IHRunner Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Launched at Colorado City. And went up Cisneros and St Charles on a 1989 Xt600. Another "can you?" Yes. Should you? Absolutely not. A 350lb adventure bike was not the correct choice. But...the views. But the 31 miles of slippery rocks and switch backs and roots....not fun 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearclash Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Thanks for the pictures! My poor wife would be green with altitude sickness at 12100. We went to Yellowstone for our honeymoon and once we got above around 6000 she started getting uncomfortable; by 9000 she was miserable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 I've backpacked that high in new Mexico. Would love to again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattech Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 20 years ago, I could dig a stuck sled out on the side of Two Top next to West Yellowstone without breaking a sweat at 10,000'. Now, I wonder if I'd sweat sitting down at the bar in a town @ 5000'. Looks like a really nice all-around bike and a pretty good place to ride it. If it were easy then everyone would do it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Gorgeous country, you have to re jet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHRunner Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 49 minutes ago, hardtail said: Gorgeous country, you have to re jet? Nah. I sorta just send it. It's rich but it really doesn't matter when I only use 1st and 2nd gear. It has more than enough hp to kill me even at 12k 😄 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Looks like a fun ride and gorgeous scenery. I’ve been to 12K’ elev. Takes a bit to get used to when home is about 400’ elev. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHRunner Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 Also. Back home in the desert at 3800ft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
801486 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Beautiful country. I always liked the Xts, never rode one bigger than a 250, but it was lots of fun, but I was a lot younger and lighter. I have a TY 250 trials bike my brother and I are trying to get running again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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