Altitude Limit?
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
....... actually it's fourteen one ten
........ ...... no issues in the high country, enjoy the ride in Rky Mtn Natl !
..... but ride Trail Ridge early, before the tourista cages clog the road up
........ ...... no issues in the high country, enjoy the ride in Rky Mtn Natl !
..... but ride Trail Ridge early, before the tourista cages clog the road up
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From: Escondido, CA
Thanks,
VR
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....... actually it's fourteen one ten
........ ...... no issues in the high country, enjoy the ride in Rky Mtn Natl !
..... but ride Trail Ridge early, before the tourista cages clog the road up
Hey, your jacket is almost a dead ringer for my Tour Master Air Intake.....what brand is yours?
Thanks,
VR
........ ...... no issues in the high country, enjoy the ride in Rky Mtn Natl !
..... but ride Trail Ridge early, before the tourista cages clog the road up
Hey, your jacket is almost a dead ringer for my Tour Master Air Intake.....what brand is yours?
Thanks,
VR
Thanks,
VR
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From: Escondido, CA
I've been darn near everywhere in the USA....except Montana......I envy you.
Thanks,
VR
Thanks,
VR
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From: Holbrook, Az
Last time I rode through some of the higher elevations in Colorado many stations had nothing higher than 87 octane. Used it and got better than usual mileage.
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From: Boston suburbs
while living there, my big inch evo bobber with a carb would ride trail ridge rd without problems a few times a month. The carb ran best at 6000 feet, but was still running strong at 13k.
I did however, get vapor locked in one of the cars up there. Sat for about an hour before she'd restart
I did however, get vapor locked in one of the cars up there. Sat for about an hour before she'd restart
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From: High in the Colorado Rockies
No problems. Have done it on several bikes and also rode up Pikes Peak & Mt Evans which are 2,000 feet higher -- no problems. SJ Ron 
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From: Austin Tx
I've ridden from central Texas to Colorado several times and have done all the peaks in Colorado. I've never had a problem.
What you will likely experience is:
1. Loss of power. This is common as you go higher in altitude
2. Better gas mileage. I often get as much as 5-10 MPG better while at altitude
3. Possibly more pinging with if you accelerate hard
4. The availability of lower octane gas. As noted by someone else, you don't need as much octane at altitude.
Have a safe trip!
What you will likely experience is:
1. Loss of power. This is common as you go higher in altitude
2. Better gas mileage. I often get as much as 5-10 MPG better while at altitude
3. Possibly more pinging with if you accelerate hard
4. The availability of lower octane gas. As noted by someone else, you don't need as much octane at altitude.
Have a safe trip!
