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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 81 11/28/07 12:13 AM |
I know that some of you guys have been out West with your T's, and I'm just wondering if any of you have ridden in the Rockies. I am afraid to take my
T over 8,000 ft. because I think I would burn a valve when the carbs started running rich. I would love to hit Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park, but
it's way over 10,000 ft. Any thoughts???? Am I wrong to be concerned? Let's hear from some knowledgeable folks.
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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 722 11/28/07 9:34 AM |
A richer mixture won't increase the risk of burning a valve.
A lean mixture runs hot. The heat is dissipated thru all the components in the combustion chamber and exhaust to the cooling system or the atmosphere. Exhaust valves can be at risk of burning in elevated combustion temperatures because the thin lip at the edge that is exposed when the valve is opened and lifted off the valve seat (the intake valve is cooled by the incoming air/fuel mixture). Exhaust "blueing" can also result from a lean mixture. A richer mixture can foul the plugs and cause misfire. The excess carbon can also clog a catalytic equipped exhaust system (no worries for the Tourer). My suggestion; bring an extra set of plugs that are hotter than the normal ones (should be a lower number). If you start to have problems with misfiring, swap them in.
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 165 11/28/07 1:13 PM |
No i have not ridden the Rockies but i did ride at 9945 ft. on HWY 120.
Go as high as you can the view is FANTASTIC. How about Pike's Peak 14,110 ft. ROD
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 96 11/29/07 1:36 PM |
climbingwall,
I ride the Colorado Rocky Mountains all the time, and I have no problems with it. I have yet to replace the spark plugs, so I can not say for sure, but I believe I have the default, factory plugs on there (I bought the bike used). I have had it up to the top of Mt Evans (14,000ft), Trail Ridge Road, and just about any other mountain pass in Colorado you can name. Just get out there and enjoy it!
David
2000 Honda Shadow ACE Tourer - Black and Chrome (high contrast for high performance) 2002 Yamaha Royal Star Venture - Black and Chrome The possibility of the perfect picture lies around evey corner ... You just have to see it. 
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 165 11/29/07 3:06 PM |
I forgot about Mt. Evans, at 14,240 feet it's America's highest paved road. Can you tell i like the mountain's both in the car or bike. When it
get's over 100* here in the valley it's nice and cool(60* to 75*) at 8000+ ft. up on top of the mountain's. We just took a ride up to about 7400
ft. last weekend, yes it was cold(mid 30's) but OMG was it pretty up there, the air was so clean you could see for well over 80/100 miles.
ROD
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HSATF 2nd Officer
Posts: 463 11/29/07 10:01 PM Tail Gunner |
I have riden my "T" at 10700' without any problems. I know another "T" owner who had some performance issues around 12000'..Both
bikes with standard plugs...Hope this helps..Bob <><
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 96 11/29/07 11:27 PM |
Rod
I just have to say this: After 62 posts, I think it is about time that you graced us with some kind of real image for your login. If you are actually in a witness protection program, just forget I said anything. Your comments about the mountains make me think of the lyrics from a Drifters tune: "on the roof, that's the only place I know, where you just have to wish to make it so". I always considered the outdoors as good therapy and that goes doubly for the mountains. I would like to try out your mountains some time. I don't think it will be this year, but I would like to consult you about places to go and possibly riding together some time. David
David
2000 Honda Shadow ACE Tourer - Black and Chrome (high contrast for high performance) 2002 Yamaha Royal Star Venture - Black and Chrome The possibility of the perfect picture lies around evey corner ... You just have to see it.
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