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ifiddles

ifiddles

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Anybody here ridden any of the roads west of Colorado Springs/Denver CO? I know they are mountain roads, just trying to get a handle on the elevation changes, tightness, steepness (I guess that's elevation changes) and whether or not FI bikes would be ok with the elevation changes. We've ridden in PA, VT and NC (loved PA and VT, TOTD and other roads in NC not so much :( well at least I didn't). TIA
 
Ridden out to Colorado twice, absolutely incredible roads and scenery. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find my notes on my route. Besides the mountains, I really enjoyed riding 160 east of Trinidad. It's straight and flat, but almost completely desolate and empty for miles and miles. Exception being the odd ranch road and random Breaking Bad RV

FI is a mostly non-issue, only thing is expect a very noticeable drop in power at high altitude.
 
Rented a Harley Road King in Coloradan Springs and rode from desert to across the Continental Divide. No problem for the bike whatsoever. Awesome area and the roads are not difficult as the are designed for tourist car traffic.
 
I rode my 2000 VFR800 out that way.

There's a thread about it:
To Beartooth and Back

I did Pikes Peak which was gorgeous, and a must. My bike has a primitive Fuel Injection system and it was fine. The only difference I noted was louder cracks and bangs from my exhaust on decel, but I like that sorta thing. :sneaky:
I also rode west from Pikes Peak to Leadville, Colorado and from there I rode Independence Pass towards Aspen. Independence Pass was amazing too. Highly recommended.

Regarding elevation changes, some roads will have steeper and tighter curves than others. It shouldn't be a problem of any rider that isn't completely green. Just take it at your own pace.
When I was going up Pikes Peak I ended up behind a group of riders on big cruisers and touring bikes. At one point the last rider in line panicked in the middle of a hairpin and just stopped. Luckily I was able to go around but it could have been worse.
(see 08:40 for the turn in question)

As Lightcycle said, your body will be more effected by the altitude than the bike. I felt off when I was there. Just meh. Drinking tons of water helps.
At the top of Pike Peak which is over 14,000ft I felt a bit dizzy.

If you have any questions don't hesitate. :cool:
 
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