Getting a GS ready for altitude

[richbomb]

I might be living in Colorado this summer, and as I'm aware carbed bikes don't do so hot in the altitude.  Beyond carb maintence and a rejetting, will there be anything I can do to make my 97 run better there?  I guess I'll also have to check if I'm running lean or rich, but that'll have to wait until I get there.


In the mean time, anything I can do to get ready?  Cardio everyday? 

[snoopy]

Where in Colorado?  I live in Denver and would love to have a fellow GS'r to ride with. 

As for your bike, I bought mine here so I can't tell you what to do, but even if you do cardio, you are still going to be out of breath for a while.

[scratch]

If the carbs have not been rejetted, it will be fine.

[aplitz]

You'll definately feel a lack of power, and it may be a little off mixture-wise, but I would make changes only after there was an obvious problem.  My GS ran pretty well here at 5000 feet, and stayed OK over the 8000 foot passes.

[veeref]

Hey guys:

I live out towards DIA (Parkfield Area). I'm fairly new to riding, but would eventually like to find some people to ride with down the road.

Randy

[scratch]

Welcome!

Where's Parkfield?

You might look in the Meet&Greet for local rides in your area.

[squelch]

I just bought an 02, and took it up to Nederland (up Boulder canyon) -- no problems. 



If you ride up from a lower altitude refill before hitting the high country.  Our gas has a lower octane to compensate for the altitude (or so I hear, anyway).

I live near cherry creek, and am generally up for a ride...