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?
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.
If the carbs have not been rejetted, it will be fine.
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.
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
Welcome!
Where's Parkfield?
You might look in the Meet&Greet for local rides in your area.
I just bought an 02, and took it up to Nederland (up Boulder canyon) -- no problems.
(http://www.qbush.net/randomimages/boulder2nederland.jpg)
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...