Mountain riding and performance

[highlife4me]

I am planning a trip thru the Colorado Rockies this summer. Will I need the carbs adjusted?

[Valker]

Nope. Had mine from below sea level to over 14,000 ft without issue other than the normal power loss at high altitude.

[Hoser]

At IZ in Frisco I went over loveland pass and up Mt Evans, could tell the diff above the tree line, but not enough to worry about.  Hoser  

[Challenger]

At IZ in Frisco I went over loveland pass and up Mt Evans, could tell the diff above the tree line, but not enough to worry about.  Hoser  

  +1,  I also logged 45 MPG a couple of times on my I/S out there, Of course I was going a little slower and soaking in the magnificent scenery.

[DenverDave]

As long as your bike is running well , you should have no issues other than a slight reduction in power. Give yourself a few extra seconds to accelerate when merging into and passing other traffic.

Water also boils at  lower temperatures at higher altitudes, make sure your coolant is up to the task.

Octane ratings on gasoline are reduced by 2 points for every 5000 feet in altitude. In Leadville, CO (10,000ft) gas stations only sell two grades of gasoline, regular and mid grade.


Welcome to my backyard

Dave

[NCGhostrider]

I ride up thru Colorado when I have the chance.  The I/S loves it up there, a little drop in power, but the fuel mileage goes up considerably.   Enjoy the scenary! 

Craig

NcGhostrider
99 I/S

[Tailgate Tommy]

I live in Colorado along the front range of the Rockies and agree with all the comments about loss of horsepower. My bike runs fine at all altitudes on 87 octane (CO mid-grade) fuel which contains 10% ethanol. The main thing to worry about at higher elevations is keeping yourself hydrated.
Here’s some info.
http://www.highaltitudelife.com/dehydration.htm
http://guide.denverpost.com/lists/8-tips-avoid-mile-high-altitude-sickness/

[highlife4me]

Thx for sharing your experiences.   Any thoughts on day trips in Colorado would be appreciated. 4 of us are spending 7 days there.

[hager the horrible]

wont have any problems i have also gone from 14000 to below sea lelel many times on the same trip runnin a 2000 interstate running 2 up and all our gear if you plan on going to the royal gorge look me up i live close to it can possibly even put u up for a night or 2 and ride with you !

[thunderbass53]

+1 to all the above concerning a slight loss in power. It was evident to me when my wife and I took our trip to MS. last October...I started to notice an increase when we got closer to sea level. But I've never needed any adjustments....she still runs like crazy here in Colorado.   

[salty1]

You might notice some decel pop at higher altitudes, nothing to worry about. Enjoy your trip!