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Well since the snow sucks here in the mid-west my buddy and I are going out to Wyoming to satisfy our need to ride for a week. I'm running the Goodwin (It's good to win with Goodwin) clutch kit , green springs and not a whole lot more. The manual says jet down to #130 jets and Greg at Goodwin says drop 6 grams off my weights. I ordered to topographic map and it looks like we're in the 6500 -10000 ft plus altitude (trails) . Haven't riden out there I would like a little advice. I have a 121" shorty so I am assuming I don't want to get in the deep stuff. What else........... and yes I've been doing 10 deep knee bends a day to build my cardio!
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You are a bit off on your elevations - if you are riding the Snowy Range west of Laramie. Laramie sits at 7200 feet.
We ride from 8400 - to 11,500 up there
Are you staying in Laramie or on the mountain?
We ride up there all the time, my family has a cabin up there, and I guided sleds up there when I was in college - let me know what questions you have about the area.
We ride from 8400 - to 11,500 up there
Are you staying in Laramie or on the mountain?
We ride up there all the time, my family has a cabin up there, and I guided sleds up there when I was in college - let me know what questions you have about the area.
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Go west young man
We are staying at the Albany Lodge. It looks like I need to jet to 10,000, #130's????? Also clutching less 6 grams according to Goodwin. What do you think??? Also, ar there any areas we can go off trailwith 121" RX-1's
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We are staying at the Albany Lodge. It looks like I need to jet to 10,000, #130's????? Also clutching less 6 grams according to Goodwin. What do you think??? Also, ar there any areas we can go off trailwith 121" RX-1's
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I have no idea on jetting - I never touched it on my RX - 1 after the dealer set it up, and now with the Apex I really am clueless on jetting. If the conditions are warm, I would flip the cover over the carbs forward if you are not running a coolant shut off valve. The hot fuel in the carbs boils easily on warm days at altitude so if your machine is having trouble starting after it sits when warm that is what it is.
Riding out of Albany you will start at 8400' and be over 9000 very quickly on your way up the mountain. We usually park there too, it is the easiest way to get to our cabin. The lodge is a great place to stay and the food is pretty darn good too I think.
As far as off trail riding goes - it depends on the snowfall that week. There are times when a 121 sled will go anywhere up there, and other times that you would need to follow tracks to get where you are going. There are quite a few meadows along 'T' trail as you head towards the top of the mountain - you might start there to see how your sleds do in the conditions. Get your butt off of the seat in the pow
Make sure you take plenty of water with you to keep yourself hydrated. If you don't ride with a backpack, I would get one to keep some basic survival gear in. Over New Years weekend Search and Rescue went after 9 people and found them all, a few spent the night on the mountain. When the wind blows up there (often) you can't see anything - so watch for changing conditions. If the weather is bad - stay down low on the trails around Albany, there are some meadows to play on, and some forest service roads and logging areas to play on. A good shovel will help you get unstuck quicker when you have to dig, and we get find that Snobunjes are useful in getting sleds out as well. On the clear days - head toward the top the scenery is spactacular - just keep an eye on your fuel level.
Give me a shout (PM) as your trip gets closer and I can get you more info about the conditions - or you can check out the conditions on the Snowest forum too.
Riding out of Albany you will start at 8400' and be over 9000 very quickly on your way up the mountain. We usually park there too, it is the easiest way to get to our cabin. The lodge is a great place to stay and the food is pretty darn good too I think.
As far as off trail riding goes - it depends on the snowfall that week. There are times when a 121 sled will go anywhere up there, and other times that you would need to follow tracks to get where you are going. There are quite a few meadows along 'T' trail as you head towards the top of the mountain - you might start there to see how your sleds do in the conditions. Get your butt off of the seat in the pow
Make sure you take plenty of water with you to keep yourself hydrated. If you don't ride with a backpack, I would get one to keep some basic survival gear in. Over New Years weekend Search and Rescue went after 9 people and found them all, a few spent the night on the mountain. When the wind blows up there (often) you can't see anything - so watch for changing conditions. If the weather is bad - stay down low on the trails around Albany, there are some meadows to play on, and some forest service roads and logging areas to play on. A good shovel will help you get unstuck quicker when you have to dig, and we get find that Snobunjes are useful in getting sleds out as well. On the clear days - head toward the top the scenery is spactacular - just keep an eye on your fuel level.
Give me a shout (PM) as your trip gets closer and I can get you more info about the conditions - or you can check out the conditions on the Snowest forum too.
