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Originally Posted by Deeppurple52
Grumbler...... Glad to see your post. I have maintained from the beginning that the best way to get the best overall performance is to leave the bike as close to stock as possible. It appears to be working well for you. Those are good number on your 1500 and I suspect that haven't been sucking anybodies exhaust fumes.
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It's a CA-spec model, and does run just a little bit lean. I would think that the newer Vulcans might be running leaner mixtures although I haven't any hard data on it. I recall riding with a bud on '99 1500 Classic carb with intake/exhaust mods, and mine was slightly better.
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Originally Posted by Deeppurple52
Trips.... We have a very ambitious schedule this year including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Silverton, CO, Bonneville, The Arches and Canyon Lands in UT, Sequoia, Reno Air Races and the Balloon Fest in Albuquerque. We already have Death Valley in the bag. Although gas will certainly be more expensive, the cost/benefit of riding the bikes far outweighs the cost. A former POW taught me years ago to not delay what we want to do. I listened, we're going come hell or high water!
Good luck on your journeys.
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I've been to Yosemite countless times over the years. I recall being at the eastern entrance to Tioga Pass from US-395 several years ago, and there was chartered bus full of Japanese tourists blocking the road as they all got off to snap pics. After waiting awhile, we rode past the bus, and pulled into the parking area. We then walked over to the ranger, and paid our fee before continuing on our way.
Unfortunately, family and work commitments prevent me from doing the longer road trips like yours. 5-days the best I can do for now.
POW friend ... are you associated with the ALR?