Pike's Peak

[Old Henry]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Out of curiosity: What size jets did you install on the way up Pike's Peak? (I posted last year [#9] listing the factory recommended jetting.)
Enjoyed reading your folowup! Am wondering, too, what gear did you use most on the way up? How about coming down? Brakes do OK? Thanks! Allan

I used those factory recommendations - started with 50's then changed to 48's then finally 46's. I was surprised at what happened when the "jets got too big." I thought maybe it would be a slow loss of power and I'd just keep creeping up but no. It was like I pulled the choke clear out and the engine just choked to death and wouldn't start again. Surprised me.

The road is not really very steep. 2nd and 3rd gear most of the way up and down. Rarely 1st. Rarely used the brakes - used low gears instead.