Hey all, I'm originally from south central Montana and I like to make the run up over beartooth pass if it's open when I'm there. I think it tops out at 10,600-ish feet. I'm planning on riding the bike home in August, and was wondering if there was anything special that I need to do to get before I take it up there. I've got an EFI model, so I"m assuming that it'll be smart enough to figure out the ratio, but thought I might as well ask.

 

If and I say if, you are out a shape, don't stop up their and run a marathon
Your bike will run just fine way up there[8D]

 

I've been over Beartooth three times, but always on a carb. bike. Never had any problems, and your FI should be even better. I've had my new FI bike to 10,000 here at home, and have had no problems.

After you get over the pass, take the Chief Joseph Trail into Cody, Wy. The scenery is great, and there is a lot of history about the trail. In Cody, there is a great musuem. Don't remember the name of it, but I think it has something to do with Buffalo Bill.

Enjoy the ride.

Regards,

Bill

 

Bill, I went into that museum back in '81. Had eaten breakfast in a greasy spoon and meant to kill an hour or so before climbing back aboard the bike. It was dark when I came out. Best museum I've ever visited. Had the Winchester collection in the basement, too. I got lost researching some of the old rifles I have. It's even better now!

 

take a camera.....send back pics!!

 

I've spent time in Cody as well. Like they said, the museum is a must see. Unbelievable. And the pass? Freakin' A, baby!

 

have been over this pass several times on my '94 Dresser CV Carb. no problem just a little less power..kick it down a gear or two..this pass is a couple feet shy of 11k.. last year went up to Pikes Peak 14,110..1st gear after 12k going up.. Mt. Evans CO 14,210..Highest paved road in US...have fun..

 

No problems last year on my FLSTCI. Bring warm clothes, it was snowing last year in the middle of July

 

Hi Craig, long time no post[8D]

 

I wouldn't know if altitude would cause any problems with an EFI, but I imagine it wouldn't. Beartooth Pass is an amazing highway. Before I even thought about getting a motorcycle, much less a Harley, I helped design a good stretch of Beartooth Highway (about 4 miles on either side of the pass). Has anyone been up there in the last year or so? I'm wondering if FHWA decided to build the design I worked on. I have only been to Beartooth on project walk through's and field visits, but plan on taking my bike up to Yellowstone and travel over Beartooth Pass.