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adjusting carb for high alditudes

Started by Billy56, June 05, 2009, 09:44:17 AM

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Billy56

I have a 97 Heritage and I will be moving from sea level to an area where I will get to ride occainaly in altitudes of 5,000 ft  and higher.   What's a good jet size and is it easy to install?  Do they make an adjustable jet so I don't have to take the carb apart when I go from high to low altitudes?

Thanks
Billy
Billy B

96dynabagger

I'm at about 800 ft and yearly go to Sturgis and ride at 5-6,000 ft in the black hills with
no problems.  Its a noticeable difference, but never has fouled a plug or anything.
It'll start with out the enrichener, though...
Also I'm richer than stock to begin with, so I'd suspect you're gonna be fine for that occasional ride.

(I didn't think it was that high until I started reading the park signs, Sturgis is only about 3,200 if I remember right)