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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Im 5'6 3/4", thats as high as I go. and I got plenty of attitude! TYVM!
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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According to this photo, you can ride up to 18,380 feet in Tibet. Holy hypoxia!
Wonder what kind of bike this guy is riding?
 
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Thanks for the info. The mountain top elevation is at 13,800 ft so I'll be testing to see how the bike does .

Thanks for the info
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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I have taken fuel injected HD's to over 12,000 ft. many times. Because of the thin air they will be down on power. The one thing to improve engine running at altitude is to run low octane.

The bike will maintain the speed limits. It just takes more time to pass.
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Ft. Davis Texas...5,050 feet. Kinda weak compared to some here but it's my best.
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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I've ridden over 9,000' in Arizona, 10,000' in Utah and over 12,000' in Colorado. Absolutely no issues with the bike.
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 11:00 PM
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You will be fine. Your fuel injected bike will handle severe altitude changes a lot better than anything with a carburetor
 
Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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I regularly ride the Swiss alps in summer, plenty of 13k+ passes with no issues. Had a buddy with me one day on his old carbed electraglide, he struggled a little on passes 11k+ but the bike made it up and over.
 
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The world record (not on a Harley) is almost 20,000' so I am think your Harley will be safe.
 
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Originally Posted by C908
Mt Evans, if my memory is right elevation is slightly under 15,000.
Originally Posted by seniorsuperglideE8
I know of a couple that rode up to the summit of Pike's Peak, 14+k elevation, with no problems.
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Thanks for the info. The mountain top elevation is at 13,800 ft so I'll be testing to see how the bike does .

Thanks for the info

I've been up pikes peek dozens of times without issue on an EFI bike. I did have issue with a big inch carb'ed motor, but 13800 on your bike will not be an issue

You will run out of air before your bike does. Drink lots of water, and don't try and do jumping jacks
 
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