. 29 Fig. 34 Fig. 30 Fig. 34 Fig. 31 6. If the bearings are being serviced (lubricated), 11. Install the cups to the tri-link. (Fig. 31) clean them with solvent followed by brake system CautioN: BE caREFul Not to Fold thE lips oF thE cleaner, and then allow them to dry.

  • Page 72: Swingarm - Remove/ Bearing Service/Install

    CHAPTER 4 SWINGARM - REMOVAL, BEARING SERVICE & INSTALLATION Fig. 31 Fig. 32 1. Place the bike on a lift or pit stand. 2. Remove the rear wheel (SEctioN 3. Slide the brake caliper mount off the swingarm, and free the hose from its guide. Hang the caliper from the subframe with a strap.

  • Page 73: Shock Linkage - Remove/Bearing Service/Install

    SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS & FINAL DRIVE BEARING SERVICE 8. Remove the cups, spindles, seals and thrust 14. Guide the swingarm into position on the RBH, washers from the swingarm. Lay out all of the parts and install the pivot bolt into the left side of the in order.

  • Page 74: Chapter 5 - Cooling System

    CHAPTER 5 COOLING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM - DRAIN & REFILL 1. Remove the coolant fill plug cover at the front of the Delta wing. 2. Remove the fill plug. 3. Place a drain pan under the center of the bike. Unscrew the drain plug (A), and allow the coolant to drain.
  • Page 75 COOLING SYSTEM Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Fig. 35 Fig. 34 Fig. 36 4. After the coolant has drained, tighten the drain 8. Check the condition of the O-ring on the fill plug; if plug to 5 Nm. necessary, replace it with a new one. 5.

  • Page 76: Coolant Pump - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 5 COOLANT PUMP - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION WaRNiNg: ThE bikE must bE complEtEly cool bEFoRE pERFoRmiNg this pRocEduRE. NotE: ThE coolaNt pump is locatEd at thE FRoNt uNdERsidE oF thE FBH (FRoNt bulkhEad). 1. Drain the coolant (SEctioN 6. Slide the new pump into the bracket; don’t tighten the pinch screw yet.

  • Page 77: Coolant Hoses - Replace

    COOLING SYSTEM Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Fig.39 COOLANT HOSES - REPLACE WaRNiNg: ThE bikE must bE complEtEly cool clocked so that the hole for the fastener lines up with the bEFoRE pERFoRmiNg this pRocEduRE. threaded part in the frame. Do not tighten the hose clamp until the other end of the hose is secured by its clamp, and 1.
  • Page 78 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY & DRIVE SYSTEM The HV battery and drive system operate up to 400V Authorized Alta Motors service personnel are DC. The system can be “live” while the vehicle is authorized to disconnect the orange HV connectors powered on and for up several minutes after the and the 3 motor lead ring terminal connections vehicle is powered off.

  • Page 79: Battery - Disconnection/Reconnection

    HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM BATTERY - HV CONNECTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Turn the key to the OFF position, and wait at least two minutes. 2. Remove the seat and the right-side shroud (ChaptER 3. Reach through the opening in the FBH to slide the red CPA (connector position assurance) lock up.

  • Page 80: Battery - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 6 Fig. 1 BATTERY - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NotE: ThE battERy systEms wEighs oVER 30kg 6. Support the battery from below with a scissor-type (70 lbs) - oNE pERsoN should Not attEmpt to lift with a flat surface or a floor jack. If a floor jack is liFt it aloNE.
  • Page 81 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM 12. Remove the tape covering the HV receptacle. Place the battery on the lift or jack and raise it into the FBH until it almost contacts the coolant pump. 13. Tilt the top of the battery slightly forward, then slide it to the rear until the holes in the lower mounting brackets are above the mounting holes in the RBH.

  • Page 82: Charge Inlet (Delta Wing) - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 6 HIGH VOLTAGE DRIVE SYSTEM CHARGE INLET - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat and the left- and right-side shrouds (ChaptER 2. Remove the Charge Port Shroud mounting bolts. 3. Lift the Charge Port Shroud up, and remove the screws that attach the DC charge port terminal retainer to the Charge Port Shroud.

  • Page 83: Accessory Control Module (Acm) - Removal & Installation

    HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM ACCESSORY CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat and the left- and right-side shrouds (ChaptER 2. Remove the battery (SEctioN 3. Remove the Charge Port Shroud. The Charge Port Fig. 4 Shroud rear screws secure the rear of the ACM as well.

  • Page 84: Motor Controller - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 6 MOTOR CONTROLLER - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat and the left- and right-side shrouds 9. Remove the nuts; cut the zip ties; disconnect the (ChaptER motor wires from the controller terminals (A). Note what color ring terminal is mated to what post. Also 2.
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  • Page 86 FailuRE to Follow assEmbly iNstRuctioNs pRoVidEd 14. Apply a strip of butyl sealant (part no. 3501917-00) by Alta MotoRs may REsult iN iNcREasEd Risk oF a around the wire passage on the back of the motor VEhiclE FiRE aNd pERsoNal iNjuRy oR dEath. Alta controller and trim it to fit cleanly with no gap.
  • Page 87 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM Fig. 13 the controller; excess movement can displace the 17. Thread the ground wire through the passage. butyl sealant. Loosely attach a few of the fasteners to Install the screw (A), and tighten it to 5 Nm. Make sure hold it in place.
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 6 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 19. Apply four equally spaced drops of Penetrox 24. Check the condition of the insulator on the back of around each terminal stud on the bus bar. (Fig. 14) the motor controller cover, and replace it if necessary (PN 2102306-00).
  • Page 89 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM Fig. 18 Fig. 19 27. Make sure the Gore vent is securely seated in the 31. Install the rear shock absorber (ChaptER 4) and controller cover. (Fig. 18) the subframe (ChaptER 28. Route the vent hose and wiring harnesses over the 32.

  • Page 90: Dc Charge Port (Dccp) - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 6 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 DC CHARGE PORT (DCCP) - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat and the left- and right-side shrouds stud in the recess in the FBH(B). Please be careful not (ChaptER to drop the nut into the head tube cavity as it will be difficult to remove.

  • Page 91: Primary Drive Sprocket - Removal & Installation

    HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM MOTOR & DRIVETRAIN PRIMARY DRIVE SPROCKET - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Support the bike on a pit stand or a lift. Fig. 24 2. Remove the left-side boot guard (ChaptER 7). (Fig. 24) 3. Have an assistant apply the rear brake to prevent the wheel from turning, and loosen the chain sprocket bolt.

  • Page 92: Output Shaft Seal - Replace

    CHAPTER 6 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL - REPLACEMENT 1. Drain Oil 2. Remove the primary drive sprocket (SEctioN (Fig. 27) 3. Remove the sleeve from the output shaft. 4. Carefully pry the seal out of its bore with a seal removal tool or a screwdriver.

  • Page 93: Position Sensor - Removal & Installation

    HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM Fig. 27 TIMING COVER - POSITION SENSOR - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Support the bike on a pit stand or a lift. 1. Remove the timing cover (SEctioN 2. Remove the left-side boot guard (ChaptER 7) and 2.

  • Page 94: Gearbox Cover - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 6 Fig. 28 Fig. 30 Fig. 29 Fig. 31 RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 95 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM GEARBOX COVER - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Place a drain pan under the bike, and unscrew the 6. Place a new gasket (PN 3501459-00) against the gearbox drain plug from the front lower side of the mating surface on the RBH.

  • Page 96: Drive And Driven Gears - Removal & Installation

    (B) as required. Remove the fastener, and then slide the gear off the motor output shaft or countershaft. Removal of the drive gear bolt and driven gear nut should be done with the Alta Motors special tool. Use of this tool requires removal of the Skidframe. (Fig. 33)
  • Page 97 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM Fig. 34 Fig. 35 5. Place the gear on the correct shaft, with the flange facing inwards. (Fig. 34 & 35) 6. Apply Loctite 243 to the threads of the countershaft or the threads of the bolt, and then install the washer and nut (driven gear washer) or the washer and bolt (drive gear) in the direction indicated.

  • Page 98: Motor And Output Shaft - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 6 MOTOR & OUTPUT SHAFT - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the battery (SEctioN 7. Pull the motor leads and the thermistor harness through the controller passage and out from the left 2. Drain the coolant (ChaptER side of the RBH. 3.
  • Page 99 O-rings from the motor, and clean the outer to guidE thE motoR thRough. jacket surface. 18. Use the Alta Motors press tool to finish motor 14. Remove the output shaft seal from the left side assembly insertion. (Fig. 37) of the RBH.
  • Page 100 CHAPTER 6 Fig. 38 Fig. 39 19. Make sure the spring pin holes in the motor plate setting for the screws (9, 10) is 2 Nm,while the rest are are aligned with their corresponding holes in the RBH. 4 Nm. All require Loctite 243. (Fig.
  • Page 101 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM Fig. 40 25. Install the gearbox cover (SEctioN 11). 30. Install the primary drive sprocket (SEctioN 26. Route the motor leads and thermistor harness 31. Install the drive chain (ChaptER through the passage in the left side of the RBH then 32.

  • Page 102: Output Shaft Bearings - Replace

    CHAPTER 6 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 COUNTERSHAFT BEARINGS RIGHT-SIDE BEARING 1. Remove the motor and output shaft assembly press the bearing onto the shaft until it is fully seated against the shaft’s collar. SEctioN 13 CautioN: MakE suRE thE adaptER oNly coNtacts 2.
  • Page 103 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY AND DRIVE SYSTEM LEFT-SIDE BEARING 8. Remove the motor and countershaft assembly if it 12. Clean the bearing bore, and drive the new bearing has not been already ( into place with a bearing driver until it is seated. SEctioN 13 9.

  • Page 104: Chapter 7 - Frame

    CHAPTER 7 FRAME SKIDFRAME - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Support the bike with a triangle (Redshift MX) or on 7. Install the washers on the skidframe-to-FBH bolts, its sidestand (Redshift SM). and lightly lubricate the threads of the bolts with multi- purpose grease.
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  • Page 106: Boot Guards - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 7 BOOT GUARDS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION RIGHT BOOT GUARD LEFT BOOT GUARD / SPROCKET COVER 1. Remove the master cylinder; leave it attached to 4. Loosen the boot guard-to-swingarm pivot bolt pinch the pedal. Remove the adjuster cam. bolt (A).

  • Page 107: Footpegs - Removal & Installation

    FRAME FOOTPEGS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Bend the cotter pin straight, and pull it out of the footpeg pivot pin. Retrieve the washer. (Fig. 6) 2. Apply a gentle inward and slightly upward force on the footpeg to slide out the pivot pin. Remove the peg from the mount, and be sure to note how the spring is arranged.

  • Page 108: Sidestand - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 7 SIDESTAND - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Unplug the electrical connector from the sidestand switch. 2. Remove the left-side footpeg (SEctioN 3. Remove the sidestand-to-skidframe mounting bolts, and detach the sidestand from the skidframe. Fig. 9 (Fig. 9) 4. To install, reverse the removal procedure, and note the following: •...

  • Page 109: Bulkhead - General Information/Servicing

    FRAME BULKHEAD - GENERAL INFORMATION / SERVICING 1. The front bulkhead (FBH) and rear bulkhead (RBH) comprise the structural “frame” of the Redshift. The most likely failure modes for these members are cracking due to a high-energy crash, or destabilization when a threaded insert has been stripped.

  • Page 110: Chapter 8 - Low Voltage Electrical

    CHAPTER 8 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL DISPLAY - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the number plate (ChaptER 12. Remove the number plate/headlight housing (SEctioN 10). 2. Cut the zip-ties (A) that bundle the harnesses together.Follow the dash harness to its electrical 13.
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  • Page 112: Start/Stop/Run Switch - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 8 START/STOP/RUN SWITCH - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the number plate (Redshift MX models – 5. To install, reverse the removal procedure, and take ChaptER 2) or number plate/headlight housing note of the following: SEctioN 11). (Redshift SM models, •...

  • Page 113: Map Switch - Removal & Installation

    LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL MAP SWITCH - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the number plate (Redshift MX models – 5. To install, reverse the removal procedure, and ChaptER 2) or number plate/headlight housing note the following: (Redshift SM models, SEctioN 11). •...

  • Page 114: Ignition Switch - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 8 IGNITION SWITCH - TURN SIGNAL / HORN / HI-LO BEAM REMOVAL & INSTALLATION SWITCH - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the seat ( ), and the Charge Port 1. Remove the number plate/headlight housing ChaptER 2 10). Shroud ( (SEctioN ChaptER 6 2.

  • Page 115: Throttle Switch/Tube - Removal & Installation

    LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE SWITCH / TUBE - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 6. To install, reverse the removal procedure, noting the following: 2. Remove the number plate/headlight housing (SEctioN 10). • Slide the switch/throttle tube onto the handlebar, leaving a 5 mm gap between the throttle switch and 3.

  • Page 116: Brake Light Switches - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 8 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CautioN: BRakE Fluid caN damagE paiNt aNd somE plastic suRFacEs. Wash oFF aNy spillEd bRakE Fluid with watER. FRONT REAR 1. Remove the number plate/headlight housing 6. Unplug the rear brake light switch electrical (SEctioN 10).
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  • Page 118: Horn - Removal & Installation

    CHAPTER 8 SIDESTAND SWITCH - HORN - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Remove the number plate/headlight housing 1. Remove the battery (ChaptER (SEctioN 10). 2. Follow the harness from the sidestand switch to its 2. Remove the mounting bolt, and detach the horn electrical connector, and unplug it.

  • Page 119: Headlight Adjustment

    LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 HEADLIGHT HOUSING - 2. Unplug the electrical connector. REMOVAL & BULB REPLACEMENT 3. Peel the rubber boot off the headlight housing. CautioN: ThE hEadlight bulb is FillEd with 4. Unclip the wire bail from its boss on the housing pREssuRizEd halogEN gas.

  • Page 120: Marker Light

    CHAPTER 8 MARKER LIGHT TAILLIGHT 1. Remove the number plate/headlight housing upper 1. Remove the screws securing the lens, and detach bolts (A), and loosen the lower bolts (B). Then rotate the lens from the housing. the housing forward. 2. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to release its NotE: ThE bulb caN bE REplacEd without complEtEly retaining projections.

  • Page 121: License Plate Light

    LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL TURN SIGNALS / RUNNING LIGHTS - LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the screws, and detach the LED unit from 1. Remove the screw securing the lens, and swing the the license plate bracket. outer end of the lens away from the housing before 2.
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