Choirboy
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Choirboys Valk....
Keller, Tx
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« on: April 14, 2011, 03:59:08 PM » |
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Planning on riding the Four corners and over the Rockies in mid June. My VTX has an altitude adjustment when riding over 6000 feet. Anything similar on the Valkyrie?
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Misfit
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011, 04:31:26 PM » |
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No. Just run low octane fuel and you will be fine.
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 05:56:21 PM » |
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 +1 Never had any problems in the Rockies
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
Silver Springs, Florida
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 06:31:44 PM » |
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My Valkyrie gives me an attitude adjustment everytime I ride it! Oh.... you said altitude adjustment!  My bad.  |
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011, 07:34:13 PM » |
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It can be adjusted for high altitudes, but is not recommended for short vacation riding in high altitudes. Not to worry, it will not let you down, high or low altitude.
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 07:40:01 PM » |
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My problem, just enjoy the scenery on the way through.
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bogator
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 04:41:44 AM » |
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In 1999 I went to the first VOA rally in Montrose Co. pulled my trailer -Alabama to Colorado- No problems at all---out of Denver west on 70 ---no problems-- VALK did fine--ride safe--and enjoy your trip--take lots of pictures---  |
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R J
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 05:04:29 AM » |
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You yourself will need more of a altitude adjustment than what the Valk will need.
MGM has been all over those little ground hog holes and has not had a problem. I got around Frisco for InZane and I run out of air several times. Then discovered I have COPD, or some damn thing like that. So now I wear O2 24/7. and on a 40' leash.
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2011, 05:33:04 AM » |
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There is an adjustment in the shop manual, but for a short ride, do not do anything. If you lived there, you might want to.
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 08:16:07 AM » |
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CV carburetors have a sort of self adjustment property.
At higher altitudes a normal carburetor tends to run rich because of the less dense air but the CV carburetor due to the way the slide is raised will not raise the slide as much because of the less dense air and the result is less gas going into the motor.
There are other factors also involved due to less atmospheric pressure but these are the same for all carburetors.
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2011, 08:39:57 AM » |
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I live at 4500'. Ride a lot between 1000' and 6000', no adjustments have been made to the Carbs. I have ridden over several 9000' passes. I do notice a reduction in power, but then have noticed the same reduction in a 4 wheel vehicle. Relax and enjoy the ride, but be aware of power loss due to the elevation.
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Choirboy
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Choirboys Valk....
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« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2011, 09:55:44 AM » |
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Looks like it won't be an issue.....plenty of 86octane available out there and thanks for the words on the CV carbs....I thought they self regulated to some extent based on BP......me thinks a clean (new) airfilter will also help get more air into the mix......thanks to all for their input. CB
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R J
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2011, 04:07:00 PM » |
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Looks like it won't be an issue.....plenty of 86octane available out there and thanks for the words on the CV carbs....I thought they self regulated to some extent based on BP......me thinks a clean (new) airfilter will also help get more air into the mix......thanks to all for their input. CB
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bigdog99
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2011, 05:33:56 PM » |
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theres only 1 issue riding out west, ITS KANSAS!. its too windy.  |
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« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2011, 05:55:27 AM » |
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Took a trip out to Colorado last Summer for 16 days and the only thing I noticed at altitude was my idle dropped. Adjusted it up while there, then re-adjusted when I got back. Fantastic area to ride |
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R J
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« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2011, 06:01:40 AM » |
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theres only 1 issue riding out west, ITS KANSAS!. its too windy. Then you haven't ridden across South Dakota. |
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« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2011, 03:24:49 PM » |
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Or ridden across southern WY either.
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« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2011, 08:38:34 AM » |
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Planning on riding the Four corners and over the Rockies in mid June. My VTX has an altitude adjustment when riding over 6000 feet. Anything similar on the Valkyrie?
I've only had mine up to 14,130 feet. It ran OK as long as you didn't use much throttle.  Redline  |
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« Reply #18 on: April 19, 2011, 02:17:43 AM » |
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I, too, have been up to 14,130, and yes, the altitude is noticeable up there, but it's only noticeable in that you don't have as much reserve power. Of course, you're not likely to be doing any drag racing on those 14k ft. roads anyway. We hit 14k, two up, fully loaded for travel, and it never gave me a problem. She just didn't tear out of the turns like I know she's capable of.
At 6k, though, you'll never notice it.
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